DC universe DragonCon 2023

I know, I know, I say it every time I go to a show and get some autographs: one day I will start watching these shows. The DC fans are loyal. The series have been on a long time. It has to be quality and entertaining. And the actors all seem very friendly and enjoy meeting with the fans.  What keeps me from diving in? I have no idea.

While not organized for this convention and rushing through on Friday afternoon, I did print a lot of my own photos. Some were obviously better than the table photos, some were more of less the same but I cropped it differently, and some: ’eh’. A toss up on which was better.

I really like the one of Willa Holland. The background lent itself to seeing the autograph better.  One thing I should have done was look for quotes.  I was not prepared to ask for quotes. I think a quote would have been perfect just above the signature. Because I was rushing, I forgot to mentioned the movie  that she was in, Legion. I enjoyed that movie. 

Carlos Valdes had a longer line. The convention placed him in the corner of the Walk of Fame autograph room. It seemed to be a good location as he was with other cast members. Carlos was popular and listened as fans has a lot to tell him. He had to pause a few times to do a selfie with some other actors from the show.

Adam Tsekhman was actually the VERY LAST autograph I got at DragonCon. It was Sunday and I just sent all day in line for another guest (Details later – As River Song would say: Spoilers!)  and it was late in the afternoon. The room was empty. I did a quick circle to see who was still around and that I ‘needed’. Adam was chatting with his handler and I turned to walk up to his table.

Adam was friendly and nice. We could have chatted but I was tired and hungry and just wanted to get off my feet and back to the hotel. Shame on me.

AH

John Wesley Shipp and Michelle Harrison Dallas Comic Show Feb 2022

I stopped at Michelle Harrison’s table first. She was friendly. She asked my name and we chatted. 

Then I stepped over to the next table with John Wesley Shipp.  He was chatting with a young couple. John was very outgoing. He asked the couple if they wanted a selfie, the girl shook her head no.  The guy said she really wanted one but was too shy.  John stood and walked over and quietly said a few words. Then she agreed.  The three of them posed and Michelle Harrison took the photo.

The girl was blushing but her smile was beaming to the heavens. John gave a quick hug then mentioned she needed a sweater because her arms were so cold.  Her blush turned very red.  John paused and then Michelle stepped in. She said sometimes John doesn’t know when not to be a ‘dad’. 

Then the comedy started. Lots of playful quips and bon mots between John and Michelle. Everyone was laughing.  Then Michelle noticed me waiting. She told John that I was waiting for him to stop goofing off. However, she used my name. She remembered my name.

Then I interrupted. I told her how impressed I was she remembered. I told how I can’t remember The Wife’s name and I have to say ‘Honey’ when I address her. (Yes, the room is empty and The Wife did see me write that.) There was more chatting between the three of us.

As John signed the photo I picked, I noticed a photo of the two of them together.  I liked it. I commented on it.  John laughed and looked at Michelle. She rolled her eyes and said she HATED it. She wished it was never taken.  But she laughed. I think he said he brings those photos just to irritate her.

She explained why she didn’t like it. And he explained why he liked it. But the thing I got out of this was how much the enjoyed each other’s company.

AH

Tom Cavanagh – Fan Expo Dallas 2018

Yes, I do have a problem: I collect autographs. And the DC Universe is not helping. Yes, I got Tom Cavanagh’s autograph and I haven’t watched the Flash either. 

Tom is another nice and friendly guy. He spent some time with a young fan in front of me. They talked about school and plans on growing up.  It was nice. Both parents were with the boy and it seemed this was a big reason they came to the show.

AH

Danielle Panabaker Dallas FanDays 2016

Yes, I promise, one day, I will watch Flash, Arrow, and Gotham. Then I can stop feeling guilty about collecting autographs from shows I don’t watch.

Danielle Panabaker was friendly. I caught her when no one was in line. I asked if she got a chance to see anything but the DFW airport.  She admitted she took a ride by uber and saw some things. Then she told me how much she likes uber and regrets that they are not in Vancouver (where she films).

It’s not that she doesn’t like Taxis but uber does have some advantages she enjoys. Another fan walked up and joined the conversation. It was an uber ‘love fest’. We talked about getting out and about in other cities and the challenges faced. 

Such an odd topic but interesting and memorable.

AH

Robbie Amell Dallas ComicCon 2016

People were excited to see Robbie Amell because of The Flash. I was happy to see Robbie Amell because of the upcoming X-Files episode (yeah, I got this auto a few months back).  Then he told me he was in not just 1 episode but 2 X-Files episodes.

He was nice. I was one of the few males in line.  While his charming and cute smile was wasted on me, from what I could over here form behind me, it was not wasted on the young females in line.

AH