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I Met Dolph Lundgren on Zoom!!
I actually got to speak to someone I really like today via the Internet.Actor/director/producer/writer Dolph Lundgren did a chat on GalaxyCon today and after the regular chat he did some one on one chats with people.I was one of those people.I’m not sure if this video will work on here but give it a try.I was having technical difficulties beforehand for awhile but it worked in time.He’s a great guy and he’s made a lot of good movies, not just Rocky IV.Masters Of The Universe, The Punisher, Showdown In Little Tokyo, I Come In Peace, Joshua Tree/Army Of One, 3 Universal Soldier movies, The Killing Machine/Icarus, Diamond Dogs, Jill The Ripper, Kindergarten Cop 2 (no not a sequel but a fun movie), Aquaman, The Expendables 1-3, Creed 2, and so many more.Check out the video.I have also posted autographed pictures I received from Dolph, courtesy of GalaxyCon and Wizard World.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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Thank You Melendy Britt!!
Thank you Melendy Britt (She-Ra and many other characters) for the great autographed photo and video message.
I am a huge fan and am grateful that you did this for me.
Yes I know I paid for it (thanks to the company Zobie Authentic Autographs for making it happen) but still I’m very grateful.
I hope I can meet you at a convention/expo someday.
All the best and take care.
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I Saw My Favorite SNL Cast Member in Person: Chevy Chase Q&A/Christmas Vacation Screening
- Date of Event: December 21, 2019
- Location of Event: Palace Theater in Columbus, OH
I went to Columbus to see National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on the big screen.Why you may ask?Because Chevy Chase himself was there to do a live Q&A afterwards.The movie is still really funny, and when he came out to talk, he had a lot of stories about that movie, Randy Quaid (he imitated his voice and yes he said “shitter’s full!”), John Candy, John Belushi, Bill Murray and his brother Bryan, who he said is even funnier, Rodney Dangerfield (he quoted Rodney saying “I see a lot of boys. Where are the blowjobs?” Funny.), Fletch, Caddyshack, even Memoirs Of An Invisible Man, as well as SNL stories.Most of the questions were submitted by audience members before the event.There were a few hecklers but he handled them well.It was great to see him in person.He will always be my favorite cast member of SNL.For those who may not know, he was initially hired just as the head writer, but when he came up with “Weekend Update” Lorne Michaels made him a cast member of the “Not Ready For Primetime Players”.He is also a musician who can sing in perfect pitch, plays drums and piano.He said he used to hang out with famous jazz musicians Bill Evans and Thelonius Monk.He also played with future Steely Dan founders Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (RIP).He said he’s working on a new Fletch script and his autobiography.Fun night.My last event until at least February or March.Great end to a mostly great year.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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My GalaxyCon 2019 Experience
- Date of Event: November 23, 2019
- Location of Event: Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
I spent the day in Louisville, Kentucky at GalaxyCon Louisville.I met wrestler/actor Dave Bautista!!I’ve been a fan of his since 2007 when I saw him wrestle The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 23 (not in person unfortunately).He’s now an actor, most famous these days for playing Drax in the Guardians Of The Galaxy movies and a few Avengers movies.He’s also starred in many other movies like Stuber (very funny), Blade Runner 2049, Marauders (very cool heist movie shot in Cincinnati), Escape Plan 2 and 3 (with Sylvester Stallone!!), Bushwick, and others.He’s a very cool guy.I was able to ask him a question at his Q&A (about Stuber) and he appreciated it.He talked about upcoming movies, including one on Netflix, Dune remake, maybe a Gears Of War movie in a couple of years (once the script is truly ready he said).He said he probably won’t do any more Avengers movies and probably not a Guardians 4 movie.This is because he’s in his 50s now and physically he’s not sure he’s up for them.But he did say he wants to hopefully do the third one and “finish what he started with the cast and family he loves”.I had only seen him wrestle in person at a wrestling house show in 2008 (wrestling CM Punk), but had never met him. I’m glad I did!!Love this guy!!I also met George Takei (Mr. Sulu of Star Trek) and got his autograph!!!He was the last surviving cast member of the original Star Trek that I needed to get an autograph from.He was nice too but he jokingly gave me crap about my Star Trek shirt (that only shows William Shatner and Sir Patrick Stewart).He told me “I’m here right now. Those captains are only here in image”.I said I’m sorry that I didn’t have a Captain Sulu shirt. But again, it was all in good fun.I also met wrestler Arn Anderson!!!I’ve been a fan of his for over 30 years.When I told him that, he didn’t think I was old enough to be a fan of his for that long.I