My neighbor went to grad school with a famous actress who visits him at his home when she and her family are in town.
My friend plays tennis with an executive for a major league baseball team.
Someone at my church went to high school with the mom of a legitimate rock n’ roller.
Proximity to greatness is one thing. Proximity to proximity to greatness is another.
YoRocko! 
Greatness with language is more fun! Thank you!