For me and my fellow hounds, Gary Busey and Tom Skerritt were
less than impression. The lines went fast and no interaction.
My out of town friends had a totally different experience.
They talked about Buddy Holly with Gary Busey. As they explained how the movie was important to
their dad, he opened up and engaged. They talked for several minutes and he
seemed thoroughly to enjoy their company.
Tom Skerrit was the same. As they discussed Tom’s desire to learn the ‘business’ when he was on the set
of Alien he was very open and frank with them.
I took this as a reminder to know a little more about an
actor then just his name and a few movies they were in. My out of town friends
schooled me in the art of getting autographs.
What they got out of the encounter was more personal and memorable than
what I got. Too often at shows, the
focus narrows to quantity instead of quality.
As often as I preach embracing the inner cow, I need to
embrace my inner humanist. I need to
think about who I’m facing. For Busey I should have mentioned how the wife and
I love the movie Rookie of the Year. Yes, it’s a kid’s movie but it’s fun and
entertaining. The point being, the encounter should be more than a sales
transaction.
AH
Great points man, I really try my best to make it a tad more than a transactiion.
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