also told him he was one of my favorite wrestling villains growing up, and that even when I hated him, I loved him. He said “well that means I did my job”.And before I left him, I told him he is my favorite member of The 4 Horsemen, too. He said “Good call”.I also met The Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno!!That was very cool.He still looks to be in great shape.I attended his Q&A and he talked a lot about fitness, getting fit, and staying fit.I seriously needed the motivation because I’m soooo out of shape. I don’t expect to look like a body builder, but I need to lose between 30-50 pounds. But anyway, it was great seeing Lou!!I didn’t meet them but I went to the Q&A of actors Cary Elwes and Chris Sarandon, who both starred in the movie The Princess Bride.That was a lot of fun. Lots of fun stories. Cary said that movie is the gift that keeps on giving.I didn’t meet them but I saw many other celebrities such as actor John Cusack, Star Trek The Next Generation actors Michael Dorn (Worf) Gates McFadden (Dr. Crusher), Brent Spiner (Data, who I met in September in Cincinnati), Star Trek Deep Space Nine actors Terry Farrell (Dax) and Armin Shimerman (Quark), Brett Cullen (who recently starred in The Joker and many other movies), Wrestlers Ric Flair (who I’ve met a few times), Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, Christian (who I met earlier this year in Lexington), and Mark Henry, and others.Very busy, but fun filled day.I never have enough money for these events but I did ok.One more event this year (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation screening/Live Chevy Chase Q&A in Columbus, Ohio (I wanted to go to the Charleston, WV one, but it sold out).Then I may be done with events until March.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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I Met Some Star Trek Stars: My Cincinnati Comic Expo Experience
- Date of Event: September 21, 2019
- Location of Event: Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH
I went to the Cincinnati ComicCon again.This was the second time I’ve been to this con.It’s pretty cool.I saw a few celebrities but the ones I really wanted to see and did were Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura on Star Trek) and Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data on Star Trek:The Next Generation, it’s four movies, the Independence Day movies, and the upcoming Picard series).Both were very nice.As of next year, Nichelle is apparently not making personal appearances anymore so this was my chance to meet her. I’m glad I did.She had a great turnout, as she should.Brent I was supposed to meet last year but he had to cancel. I’m glad I met him today.I told him how much a fan I am and that I think the Star Trek Nemesis movie (the last Star Trek movie with The Next Generation cast) is underrated and under appreciated. He thanked me and agreed with me.I also said I’m looking forward to the Picard show, and he said he was looking forward to seeing it too. The last thing he said to me was “Be well”.Another cool day for me. Especially since I’m a Star Trek fan.I get to do it again tomorrow when I see Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and others in concert at Riverbend Music Center, just outside Cincinnati.I consider that place my home away from home.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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I Met Dee!! My Scarefest Weekend Experience
- Date of Event: September 14, 2019
- Location of Event: Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY
I went to Scarefest 2019 today in Lexington, Kentucky.There were several cool celebrities there like Lee Majors (who I have met twice, very nice man), Bruce Campbell, Clu Gulager, Mick Foley, and others.But I went there specifically to meet one of my biggest heroes: Dee Snider!!Dee signed all of my stuff.We conversed.He insisted I take pictures of him signing my stuff.He was funny. He was sooo nice to me.I had tweeted Dee on and off a bunch for a few years, and one day this year, I sent him a few pics of the stuff I have of his work (CDs, DVDs) saying I need to figure out what to bring to this event for him to sign.He was blown away by it.Instead of just saying oh that’s cool Lucas or words to that effect, Dee said “You’re hardcore. Bring what you got and I’ll sign all of it”. And he did.I’ve been a fan for 21 years.I sadly never got to see his band Twisted Sister in concert, but I did finally see Dee in 2017 in Northfield, Ohio.And I saw him in Kettering, Ohio this summer with Kings Of Chaos.It was an honor meeting Dee today.He went above and beyond for me, and he didn’t have to.But I will forever appreciate his kindness and generosity.And thank you to Danny Stanton for helping make this happen for me as well.The last thing I said to Dee was that I’m a fan for life. And I am.Another big highlight in my life.This is what I live for.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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Mostly Terrible Experience: My Experience at a Certain Expo
- Date of Event: August 24, 2019
- Location of Event: Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN
This has left SUCH a bad taste in my mouth!!!!
