


Just a few moments in Sam’s presence, and I felt completely at ease.

I was nervous as hell as I headed to The Wit. Sam Fine is fine! And even though he is arguably one of the most famous makeup artists in the world, he remains down to earth, friendly, and funny when you meet him. Unflappable, professional and yes – the last name fits. Fine remained so easy breezy, dapper, and comfortable on camera. Let me tell y’all, it’s always interesting to see how old media deals with new media).ĭespite the cameras, the ongoing interview, and the interviewer waiting in the wings – Mr. When I showed up he was in the process of filming a segment for NBC 5 (with a reporter that seemed a bit irked that a blogger rolled up during her camera time, I might add. It had already been a long day for him by early afternoon – when I arrived at the hotel he’d already done six interviews that day for various forms of media. Author of Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African American Women, and the man behind the phenomenal new DVD Fine: The Basics of Beauty. Artist to celebrities such as Iman, Tyra Banks, Mo’Nique, and Vanessa Williams. On that day I was lucky enough to go to The Wit - one of downtown Chicago’s chicest hotels - to meet a legendary makeup artist. April 30th 2010 – a day that shall shine in my memory forever.
