The great passion of autographing for fun or profit is meeting some one You have admired as an actor or actress either on the stage, TV or the Movie Screen. When You meet someone that You have always respected for their acting prowess , in the back of your mind You never know how they will be in person. Because acting is just that. They act out the roles that are written for them and I always thought it must be a fine line to separate real or fiction. A personality acts in a role that may be so far different from their own personality you never know what to expect and we always hope that they appreciate their fans and that a bit of fame has not gone to their heads . This is not the case with WILLIAM FORSTYTE. Ever since his role in RAISING ARIZONA and as Richie the bad egg in OUT FOR JUSTICE I have been a true fan. Two years ago I met him at a autograph show and we developed a true bond of friendship. He is as genuine as any one could ever be and though he is quite private he does understand friendship as something very special. I kept in touch with an email here and there and when he was returning to another show a couple years later, I had to see what I thought was a friend. Walking up to his table he quickly lit up a great smile and called my name. We sat together for over 2 hours talking about life and his love for his children especially his 3 year old. Many fans came up to the table to share their thanks and praises from shows like BOARDWALK EMPIRE, DICK TRACY and one he was so proud of JOHN DOE .
Though many never purchased a photo he still took the time to say hi, thanked all of them and never refused a photo with those asked. We chatted again the next day and I only wished that I could hang out with a Great Friend as he is a bit more often but realize that I will always be around if he needs a friend to talk too. I truly believe he knows also that I do not call many my good friends and that it is something very special to me. Bill as I call him as my Younger Brother is and will always be one of those special people. So a little advise if You ever have an opportunity to meet or see William., do not miss the oportunity as You will never be disappointed. And we all know that does not come along every day in ones life time.
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