Borders
Books
Birmingham, MI
July 11, 2005
Paul Feig Signs
Superstud
Report by John Griffin
Reposted from the Freaks and Geeks Message Board
Meeting Paul was a real thrill for me, since I am such a big fan of
Freaks & Geeks and his books. Because, like him, I am an only child
from Michigan with older parents (and a geek), I could relate all too
well to both Kick Me and Superstud. Seriously, reading his books is
downright scary sometimes because our experiences growing up were so
similar. It was with great pleasure that I was able to tell him how
much his work meant to me.
Paul was amazingly generous with his time. My friend Brandon, who came
with me, was able to get a great picture of Paul and me together. His
assistant then offered to take a picture of the three of us.
Unfortunately, I have a complicated digital camera and at first she
couldn't figure out how to use the zoom. I was so nervous that my arm
was shaking pretty bad when I had it around Paul's shoulder for the
picture. Eventually, we got the photo, and it turned out very well.
Still, my apologies to the people behind me in line, and thank you,
Paul, for your patience.
By the way, Brandon had never seen F&G before, so I showed him the
pilot that same night and now he's hooked. Another convert!
My best to all the message board regulars. As Paul would say, Rock on!
-John Griffin
Report by Mark G.
Reposted from the Freaks and Geeks Message Board
I've just gotten back from the Borders book signing in Birmingham, and
I have one word for this event: Awesome!
Unfortunately, I was late and missed the opening of Paul's
lecture,which I 'm sure was hilarious. Paul answered questions from the
audience. He did mention that he pitched a show at HBO called Nice
Guys, but HBO selected Entourage instead. Paul said that he was in
discussion with Conan O'Brien to see if the show could be picked up.
The signing began around 8pm, and I was in the middle of roughly 150 to
200 people. This is my estimate, so there could have been more or less.
I meet someone from Kalamazoo named John who also had the Special
Edition DVD. By the way, John you rock! He commented on my Haverchuck
for President bytton. I told him that I had gotten the button from The
Vegan on the message board. Thanks again Arnold for sending me the
button.
Of course, I failed to mention where I had gotten the button to Paul. I
had gotten up to the desk and I told Paul that I was a regular on the
board and he said it was a pleasure meeting me. I told him when you
create the best show in the world I'm there. Of course, I was trying to
thank him for creating the best show in the world, but it was garbled.
He signed my Special Edition DVD and Kick Me. What he has writen was
just amazing thanking me for my support and that I rocked! The only
thing I wish I had done is brought a camera. I would have loved to have
had a picture taken of Paul and I. Tim, could you possibly post your
photos?
By the way, Tim it was also a pleasure meeting you! I waited around
until the end and Paul said to me I'll see you on the web site. I told
Paul I'd post something about tonight at the web site. Paul said to be
kind. I said don't worry I will.
Overall, tonight was the highlight of my life! I guess the only
negative aspect is that Paul had to leave at nine, so time was limited.
I also wonder Krinkle Rug had made it? Anyway, thanks again Paul, and
as always You Rock!
-Mark G.
Report by Crinkle Rug
Reposted from the Freaks and Geeks Message Board
I second Mark in saying that the event was AMAZING. I felt like
such a geek because I couldn't stop smiling. Paul's reading was so
funny and entertaining and even though I had read his book, it all
seemed so new coming from him. The other highlight of the reading was a
very old man who was laughing and smiling at all of the mastubatory
humor (although a bit wistfully I presume).
My only regret was that I didn't have a way to know who people were. It
would have been nice to meet you Mark, but oh well.
The only thing better than Paul's reading was meeting him. Paul was
such an incredibly nice and welcoming guy! So many people speak of
meeting their heroes only to find out that they're actually jerks.
Well, let me just say that I was not in the least disapointed in
meeting mine. If you have an opportunity to go to a book signing DO IT.
I'm still floating. If Millie Kentner likes getting high on life, then
going to a Paul Feig book signing would probably make her overdose.
-Crinkle Rug