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, , , , , and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.One of us went to a TIFF opening party… the other stayed home and enjoyed not being drowned out by the DJ. There was caviar with gold leaf, Peroni Zero, and a celebrity encounter that turned out to be… not that celebrity.
We’re live on The Morning Show Thing and I’ve got a report from the field: TIFF opening night at the Sutton Place Hotel—Hello! Canada x Toronto Life—aka the annual migration of cool jackets and tiny appetizers.
First, yes… I was “not on the list.” Briefly. Nothing like spelling R-E-Y-N-O-L-D-S at a check-in desk for an event that was promoting Ryan Reynolds while sidestepping a red carpet to make you feel like you’ve just been voted off a show you weren’t on.
The Mission
Show your face… say hi… pretend the DJ isn’t deafening you while you try to shout “so what are you working on?” across a sea of sequins. Networking is just professional wandering with eye contact.
Famous-Adjacent Moments
Spotted: a guy in an immaculate yellow suit who made my safe-bet 55-year-old-man suit look like “someone brought their accountant.”
Actual celeb who absolutely did know me: Melissa Grelo from The Social. She pushed through the crowd, double cheek-kissed, and asked how I was. I hope everyone saw that part.
Lovely quick chat with Lauren Ash (Dina on Superstore), who’s now killing it with music.
Hors d’Oeuvres Report
Everything should be one bite at a standing party. Sliders are a trap… three bites minimum and a guaranteed sauce moustache. Best things I had: tuna sashimi (I know), a tahini-on-pastry pinwheel situation, and caviar with actual gold leaf on a tiny donut. I am now, medically, 0.0003% Fort Knox.
Pro Tips for Schmooze Survival
Learn the server flight path. Food comes from somewhere… find the somewhere.
If there’s a step-and-repeat, take the photo. You’ll hate it… and need it.
Leave before the “cool late shift” arrives. I was out at 9:02 p.m. like a responsible old curmudgeon.
The Exit
Nothing beats the disappointment on the fan line when it’s… me. The fix? Arrive and leave in a black SUV. Thank you, Property Brother Drew, for the illusion upgrade.
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