I’m sitting at Bourbon Coffee Shop to use the Internet on a Saturday morning when I turn to my left to see Obe Wan Kenobe himself doing an interview for a documentary. The basic idea of this doc, as far as i can tell, is that Mcgregor and his “best mate” drive across Africa on BMW dirt bikes with a camera crew. The doc is sponsored by the BBC, BMW undoubtedly, UNICEF and a few other orgs. The trip is called Long Way Down. They have a website that is easily googled.
The guy seems friendly. He talks to everyone who approaches him. He sits with them and finds out what they are all about. Actually, I must say that he seemed to enjoy flirting with the ladies more than talking with dudes, but who am I to judge.
I felt I should grab a frame for the newspaper so I approached him to steal a few shots. We walked to an open area in the coffee shop, on the balcony, and spent a minute (probably exactly a minute) shooting. We spoke for a little bit but it was mostly business and boring chitchat—we are far from best friends is what i mean!
In the last week I’ve photographed Natalie Portman and Ewen Mcgregor. I feel like I’m in a Star Wars episode. I guess I should keep my eye out for Samuel L Jackson.
Oh, also...later that night Mcgregor was at Cadillac till about 3 30 a.m. Many Muzungus recognized him and strategically danced near him, basically in line to partner up with him for a song or two. They all seemed to get their turn, as far as i could tell. The guy was a good dancer too.
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Actually, this is the second of such trips that Obe Wan and buddy have taken - the first one they did a couple years back through Europe, Russia, Canada and into the US. That was also made into a TV series and a book called Long Way Round. Seems that these adventures will also make it to a book shelf near you in late '07-early '08.
Regardless, he's still something nice to look at and a much appreciated few pics of him.
lynn
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