I've lived in Los Angeles since 1985. In an atmosphere like that, it's inevitable that you will run into famous people from time to time. We all have stories to tell; here are some of mine.

Paula Abdul

Michael J. Anderson

Rene Auberjonois

David Bowie and Iman

Steven Colbert

James Cromwell

Tom Cruise

Angie Dickenson

Jane Fonda

Susannah Hoffs (of the Bangles)

Billy Idol

Martin Landau

Prince

Gene Quintano

Antonio Sabato Jr.

Ben Stiller

Mary Woronov

Weird Al Yankovic