Gary'sGlimpses

"Experienced the legendary charm of Peter O'Toole at the Toronto Film Festival in 1977. As host of the Hospitality suite, I had the privilege of chatting with the renowned actor. But that's not all - Donald Sutherland himself approached me, requesting a private place for Peter and him to meet for the first time. As I opened a bedroom and set up a mini bar, I couldn't help but feel like I was part of a special moment in Hollywood history. Later on, I ran into Peter at Club 22 at the Windsor Arms. He gave me a nod as he passed by with his girlfriend/keeper. But little did she know, he had a mischievous plan up his sleeve. As soon as she left for the washroom, he slyly ordered two no. 4, no. 6 shots of rum and finished them off before she returned. It was clear that Peter O'Toole was a true rebel with a charming smile to match."

Rick McCarthy I knew Rick since 1965. We were next-door neighbours for a year in Toronto. I had several artworks of his that were lost when I lost my house. I knew Rick in his drinking days. He could be obnoxious and rowdy  As it was he found my after-hours bar and drank on a never pay Tab . I didn't really care too much until one night. He drank a snoot full and vomited all over the floor. Now I ran a place for drunks and i had the equipment to clean it up which i did quickly. I didn't really get upset until he cleaned himself up sat back on the bar stool and turned to the person beside him and said" I think they put something in the drinks here." It was then that I threw him out and barred him. I ran into him a few years later. He had quit drinking and after spending an afternoon with him I much preferred him when he was drinking. anyway, it seems he is still at it, and good for him. Canadian artist Rick McCarthy was born in Montreal, Quebec in September 1941, liv...