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.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Rachael Harris - The Hangover, Notes from the Underbelly, etc.

I think Rachael Harris is beyond funny. She has guest-starred in pretty much everything. I sent a letter, SASE and 5x7 to her while she was filming the television pilot, "Family Album." I sent on March 10, 2011 and received my photo back signed on June 6, 2011. Very pleased she responded!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Clark Gregg - Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, The Old Adventures of New Christine, etc.

I sent a letter, SASE and 5x7 to Mr. Jennifer Grey on May 17, 2011. I used the address for "The Avengers" film which he was working on at the time. I received my photo back signed and personalized on June 12, 2011. Very pleased to add this fine actor to my collection. I love him in the Marvel films as Agent Coulson.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Lauren Potter - Glee

I sent a letter, SASE and 5x7 photo to Lauren Potter, who plays Becky on Glee, on April 29, 2011 and received my photo back signed and personalized on May 20, 2011. Nice success from this terrific actress.


Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tom Welling - Smallville

This was a purchase I made recently. I've managed to collect the majority of the main "Smallville" cast either through the mail, or via purchase. Tom Welling, the main character, had eluded me. He is a notoriously bad autograph signer, both through the mail and in person. That, of course, means his graph is hard to come by, even if you are just trying to purchase it. I finally, after months of research, found one being sold by a seller I trusted. I went ahead and pulled the trigger, knowing I'd never get him via the mail. So, I'm proud to add Clark Kent to my collection.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Michael Rosenbaum - Smallville, Breaking In

Smallville has been one of my favorite shows for the past several years. I loved Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, so I decided to try to get his autograph. I sent a letter, SASE and 2 photos to his agency on Nov. 27, 2010. On May 31, 2011, I received one of my photos back signed and personalized and inscribed as "Lex." Very pleased to add this one to me collection.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Gene Wilder - Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka was one of my favorite movies growing up, so I felt like I should try to add Gene Wilder to my collection. I sent a letter, SASE and an 8x10 to him on March 9, 2011. On May 26, 2011, I received my photo back signed and personalized! Thrilled to add this legend to my collection!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Charlton Heston - Planet of the Apes, Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments, etc.

This is one I got through the mail in the late 90s, so I don't have the information on how long it took to get back, etc. Of course, that is kind of irrelevant, since he's been dead for several years now. It is pretty much common knowledge throughout the autograph community that many of Heston's through the mail autographs were secretarial. After a lot of research, I do believe the one I received is legitimately his signature, as opposed to one of the secretarial signatures.