I am still recovering from my bellyache last night. Sinbad partnered with the Community Asthma Partnership (CAP) to provide unstoppable laughter for their annual fundraiser. It is a rare occasion to see such a great celebrity come to town and be as real and down to earth as Sinbad. It all started when he arrived at the Jacksonville International Airport and well, the limo waiting for him at the airport couldn't locate the 6ft+ stunner. So what did he do? He got in a taxi cab and went to his hotel.

Before the event there was a reception for sponsors with Sinbad. I was anxious to greet him and take him safely into the theatre. I try not to be so star crazy when guests come here, but I have been a huge fan for many years (I loved him on Night at the Apollo). Plus, our new office "Wall Of Fame" has his picture on it several times from the previous years he has been here. When his car pulled up, it was like slow motion. His legs swung out of the car and his feet touched the ground with purpose. He was dressed in a chocolate silk suit, wore a flashy ear piece, and had a huge smile that would make you smile right back. Standing next to him I felt like a million bucks. Guests had already started to arrive and they were sitting on the front benches. Again, it was like slow motion with ooo's and aaa's. There was a little boy eating French fries and staring bashfully at Sinbad as we walked by. He offered Sinbad a fry. Instead, Sinbad shook his hand and said, "No thanks little Man. Be good to your Momma."

Sinbad had everyone's attention. The theatre was full of energy and contagious laughter. He spoke candidly about life, work, dating, parents, and so much more. He reached out to the audience and got them involved. It was like we were all sitting around the dinner table laughing out loud about the silly things we do and don't want to talk about. This went on for more than two hours.

I hope the event was a success for CAP and that we see Sinbad again real soon.