Every time I said something honest on this event’s page, and people agreed with me, the posts got deleted.But yet I’m the villain for saying how terrible the event was run.I’ve been beyond furious about this all week!Again, It looks as if I had fun by the pictures below, but other than these very brief moments, it was a bad experience.Chuck Norris, Lee Majors, and Richard Petty are class acts.Very gracious to their fans.And all the other celebrities that were there seemed cool.But the event was poorly run, disorganized, misinformation, lies, many “cancellations” (if they were ever scheduled at all. I don’t think they were.)It took 90 minutes just to get inside.Now, I understand these events can be chaotic (I’ve been to a few), but nothing like this.And schedules change, but not like this.Of all the events I’ve ever been to, this was the worst and if this event ever happens again, I will not be attending.The only upside of this is the pictures you see below here, the fact they were nice to me, and I found out that even though Knoxville, Tennessee is a bit of a drive, it’s not a terrible drive.I hope to enjoy the rest of my vacation, although so far, I haven’t enjoyed much of it.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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I Met Arnold Again!! Arnold Sports Festival 2019
- Date of Event: March 3, 2019
- Location of Event: Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
I was not going to attend the Arnold Sports Festival this year, until I found out that Arnold Schwarzenegger was going to take pictures with fans.
So I could not resist.
It was brief, as photo ops are, but getting my picture taken with Arnold may be the most important picture I’ll ever get with a famous person.
He’s been a hero of mine since I was a kid.
So this means a lot to me.
I’d met him twice briefly at the festival in 2016, but did not get my picture taken with him.
Glad I got that done.
I also got to see Arnold speak at two seminars.
Of these festivals I’ve been to (this is my 4th), this was the most I’d seen Arnold.
It’s just great to see how he conducts himself.
He’s super professional, very nice, humble but confident, and is very intelligent.
I’ll always be a fan.
Thank you sir!!
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My Louisville Supercon 2018 Experience
- Date of Event: December 1, 2018
- Location of Event: Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
I went to Louisville Supercon today.I met and saw a bunch of people.Some of whom I got pictures with and autographs from.All were very nice.I met William Shatner, Walter Koenig, Alice Cooper (super nice man), Richard Dreyfuss (He asked me where I was from and I said Ashland. He was curious as to where that was in Kentucky. I told him it was east of Louisville. He then gave me a quote that was said by President Abraham Lincoln, which is “I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky.” Don’t ask me why he said that but I thought it was great he said it to me.), Jerry Lawler (who let me hold his crown), Scott Steiner (Yes he was cool to me. He has a rep for being a jerk but he was cool to me.), Allan Oppenheimer (actor/voice actor who did the voice of Skeletor and many others. He even did the Skeletor voice for me, saying “Lucas, I’m not nice”!!!), Jonathan Frakes, John De Lancie, Levar Burton, and Ricou Browning (The Gill Man in all the underwater sequences of the Creature From The Black Lagoon trilogy.)I saw many others, including Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Ralph Macchio, Henry Winkler, Kevin Conroy (voice of Batman on Batman The Animated Series and various animated films), wrestlers Sgt. Slaughter, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (who literally parked a few cars away from me as I was getting out of my car to go in), Mark Henry, Booker T, Kane, managers Jim Cornette (who I had met before) and Teddy Long, artist Neal Adams, and many more.I didn’t meet everyone but I mostly got what I wanted.Fun day!!Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
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I Saw Captain Kirk: William Shatner Q&A After Star Trek 2 Screening
- Date of Event: September 22, 2018
- Location of Event: Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
Another great night in my life happened!I saw William Shatner in person in Cincinnati at The Taft Theatre.He is doing a series of shows where Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan (one of my favorite movies ever) plays and then he comes out afterwards and talks for an hour, tells stories, and answers questions submitted to him by fans at the venue.He had so many stories to tell.He talked about how he once played a trick on Deforest Kelley (Dr. McCoy), in which Deforest was heating bagels in a toaster, and he got Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) to distract him so that he (Shatner) could remove the bagels from the toaster so that when Deforest came back, the bagels would be gone.He did this twice in a row. He did this because Deforest told him that he was afraid his memory was not too good.You had to be there to laugh.He told a story about a cop pulling him over one night/morning while he was driving to location on the Star Trek 2 movie in uniform.The cop asked him where he was going so fast to. Shatner told the cop “I have to get to my spaceship”.He even brought a fan on stage to try to explain to him Time and Space, which was fun.Again, you had to be there.One fan submitted question was “Boxers or Briefs?” He paused for several seconds and said “Depends”, and went on a funny Depends rant.Such a great night.My life sucks most of the time (always broke and working, don’t sleep well), but nights like this make me glad I’m here.Another one of the greatest events I’ll ever attend.Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
