The Wine List

[image error]I’ve always thought Gerard Butler seemed like a cool guy. I’d be lying if I said I never drooled even a little over him, but in truth, he seemed like the kind of person who’d be fun to hang out with. I’m not one to follow celebrity gossip, but the occasional rumor makes it way even to me. Though it seems the ickiest of them aren’t true, it also seems he’s rather lost at the moment. There’s lots of partying and not much substance, which makes me think – at very least – we’d run out of things to talk about pretty quickly.

I’m sure he’s not losing any sleep over my opinion of him, and I’m not losing sleep over it, either, but still – I was a little disappointed.

That got me thinking about some of the other celebrities I’ve always kind of liked, though. I’m not talking about “the freebies list” a-la Friends-style, but the people who just seem really cool – the ones I’d love to chat with over a glass of wine. These are the ones I could see myself being friends with. (You know, if I were rich and famous or if they weren’t.)

1) Jon Stewart – the man can make me laugh so hard I snort. Embarrassing, but true. He’s wickedly intelligent, and I love that little grin he gets when he’s really amused himself. Underneath the sharp wit, I believe he’s is a genuinely good person. I think a conversation with him would be incredibly fun. Or terrifying.

2) Natalie Portman – the fact that she’s beautiful aside, she is a strong, intelligent woman and a brilliant actress. She’s Harvard educated and speaks a slew of languages. She’s an activist for many of the causes I believe in, using her fame and intelligence to make a difference in the world. I also love that she doesn’t let any of the above go to her head; she’s still funny and warm.

3) Josh Turner – yes, he’s a cutie, but that’s not why he’s on my list. First, I love his voice and many of his songs. I hear the opening strains of “Would You Go with Me,” and I smile. My shoulders kind of bop along, even if I’m somewhere where I shouldn’t be bopping along to this happy little song. I also love that he’s a Christian and those values come through in his songs and the way he lives his life. I love that many of his songs sound like he’s romancing his wife. It seems to me like he loves his wife and kids, and I can definitely respect that in a man.

4) Ashley Judd – along with beauty, brains and acting ability, she’s a woman who acts on her beliefs. Just yesterday one of my pastors said something that resonated with me, and it comes to mind now, “A heart to act without movement and motion accomplishes nothing.” It seems to me that Ashley Judd gets this concept; she is in constant motion fighting for justice in arenas all over the globe.

5) Bruce Springsteen – there is something terribly endearing about his smile and mannerisms, and something in many of his songs strikes a chord in me. “Janey Don’t You Lose Heart” is my song, and I could listen to it for hours on a continual loop. No really. I have. In addition to being a truly brilliant musician, he just seems like good people. He’s compassionate. I might not agree with every word that comes out of his mouth, but I think his heart is always in the right place. A friend of mine once saw Bruce on the street and asked him if they could take a picture together. Not only did he agree, he showed her how to work her camera and laughed and smiled the whole time. There was no way he could have known her story or how precious those few moments were to her. The man has been famous for decades, but he still hasn’t lost patience with fans asking for a picture. That’s good people.

Those are my five – who are yours? Who would you love to have a chat with if you could?

 

 

 

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