A long time ago I got a photo signed by Edward James Olmos for
Stand and Deliver. I smeared the quote. I wanted a new autograph. This photo caught my eye and I went down that
road. I’m glad I did as I love the quote he added. Don’t even get me started with how much I enjoy
both Blade Runner and Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep.
But back to DragonCon…The guy in front of me gushed and
fanboyed out. But unlike most gushing fanboys, he was articulate and explained the
impact of Stand and Deliver on him and that he became a Math teacher. He was
someone not expected to go to college but he stuck at it and succeeded. He talked about the challenges he had and he
gave some examples of Admiral Adama guiding him. I have to admit, I was close to tears.
When the fanboy stepped away, I handed over my photo. I could
only say, I agree with that guy about your impact and I can’t add anything to
what he said.
AH
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