I have never been star-struck. My first concert was The Monkees. My cousin wanted to go, so I went along. I remember being so puzzled by her and most of the other girls in the arena screaming and panting as though they could not catch their breath. Some were even sort of fainting. I am fairly certain no one would make me respond that way. I was pretty excited when I met John Glenn, but all I did was stutter and go into social awkwardness overdrive.
Having said that, when I read this challenge, I immediately knew my answer. JAN MICHAEL VINCENT!! Who, most of you ask. I am going to be honest in saying without having Googled him, I could not name a movie in which he acted. I think of him as a Disney actor, but the only Disney movie Google mentioned was The World's Greatest Athlete. I certainly do not remember seeing that specific movie, but I do remember thinking he was the best looking boy I had ever seen. So, in my tweenage angst, I wrote him a fan letter. That is the only fan letter I have ever written in my life. (The only autograph I ever asked for was Don Zimmer's). I do not recall if he responded. I am thinking not.
In my efforts to be able to explain my fascination, as mentioned, I Googled him. He has had an exceptionally sad life as a result of alcohol addiction. That beautiful young man, with so much potential (good looks-I have no idea if he could act), is a broke and haggard looking old man who is wheelchair bound. He developed an infection from an accident that, due to his alcohol abuse, would not heal so his leg had to be amputated.
I started this challenge remembering a young girl with a crush on an older boy. I end it feeling sad for a hurting old man.
Day 11 - first celebrity crush -check
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