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5. What a private eye! Gigi is beautiful like her parents.. thank you, H.

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My Breakfast with James Garner [View all] TeamPooka Jul 2014 OP

What a great story, my dear TeamPooka! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #1

A breakfast, that you will never forget. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #2

Great story. A few years ago Hissyspit Jul 2014 #3

What a private eye! Gigi is beautiful like her parents.. thank you, H. Cha Jul 2014 #5

A wonderfully poignant story, TeamPooka! Another big James Garner fan here but Cha Jul 2014 #4

The story you generously share here confirms... nikto Jul 2014 #6

K&R! Omaha Steve Jul 2014 #7

My husband and I both absolutely loved him in Murphy's Romance with Sally Field..... a kennedy Jul 2014 #8

I love that movie TeamPooka Jul 2014 #20

I saw an interview with Sally Field, who said James was the absolute best co-star kisser of 'em all classof56 Jul 2014 #25

That's exactly how I would imagine him. progressoid Jul 2014 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author MADem Jul 2014 #13

That's a mighty nice example of how he was with people. calimary Jul 2014 #43

Thanks for sharing that. n/t deutsey Jul 2014 #10

K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2014 #11

That reporter did a great job bringing that memory to life--I'll bet it's one she will never forget. MADem Jul 2014 #12

Actually that was my story. I just included the link with the news for those who had not seen it. TeamPooka Jul 2014 #18

Oh, my mistake!!!!! LUCKY you to have had that personal encounter!!!! MADem Jul 2014 #19

Awesome. Thanks for sharing that. nt sufrommich Jul 2014 #14

I just read an autobography not too long ago. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2014 #15

Great, great story. It must have given him great pleasure to have a normal breakfast as a regular Rowdyboy Jul 2014 #16

A great man. immoderate Jul 2014 #17

The Support You Local... movies were so funny. FSogol Jul 2014 #21

It must have been a pleasure for him to be treated and conversed with as an ordinary guy. Voice for Peace Jul 2014 #22

If I had a car with rear-wheel drive... Blue Owl Jul 2014 #23

Very cool. mac56 Jul 2014 #24

Great story. Lucky you and thanks for posting. classof56 Jul 2014 #26

He was/is my Faux pas Jul 2014 #27

Great story WoodyD Jul 2014 #28

I am on another message board that is golf related AngryAmish Jul 2014 #29

That's great to hear. I like golf too but hardley ever play anymore. TeamPooka Jul 2014 #47

Excellent Story. n/t DirkGently Jul 2014 #30

Thank you for sharing a lovely story. What a wonderful memory. mountain grammy Jul 2014 #31

So cool you got to meet him... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2014 #32

I forgot about Barbarians At The Gate. Great picture. TeamPooka Jul 2014 #46

An old-fashioned guy married for 57 years. Faygo Kid Jul 2014 #33

Oh, lucky you! I watch "TRF" daily at noon! And I LOVE his character in "The Great Escape"! What a WinkyDink Jul 2014 #34

Thank you for your great story! mrsadm Jul 2014 #35

Noticed at the link that he won two purple hearts. senseandsensibility Jul 2014 #36

Two good guys, just havin' breakfast. nolabear Jul 2014 #37

He lives again in your story tavernier Jul 2014 #38

K&R! Wonderful story! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #39

k and r--thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. I did not learn of his death until niyad Jul 2014 #40

I'm sorry to note that no one has mentioned the movie he was most proud of; cadaverdog Jul 2014 #41

Thanks for the tip senseandsensibility Jul 2014 #42

Love this story, TeamPooka! calimary Jul 2014 #44

What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. RIP, James. You'll be missed. N/T nirvana555 Jul 2014 #45