Comments on: Please Bless Fido: Leo Politi on Olvera Street

By: Rachel Thorson

Rachel Thorson — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:53:40 +0000

When I was a little girl in the early eighties, I used to dance in a Mexican folklorico group at Olvera street three days a week. One day after a show i was sitting on a wall people watching. I think I had just ate a churro with some hot chocolate, when Mr. Politi walked up and asked me if I could sit still while he drew me. He sketched quickly while I sat nervously, not knowing if I should smile or if i was fidgeting too much. He finished, asked me my name, signed it and handed it to me. He was such a nice man. My mother had it framed right away, and I will always treasure it.

By: Blue Fier

Blue Fier — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:30:42 +0000

When I was in elementary school in Culver City (mid-50s), my mother, Vivian Fier, was the head of the PTA and each year there was a book fair. I remember her picking up Leo Politi and bringing him to our house and then El Marino Elementary School (a short walk down the block). I was in awe that I had met an author of books. I’ve been in awe ever since, evening getting two published myself.

By: Stacey Rain

Stacey Rain — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:00:20 +0000

A section of Elysian Park is designated as a picnic area called “Montecillo de Leo Politi” and Leo Politi square is located at the corner of Sunset and Echo Park Avenues.