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Does anyone keep a pen and paper handy anymore? you cant sign with a phone or lap top but you can take a photo.

posted by LemonyEmz on August 14, 2011 at 1:49 AM | link to this | reply

John Lennon once said, "The postman wants an autograph.  The cab driver wants a picture.  The waitress wants a handshake.  Everyone wants a piece of you." 
I imagine that there are still a lot of autograph collectors around.

posted by TAPS. on April 15, 2011 at 6:01 PM | link to this | reply

I think the fees that are charged for autographs may have something to do with it! sam 

posted by sam444 on April 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM | link to this | reply

I think it is because these days people move onto the next excitement
so quickly.....there is only 15 minutes of fame for almost everybody.

posted by Kabu on April 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM | link to this | reply

The mystique celebrities have is no more. We now see them all the time on Facebook, Twitter and TMZ.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on April 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM | link to this | reply