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Tell us about someone you met that you always wanted to meet.
Many moons ago – before children and marriage – I was single and could do whatevvver I wanted. I wanted to meet George Takei. He was coming to Columbus, where I lived at the time, to do a book signing.
So I left work early because meeting George Takei was way more important than what I was doing. It was also worth the risk of getting in trouble with my boss. I was totally willing to accept signing the papers that said I was on probation and needed some sort of work intervention.
I bought his book and he signed it. He also signed my autograph book and took a picture with me. He was the nicest man. He was so kind and generous with all of his fans.
Of course, my camera was broken and it didn’t take the picture. I was heartbroken when I found out later. Seriously, I cried in my car. I can’t say how long exactly. It was probably an embarrassing amount of time. I still get a little teary-eyed when I think about it.
In the end, no one noticed that I was not at work. Hence, no papers were signed saying I was a lazy troublemaker. I have my George Takei autograph to keep me warm at night – warm with memories of meeting George Takei. I have no regrets.
I love this man and have always felt like the cast of “Star Trek” were family. My Dad worked at NASA Plum Brook by Sandusky and he believed in the show very much. You were so smart to go down to Columbus and I do wish you had the photo with George Takei.
Maybe I could meet him again someday. 🙂
Well, you have the book and you remember meeting him. That is the most important thing!
I absolutely love this guys Facebook page and his general, very open minded attitude to everyone and life in general. His humour is so geeky, silly and intelligent all at once. That was lovely of him to pose for a picture and sign two things for. I’ve seen celebs at Comi-con or other signings where you have to PAY them to sign one thing!