While the show was crowded and unorganized, I was able to
get all of the autographs I considered important within an hour. Sylvester McCoy was busy at this show. The convention
had him doing photos ops and panels and what not so he wasn’t at his table
whenever I popped by.
Sylvester is my second favorite ‘old school’ Doctor. Baker is my favorite because I watched him for
so many years. I grew up with him. I had mixed feelings about the ‘others’. They
never charmed me like Baker. Sylvester McCoy
charmed me fairly quickly. Maybe because the episodes referenced back to old episodes.
Maybe the show tied Merlin into the Dr Who Universe. Maybe Sylvester seem more comfortable in the
role.
I was excited about get this signature. So I waited. And I waited
some more. I hung out and made friends. Every now and then I did a swim past
the signing table. At the 3 hour mark of my convention, I overheard something
about Sylvester was coming back within 10 minutes. Granted it was gossip but I acted on it. I got
in line. Yes, there was a line. About 5 hardcore fans had been waiting in line
for over an hour. I joined them.
And not 10 minutes later I was rewarded with seeing
Sylvester McCoy ride a scooter to the table.
Apparently he hurt his foot and was using it to get around. It was not a sign of an impending
regeneration.
He was friendly and patient with the fans. He listened and
smiled and ensured the table photo looked good before moving on to the next person.
He had a nice selection of photos to
choose from. He even had some spoons
sitting on the table.
I wish I could say I was witty and we instantly started into
a conversation like old friends. I was
just too excited about the opportunity. I mentioned the spoons, I mentioned seeing
him recently on BBC America Dr Who Specials. And then left with my signed
photo.
I slipped my photo into a top loader and then I was done. I walked
back to the car and drove 4 hours home.
AH
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