When I lived in Greenwich Village, it was easy to spot celebrities. My favorite stars are those of literary fame. When seeing them it is okay to gaze upon them and even to lock eyes if possible, but that is all. I have had many “brushes with fame” as we used to call it. Sharing the ladies room with Sigourney Weaver at NoHo Star and admiring Sam Shepherd  after he purchased a large coffee at Joe: the Art of Coffee. No words, but only a quick moment of recognition. But the person that I saw the most often was Wally Shawn. He claim to fame was the movie”My Dinner with…