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Yesterday, I wrote about Valerie Schendel, Press Liason for the Motor City Comic Con. Her son, Brian, was excited about meeting Billy Dee Williams. Today, I'm writing about my experience with Williams at the MCCC.
Billy Dee Williams is the epitome of cool. He is one of those people who just exudes cool. Williams doesn't have to do anything. He is just plain cool!
Last year when I met Williams at the MCCC, he had a nice selection of photos from which to choose for him to sign. However, at first glance I did not see Williams from my favorite role of his. I saw him as Lando Calrissian (Star Wars), Harvey Dent (Batman) and Toussaint Dubois (General Hospital). Then I saw my favorite, which was way off to the side.
I loved Williams as Gale Sayers in Brian's Song. Williams played opposite of James Caan (as Brian Piccolo). It was a sad story, as Piccolo died from cancer, but it was also a positive story of the friendship between Sayers and Piccolo, two teammates not separated by any race barriers.
When I finally met Williams, I selected that picture and he commented that few people pick that one. A large part of his fan base now probably comes from his Star Wars role. We talked for a few minutes about the impact and importance of Brian's Song.
As I was walking away, Williams thanked me for the compliments and for the memories. Like I wrote, the guy is just too cool.
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Friendly Encounters
This is another in a series of meetings of my friends and celebs.
As I have recently written, I will be covering the Motor City Comic Con for Global Traveler magazine's blogs. Over the last week or so, I have received a great deal of help and information from Valerie Schendel, the Press Liason for the MCCC.
I knew that Valerie would have plenty of great pictures and stories from her years with the MCCC. The MCCC is always so large and full of celebrities and artists, there really is something for everyone.
The best example of this is a story that Valerie shared with me. In her own words:
I can tell you though my kids have thoroughly enjoyed attending the show over the years. They have quite literally grown up attending Motor City Comic Cons!!! Being a mom that has a wee bit of clout has it's perks. When my husband and I adopted a 10 year old girl from an orphanage in Kazakhstan, she had little to no idea who many of the 'stars' were that were there in 2004. BUT .... she knew Herbie!!!
Valerie's daughter Marina was very excited about Herbie, but Valerie states that her son Brian has the best story. Again, I'll let Valerie tell the story:
I, of course, was on staff and knew most of the Star Wars guys. However one of Brian's friends came to the convention and "Boba Fett" walked by and said Hi Val how ya doing? Then said hello to Brian as well and shook Brians' hand and small talked a bit with him. Brian's friend practically fainted - and the next day in school Brian was a big hit --- "Brians' Mom knows Boba Fett!!"
Valerie and her family are just one example of how MCCC has something for everyone. There aren't too many places where everyone in a family can have a great time. The MCCC is one such place, an event where everyone will have plenty of fun.
Valerie Schendel, Brian Schornberg, Billy Dee Williams and Quentin Rollins at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI-May 1999.
As I have recently written, I will be covering the Motor City Comic Con for Global Traveler magazine's blogs. Over the last week or so, I have received a great deal of help and information from Valerie Schendel, the Press Liason for the MCCC.
I knew that Valerie would have plenty of great pictures and stories from her years with the MCCC. The MCCC is always so large and full of celebrities and artists, there really is something for everyone.
The best example of this is a story that Valerie shared with me. In her own words:
I can tell you though my kids have thoroughly enjoyed attending the show over the years. They have quite literally grown up attending Motor City Comic Cons!!! Being a mom that has a wee bit of clout has it's perks. When my husband and I adopted a 10 year old girl from an orphanage in Kazakhstan, she had little to no idea who many of the 'stars' were that were there in 2004. BUT .... she knew Herbie!!!
Valerie's daughter Marina was very excited about Herbie, but Valerie states that her son Brian has the best story. Again, I'll let Valerie tell the story:I, of course, was on staff and knew most of the Star Wars guys. However one of Brian's friends came to the convention and "Boba Fett" walked by and said Hi Val how ya doing? Then said hello to Brian as well and shook Brians' hand and small talked a bit with him. Brian's friend practically fainted - and the next day in school Brian was a big hit --- "Brians' Mom knows Boba Fett!!"
Valerie and her family are just one example of how MCCC has something for everyone. There aren't too many places where everyone in a family can have a great time. The MCCC is one such place, an event where everyone will have plenty of fun.
Valerie Schendel, Brian Schornberg, Billy Dee Williams and Quentin Rollins at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI-May 1999.