Let's Hear It For the Good Guys

Okay, start with a great place like Prohibition owned by two of the friendliest guys on the Upper West Side, add a great staff with the young and fetching Tristan, the two beautiful Michelles plus a rocking band fronted by Rosalinde Block and Ilene Kristen who was celebrating her birthday early and you have the makings for a memorable SRO evening.

There were two events that could only enhance that experience. One was the relating of a kindness by Ilene Kristen to the dying friend of a friend that involved a trip across State lines and a visit to enliven the spirits of a long time fan. No surprise here. Ilene is simply one of the good guys. The other was the appearance of another good guy, Forbes March, who was there to express birthday wishes to his friend.

Those who know Forbes well will readily say that he has a big heart and is a genuine soul. Speaking to him about his family and his life experiences can only validate what is obviously true. On the external level there is a smile that will light up the darkest corner opening to the revelation of a winning personality.

As luck would have it, an editor from Soaps in Depth also in attendance, informed the talented Mr. March that he was to be the subject of the "Gold Star" feature in the magazine for his stand out performance as Nash on One Life to Live. There was much happy response to the performance on the stage in that evening but there was also silent applause for the acknowledgement of Forbes. It's always a great night when the good guys win. When the crowd sang, "Happy Birthday" to Ilene, it was Forbes who brought up her birthday treat with the lit candles bringing forth another luminous smile.

Oh and by the way Forbes does speak Italian as does his wife, Vanessa, who is from that homeland and expecting what promises to be their second beautful child. It's good news because it's what one ought to want for the good guys -- to make more good guys.

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Anonymous said…
Still missing Forbes March; he truly was one of the good ones. I wish I knew what he was up to these days!

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