On Meeting Senator Joe Biden...

I really owe this picture to Jay Leno.

I was about to tape my weekend show in the hallway across from "The Tonight Show" when I saw all the secret service hovering around. I was so surprised to see Senator Joe Biden was one of Jay's guests and I really wanted to have a picture with him. I asked one of the friendlier looking secret service men if I could have a picture and he said maybe I could catch him as he was about to walk into the studio.

I didn't want to take a chance of missing him so when I saw Jay Leno walk by, I asked if he would make the introduction. Jay, being the lovable guy that he is, agreed, and I started to walk with him towards the room when another secret service guy grabbed me by the arm and told me I couldn't go down there.

I said, "Please?"

He said, "No ma'am, sorry, NO pictures!" still holding my arm.

Jay told him I was fine and not a threat and so, he reluctantly let me go and I walked toward the room - as more secret service stared me down, menacingly!

I peeked inside and there Senator Biden was getting prepped for his appearance by one of "The Tonight Show" staff.

Jay said, "Senator Biden, Shaun Robinson." The Senator flashed that Colgate-smile and said, "Hi."

Then, I said the only thing that came to mind..."Senator! I've given a lot to your campaign!" - which did get me a laugh (except from the secret service).

"May I take a picture with you?" He said, "Of course! Come on!"

So happy, I jumped next to him and handed my camera to... the secret service dude who almost arrested me.

I think I kind of saw an eye roll from him, but he took a great picture!

Thanks Jay!


Shaun