When the Walk of Fame Comes to You

Dear Cynthia: I had a dream that still makes me laugh. I am a 47-year-old housewife, and Brad Pitt wanted me badly. I had to tell him that he is too young for me.

(I am not too old for him; he is too young for me. Important distinction!)

LISA KELLER

Santa Barbara

Dear Reader: Excellent! Sorry you had to let Brad down, but it sounds like you were pretty gentle with him!

Your dream indicates that you feel attractive and desirable and that for you, age is not a deterrent to having what you want. Youth might be, but age is not.

Dear Cynthia: In my dream, what started as an ordinary day was brightened when Elton John walked into the room. He knew my name and acted like we were best friends.

At first I was shy talking to him, but he was so outgoing and friendly that I was absolutely charmed. He was attentive and fascinated by everything I said. He was amusing and witty, and we chatted for hours. I thought he was such a nice guy and I was so lucky to have him for a friend.

WENDEE EYLER

Riverside

Dear Reader: Famous people have replaced the mythical heroes of antiquity when it comes to dreams. When we dream of these people, we need to ask ourselves what they mean to us.

The easiest way to do that may be to describe them to an imaginary person who has never heard of them. Then using the same adjectives, ask yourself if there is anyone in your waking life who has those qualities. It could be that Elton John is symbolic of this other person.

In your dream, Elton John helps you to overcome shyness, he listens and is attentive. Is there anyone in your life like this? Are you seeking this type of companionship?

Another spin: You feel valued and worthy of this star-powered friendship because you are a good friend. Elton John is known for being a supportive friend. If he found you worthy of his friendship, then perhaps the interpretation is that you, too, are a devoted friend to those you care about.

Fax your dreams to Cynthia Richmond at (213) 237-0732, or e-mail them to in.your.dreams@worldnet.att.net. Please include your hometown and a daytime phone number. In Your Dreams appears every Tuesday and should be read for entertainment purposes only.