What I look like, part 2
So, kids, the moment of reckoning is coming.
In the next week or two, I will cast off my cloak of anonymity and reveal my shining (oily) face for all yas.
Wanna know why? It's something I've struggled with for years ...
Elizabeth Large, our esteemed Empress of Edibles, has kept her identity secret for decades.
But on the other hand, photos of Frank Bruni, restaurant critic for the New York Times, are easily Google-able.
So for the first three years I've laid low like L.I.Z. Soon, The Sun will launch a redesigned paper that's more personality driven. You're probably going to see photos of all the critics, from Mike "Movie King" Sragow to Mary "Drama Queen" McCauley.
I'll be in the new paper, too.
But first, you're going to see my mug in the LIVE section's special Virgin Mobile Festival preview. That will be out next Thursday.
And yes, I understand it's necessary to put my photo in the paper, but a part of me is going to miss sneaking into a bar, talking to the owner and leaving without him even knowing I'm reviewing the place. (That's what I did with Dominic DeSantis, who owns the Hudson Street Stackhouse.)
And I enjoyed knowing that Jason Zink had No Idea what I looked like.
But seasons change, and so will I.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
But will Elizabeth reveal her identity as well?
Posted by: Drew from Greektown | July 29, 2008 2:43 PM
say it ain't so Sam.... the game will be over. you should have a party for when you come out of the ...(paper)!
Let me know.
Posted by: jason | July 29, 2008 3:03 PM
Yeah dude, have a midnight sun party already!
Also, I can't help but notice that 'b' has been taking the 'personalized' route since its inception. I guess there was some sort of positive Q score (or whatever the terminology them folks use) associated with the approach?
Posted by: Evan | July 29, 2008 3:56 PM
OK, your column will have a picture. But how will we know it's really you, since nobody knows what you look like? How can we be sure it isn't a journalistic face-double?
Posted by: Bucky | July 29, 2008 8:05 PM
Sam, wasn't your pic on D@L some time ago? With a backpack? And some cool pants or something?
Posted by: Bourbon Girl | July 29, 2008 9:07 PM
Sam Sessa who?
Posted by: TS | July 30, 2008 12:57 PM
Bourbon Girl, that was just my backside -- not my face.
TS -- Exactly!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | July 30, 2008 1:00 PM
See now, here, I never thought you were anonymous. While I do in fact already know what you look like, I was also able to find a rather charming photo of you making kissy faces at a cat named Ellie floating around the internet. So much for anonymity, Mr Sessa. Cat's outta the bag. :)
Posted by: Amy | July 30, 2008 1:10 PM
sam, i think you should continue to keep it under wraps. having that level of anonymity is borderline super hero. you really want to turn in the cape already?
and i like being in the exclusive club that knows what you look like. ha.
Posted by: bill | July 30, 2008 4:48 PM
first you tell us you have to give up our fantasies and then we hear about kissy faces with a cat named Ellie???
Another illusion bites the dust...next you'll tell me there is no Santa...
Posted by: K | July 30, 2008 5:15 PM
wear a fake moustache in the picture you take for it. maybe you could be the EVIL sam sessa
Posted by: Allan | July 31, 2008 9:22 AM
Sam - Did you happen to have dinner at a restaurant in Fed Hill last night (Wed) for RW?
Posted by: MB | July 31, 2008 10:39 AM
an evil doppelganger! I bet you it was him who abducted Homer...
Posted by: K | July 31, 2008 10:51 AM
Same, your photo is "googable" too. Do you want the link? Think college press.
Posted by: Mark Twain | July 31, 2008 11:58 AM