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STL's girth-reducing guru Charles D'Angelo decided to tickle the ivories for Thanksgiving, and managed to draw U2 lead singer Bono into his audience.

D'Angelo said he and his wife, Crystal, were in Los Angeles last week to visit family and friends for the holiday.

While grabbing a late-night nosh Tuesday at the Polo Lounge, D'Angelo said he sat down at the room's piano and began playing songs from Elton John and Billy Joel.

When he looked up at his wife, D'Angelo said she had a starstruck look on her face — thanks to the fact that Bono had stopped to listen for a bit.

D'Angelo said Bono "graciously complimented" him on his abilities.

Morbidly obese as a youth, D'Angelo said he taught himself to play by ear when he was young and did little but stay inside his house.

Since adopting a new lifestyle, D'Angelo has written several books about weight loss and physical fitness.

Crystal D'Angelo is a marketing and communications specialist for Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School.

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