tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post5328100564804423148..comments2024-02-23T02:45:27.134-08:00Comments on Brodi Ashton: The Coolest Story Ever about Sherman Alexie. Okay, The Coolest story ever that invovles me. There are only two. Of the two, this one's the Coolest.Brodi Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-45682659642284375242009-10-19T21:21:38.809-07:002009-10-19T21:21:38.809-07:00Your Sherman Alexie story beats all. You crack me ...Your Sherman Alexie story beats all. You crack me up Brod. How could he forget "Violent?"Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266580814892668109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-27782491495134879622009-10-19T16:26:52.659-07:002009-10-19T16:26:52.659-07:00Briana- You and me both.Briana- You and me both.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-55531495727766213422009-10-19T16:00:56.805-07:002009-10-19T16:00:56.805-07:00I've never met anyone famous, I don't thin...I've never met anyone famous, I don't think, so I wouldn't really know how I'd react. Probably hysterically. <br /><br />~Briana<br />thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com~The Book Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626728583139972447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-85418468957669980562009-10-19T10:49:14.326-07:002009-10-19T10:49:14.326-07:00Cassie- So, what did you do? I'm always doing ...Cassie- So, what did you do? I'm always doing stupid things in front of cool authors. At least this time, when I met Sherman, my friend Valynne was the one who knocked over a shelf of books.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-57666523271376175082009-10-19T10:25:22.536-07:002009-10-19T10:25:22.536-07:00I generally say something stupid, and then try to ...I generally say something stupid, and then try to cover it up by saying more stupid things (it never helps, by the way). Last time I went to see one of my favorite authors (someone I am absolutely crazy about), my boss laughed and said, "Are you going to embarrass yourself?" I said yes (and I kind of did).Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691477738489412696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-33866820963761240222009-10-19T07:13:36.720-07:002009-10-19T07:13:36.720-07:00Heids- I totally married Sam for his hair...Heids- I totally married Sam for his hair...Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-37141293617557669752009-10-18T19:33:24.324-07:002009-10-18T19:33:24.324-07:00Brodi, between you me and the fence post, Sam has ...Brodi, between you me and the fence post, Sam has way better hair. I'd stick with him for sure.<br /><br />As for meeting famous people, I'm the "so shy I pretend I'm unflappable/don't care" kind.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157205531624676712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-62343952853855321192009-10-18T18:27:07.438-07:002009-10-18T18:27:07.438-07:00Marianne- No lotion because the longer he goes wit...Marianne- No lotion because the longer he goes without a bath, the more oily he gets. After a few weeks, he starts leaving a little oil slick on the furniture, so he needs baths every two weeks.<br /><br />He also has sensitive skin, so he would get sunburned if he spent too much time outside, but he's not really an outdoor cat, so it's not an issue.<br /><br />He gets cold easily, so usually he snuggles into a blanket to get warm.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-74063502363005479112009-10-17T21:02:29.545-07:002009-10-17T21:02:29.545-07:00Um, I can't even talk to someone who's NOT...Um, I can't even talk to someone who's NOT my idol, so I'd probably melt if I ever saw mine! Which, I'm not sure who that is. But I'd still melt. <br /><br />Do you have to put lotion on Smokey? And sunscreen? Or a cream when the weather gets cold and dry?Kenton and Marianne Ogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105582939747756517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-26500919154002290382009-10-17T19:09:52.263-07:002009-10-17T19:09:52.263-07:00Una- Smokey totally knows he was once worshiped in...Una- Smokey totally knows he was once worshiped in a former life.<br /><br />Sis- I agree. You would remain unflappable. Always.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-31140133021568216992009-10-17T15:19:01.768-07:002009-10-17T15:19:01.768-07:00unflappable...because I am famous myself. :) Alon...unflappable...because I am famous myself. :) Along time ago I decided to not be "star struck" with "celebrities" and believe it or not, it works. They actually think your someone famous (and worth knowing) too. guess that's my 2 cents--'bout what all my advice is worth.Aunt Sissy (Alissa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05062107222972667227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-76864042387226144272009-10-16T22:03:22.481-07:002009-10-16T22:03:22.481-07:00Smokey is very cute, he has those big eyes that co...Smokey is very cute, he has those big eyes that convey to you, "you love me, you know you do so bow down and worship me." No wonder the Egyptians worshiped them! Come to think of it, my cat has that same expression.