Poll Question: Would you ask for an autograph from a star that yo
J.Redleg
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:51:08 PM
Madonna's directing a film on the dead end street where my brother lives inNYC. Because he lives there, he skirts around security and he's been pretty close to Madonna.

His facebook friends are hounding him for an autograph. He then mentioned that he regularly walks past Abe "FIsh" / "Salvatore 'Sal' Tessio" Vigota, Sting, the Jonas Bros, etc.

Although the only one on the list I'd want a picture with is Fish, I'm not usually an autograph person. How about you? Yes or No.

andytv
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:05:01 PM
I think that instead of asking for a signature, I'd rather just say hello or pay them a (honest) compliment. I love Abe Vigoda, and I'll bet Madonna and Sting are some pretty smart/interesting cookies.

A snippet or two of conversation might be personally more enriching than a piece of paper. Maybe I'd say something like....."Hey....I live right up the street....ummmmm...if you ever need to take a bath or something, or even just want to blow a joint and relax, stop by..."

That's just me though.

I've met a few celebs in my time (very few), and I enjoyed speaking casually with them.

Iguano
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:09:05 PM
My sister was hired by a catering company to work for Sting and his wife for a week. She said he was really nice and she enjoyed working for him.

It never occurred to me to ask her to get an autograph, they just aren't something I'm into or care to collect.

She's also cooked for PGA tour events (Tiger Woods), political fund raisers with various Kennedy's and Clintons present, many other of New Englands wealthy. etc. etc.

Thunder.Gerbil
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:14:45 PM

My sister was hired by a catering company to work for Sting and his wife for a week. She said he was really nice and she enjoyed working for him.

It never occurred to me to ask her to get an autograph, they just aren't something I'm into or care to collect.

She's also cooked for PGA tour events (Tiger Woods), political fund raisers with various Kennedy's and Clintons present, many other of New Englands wealthy. etc. etc.

Iguano wrote:

If she ever works another PGA event, could you please ask her to get Tiger to sign a photo for FGM?

DrMaddVibe
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:35:03 PM
There was a time where I wanted them. I got them.

Then I was lucky enough to meet so many of my idols that it meant more to actually talk with them.

Those are the memories that stick with me.

Now that being said...I'm converting the old dining room into a "music" room with memorabilia and stuff. I will be displaying my David Lee Roth signed album. Hell yeah. That and the glove I got from Michael Jackson when I spent the night at Neverland Ranch.

edsbar60
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:43:51 PM
I only ask professional athletes for autographs if the opportunity presents itself. I could give a **** about celebs...
MACS
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:45:16 PM
I've met Denzel Washington, Kid Rock, Pam Anderson and the entire 3 doors down band.

Never asked for an autograph. Just shook hands and said hello. Told Denzel I loved his movies.

andytv
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:28:35 AM
One time I got a call from Jeremy Shockey................he needed my help to settle an argument about a fish that Ernest Hemingway either caught or didn't catch.

In retrospect, it would have been cool if he would have been able to sign my copy of the book to which I referred him.

BeatDragon
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:29:16 AM
Ive met a lot of people that where worthy of autographs...but Im with Vibe...its more satisfying to have a conversation with them. I did how ever get Terry Bozzios John Henry but only after we talked drumming for about 40 minutes at a local drum shop (owned by Megadeath, Montrose, Alice Cooper, Suicidal Tendancies, Y&T, David Lee Roth among others drummer Jimmy DeGrasso, dont have his autograph either thats only because I see him all the time and buy crap from him)..Terry was sigining for someone else and well, I just grabbed a drum head out of a box and he signed it, I felt a lil goofy about it but it was spur of the moment...Really nice guy..we actually hit it off and he invited me to a private function after the drum clinic he was there for, but alas I had a gig that night.
donutboy2000
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:06:44 AM
#7

What is Pam Anderson really like?

J.Redleg
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:51:32 AM
DMV, you hit it on the head. I've had oportunities to speak with celebs and sports stars. That was really cool, but a photo, an autograph, or both memorialize the event for you to share with others.

Although, I would still walk away from the celeb I don't recognize or care about.

HockeyDad
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:03:06 AM
I hate signing autographs.

🤬

chiefburg
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:57:27 AM
I've met a handful of celebs and enver thought of asking for an autograph. I guess I have a deep respect for their privacy. I've chatted politely and never even asked for a picture. I guess it's not that important to me.....
JadeRose
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:02:09 AM
Had the opportunity to shoot the shit with Warren Zevon after a show one time. It was great and he was very cool. Frankly, didn't even occur to me to ask for an autograph. Seems like it would have cheapened it somehow. We just talked like a coupla dudes at a bar and then it was over. I don't need an autograph to remember it.
MACS
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:45:54 PM

#7

What is Pam Anderson really like?

donutboy2000 wrote:

She is tiny. I mean really tiny. Short, thin and really small waist. She was on base going to the carrier that was deploying. I didn't really pay her or Kid Rock much attention, to be honest. She was wearing a form fitting dress, and looked nice. Kid Rock looked like a bum, but that's his thing, I guess.

pacman357
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:19:06 PM
I have a HockeyDad autograph. I tried posting it for sale on eSomethingICan'tMentionHere. I put a $5 reserve on it. Best offer I got was a bucket of herring.
DrMaddVibe
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:20:32 PM

I have a HockeyDad autograph. I tried posting it for sale on eSomethingICan'tMentionHere. I put a $5 reserve on it. Best offer I got was a bucket of herring.

pacman357 wrote:

I'd rather just talk to him.

J.Redleg
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:28:23 PM
What's wrong with herring?
ferd6
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:23:25 PM
I guess I am actually a nerd, because I do collect autographs of celebs/musicians/etc that I meet in person. I usually travel to a couple of conventions each year just for that purpose.

It is always interesting (to me) to see how they act/react with their "fans" at the moment of meet and greet.

Some I have been very disappointed in and some very pleased and surprised.

This last round I got to get autographs from Elvira (super - I posted a pic of that on here), Linda Blair (disappointing - she had a charity agenda she was more interested in lecturing about), and

Dawn Wells (Mary-Ann from Gilligan's Island - she was a charmer).

One of the more memorable encounters, was Linda Lovelace (just a short time before her death).

She was absolutely one of the nicest, gentle, and peaceful souls I have ever met.

Only talked to her for about 20 minutes, but was so touched by her that when I heard of her passing, I actually got a little misty eyed.

pacman357
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:57:26 PM
#17, 18 Well, the herring wasn't picked. Otherwise I'd have jumped on that deal. Since I don't have any Scandahoovian blood in me, I don''t trust myself to make it safely.