Hee! Remember when we went to that book signing and we went to dinner after? That was fun. *Points to comment above mine and you* But if you hadn't have been there I just would have gone away because yeah...I hate being somebody who's just being in the way, and I don't need the person to think they have to pay attention to me just because I know them personally to whatever extent I do when they're there to do something else. I mostly think if I know the person I'm there to support them--I'll be an audience member and then say I came, either afterwards or if they'll see me coming out. I went to a show a few months ago that a guy I knew was in and I hadn't known it, so I just texted his wife afterwards and said, "Hey, he was great
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That's definitely another reason to go to these things with someone, because you have another person to grab a drink with after it's over!
I like what you say about not really meeting the person, and I think that's the thing I keep coming back to, the really knowing someone part. Since it can't be any kind of real encounter between two people, I'd just rather not have it at all.
I think I have that unique and awkward benefit from seeing it on both ends.
I've learned that if I'm a friend of the author or speaker to be patient enough to wait till the very very end-- especially to avoid stepping into spontaneous photos. Hate those. I've rarely shown up early but that's genuinely coincidental and having to do with the subway. Then you have the benefit of helping them comedown afterward.
And on the side, after running enough tables and panels I love seeing my friends there. For So Many reasons, not just the friendly face either. Sometimes, keeping that shit-eating grin is so automatic, it isn't till you see a friendly face that you actually smile and all th muscles in your face appreciate the rest. I often use visiting friends as a way to brush off fans who aren't buying anything or getting to the point.
It's always worth it to stick around though, especially if the friend is an out-of-towner, otherwise you might not see them at all and that's sad on both parts.
I adore you, as always. I know people who I consider friends who have a thing, as you call it, and I like to support them in my own way. I don't like them just because they write or sing or whatever; I like them for them. I've never had much interest in meeting celebrities; like you, I have no idea what I'd say to them that wouldn't sound awfully fangirlish. Heh. I'm sure this makes sense to no one but me, but thanks for letting me say it ♥
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I love you.
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I love you too! And while it's always wonderful to hear, it's particularly special today, so thank you!
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I like what you say about not really meeting the person, and I think that's the thing I keep coming back to, the really knowing someone part. Since it can't be any kind of real encounter between two people, I'd just rather not have it at all.
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I've learned that if I'm a friend of the author or speaker to be patient enough to wait till the very very end-- especially to avoid stepping into spontaneous photos. Hate those. I've rarely shown up early but that's genuinely coincidental and having to do with the subway. Then you have the benefit of helping them comedown afterward.
And on the side, after running enough tables and panels I love seeing my friends there. For So Many reasons, not just the friendly face either. Sometimes, keeping that shit-eating grin is so automatic, it isn't till you see a friendly face that you actually smile and all th muscles in your face appreciate the rest. I often use visiting friends as a way to brush off fans who aren't buying anything or getting to the point.
It's always worth it to stick around though, especially if the friend is an out-of-towner, otherwise you might not see them at all and that's sad on both parts.
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