The Tokyo Diner at the corner of Newport Street now occupies the site of the laundrette featured in a television film, as far as I remember, about a search for accommodation by a young mother with two small children.
Back in the 1970s I had been sitting in my local Soho launderette watching our washing circulating when a film crew came in, ushered everyone else out, and asked me to remain to stay in shot for a particular sequence. On transmission evening we all sat in front of the telly eagerly awaiting my star performance. In the launderette scene it was momentarily possible, unless you blinked, to see an elbow which could just possibly have been mine.
Shortly afterwards, filling the screen, was my son Michael, with his dog Piper, striding down Dean Street with a huge grin on his face. I think you could say I had been upstaged.
So you didn’t get your moment of fame
Not then 🙂 Thanks a lot Sheree
Delightful story with an unexpected twist.👍🤓😉
A fun story, and a lovely photo of Michael and Piper.
Thank you very much, Merril
You’re welcome.
Yup -you were certainly upstaged, in the best possible way! Another great story!
The quick brush with fame and fortune! I hope you are still getting royalties for your part and Michael’s as extras!
Thanks a lot, Janet 🙂
Not exactly an Andy Warhol moment then!
🙂 Nope. My telly moments came later.
Thanks a lot, Andrew.
A beautiful story, and that is a sweet photo of Michael and Piper. At least you were upstaged by your own son and his pup, not a stranger. 🙂 You have had so many adventures in your life, Derrick!
Thank you so much, Lavinia. I knew this would resonate with you
Your Michael’s tree got his winter protective deer fence installed recently. The daffodils around the tree all got a good later of composted manure as well. In spring it will be beautiful, and I will send a photo. The tree, a western incense cedar, is growing fast!
Lovely. Thank you once more X
Well, if you’re going to be upstaged by anyone, your son and his dog is the way to go! That is such a sweet picture!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your turn comes later … you are a tease! How lovely to be upstaged by your son!
Teehee, Anne. Thanks very much.
Who would mind being upstaged by those two cuties? Do you remember the name of the movie?
HA! Poor you! 😉 😀
Upstaged in THE best way ever! Those two sweet faces!!!!!!!!!!!! What a precious photo! 🙂
Oh, well, you probably didn’t have time for fans, fame, and fortune. 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
I got a laugh thinking about a famous elbow…and a hand having to write an autograph for it! 😉
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Boys and their dogs will do that to you!
Many thanks, AnneMarie
A famous elbow is not to be sneezed at. (or on)
Sneeze and you’d miss it, Susan. Thanks very much
I suspect you enjoyed being upstaged in that particular situation, Derrick.
You are so right, Dolly. Thanks very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
These snippets from your past are turning out to be highly amusing. At least one of your elbows had a nanosecond of fame. As for Michael, he literally stole the show!
Thank you very much, Uma
I can imagine the disappointment quickly followed by cheers for Michael and his dog. I’d love to see that clip. Looking forward to more famous moments!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
What a lovely photo of Michael and Piper.
Editors always cut the best bits!
Thanks very much, Sue 🙂
Oh, a wonderful photo of Michael and his pup! What a story, Derrick. I bet he was tickled to be the star.
He was, indeed, Jodie. Thanks a lot.
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A lovely photo of your son and his adorable dog who both look so relaxed.
Thank you very much, Suzanne
Hahaha 😉 You could say so 😉
Thanks very much, Ribana 🙂
I love this story, Derrick! A gorgeous photo of Michael, too. Was the film ‘Cathy Come Home’ ?