Ha good analogy BSo but lately the little puppy has been sticking around quite a bit more.
In terms of "bugging," them I'm beginning to go on instinct and situations and also knowledge of the person. I still would never bother anyone in a convo or on the phone or eating, but then again I read a story where someone stopped John Tartaglia on the phone and he screamed OMG I gotta go I was just recognized I can't believe it lol.
If it's after some kind of performance or event they were involved w/ I pretty much don't feel I'm bugging them as them exiting wherever they do they should realize they're going to interact w/ fans and not mind, but I try not to take up too much time unless they're one of the few like Anthony who talks as much as I do.
In other situations, I leave it to instinct. I usually can't act fast if I see someone on the street, can't think of anything to say. But like me and a friend stopped Greg Jbara and he talked to us for like 15 min and now I know him well and talk to him a lot, this was from hearing how nice he was. Same w/ Anthony I was shaking but had the guts to approach him before the Kitchen Sink and he couldn't be sweeter. Once I saw Cheyenne and his dog in Central Park and I couldn't figure out if he'd be happier being left alone or appreciate a brief compliment, so finally I chose the neutral option to play w/ his dog.
I guess a good rule a thumb is if you can overcome fear, a brief sentence is prob never unwelcome. Something like sorry to bother you but I want you to know how much I appreciate your work. That gives them the option of responding they could politely smile and say thanks and then you walk away or perhaps engage in conversation with you.
Em and attracting bway actors...hmm...I always used to think especially b/c of my shortness I have a "cute" look to me, like at stage doors I'd be smiling and actors would say hi to me before I say anything, maybe we look short and a little cute and they just...come to us? (Em more than me obviously, she looks a little scared, I just ramble and act a tad crazy..)
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