Screwed @ Royce Hall 9/14/2008

[Lauren]

Originally Posted by macmar71

I think I have come to the conclusion that I would rather not meet anyone as there are those moments when the person you have loved, worshiped, enjoyed their muisc, whatever it maybe will not be what you thought they were and there may be a disappointment that will somehow ruin the whole ball of wax so to speak. I know lots of people have had awesome experiences and that is good but from my point of view, I would rather leave well enough alone as I am not good at handling something like this. I think I would be very disillusioned and not as enthusiastic of a fan. It takes something out of the magical feeling that surrounds someone famous. But keep in mind they are humans like you and me. Just my thoughts.

you are right on however there is really no way to know if it's a good experience or bad unless you try, and I guess I was and am willing to take that chance and I have two experiences from that (not both Lindsey). I felt after I did finally meet LB (in my post before) a little disappointed ya know? I mean he may have been tired, had limited time, etc. but I was like "WOW" I waited 45 min for him to come out, there were only about 6 of us out there and I just wanted my very own photo and a smile to go with it. He did sign my CD and wrote my name after I asked him (again seemed annoyed though...) but it was not the experience I had hoped for. On the flip side, my other fave artist, Marty Balin, I had a different experience with. When I saw him here in CO in 2003, I asked for a pix after his show and after we took one (my husband was taking the pix) he said "wait, let's get another" and he dipped me for the pix. He was just very gracious and sweet. Anyway, you never know of course how they will make your mark but I will say if it's a bad experience is does stick with you but if it's good, you remember it forever :-)