<br /><br />So many of us have what I would consider the "meeting Santa Christmas story style" experiences. You have it all planned out but when you get there, you freeze and when you leave, you're kicking yourself for being brain dead. I always thought it was just me...must be universal, except for those few cool cats, like Sara.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812619293535500252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-86012219000893860012009-10-16T20:47:16.363-07:002009-10-16T20:47:16.363-07:00Hannah- I did the same thing when I met Brandon Mu...Hannah- I did the same thing when I met Brandon Mull a a couple months ago. And I'm much older than fifth grade!<br /><br />Keersten- Carol Mikita totally counts. I served frozen yogurt to John Stockton once. Acted like I didn't even recognize him. <br /><br />Alysa- Where did you meet him? I love that book.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-41435132471606247562009-10-16T20:01:45.287-07:002009-10-16T20:01:45.287-07:00I'm a mix. I think, in general, I'm prett...I'm a mix. I think, in general, I'm pretty collected. But I can't be sure because inside I'm all !!!!!!! And then afterwards I analyze every moment over and over until I'm not really sure what happened, I just know that [insert tiny detail here]. So. I met Nic Bishop tonight, author and photographer of the awesome book Frogs. I think I was collected. But maybe you should ask him. He was really cool.Alysa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705870547401762370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-35322371762381390712009-10-16T19:43:28.407-07:002009-10-16T19:43:28.407-07:00Okay, you have the coolest stories...and cats. I h...Okay, you have the coolest stories...and cats. I have never had a brush with an idol; but I did sell Carol Mikita clothes when I worked at Talbots. I was cool as a cucumber, I tell ya. That woman is very tall, by the way.Keerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440939525372700172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-30375299557569572282009-10-16T19:07:10.192-07:002009-10-16T19:07:10.192-07:00I am defenitely one of the flopping bowls of jelly...I am defenitely one of the flopping bowls of jelly...<br /><br />When I was in fifth grade, Brandon Mull came to our school to talk about using your imagination and stuff, and I got to eat lunch with him and a few of the other kids. He signed my copy of Fablehaven, and I just stood there and said something along the lines of, "uhhhhhhhh.........."<br /><br />It's pretty awesome when you meet somebody famous... and then the next second you're sitting there thinking, "What did I just do?! I can't remember what I said but I know it was stupid." I've done it multiple times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-84779814909884884292009-10-16T18:06:17.624-07:002009-10-16T18:06:17.624-07:00Una- I'm glad you think Smokey is semi-cute.
...Una- I'm glad you think Smokey is semi-cute.<br /><br />Valynne- You also knock over shelves of books, don't you? <br /><br />Kiiri- Oh no! So funny it wasn't Kristi at all. I would've done the same thing.<br /><br />Kim- I wouldn't have said anything to the one-armed man either. I wonder if he ever wants to scream, "I played other parts too, ya know!"Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-52897177858182359752009-10-16T15:46:56.620-07:002009-10-16T15:46:56.620-07:00Brodi, I've only met "Mormon" celebr...Brodi, I've only met "Mormon" celebrity types. And only in situations where what I had to say to them was already scripted for me. And only in situations where "quiet dignity" was my assigned demeanor or I would have been canned. ha ha. But I did feel stupid telling Elder Bednar I would have to "dumb down" his comments for the Friend audience. Would E. Bednar appreciate being "dumbed down"? I think not. But at least I did not call him blasphemous or inappropriate. <br /><br />I also sat next to Elder Holland at a lunch party and did. not. say. one. word. <br /><br />p.s. I'm pretty sure I saw the one-armed man in Williamsburg. I was too afraid to talk to him.Kim Reidhttp://www.kimberlywebbreid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-37041311157200181362009-10-16T14:52:29.120-07:002009-10-16T14:52:29.120-07:00I'm of the "dreaming of them liking me so...I'm of the "dreaming of them liking me so much and becoming BFFs" type of fan but then, in person, I get so nervous and afraid of saying the wrong thing or looking all fan-girly or dumb that I get all tongue-tied and can barely talk. Or if I do, I say something dumb.<br /><br />There was one time during the Olympics in SLC in 2002 when Kristi Yamaguchi was speaking/appearing in an outdoor evening program downtown. I had to take my kids and husband home from downtown festivities first, drop them off, then drive all the way back from Magna, find somewhere to park, and sprint several blocks in the freezing cold with my sisters to make it back to see Kristi.