Amelia Kinkade was the last autograph I got at Chiller Theater. I had just finished with Scott Baio. It was closing time or just a few minutes before. I was checking rooms for who was still present that I might want.
Amelia was on my want list but I don’t always get everyone on the list. The list is flexible and people rise and fall based what is happening at the convention. While I have portion control issues and I want everyone, it doesn’t happen.
Amelia was still at her table. A couple was talking to her. They
were just chatting. She saw me and nodded in acknowledgement. I knew to be
patient and she would get to me. After a few minutes they left and I stepped
forward.
I was expecting a check exchange – I would tell her which
photo I would like signed and then hand over the month. I would leave and check
if anyone else was still around.
It didn’t work that way. She was very friendly and she asked
questions. One of them was where I worked. When she found out, she started
sharing. She has a friend that sells our products. That is good to hear. I like
when people talk about my company. And the
way that Amelia talked, it sounded like she knew more than just a few buzz
words. I wondered if she sold our products
too at one time.
It was a good conversation and a great way to end the convention.
I left building after that. I was excited
to get back on the road and call The Wife and tell her all about my day…and
maybe hear about her day too.
AH
