My first french kiss
Remember the movie, “The Blue Lagoon”? Oh man, I was so infatuated with Christopher Atkins after watching some of the risque scenes in the film. I was only 14 at the time, but come on, the hot boy was naked!
Back in the summer of 1980, I heard on the radio that there was going to be a premiere party for the film at a local Hotel and that Christopher Atkins was to attend. Right away my brain started scheming as to how I could meet him. It didn’t take long for me to approach my sweet dad with an idea, and even though I bet he thought it wasn’t possible, he agreed to it.
The plan: My dad would pretend to be a photographer for a local newspaper and tell them (whoever that may have been) that I was a model and he needed to get some shots of me with Chris. hahahaha, so crazy now that I think about it!
The party: I got dressed in my favorite outfit (i hate to even describe it because even though my memory still holds it as pretty, the written description sounds horrendous) and we drove to the hotel. My dad spoke to a lady at the entrance and unceremoniously, she escorted us over to Christopher who was surrounded by people. She whispered in his ear. He looked at me, winked, and came over to us.
“Great,” he said, as he flashed a big smile, “let’s get some shots.” The rest is kind of a blur to me; even now I can’t believe my temerity.
I do, however, remember that we did a few different poses and that he told me I was beautiful. Then, to my great delight (and my father’s disgust) he kissed me. Not just a little peck on the lips. He full-out french kissed me. My dad abruptly cut in, “okay, okay, I think we have all the shots we need. Thank you very much.” I was dazed and exhilarated…I had just had my first french kiss and it was from Christopher Atkins…too cool. I only wish I could find the proof sheet with all of the photo’s on it.
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