<br /><br />We were too late--the program was just ending--but we waited outside the City & County building for a while. Finally (this was like 10:30pm by now, very dark and cold!) a group of people came out. It was Kristi and her family and entourage, along with Gladys Knight! They passed us and none of us could get up any courage to say a thing. <br /><br />We watched them walk away in silence. Finally I thought, "It's my last chance, now or never" and I ran after Kristi, yelling "Kristi!" <br /><br />I don't think the group heard me...thank goodness!...but when I came back to my sisters, shame-faced, they were nearly on the ground, laughing. "That wasn't her at all," they gasped, holding their sides. "That was her sister." <br /><br />The person I'd thought was Kristi all along was her sister, not her. I'd totally fastened on the wrong person in the group and missed even seeing the real ice skating star. :)Kiirsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674571963548381448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-46918035433830496292009-10-16T14:25:27.436-07:002009-10-16T14:25:27.436-07:00Okay, so when I'm in front of one of my idols,...Okay, so when I'm in front of one of my idols, I present him with a gargantuan stack of books for him to sign. That's what I do. And then I give my friend uppers for her birthday.Valynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790662658771706341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-53545490722744231762009-10-16T14:24:41.263-07:002009-10-16T14:24:41.263-07:00I completely lost it after you flashed your chest ...I completely lost it after you flashed your chest and then stated...loudly, "Blasephemous and Inappropriate!" Brodi, thank you, I needed a laugh today, desperately and you gave me several! You are too generous! Good thing I had finished my coffee before reading your blog, otherwise my computer would me most unhappy.<br /><br />I always believed that Smokey was real and your cat. I still think he's cute in a very creepy...shall we say Chesire Cat way?? Yes, that's it! Were you able to put your eye back in?<br /><br />To answer your question, I am like you, I get shy. I also get very polite and respectful and stiffly nervous. I met a couple of great celebrities but unless I waited in line to get an autograph (which would be 2 people), I just point them out to my hubby or friend or text hubby and/or friend to say, guess who I see/saw but I don't approach them...I let them be.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812619293535500252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-57579621283140002562009-10-16T13:07:53.134-07:002009-10-16T13:07:53.134-07:00Doug- You did not say that! "Despite what the...Doug- You did not say that! "Despite what the critics say..." So cool!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-73754697616477173332009-10-16T13:02:12.490-07:002009-10-16T13:02:12.490-07:00There was ONE time I lost it around a celebrity. O...There was ONE time I lost it around a celebrity. ONCE. It was so embarrassing that I have been calm, cool, and collected around them ever since.<br /><br />However, first there was that ONE time…<br /><br />It was 1989 and I was heading back east for World Con in Boston. My flight out of SLC hadn't opened for boarding yet, so I wandered around the airport and walked right past Michael Keaton. <br /><br />My thoughts went something like this: OHMIGOSHITSMICHAELKEATONRIGHTINFRONTOF<br />MEITHINKISHOULDFOLLOWHIMANDWORKUPTHE<br />COURAGETOSAYSOMETHINGOHMYGOSH!!!!!<br /><br />He walked into the men's room.<br /><br />I followed.<br /><br />When I passed around the corner, I came to a stop in front of a cinematic god whizzing in a public urinal. And then I thought:<br />WHATONEARTHAREYOUDOINGYOUMORONDONT<br />JUSTSTANDTHERESTARINGATTHEMANPEEINGFOR<br />CRYINGOUTLOUDHAVESOMEPRIDEIFHESEESYOU<br />STARINGHELLNEVERTALKTOYOUMOOOOVE!!!!<br /><br />I darted around the corner and stared at myself in the bathroom mirror. My heart was pounding, I was panting, and desperately trying to calm myself so I could talk to him.<br /><br />Before I was ready, Michael Keaton was walking up to the sink next to me. <br /><br />I turned to face him and blurted out, "I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT DESPITE WHAT THE CRITICS SAY I THOUGHT YOU WERE BRILLIANT IN BATMAN."<br /><br />The man hadn't even finished washing his hands yet. <br /><br />I may have even tried to shake his hand while it was still soapy. I can't remember. It's all a blur now. It wasn't my brightest moment…<br /><br />Douglas Cootey<br />☆ @DouglasCootey on Twitter<br />✍ <a href="http://TheSplinteredMind.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Splintered Mind</a>D.R. Cooteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139544455838967475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-45068610337219898532009-10-16T12:56:50.990-07:002009-10-16T12:56:50.990-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.D.R. Cooteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139544455838967475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-16084783365914596702009-10-16T12:54:53.440-07:002009-10-16T12:54:53.440-07:00Nikki- I don't think the novelty would ever we...Nikki- I don't think the novelty would ever wear off for me.<br /><br />JKB- What are the chances? I mean, how many children's writers who love hairless cats could there possibly be in the world? Good to meet you. What I wouldn't give to see Neil Gaiman in person.<br /><br />Kimberly- wow, Tina Yothers? THE Tina Yothers? Very cool. She's like, iconic for me. She probably had a poster of Michael J. Fox hanging in her bedroom too.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.com