I was probably in the last quarter of the line, so by the time I got up there, his handlers were really rushing him to get through everyone. I must digress for a moment and just make note that the first half of the fans really took their sweet arse time by asking him to sign more than one item, taking more than one photo and having up to 5 minute chats with him.
By the time I got up there, we were being told we were only allowed one autograph and photo, and no talking. Of course, I had to talk to him so I just did it really fast. I don't think he really understood all of what I was saying but he probably got the gist of it.
Here's the play by play, as best as I can remember it.
Me: Hi Matthew! It's great to meet you!
MM: Hi! What's your name? (he's got his head down as he's signing my CD)
Me: Annie
MM: Hi Annie! Nice to meet you (he looks up at me)
Me: I'm getting married in 6 weeks and the best wedding present I could get would be for you to give this (I pass him my card) to Ryan Murphy. Or you could just throw it away but just wait until I'm gone okay?
MM: (chuckles) Sure!
Me: May I have a photo?
You can see he is still holding the business card in his hand. I really hope he gives it to Ryan.
Thanks Matthew for being gracious and totally nice. You've restored my faith in performers.
