[uberlad]

Last year Stan came to Pittsburgh, and I opted to pay $40 to get my photo with him once I found out it was $40 for a picture and/or $50 additional dollars for an autograph. All of the money went to charity, so that took the sting away a bit. Also, Stan is an old guy, and I imagine signing and being photographed can be quite taxing. Just getting a chance to meet him was what I was after. I still remember our conversation.
Me: "Hello, sir."
Stan: "Hi."
*click of the photographer*
Me: "Thank you, sir."

Then, I was shooed away by the handlers so the next person could meet Stan.


It was AWESOME! No sarcasm intended. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm hard pressed to think of many other living individuals who are not in my immediate family who have had such a significant impact on my life, and I got to say thanks.

'Nuff said.