For SFFD

I walked out of Breakfast and saw a slew of people taking pictures. Someone big is overthere.

It wasn't one person, it was two:

Lieutenant Governor John Garimendi and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

I approached Mr. Mayor and waited my turn amoung the unorganized mass.

DS: "Mr. Mayor, my father was a San Francisco Firefighter for 28 years."

WB: "What?! NO! You're too young."

DS: ?!

DS: "No, no... MY FATHER was a San Francisco Firefighter for 28 years."

WB: "Ohhh... ha ha!"

DS: "What kind of vitamins did you think I was taking?"

DS: "I wanted to let you know I'm a huge fan of your articles in the Chronicle."

WB: "Thank you, Thank you."

DS: "Do you mind if I get a picture with you?"

WB: "No problem. Sure."

DS: "You know, Mr. Mayor... I've got to ask you a question."

WB: "Sure."

DS: Leaning in, lowering my voice "Are you still friends with Bob Demmonds?"

WB: "Oh yes! Bob and I are great friends. I don't talk to him that often. He's in great health. I fired him you know?"

DS: "Yes, I know."

DS: smiling "But you also hired him" Wink. Nod.

WB: Quizzical smile. Onto the next photo.

Willie Brown is alright in my book. The man defines cool and yet he radiates.

I think Obama and I would crush him and Newsom in a basketball game of two on two.