Cough, Caring and Love

"Suddenly I found myself face to face with the young man whose personality had so strangely stirred me. We were quite close, almost touching. Our eyes met again."
-Oscar Wilde
"The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Twenty five years ago today:

September 26, 1985
Thursday

I lounged about at home today. I really am sick and need to take care of myself more seriously. I managed a short trip to mom’s house for breakfast. I faintly recall watching the soap-opera, “Young and The Restless” until I dozed off.

I kept thinking a lot about Leonard Perillo.

I returned to my place and lounged while observing Ann-Margret on a talk show. She looks okay but not as great as she used to look.

Well, I got excited and received a phone call from Leonard Perillo this afternoon. It all happened so fast. He is going to come here around 6PM to watch “BRAINSTORM” with me!

When I opened my front door at 7PM I immediately said, “You’re late!”
I think he liked my directness. He later confessed to me that I was being like him for saying that (“You’re late!”).

Leonard was wearing a bright red jacked that looked very nice. He has neat light eyes and a good, cool smile. The color RED means ‘excitement’, so I assumed he was excited about coming over, too. We talked a bit before the start of the movie. While we were watching “BRAINSTORM” I seemed to sense both of our brains thinking ‘things’. One thing led to another as we enveloped into a deeper and close friendship. I shared with him about my wish for the MICHAEL J Clothiers business along with my Michael J magazine cover ideal.

Leonard has a heightened level of awareness that I admire. He seems to have connections, too. Maybe he can give me an offer I can’t refuse (someday). I mean, I won’t make Pac Bell my entire life. Will I? Then again, I will not rely on Leonard either.

Anyway, Leonard stayed the night. We didn’t sleep too well. We had a ‘good time’ despite my recovering cold.


"There are three things a person can't hide. A cough, caring and love."
-IL MARE (2000 Korean film)