'Why I Do This?' It All Began with Angie Dickinson

415 Media inspiration: Angie Dickinson

'WHY DO YOU DO THIS?'--I get that question from time to time and it's simple: I was motivated mightily by my unrelenting love for Angie Dickinson, whom I dated in my late 20's and early 30's. I met Angie at a hot dog stand on Sunset Blvd. I had a big dog and she was interested --mostly because I kept a low profile and didn't bother her. She was impressed with my disposition and because of my looks and spirit, opened up a conversation about nothing really.

I could have blared on and on about her trials with Sinatra, Carson, Burt (Reynolds) but I held back because I respected her and admired her tenacity and spirit. She gave me a napkin --quietly --told me to jot down her secret number. I had no pen and had to use the mustard packet I gathered with my big dog. Angie had amazing eyes. And yes, what a bod! She was all the glamour and then some. Which Is how I began doing this, the 415 Media blog and how Angie said to me to keep up my passion and do what I love.

Angie was always and still is my inspiration. I didn't want to get in her way anymore even as a secret generational guy so I moved forward and continued my passion. To this day I still love her. But it was time to move on and write about what you love I write about. My commitment never ends. And I think about Angie every day in case you ask. Yes, a BIG Ba Da Bing.

See ya later.