Katie's Second Fan Encounter With Lilian
Encounter
November 16th, 2008
A couple of friends and myself arrived in Middletown, New York close to the signing time, and there was a decent crowd forming. Lilian was running a little late, but got there soon. So, we got up to her in line, and Kristen had given her a present from some fans and a photo album that we had done for her. Lilian was incredibly happy with our gift, which IÕm sure that Kristen will talk more about in her report.
After Kristen, I went up. Lilian and I took a picture together, and it was funny cause the balloons were getting in the way, and she had the dude at the signing hold them to the side.
I had my action figure signed and a promo picture signed by her. I had met her a few times and seen/talked to her after shows with Kristen and Dan, and she asked me if I spell my name with a "y" or an "ie". I responded the latter, and she signed my stuff. On my action figure she wrote "To Katie, Lots of Love! Love, Lil" and on the promo she wrote "To Katie, You are Awesome! Love, Lil". She thanked me for coming and we stepped aside for Dan and Chris to get their stuff done.
Afterwards, we hung out where the signing was for a little bit so I could take some candids for LGN. She was so personable with all the fans, spending time talking to each fan and posing for pictures and making sure that each fan got their money worth. There was a man who had Lilian hold his child, and when Lilian went to hand the baby back to the guy the baby clung to her and started crying. She laughed and held him for a few more moments and then handed the baby back. She was very sweet to the kids, and smiled for everyone.
All in all, she is a beautiful, talented, classy woman. I've been to quite a few signings for divas and wrestlers, some very, very good, and some very, very negative, and Lilian is one of the few people who actually takes that time to talk to you and makes you feel like the trip was worth it, whether you travel 4 miles or 4 hours.
Katie
Photos of this event can be found here.
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