My hobby is collecting autographs. I started doing this about 15 years ago, and then got out of it. I just started collecting again. Some of my autographs were obtained in person, some were purchased from reputable dealers and some were obtained through the mail by writing to the celebrity.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

George Gaynes - Police Academy, Punky Brewster

I loved George Gaynes in the Police Academy movies and in Punky Brewster, so I was really happy to get a response from him today. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 5x7 on Oct. 30, 2010. Today, April 30, 2011, I got both photos back signed and personalized.


Friday, April 29, 2011

Bradley Cooper - The A-Team, The Hangover, etc.

It's been a slow week for autographs, but got a good one in today. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 5x7 to Mr. Bradley Cooper on Dec. 22, 2010. Today I received my 8x10 back signed and personalized. No sign of the 5x7, but that's cool with me. Glad to get this one back as I really like his work.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Heather Locklear - Melrose Place, Spin City, T.J. Hooker, etc.

I'm a huge fan of Heather Locklear, so this is a great success for me. I sent a letter, SASE and an 8x10 photo to her on March 3, 2011. Today, April 25, 2011, I received my photo back signed and personalized. Thrilled!

Crystal Bernard - Wings, Happy Days

I sent a letter, SASE and 2 4x6 photos to Ms. Bernard on Dec. 11, 2010. Today, April 25, 2011, I got both photos back signed and personalized. She only signed her first name, which judging by others' successes is somewhat strange, but its okay with me.


Saturday, April 23, 2011

Channing Tatum - G.I. Joe, Dear John, Public Enemies, etc.

Thrilled to add this up-and-coming actor to my collection. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 5x7 to him on Oct. 22, 2010. Today, April 23, 2011, I received both photos back signed and personalized. It took six months, but that's okay!


Olivia Newton-John - singer, Grease, etc.

Really pleased to get this one back, as "Grease" is a guilty pleasure of mine. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 4x6 on Nov. 29, 2010. Today, April 23, 2011, I received my photos back signed.


Robert Duvall - The Godfather, Apocolypse Now, Gone in 60 Seconds, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE, a 4x6 photo and a 5x7 photo to Mr. Robert Duvall on Nov. 26, 2010. On April 23, 2011, I received both photos back signed. Very pleased to receive an autograph from this Oscar winner.


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Amanda Seyfried - Mean Girls, Red Riding Hood, Mamma Mia, etc.

This was one of the first requests I sent out when I got back into autograph collecting. I think Amanda is one of the brightest up and coming actresses out there, so I'm thrilled to add her to my collection. On Sept. 13, 2010, I sent a letter, SASE and 2 8x10 photos. After several months, I figured my letter had gotten lost, so I sent again on Jan. 31, 2011. This time I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 5x7. Today, April 20, 2011, I received both sets of photos back signed and personalized.




Friday, April 15, 2011

Tara Reid - American Pie, Scrubs, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE and 2 5x7 photos to Ms. Tara Reid on March 24, 2011. On April 14, 2011, I received one of my two photos back signed. The other was gone. I also received a letter stating that she would now be charging $25 (with the money going to the Red Cross) to have things signed because she's been getting tons off stuff from dealers and sellers. I'm glad I got her when I did!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Bill Cosby - The Cosby Show, I Spy, etc.

I'm a huge fan of "The Cosby Show." I watched it all the time when I was a kid and I think Bill Cosby is a great actor, comedian and person. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 5x7 to him on Oct. 18, 2010. Yesterday, April 11, 2011, I received both of my photos back signed. Very pleased to get something back from this legend!


Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks

This one is a birthday gift for my brother. I sent a letter, SASE and 8x10 to Dirk on March 23, 2011 and got my 8x10 back signed on April 9, 2011. Pretty fast turnaround. I wasn't sure if it would come in time for his birthday or not, but it came with time to spare.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Katharine McPhee - The House Bunny, American Idol

Sorry for the lack of updates. April has started off very slowly in the autograph department. I did get one back today though. I sent a letter, SASE, 8x10 and 4x6 to Katharine McPhee on March 12, 2011. Today, April 8, 2011, I received both photos back signed and personalized. I sent to her at a set where they were shooting a pilot for a new TV show. I was pleased to get this back, but unfortunately, the 8x10 was pretty badly creased in the mail. It is still a nice autograph though.