John Y. Brown, III: Derby Brush with Celebrities

Derby brush with celebrities…..

OK…yeah, I went to Derby…and, yeah, I tried spotting the celebs. I saw Fred Willard (who is a great comic I have long admired). I saw three people who seemed to be Brad Pitt but none were. I saw two people who appeared to be Cindi Lauper and one was.

For the past few years I’ve watched “The Real Housewives of….(fill in the blank with a city)” with my wife.

Yes, it was my wife’s idea. But only at first. What I didn’t realize is that watching that show was really just preparation for today’s big moment when I met Vicki Gunvalson, Real Housewife of Orange County.

My good friend John Esham (right) and I approached The OC Real Housewife and found her very very approachable and pleasant.

Of course, this picture with Vicki Gunvalson was really just a ruse for John and I to get our picture taken with authentic Louisville celeb and Unbridled Eve impresario, Tonya York Dees.