My answer to…

Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?

I don’t usually follow celebrities. I mean, there are famous people from different fields I appreciate, like Elon Musk, Suzanne Vega and Pedro Almodóvar.

But I always remind myself that everyone, no matter how famous, successful, wealthy, stunning, or smart, is a human being. With feelings, emotions, weaknesses, desires, anger… Everyone likes to simply wear flip-flops, pop into the grocery store, and grab some bread, even if you’re Wonder Woman and one of the best-looking girks in Israel, right?

Now understand – although she spends most of her time in California, Gal Gadot must be the most famous woman in Israel, where she originates.

That’s why I was surprised to see Gal wearing jeans and casual sneakers, with her spouse and kids, in a playground near Jaffa.

I didn’t recognise her. My wife did. My first reaction was: “Oh really, it’s her?”

And then we went on with our day. Her children played not far from ours. And she was just like the girl next door. Someone did try to photograph her in secret. I just enjoyed seeing her acting as a human being, breathing the same oxygen, eating the same food as us mortals.

And I was left with that great feeling for the rest of the day. I was relieved…