[Slowhand] What happens in Chicago...

[Steve Proctor]

...stays in Chicago.  Well, OK, this story is too good not to share.

I was sitting at an outdoor restaurant enjoying my meal and the beautiful weather.  It was pleasant enough watching the people go by.  Then suddenly everything changed from serene to surreal.  I thought for a moment that my burger had hallucinogenic mushrooms.  But no - it actually was Eric Clapton walking toward me.

Not wanting to call attention to him or interrupt him during a private time, I refrained from saying anything to him.  I tried hard not to stare as I puzzled over why Eric Clapton and his two companions were standing five feet from me.  Then I realized they were waiting for a table.

It was at that moment that I decided I should go on a diet.

I walked over to the group and said "Eric, I'm finished eating.  Would you gentlemen like my table?"  He replied "Oh, that's most gracious of you!"  I tried to thank him for the upcoming Crossroads Guitar Festival but he was already sitting down - in the very seat I had just vacated!

I can now truthfully say that I once warmed up for Eric Clapton!
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