Originally Posted By cape cod joe Of course trippy but the positive spin is what Joel and I TRY to project. One e.g. RT When I lose the lottery every time I play I say "Yes now I win more next drawing"! So even though Vicky and Willy won't be met, you'll feel good about it in SOME positive spin way 20 million people do watch him and or have bought his books. Why not spend half hour and just maybe your life will change like mine did on 1/2/05.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Of course trippy but the positive spin is what Joel and I TRY to project. One e.g. RT When I lose the lottery every time I play I say "Yes now I win more next drawing"! So even though Vicky and Willy won't be met, you'll feel good about it in SOME positive spin way 20 million people do watch him and or have bought his books. Why not spend half hour and just maybe your life will change like mine did on 1/2/05.>> I think I'm already there Joe. From one of my posts on the "Question of Faith" thread: <<Life on earth is glorious. On a daily basis I am amazed at just how cool stuff is. Little stuff. I look in the backyard at my pine tree and marvel at how it is probably the tallest urban pine I've ever seen. Sure, you see pines that that big in the woods, but I've never seen one that large in an urban setting before. It always makes me smile. And big stuff. I think about how society has progressed just during my lifetime and am amazed at all that has occurred. I think about how the computer has changed my life more than any other invention of the 20th century. Not only do I make my living in that field, but is my entertainment, my travel advisor, my shopping guide. I find it hard to imagine how I ever planned a vacation without a computer. Essentially, I was never able to plan as successfully as I do now. To me, that is amazing and fun. I think about my wife and my children and how I never guessed when I was young that I would someday have such a wonderful family. My family life was not particularly happy growing up, and again I am amazed at just how fun it can be. I think about all the things I've seen... experiences I've had... things I've felt and it just blows me away. I hope people don't take this the wrong way, but to a certain extent I devote my life to having fun. I firmly believe that people are about as happy as they allow themselves to be and I find fun everywhere I can.>>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>When I lose the lottery every time I play I say "Yes now I win more next drawing"!<< <a href="http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirMA.html" target="_blank">http://www.gamblersanonymous.o rg/mtgdirMA.html</a> ; )
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Oh, Byron, I'm so sorry. My heart sank for you when I read your post. ((((((((HUGS))))))) and here's hoping that things work out better than you expect.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Byron: I've been hesitant to weigh in on this. Living out in LA, attending any number of events where there are celebrities, and having worked with a few (of the decidedly minor variety), I can understand some of what may be going on here. First of all, bear in mind that Vicki herself is probably not been apprised of what is going on with your request. There are a few celebrities who genuinely do not like their fans (not to name any names... but June Lockhart, fer pete's sake). There are also fans who are somewhat shy and unsure of how to deal with fans. Some celebrities are "officially" nice. And then there are the ones who enjoy meeting people and interacting. Very often these celebrities will have someone on their staff whose duties include keeping the celebrity on schedule and in forward motion. (I have done this before, actually. My task was to wade into a crowd, grasp the person [she was a gospel singer] by the hand, and announce "I am so sorry to take you away, but your car and driver are waiting." Or something like that.) Most likely, Vicki will greet people informally, but it is probably the case that specific requests are routinely turned down by someone on the staff. The note your mother's friend received sounds so much like that scenario. Likely the director of the center contacted that individual, who routinely turned it down. (I was, however, impressed with the fact that they took the time to detail the schedule. You were not, at least, given a simple brush off.) You are quite correct to not bring the gift in person. Consider sending it to her with a warm cover letter. Emphasize that you are working on a book. If you have any writing samples, or an outline, include that, as well. (You may have this address already: Vicki Lawrence 6000 Lido Avenue Long Beach, CA 90803) (Other adresses you may find interesting are here: <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/nd2/vicki_lawrence/autograph_info.html" target="_blank">http://www.angelfire.com/nd2/v icki_lawrence/autograph_info.html</a> ) On the day of the show, arrive early and scope out the layout. It sounds from the letter that you have a FOAF (Friend of a Friend) at the Center. See if she can offer any tips on likely places to wait. Explore the sound check option, but barring that find out where Vicki will arrive. (Here's an on line account of someone who met her before a show: <a href="http://home1.gte.net/lauranne/autographs.html" target="_blank">http://home1.gte.net/lauranne/ autographs.html</a> Scroll down to "Oh Mama!") If that doesn't work, stay afterward, but bear in mind that far more people hang out after a performance, and it is less likely that you will see her. As 2ny pointed out, some really good stuff has come out of this already. While it would be perfect to actually meet and make a connection with Vicki, this may not happen at this time. But don't let that spoil what you already have. Good luck, and have a GREAT time at the show!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe TRIPPY--I meant TDG! NOT YOU SILLY! After your trip post, I KNEW you were there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Sorry RT upon rereading my post I can see I seemed to mean you but I was just trying to let Byron eavesdrop on my talking to you about what he should do. My posts are clearly unclear
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Funny 2oon Mr. led head wannabe but it is only around a double saw a week
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan A double saw -- $20 a week? By that measure, I "won" $1,040 by not playing lotto last year. Times the last 10 years, that puts me at around $10,000 in winnings!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe 2oon ---------off with son but I have to say you are "on fire" today unlike the other thread where paley thinks he is. Keep the happy stuff coming my led head wannabe!!!!
Originally Posted By AZDLDad <<See Joel Osteen TDG and your life WILL change. Trust me on this !!!!!>> And so will SpongeBob Squarepants!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Dug I had thought about arriving early, but I called the lady we know at the center last night, and she didn't think that was a good idea (and every other account I've heard of meeting her were after the show, but oh well). I had asked her if they may need volunteers to help set up for the show and she said they (Vicki's crew) don't even want anyone from the *center* helping them out. And I would hate to make a bad impression or annoy someone before the show. This lady is running the box office though, and she told me to tell her where I'm sitting (she couldn't believe Vicki wouldn't do *anything*, and said rhetorically "I mean really, how long does it take to say 'So where's that Byron birthday boy?!'"). She said it would be best to not contact the director because he's really short and likes to go on power trips, so loves to throw official rules around. She reassured me to not give up hope, that she believes something could happen, and she's gonna do everything she can to make something happen. So I thought I'd just play it cool, wear my shirt, maybe show up a little early (but not too early), and hope for the best. And of course, if the end of the show comes and nothing has happened, then I'll ask any security folks I can find, or her son. So I'll just enjoy the show and hope for a li'l birthday miracle.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe AZ-Watch what you say about my son's favorite. He has a SBSP's bathroom
Originally Posted By JohnS1 Also remember, Byron, that your life's dream was not to meet Vickie at this particular venue on this particular date and time. It was more a desire to meet and visit with her sometime and someplace, right? I think that's important to remember because maybe this is step one of a two or three or even four step program whereby you get to meet her and visit with her eventually. Never give up when you have an objective for your life or career because one disappointment does not make a failure! And I, for one, am not willing to call this a failure yet...you never know what may happen between now and Vickie's performance! John
