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Famous People I've Met

  • Feb 25, 2010
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Working in college radio, at a record store and for a few publications in my time, I've had some back stage passes. Plus I'm married to a serious collector, and we've made a point of hunting down a few specific celebrities. What I find most interesting is who is really nice and who feels they need to make a point of being famous.
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Chris Cooper a.k.a. Coop
Chris Cooper a.k.a. Coop
I met Coop at a convention. I love his art, (you may have seen his devil girls) and I really love his typefaces. I was much more star-struck meeting this little artist than by much better known rock stars. He really does sign his name like that.
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Judy Blume
Judy Blume
So many of us would have never survived puberty without Judy Blume's books, like "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" and "Forever" - I met her at the National Book Festival. No surprise she was mobbed by fans. She looks incredible for her age.
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Ron Jeremy
Ron Jeremy
I met "The Hedgehog" at a screening of his autobiographical film "Porn Star" - which is worth a viewing, if you have an open mind. He is one of the friendliest stars I have ever met. I guess that should not be a surprise.
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Adam West
Adam West
Adam West was at a convention signing autographs. He was one of the first autographs I paid for, and I quickly learned that you better really want that signature because you're not paying for a friendship.
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Cherie Currie
Cherie Currie
Cherie was part of The Runaways, a great girl band, with Joan Jett etc. - she was a delight to meet and she has a great talent.
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Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
My husband got me interested in Black Sabbath, and we splurged on the VIP package when Dio played with the rest of the Sabbath line up as Heaven & Hell. We got to meet the entire band before the show, get our photos taken, autographs and all. What a blast! Totally worth it. Ronnie is fighting cancer now, I wish him all the best. He is a super-friendly guy, and the rest of the band is very appreciative of their fans too.
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Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
We got a rare chance to meet Ozzy when he introduced a line of clothing at our local Nordstrom. Weird! But we bought our shirts for the chance to stand in line and get a photo with the great Ozz! Not a lot of interchange with the Prince of Darkness, but a priceless photo, nonetheless.
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Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno
This guy played the green - angry - side of the Hulk on the old TV show. I met him at a convention, and couldn't resist the chance to get my photo taken with him. He is so very sweet!
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Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
I've seen Bruce at a couple of movie screenings now, I just love his sense of humor. He's so accessible, how can you not be a fan?
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Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry
Rob did an appearance here in D.C. a few years back and was very open to signing some autographs and posing for photos afterward. He signed my copy of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book) "
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Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
I got the chance to meet this comedy legend after he appeared at the D.C. Improv. Still funny after all these years, and yes, he has changed his shtick.
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Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward
When I started working at The Washington Post a few years ago, everyone wanted to know if I would be meeting Bob Woodward. Well, I did. It happened at a book signing here at the Post, but I met him - along with several other talented journalists...
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Peter Steele
Peter Steele
I have to include Peter because he made me shake in my boots. My future husband and I got the chance to go on the Type O Negative tour bus to meet him back when we were writing for a music tabloid. I was just ga-ga for Peter, he was a real heavy metal pinup. It was a good thing I wasn't the one doing the interview because I was too busy drooling. Ah, memories!
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John Irving
John Irving
I met Mr. Irving at the same event where I met Judy Blume. He was extremely nice, and actually asked me my name and what I do for a living. That says top notch, quality individual.
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Michelle Obama
Michelle
I can't believe I almost forgot - I met the first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, they were both so fabulous - on Martin Luther King Day just before the Inauguration. Wow. I got hugs from both of them at a volunteer thing I was at. They are both big on hugs. I can't tell you all the ropes I jumped to be sure I was in line for a hug. Fabulous ladies that are doing all kinds of wonderful things for our country, no matter what you think of their husbands.

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December 19, 2011
Looks like you've met some neat folks. I grew up reading the JB books, among others. I met Lou F at a convention too, nice guy. Not as green as I imagined though... ;]
 
March 02, 2010
John Irving is among my favorite writers.  I'd really be interested in meeting him.  Although I've seen Michelle Obama, I didn't get the chance to meet her.  I saw her at the DNC in Denver in 2008.
March 02, 2010
If you're into writers, check out the National Book Festival in DC next year - http://www.loc.gov - we saw so many great writers talking. Irving was so down to earth! The DNC in Denver 08 must have been a very exciting place to be. I hope you took lots of photos!
 
February 26, 2010
PORN STAR is on my first list of 25 favorite documentaries. I actually feel a little sorry for Ron. He'd like to be a regular actor but he'll never be able to shed his image. The first film I saw him in was SEX TREK which was as funny as any parody I've every seen done at a convention--after you took out the sex scenes. After that I caught him in a hard R version of a Brett Piper horror/comedy . It took me a while to remember where I'd seen him before.
 
February 25, 2010
Great list! I saw (but did not speak with) Adam West as well as Mark Hamil. Their autographs were way too expensive but heck I should have just waited in line then shake hands and say hi. I know what you mean about some of these guys are more into posturing than being appreciative.
February 25, 2010
It's sad, isn't it? But to me, Adam West will always be the original Batman. And now I have his autograph. :P Interesting that the Hulk was nicer than Batman, hmmmm?
February 25, 2010
Yes, really! I hope to increase my geeky fan response when I visit Seattle in March. I see Lou Ferrigno all the time at these events, but have yet to say hi. I was in college radio too, but never got to meet anyone interesting in my random adventures there. I did interview one of the stars of Where the Red Fern Grows, a film that you never hear about. :P
 
February 25, 2010
Too cool, Heather! And Judy Blume? You just fulfilled my childhood fantasies. These are some awesome encounters. Thanks for sharing! :)
February 25, 2010
I know! There were sooo many girls, from 12 to 50, surrounding Ms Blume with tears in their eyes. The poor lady was under siege, but OMG what would we have done without her!?
February 25, 2010
Move over, Margaret! It's really, "Are You There, God? It's me, Devora" ;) Seriously, I wonder how kids ever got through puberty without her!
 
February 25, 2010

Wow, that is quite the list! John Irving would have been interesting to meet. I can't say I've been as lucky with celebrities sightings (and hugs:) as you, but I did meet Robert Redford at Sundance once and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

February 25, 2010
I would go NUTS at Sundance! You are so lucky! Was Redford as sexy in person as he is on screen? As for Irving, he is a really engaging speaker, and he made me want to start writing a novel immediately. He makes it sound so easy. What a treasure.
 
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