you may know mr. hank azaria from such tv shows and films as "the simpsons," "friends," "along came polly," "the birdcage," "mad about you," and "grosse pointe blank." i, on the other hand, may know mr. hank azaria from such restaurants as the "bennigans" on michigan avenue. there he was, at the very next table, eating with his friends while i calculated how i would go about asking for his autograph without having to actually open my mouth. i didn't want to bother him while he ate, and i didn't want to make a scene. i did, however, want him to sign either my shirt or my shoe. we sat a few mere feet away from each other for close to an hour; during that whole hour, i couldn't bring myself to talk to him. ... and then he and his friends left, and i proceeded to kick myself for another whole hour.

but, hey. i was within spitting distance of hank azaria. and may i say, the man sure can eat.