Scott Shaw

Custom Simpsons Sketch and Comic Book signed by Scott Shaw

Notable Signatures: Scott Shaw, comic book artist known for his work on "The Simpsons" comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Shaw_%28artist%29)

This year, I attended the Free Comic Book Day (www.freecomicbookday.com/) event at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles where I met Scott Shaw. He was drawing custom sketches for his fans (for free!) which had one of the longest waits that day. He was a really funny guy and even though I wasn't able to get him to draw my first choice (Mr. Sparkle!), I did get my favorite character, Ralph, drawn. Here he is drawing the picture: 

It's a little hard to see on the scans, but the blue pencil lines where we sketched the outline are still visible which I love. This guy was amazing on how fast he could draw certain characters! My favorite one I saw belonged to the guys in front of me: he drew them a shirtless Flanders in all of his buffness. It was hilarious!  

Drawing Inscription: "To Steve", "I Like Free Comics!"

I also asked him to sign a copy of the free Bongo Comics they were giving out:

In my best Comic Book Guy voice, "Best. Day. Ever!" haha

Method: In-Person
Date Received: 5/5/2012

David Frankham

Index Card and (4) Photos signed by David Frankham

Notable Signatures: David Frankham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0291301/)

Index Card Inscription: "Hi Steve!", "Sgt. Tibs 5.1.12"

In addition to signing my custom index card, Mr. Frankham also included four photos of his own, which he signed and inscribed:

Photo #1 Inscription: "For Steve", "5.1.12"

Photo #2 Inscription: "For Steve", "5.1.12", "Sgt. Tibs"

Photo #3 Inscription: "For Steve", "5.1.12"

Photo #4 Inscription: "5.1.12", "Thanks for writing Steve and for the kind words!"

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 4/7/2012
Item Received: 5/5/2012
Total Days: 28 Days

Address Used
Mr. David Frankham
c/o 2376 Camino Capitan #4
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Jayma Mays

Index Card signed by Jayma Mays

Notable Signatures: Jayma Mays (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1724323/)

Inscription: "Sending lots of good clean love"

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 11/6/2011
Item Received: 5/5/2012
Total Days: 181 Days

Address Used
Ms. Jayma Mays
c/o Framework Entertainment
9057 Nemo Street
Suite C
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Digital Daggers

Index Card Signed by Digital Daggers

Notable Signatures: Digital Daggers (Space and Andrea Wasse)

Tonight, I got the both of them to sign my index card after their set at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA. I'm very happy to add Digital Daggers as part of my collection as they are such an amazing band. Several of their songs have been featured on a range of television shows ("Pretty Little Liars", "MTV's Teen Wolf", "CSI: NY", "Nikita", "Degrassi: In Too Deep", "The Vampire Dairies", "Unforgettable"), films ("The Roommate"), and even commercials for video games ("Crysis 2"); their first full-length album is set to be released in the near future and I'm super stoked to hear it. I've been telling Andrea that I've been saving a special place in my collection next to my Alan Rickman autograph for the day that I finally got their signatures. Well, if you're reading this Ms. Wasse, I've delivered on my promise! :-)

Method: In-Person
Date Received: 4/30/2012

Angela Lansbury

5x3.5 Photo signed by Angela Lansbury

Notable Signatures: Angela Lansbury (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001450/)

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 1/14/2012
Item Received: 4/28/2012
Total Days: 105 Days

Address Used
Ms. Angela Lansbury
635 North Bonhill Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Heather Morris

(2) 4x6 Photos and Letter signed by Heather Morris

Notable Signatures: Heather Morris who plays Brittany S. Pierce on GLEE (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3529987/)

Unfortunately, I did not receive my custom index card back (which I had sent on behalf on a friend), but I received two signed photos (one with my name, the other without) so it's nice to have an unexpected autograph become part of my collection. There was also a funny letter that accompanied it (I think it's playing off her character's ditziness). Since the signature is fairly simple, I'm unsure of its authenticity, but similar ones I've found online haven't been proved as being unauthentic so for now, I'll say it is!

Inscription: "To Steve", "You Rock!", "AKA Brittany S. Pierce"

Here is the second photo:

And finally, the letter:

Inscription: "Dear Steve, I'm sorry this took so long... I got lost trying to find the Post Office. My Mom just found me... YEA MOM !!! She's helping me now ;-) Thank you for the nice letter! I love Unicorns. Isn't my new friend pretty as a rainbow. His name is Joshua, He's a Pegasus :-) We like to tell secrets, Shhhhhhh!!!!!!!! I'm going to go, play with my Cat now, His name is Zach Morris. I rescued him. XOXO, He Mo"

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 12/19/2011
Item Received: 4/25/2012
Total Days: 128 Days

Address Used
Ms. Heather Morris
350 S. Beverly Drive
Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Donnie Dunagan

Index Card and 4x6 Photo signed by Donnie Dunagan

Notable Signatures: Donnie Dunagan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0241760/)

In addition to signing my custom index card, Mr. Dunagan also included a personalized photo of Bambi, Thumper and Flower:

Inscription: "Hi Steve", "Bambi"

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 4/7/2012
Item Received: 4/21/2012
Total Days: 14 Days

Address Used
Mr. Donnie Dunagan
P.O. Box 309
San Angelo, TX 76901

Irvine Welsh

Index Card signed by Irvine Welsh

Notable Signatures: Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvine_Welsh)

Inscription: "Steve Best Wishes"

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 3/6/2012
Item Received: 4/11/2012
Total Days: 36 Days

Address Used
Mr. Irvine Welsh
1248 W. Cornelia Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

William Phipps

Index Card signed by William Phipps

Notable Signatures: William Phipps (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0681055/bio)

Inscription: "4/10/12 Malibu, CA", "To Steve - Tks For Kind Words"

This is easily one of my favorite TTM successes because on the reverse of the index card, Mr. Phipps wrote a personal note requesting copies of my custom card! I will be sending him a stack as a way to say "Thank You" for signing my card. He seems to be really into his fans and I want to show him that we appreciate him as well! Here is his note:

Inscription: "4/10/12 Steve: Where'd you get this card. I've never seen one. Can you get some more like it? Tk's"

It's interesting to note that on the front, he signed it as "William Phipps" and on the back, "Bill Phipps". Such an amazing success!

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 4/7/2012
Item Received: 4/10/2012
Total Days: 3 Days

Address Used
Mr. William Phipps
P.O. Box 6036
Malibu, CA 90264

Betty White

Index Card signed by Betty White

Notable Signatures: Betty White (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924508/)

Method: TTM
Request Sent: 11/6/2011
Item Received: 4/2/2012
Total Days: 148 Days

Address Used
Ms. Betty White
P.O. Box 491965
Los Angeles, CA 90049