I met Isaac Hayes twice, once informally and the other formally. The first time, I just walked up to him and introduced myself and congratulated him on his success. He was so cool and open to talking to me. He was just like he is on stage — so cool.
Then, I met him again on a literacy campaign he worked so hard on and so successfully. He was the same guy that I meet earlier, so cool. The women swooned over him. He was so cool about that, too.
Both times I met him, I felt a kinship, I really liked him.
His poise was sincere, true and true. I will never forget his warmth and coolness at the same time.
He passed away Sunday at the age of 65 with an Oscar, Grammy and other awards to his name.
I never followed his career but loved listening to his music: ”Walk on By…’, “Shaft” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”
Sure, he had a movie career, which I didn’t follow either. But just looking over the recent obits, he is an artist in many categories — an icon.
May you reach higher goals Isaac, live in spirit, live in life.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Today On Mobilewhack.com - Specs, reviews and prices. said
August 12 2008 @ 10:24 pm
[...] Moments With Issac!UPnP media server Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action CameraStarcraft II Delayed Due To Technological Constraints Related PostsThe Web Today – April 13th of 2007Picture : Someone who is gonna HATE going to work tommorrow Back to 18? Grindhouse Flops PS3 d…The Daily Wrap Up – Dec 21st, 2007‘Charlie Wilson’s War” Opens Today! Zeus 7000 241HX HDTV DigitalBattle’s Guitar Hero 3 R…The Daily Wrap Up – Dec 12th, 2007“Order of the Phoenix” DVD Available Today!! Tymphany LAT 250 Smallest Subwoofer in unusual de…O2 Xda Argon Pocket PC Edition Launches TodayAsus Eee TV Tags: Off The Topic, Uncategorized « Ohio Apple Store Out of Stock Sorry, no comments yet. [...]
Wes said
August 13 2008 @ 4:23 pm
Thanks for sharing your moments with Isaac. Too often people remember the negative moments of a celebrity encounter. It is refreshing to hear your experience as a simple brush with greatness. A great way to remember him.
Kenna McHugh said
August 13 2008 @ 5:30 pm
Thanks Wes. I really want people to know how caring he was about mankind — a great person through and through.