Mitchell Hallock just sent us this hilarious story of him meeting Harrison Ford, with the photos to prove it. I think Mitchell kept his cool pretty well, considering what happened. Read on!

How to Make Harrison Ford Laugh
The Proper Use of a 110 Camera

My "Brush with Celebrity" tale begins on a lovely evening in April. My wife, Sharon, and I were attending the Third Annual Riverkeeper Dinner/ Dance in New York City. The Riverkeeper is a wonderful organization devoted to stopping the pollution of the Hudson River, its' tributaries and the New York watershed. In attendance the night, along with several hundred supports were celebrities such as Billy Crystal, Lauren Hutton, Tom Brokaw, Lorraine Bracco, Deborah Harry, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Ethel Kennedy and the presenter of that evening's award . . .Harrison Ford!

That's right - Harrison "Han Solo, Indiana Jones, The Fugitive, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, the Blade Runner, owner of Air Force One and my personal movie hero since I was 10 years old" - Ford. I wondered if I would actually get to see him, maybe even an autograph.

As I pulled up to the door and got out, I was stunned to see the blazing flash of paparazzi cameras. It was Sharon who pointed out that Harrison Ford was standing in front of us and was the subject of the photographers' attention. Recovering quickly I realized that this was my chance, so after he was done with reporters, I walked up and asked him to autograph the "Indiana Jones" postcard, I had brought along - just in case. I explained it was for my son, Spencer, who was turning one on May 18 (a day before a certain space movie opens). Mr. Ford happily complied and signed the card and was onto face another bunch of photographers.

Later that evening, as Sharon and I were outside on the deck, enjoying the beautiful night, I turned to see Harrison Ford standing around, posing for even more photos. Sharon suggested I get a nice picture of the two of us, for prosperity sake. I waited patiently and then asked Mr. Ford for a photo, which he happily agreed to. With that done, I was about to ask him some questions . . ."Is he going to see the new "Star Wars" movie", "When is Indiana Jones IV coming out" or "Is there going to be an "Air Force Two"?

Suddenly, this very, excited woman jumped in and started to shake Harrison Ford's hand. Mr. Ford, obviously used to dealing with excited fans, returned the handshake and calmly thanked the woman for her words. The woman then grabbed me and shoved an old 110 camera at me and asked me to take a picture of her. Now as an aside, I have been a photographer in the past and have used cameras ranging from 35mm, SLR, view to digital based technology - but I hadn't seen a 110 type since 1976!

As I fumbled with the camera, the woman began getting more excited and put the camera up to my eye.

"Press the button!" She said.

"But I can't see anything", I protested.

"Just hit this button", she said vehemently, taking my finger and putting it on the button!

"But . . . ." I said.

Then it happened!

FLASH!

The next thing I heard was Harrison Ford, laughing and saying, "You just took a picture of your eye!"

All I could see was a greenish blob of light, as I heard the woman yell, "Advance it, advance it!" Half-blind, I handed the camera to Mr. Ford, who being the celluloid hero that he is took control of the situation. With a few turns of the thumb, he handed the camera back to me -- this time, pointing it the correct way. Still smiling about what had just happened Mr. Ford, asked if I was ready. With all the humility (and vision) I could muster, I took the photograph!

The frantic fan asked me if I had taken the photo of the two of them? Trying to save some face, I looked her in the eye and with a smile said, "You wanted a picture of the two of you? I thought it was just of you." She looked like she was about to cry, I turned to see Harrison Ford start to laugh. In seconds, I assured her that I did indeed take the photo of BOTH of them. With that she thanked Harrison Ford and disappeared into the crowd of partygoers. Mr. Ford put his hand out towards me and as I shook it he thanked me.

As he walked away I asked my wife why was he thanking me. She said not only was that probably the most memorable photo taken of him that night, it had made him laugh.

EPILOGUE

As I left the party that evening, I walked by Harrison Ford's table and pointed to my eye and said, "I still can't see to well since the flash bulb." He looked up and smiled and said, "You'll be okay."

So, if you don't believe any of this happened . . .just find the woman with the photo of the big blue eyeball. The end.