| 16th October 2007 04:17 PM |
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| Ade |
Waterstones Bookshop,
Picadilly,
London
6pm
joined the queue outside Waterstones Bookshop, in Picadilly at approx 4.15pm.
There was already quite a queue formed outside.
I was promptly given a rafle ticket to join the queue, but firstly i had to go into the shop, purchase the book, then come back outside, and rejoin the queue.
My ticket was number 91.
Soon the queue behind me stretched back a good 100 yards... before long
Paulywaul, Beast, MOWAT etc, etc,(usual London contingent) rocked up and joined the ever-growing masses.
Shortly after 6pm, Jo Wood walked past the queue, all smiles, into the store, and about this time, the queue started to move.
The staff were allowing batches of 20 people, in at a time....at 7pm, it was my turn.
We were escorted up to the first floor, to join a new queue.
We were informed that Ronnie would only be signing copies of the book.
no posed photographs
no merchandise signing
there was a strong Stones security prescence, staff made us open our books at the "correct" page...'post it notes' indicated who the dedication was for.
All baggage had to kept behind a roped off area, 10 foot back from the desk...photos of Ronnie were permitted from behind the rope, but there was so many bouncers/security present, you'd need to have been lucky to have got a decent snap...not worth the hassle.
My time came...i was ushered up to the signing desk.
Ronnie was wearing a black blazer, was sipping a cup of tea and looked in rude health... good old Ronnie!
I asked him a couple of questions and got the stock answer for the day:-
"i'm still getting over/resting up from the summers tour"
(same answer to the 4-5 people infront of me that i could hear)
within 20-30 seconds, it was all over.... i shook his hand and went about my merry way, a happy fan with my book signed.
A long,drawn out 3 hours..but well worth it.
Thanks Ronnie |
| 16th October 2007 04:29 PM |
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| gimmekeef |
Hey great story good for you!..Lokk forward to a review of the book....Thnaks for posting... |
| 16th October 2007 04:31 PM |
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| Mel Belli |
Did he actually sign books -- or just wave and mug to those in line? |
| 16th October 2007 04:34 PM |
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| Ade |
lol - yeah he signed
firm shake of the hand, big beaming smile, big hair,
sipping his cup of Rosie-Lee
the queue stretched back miles... i hope he signed for as many as poss before he pushed off |
| 16th October 2007 04:40 PM |
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| sammy davis jr. |
Jeez, you'd think he was famous or something. |
| 16th October 2007 04:47 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
3 hours????? |
| 16th October 2007 04:59 PM |
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| Ade |
yep 3 hours and i was number 91... double that ,at least, behind me |
| 16th October 2007 04:59 PM |
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| SweetVirginia |
Fantastic, Ade!
I'm toying with going to his book signing in NY, but I haven't decided for sure.
My best to S.
SV
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| 16th October 2007 05:01 PM |
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| Ade |
thanks SV -
go to the NY signing, its totally worth it |
| 16th October 2007 05:10 PM |
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| mrhipfl |
I once had a really weird dream that I met Ronnie. In the dream I gave him my guitar and asked him to teach me some new stuff. He said sure, and took my guitar and started to do magic tricks with it, eventually making it disappear...I woke up and was like WTF?? |
| 16th October 2007 05:20 PM |
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| PartyDoll MEG |
Happy for you Adrian..
I have one question...Is it a wig???? |
| 16th October 2007 05:28 PM |
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| Ade |
the hair is very shiny, big and lacquered.
a wig?? i'd say no on reflection |
| 16th October 2007 05:33 PM |
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| Gazza |
Nice story. Pity things were so formal, but then with a crowd that size, its no real surprise |
| 16th October 2007 06:03 PM |
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| GotToRollMe |
Good on ya, Ade! Thanks for posting - I was wondering what the drill was gonna be. I'm thinking of hitting the NY signing too. |
| 16th October 2007 06:28 PM |
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| LastChild |
Cool Ade!
Im going to try to go to the book signing in NYC as well. I guess getting there early is a must.
Anyone know the address for that B&N? |
| 16th October 2007 06:28 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
great story
i am planning on going to the nyc book signing.
i had like 4 really cool things for him to sign, but my hopes were dashed after reading that story.
i guess i'll just have to buy 3-5 copies of the book to send as x mas gifts then.
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| 17th October 2007 12:23 AM |
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| glencar |
Did Ronnie sign only one book per customer? I will probably not be able to make it to the NYC signing as I have a major operation 2 days before. |
| 17th October 2007 12:30 AM |
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| GotToRollMe |
quote:
LastChild wrote:
Cool Ade!
Im going to try to go to the book signing in NYC as well. I guess getting there early is a must.
Anyone know the address for that B&N?
17th Street between Broadway and Park. |
| 17th October 2007 01:05 AM |
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| LastChild |
oh, thats a pretty easy location.
thanks GTRM! |
| 17th October 2007 01:41 AM |
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| Ade |
it was a limit of 2 books per person...
although someone up ahead of me did manage to get 3 copies signed. |
| 17th October 2007 04:57 AM |
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| jostorm |
"within 20-30 seconds, it was all over.... "
...makes it sound like really bad teenage sex.....
I, for one, won't buy it. There is very little left to "say" after all these years, and books by ghost writers for celebrities suck, whether it's the Stones or not.
We live in depressing times in which Jordan with her overblown fake tits actually sells many times more copies of her autobiography than the top five writers on the Booker list....They should create a new department within Waterstones and other so-called bookshops dedicated solely to celebrity books. I suggest "Faecal Material The Masses Can't Get Enough Of" for it...
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| 17th October 2007 06:18 PM |
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| Fabio Hot Stuff |
Whaoo, you lucky guy!!!
Good story.
But what book had signed?
New draws??
ACH, I wish was there |
| 17th October 2007 07:01 PM |
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| GotToRollMe |
quote:
Ade wrote:
it was a limit of 2 books per person...
although someone up ahead of me did manage to get 3 copies signed.
Argh...I'll do what I can, guys... |
| 17th October 2007 08:42 PM |
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| gorda |
3 hours! That's a long time! But, at least you got his autograph. |
| 18th October 2007 03:25 PM |
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| LoveinVainRonnie |
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| 18th October 2007 05:54 PM |
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| rollmops |
When is Ronnie coming to NYC to promote his book? Will he visit other cities once in the US ? If he comes to NYC he will probably stop by Sirius to speak with his buddy Howard.
Keep rocking Ronald, you're the best!
Mops |
| 18th October 2007 06:25 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
quote:
rollmops wrote:
When is Ronnie coming to NYC to promote his book? Will he visit other cities once in the US ? If he comes to NYC he will probably stop by Sirius to speak with his buddy Howard.
Keep rocking Ronald, you're the best!
Mops
he is scheduled to be in nyc oct 31st, holloween night. |
| 18th October 2007 06:27 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
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fireontheplatter wrote:
he is scheduled to be in nyc oct 31st, holloween night.
do you have a Stones shirt with giant pumpkin tongue all ready for the occassion? |
| 18th October 2007 06:30 PM |
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| pdog |
i can't wait in lines for much, rollercoasters yes, an autograph, fuck no... |
| 18th October 2007 06:35 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
do you have a Stones shirt with giant pumpkin tongue all ready for the occassion?
i'll never tell, because you'll only make fun of me and call me names again. |
