Hi Rhonda,
Will you share with us how you came to know Robert?
Thanks,
Julie

Dear Julie,

Whilst I am sure that most of my readers would imagine that Rhonda and Robert’s paths crossed while jet setting around the world surrounded by celebrities on the A list guest list within “DoversWorld” or maybe on one of his carefree adventures to Fire Island, Africa or on one of the world’s finest cruise ships.  Or maybe even in one of the VIP lounges in one of his six Olympics (I think I just got a nosebleed). I know what you’re thinking, it all sounds soooo FABULOUS and we’ll probably see it all on E-True Hollywood someday.  But, the truth of the matter is before Robert met Rhonda he was simply a good-hearted wallop of teased hair and bad teeth with a bag full of medals.

As I open this ultimately boring story, imagine the theme music to “Charlie’s Angels”. It will make the intro more entertaining.  Here we go, so cue the music… Once upon a time there were three little Jews, Robert, Robert & Rhonda. And they all met because of one man named Ken Berkley. Ken liked to throw dinner parties and one spring night in 1989 he brought us all together…(ok, cut the music. The into is over).

There were no fireworks, no instant attraction and no indication that we would ever see each other again, let alone become best of friends (although I still think Robert may have had inappropriate feelings for me that night…and to this day). Robert and Robert (sorry to throw him under the bus too) were two of the nicest guys that I had met, but also two of the oldest souls I had aver seen packaged into 20 and 30 year old bodies. And I say “old soul” so that I don’t sound bitchy (what I really want to say is boring and unglamorous).

They arrived by 7PM, had one drink (maybe), ate dinner, said their goodbyes and were home in bed by 9:15PM (and I think I am being generous with the 9:15). So there you have it. That is the seedling that sprouted a wonderful and what will be a lifelong friendship.  I know what many of you are thinking; Rhonda had her work cut out for her! Yes she certainly did, but Robert and his friendship has given back more than you can ever imagine. Whilst I may have made a few influential adjustments to his “fun scale”, I have not made any changes to the heart and soul of the person. Everyone should have a friend like him…

Best,

Rhonda