Being a big Walking Dead fan, Scott Wilson was a big draw to
Texas Frightmare Weekend for me. When I finally got to the show I was told his
line was long so I figured I’d walk around and reconnoiter the land.
After getting a few autographs, I worked my way back to
Scott’s line and waited. The line moved slowly.
Partially because the line was wide and not single file, so more people were in
line then it appeared and partially he was interacting with everyone.
After an hour of playing Words with Friends, I was pretty close
to the front. I got to see the photo selection and see what other people were
having signed. From the photos, I learned two things; Scott Wilson was in Gypsy
Moths. A movie I remember seeing a few
times as a kid on late late late night TV. And the young Scott Wilson looked
like Al Lieter, the journeyman pitcher that is currently on the MLB network.
Just as I got to the front, a few VIPS were added to the line
in front of me. Then Scott needed a bio break. Hey, even actors need to pee now and then. When
he came back he was apologetic, like he needs to apologize for being human?
I had my photo selected and handed it over. The handler was clueless and didn’t take my
money. I excused myself and paid; then I stepped back to Scott. I asked if ever been to Texas before. He mentioned
hitching across the state in the 60’s. The 60’s was a different time and
hitching wasn’t a death wish. But across Texas is a slow and intimate way
to see the state. You'll truly realize how big it is. I instantly had a few follow
up questions I wanted to ask about that experience but resisted. I knew a lot
of people were still waiting.
AH
