In early March I would go for singer Tori Amos who was doing a book event with guaranteed photos. We got pre signed book and everyone lined up for photos. After the event I tried to wait out back to get some CDs singed but I was the only one waiting and the guard began to bully me. So that part was a bust.
Next up a screening which was pretty successful. First I get Al Franken (update) and then Eliza Coupe (fresh). It was slightly blurry, but I got a better shot when she left (which I had to fight for cause the handlers were being bitches).
I get actress Uzo Aduba, Randall Park (Ant-Man and the Wasp), and Ken Marino all fresh.
On exit I also get director Paul William Davies and Uzo Aduba again due to a photo bombing security guard.
Failed on Susan Kelechi Watson both going in and leaving but that's ok I have 2 ops with her.
Later in the month I bit on the Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) meet and greet. I already have Randy Bachman and this is probably my last chance at Burton. After the show I get the photo op and autographs (which included one pre signed photo).
Next up comedian Jimmy O Yang (Crazy Rich Asians). I waited and not 10 minutes later he arrived. Nice as can be.
Next day I wait for Brendan B Brown, singer of Wheatus (Teenage Dirtbag). Got him before his show and he was nice as can be.
Next day I went to a reading for actress Victoria Rowell (Dumb and Dumber). Got the photo op and she was nice. Then went to a nearby spot for Phil Manzanera, the lead guitarist of the 70s band Roxy Music. Mooched during intermission where he did a signing and I got the photo op.
Next day I had a flight for Alexis Denisof and Alyson Hannigan of Buffy and Angel fame and of course American Pie. They arrived with their 2 daughters and were nice as can be. Got solo ops, dual ops, and autographs. Wish all were that easy.
Alexis Denisof and Alyson Hannigan
Next I wait for keyboardist of the band Yes, Rick Wakeman. He arrives and is nice. Get the combo. Then I went home only to get word that Haddaway (What is Love) is at a restaurant. So, I quickly rush there and wait for him to leave. He is nice as can be as I get the combo. Good thing too because his event was at a hotel and he was staying at said hotel.
Dave Batista is flying out. Already have him but for shits and giggles I thought I would get the anorexic Batista plus some autographs. Wait at the airport and spot him. He is actually nice. I get the op plus 4 autographs. One on a trading card and on his entry in WWE_E V2, V3, and V4.
Later that same evening did a show letting out. I had most of the actors. I got Treach and Allen Payne again. Got some barely valids. My main want is actor Lawrence Hilton Jacobs but I never saw him. Eva Marcille and K Michelle both declined. Bust. Spoiler alert I would make up Lawrence Hilton Jacobs in the future.
On the last day of March, I did a flight for actor Joe Manganiello. Already had him but wanted the upgrade plus autographs and a fresh photo op with his girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor.
Arrive at the airport and he does one per and the photo op. And his wife completely declines citing no make-up and doesn't even sign. PUNCH.
Go wait at an event mainly for James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. Also expected were actresses Whoopie Goldberg, Erika Alexander, and Daneille Deadwyler. Wanted autos from Whoopie and never met the other two. On entry see Barbara and she is super nice signing and taking photos. I get her on an 8x10 and two Bond Laserdiscs, namely Golden Eye and Tomorrow Never Dies. I already have Pierce Brosnan on the cover and did not want to get a behind the scenes producer next to him. So for Goldeneye I got her inside the gatefold and for Tomorrow Never Dies on the back. Didn't see the other actresses but Whoopie Goldberg and Erika Alexander were confirmed virtual and likely Daneille Deadwyler was as well.
