Back in 1974, in Toronto, I met up with my old friend Michael Sarrazin. He was in town for our friend Robert Markle's birthday party. The big event was at the Masonic Hall, and even hosted by Gordon Lightfoot.
But the night before was really special. Michael came to Grossman’s Tavern with his girlfriend, Jacqueline Bisset. They sat at my table, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We laughed and shared stories. Jackie was the most elegant woman I'd ever seen.
Later Michael told me privately about his early days with Jackie. He was so shy around her beauty. He used to just give her a timid goodnight kiss. He told me that after a couple of dates as he turned to leave Jackie had to kick him in the rear and drag him back into her place to spend the night with her. They went together for seven years.
The next night, the party was lively, full of artists and musicians. I sat next to Michael, who had too much to drink at the Pilot Tavern. Jackie was angry, and Michael was very drunk and beyond saving. Jackie suddenly took my hand, and we danced under the lights. I had taken some acid earlier, so I was in a great mood to dance all night.
As the night ended, Jackie ignored Michel and I danced with me until the music stopped.
The next day, I saw Michael and Jackie at Grossman’s again. Jackie was still upset, hinting at their upcoming breakup. Michael's drinking worried us, especially during the movie “Double Negative,” where I was assistant producer.
Over the years, I saw Michael a few more times. We had fun nights out together. I was glad to see him doing better in the '90s. When he passed away in 2011, I felt really sad.
But the memory of dancing with Jackie that night stays with me. It was a joyful moment, A Night to Remember.
But the night before was really special. Michael came to Grossman’s Tavern with his girlfriend, Jacqueline Bisset. They sat at my table, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We laughed and shared stories. Jackie was the most elegant woman I'd ever seen.
Later Michael told me privately about his early days with Jackie. He was so shy around her beauty. He used to just give her a timid goodnight kiss. He told me that after a couple of dates as he turned to leave Jackie had to kick him in the rear and drag him back into her place to spend the night with her. They went together for seven years.
The next night, the party was lively, full of artists and musicians. I sat next to Michael, who had too much to drink at the Pilot Tavern. Jackie was angry, and Michael was very drunk and beyond saving. Jackie suddenly took my hand, and we danced under the lights. I had taken some acid earlier, so I was in a great mood to dance all night.
As the night ended, Jackie ignored Michel and I danced with me until the music stopped.
The next day, I saw Michael and Jackie at Grossman’s again. Jackie was still upset, hinting at their upcoming breakup. Michael's drinking worried us, especially during the movie “Double Negative,” where I was assistant producer.
Over the years, I saw Michael a few more times. We had fun nights out together. I was glad to see him doing better in the '90s. When he passed away in 2011, I felt really sad.
But the memory of dancing with Jackie that night stays with me. It was a joyful moment, A Night to Remember.
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