After I had my drink with them and said good night to James Baldwin and was kissed by Simone Signoret on both cheeks, I went outside, walked close to my car, and threw up on the street. It wasn't about the food. I may act brave and sometimes outrageous-on screen-but in real life I get terribly nervous when I meet the great talents whom I've admired for years from afar.
In "Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art," Gene Wilder reflects on a memorable evening spent with esteemed figures like James Baldwin and Simone Signoret. After sharing a drink and receiving kisses on the cheeks, Wilder experiences an unexpected wave of anxiety once he steps outside. Despite his confident persona in film, he reveals that he struggles with intense nervousness when meeting the artists he has long...
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