Marian Hanson, Pamela McKay, Ann Orr and Emiko Kamidoi share memories over breakfast at the Radisson Huntley in Santa Monica. The restaurant is on the top floor and has a few of the Pacific Ocean.

On March 6th, 2003, Bruce Greenwood made an unannounced appearance at a Gregg Henry music gig, backing Gregg up as singer and friend. Website contributors Pamela McKay and Ann Orr were fortunate enough to be there that night. Pamela has written a full account of the evening within the Music Directory (with a link at the bottom of this page.) The following account is by Ann Orr:

Pam and Ann pose on the red carpet leading up to the Kodak Theater where the Academy Awards are held. Ann, Pam, Emiko and Marian pose on the stairs leading up to the main entrance.

Well, I can hardly believe my luck. I think I had an angel on my shoulder on this trip.

First of all, it was wonderful to meet Pam, who is a really lovely person. We had a great time sight-seeing around Santa Monica and Hollywood. It was great to meet Pam's friends Emi and Marian, too, both of whom have met Bruce in the past. Things couldn't have gone better.

We only realized days before I left Toronto that Gregg Henry would be performing at Genghis Cohen on the day I was arriving. Pam made plans to meet me a day earlier so we could all go and see Gregg. We had no idea that BG would be there.

When we got to the restaurant Pam thought she could see Bruce sitting at a table across the restaurant. After doing so many captures I knew immediately even from a distance it was him. It seemed incredible that I could arrive the same day and see him in person. I was completely overwhelmed. I hadn't slept for a couple of days at this point since I was excited about my trip and this was just too much.

Pam's account (in the music directory) is very detailed and that's how everything happened. Bruce gave Pam a big hug and she introduced me. He smiled and shook my hand and said, "Hello, Ann". Then he asked us to join him on his bench. We moved into the bench and Bruce slid in right beside me! I stayed very calm (I'm not sure how) but I just felt like I was having an out-of-body experience. It was completely unbelievable. Pam and Bruce talked with me in-between. Pam mentioned that I had just come from Toronto and he smiled and seemed surprised then said, "You're from Toronto?" All I could do was smile and nod. He mentioned that he had just come from Vancouver the day before and his voice was a little rough (not that I could tell -- he sang beautifully). Then he got up and his wife Susan sat beside me. She was very nice and asked where we were staying and what we were planning to do. I was able to find the words to speak and we had a nice conversation.

Then the show started. It was great. It's a very small space so it's a pretty intimate show and the audience was involved in it. We all had a wonderful time listening to Gregg's clever lyrics and watching everyone on stage. Bruce was stunning especially when he smiled and it was great to see him in action. I especially remember him smiling with his black "movie star" sun glasses on. He was completely dressed in black, black jeans, T-shirt, pointed boots, belt and a leather jacket which I was practically sitting on between Susan and I. He was very muscular with broad shoulders and he was right beside me so I can tell you he is just as handsome as he is in the movies. He was so friendly and down to earth, a really sweet guy.

After the show, he shook our hands again. I asked for his autograph which Pam has posted. I also spoke to Gregg and got his autograph, too. It was truly an unforgettable evening. I think I need someone to pinch me because I still can't believe it.

I had a wonderful time on my trip. I didn't meet any other stars but I did see some others when we toured the Warner Brothers studios.

Gregg Henry at Genghis Cohen

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