The Reality of Fans and Celebrities

Sometimes you can get into a moment where you feel you are a kid in the candy store. This past weekend was one of those beautiful and I can say fun times where numerous celebs are all in one area. The key is to recognize them as some have changed like we all do especially as time marches on.

There is an annual Exotic Car Show where some of the most envied cars are shown by their owners to be recognized as one of the best. As a few of our friend were waiting to see who may arrive this year, lo and behold DANIEL BALDWIN was milling about just interested in looking at the beautiful cars. He looked a little rough but was so accommodating in signing autographs and especially anyone who wanted a picture. And off he sent as if we let a fish off the hook and disappeared in the crowd. We walked a little further and there was PAUL TRUDEL Sr. of the TV show American Choppers hanging around the bikes you do not see every day. He had a huge crowd and he was again so patient taking pictures with everyone including when we held FLAT STANLEY for my Daughter in Laws niece who we were taking on another adventure. As we went around the corner there was CLAUDIA WELLS  of Back to the Future Fame who was one and always is one of the sweetest people You can ever meet. She posed with her sexy smile and treated everyone as if they have been her friend’s for years. Then I looked up and there was CARL WEATHERS most notable for his fame as Apollo Creed in the ROCKY series. We approached him and though at first he appeared a little reluctant, signed a photo and took a picture. As another person asked another GRAPHER approached him and Carl got a bit annoyed stating " I HAVE ALREADY SIGNED A FEW FOR YOU ALREADY" and turned his back on him and off he went. Always keep in mind some of the celebs are really keen and they DO remember faces especially when they are pushing many photos on them. Not all Graphers are Fans which is a vast reason we are doing this!

 Then the Keyboardist of the rock group STYX was hanging out and had the greatest time posing and signing pictures, But his most enjoyable was holding FLAT STANLEY with my Son and I . He was terrific. As we were about to leave BURTON GILLIAM famed for the cowboy in BLAZING SADDLES was just hanging out in the crowd and he too was so gracious that we recognized him and chatted about everything.

These are some of the best days when you autograph especially with all the celebs being first class.