Andy Serkis DragonCon 2023

Let me start and say Andy Serkis is charming. He is very nice and while he had a massive line, he was friendly and smiled and tried to give a short listen to everyone. Even the person that was telling him about Chimpanzee therapy.

I’m extremely happy I spent 5 or 6 hours in line waiting for this. Yeah, 5 or 6 hours. I’ve lost track of exactly how long. I’ve forgotten a lot of details. I know I was in one line a couple of hours before the ‘start’. Then had to go to a different line to exchange my pre-paid receipt for a ticket. Then get back the original line…much further back.

After a bit, we slowly marched into a room that was too warm and not well ventilated.  The signing started later than expected.  But it eventually started.

A few people at the very front of the line had 10 or more items to get signed. That prevented movement as the clock ticked.

There was a loooog break for photo ops/lunch/panel or whatever.

Then he was there again. After hours of waiting with feet and back hurting, the line started moving. I handed over the photo and pen and he signed. The adrenaline rush allowed the pain to fade.  I left the room and found a place to sit. I text a few people about my accomplishment. I sat some more. I ate my protein bar and drank some water. And sat some more.

I finally got up. Stiff and sore and moved. But I had my autograph.

AH