The legend, the man, and Gregory Peck

Last night I was watching a documentary on Gregory Peck, where it showed clips of the show he did for the last few years of his life, and I have to say, I admire him even more than just his acting roles. He was an honest man of integrity, and he was the word 'gentleman' personified. You can't beat his classic looks, and he chose roles that held good positions of morality. I am thoroughly impressed.

It's no wonder that Atticus Finch was voted the greatest movie hero of all time. It just shows you don't need to be physically strong and beat up the bad guys (although I'm sure he could have) to be a hero, it's about integrity and character which Peck had in spades!

I've always love Gregory Peck mainly for his role in Roman Holiday. Peck + Audrey Hepburn= unforgettable movie. My parents have always been huge fans, and I love their Gregory Peck story.

So my dad was in Salt Lake City for a work thing, and was waiting in the First Class lounge for his flight to Calgary. And who was in the lounge? Gregory Peck of course. The reason my dad was going back to Calgary that day was to see Gregory Peck give his show. He called my mum and said "you'll never guess who is here, it's Gregory Peck." Now my dad is a regular prankster, so my mum was like sure sure, well if it really is him get his autograph.

Sure enough my Dad did, and told Gregory that they would be at his show that night. So, that night at the show, my mum and dad walk up to get things signed, and Gregory says "Ah, it's the Scotsman from Salt Lake City!" Hard not to believe my dad after that!