It's not often I have celebrity visitors in my booth, especially those with national exposure.

This past Sunday, I was in for a real treat! While tending the booth at the Christmas at Keeneland Art Show in Lexington, I noticed some people who looked very familiar to me.

I admit it - when I have free time during the day, I sometimes watch a few daytime soap operas, the ones on CBS being my favorite. Actually, the soaps are on my mini TV in the studio when I'm working, and I listen along while working.

One of my favorites is the Guiding Light - I've been watching it off and on since high school. So, imagine my surprise when I realized who these people in my booth were - none other than Marina Cooper and A.C. Mallet themselves! Of course, their real names are Mandy Bruno and Robert Bogue, who play the characters Marina and Mallet on the show. They were delightful to talk to; they asked me many questions about my art, and seemed genuinely interested in what I do. I was a bit flustered, of course, talking with people I see on national television every day! They were kind enough to take a few pictures with me, one of which is below (sorry for the poor photo quality - it was taken on my camera phone).

Marina (Mandy Bruno), me, and Mallet (Robert Bogue)