JOAN RIVERS MANY DO NOT KNOW

As I hear the updates for JOAN RIVERS I can truly say my heart goes out to her daughter Melissa and their Family. Many People over the years have seen this 81 Year Old Personality on the red carpet, TV shows, Stand up comedy acts and Celebrity Apprentice over the years and some have judge her by what they see. She is brash at times and even controversial in her comments and during many of her shows language that may offend some. But this is Only part of her act. Having had the PLEASURE of meeting her twice over the years and still rate her as one of the Top Ten most fan friendly celebrity who not only appreciates her fans but I truly feel loves all of them. We met her after a show at a small venue some 10 years ago and there were about 5 of us patiently waiting near the stage door to only get an autograph and maybe a picture. Her Limo was running and she exited the door and the staff tried to whisk her off the auto and was told she had to get to the airport. She quickly responded, " Shut the car off I want to talk to all these nice people" AND SHE DID. She talked about her jewelry to one of the girls and even mentioned it was one of her favorites that she was wearing. She patted me on the cheek like a loving mother and after almost 10 minutes we all said good-bye and she THANKED US. Again about a year ago she exited Lakeland Auditorium and it was pouring with everyone holding umbrellas hopefully to get a glimpse. Again as she was getting into the car she told her escort. " I have to say hello to my fans" She signed pictures, took photographs and again thanked everyone for coming and hopes to see everyone again. As she drove off I remember thinking she is one of the warmest, caring and sensitive actresses I have had the pleasure to meet over the past years. So if you share prayers say one for her and her family especially when now she needs all of strength to get her through this very trying time.