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Holy crap. So, I had the most amazing night last night at Anthony's book signing. I would have posted something last night, but it took me a while to process everything. I started to get really sick at work yesterday, and I was really worried that I wouldn't feel good enough to go. By the time we got there I was feeling a lot better. The signing started at 7, but I couldn't get there until 7:30. Tom and I walked into the bookstore, and I could hear Anthony talking. It was packed inside this tiny little book tore on Haight St., and having just come in 30 mins. late, we were in the back. I made my way up as close as I could, but I still couldn't see Anthhony. We missed the reading, but we got there in time for the Q & A. He is such an eloquent speaker, by the way. All of his answers were very insightful and honest. Then it was time for him to sing. Someone asked him to sing "Losing My Religion", because it was the song he sang at his audition for the workshop of RENT. He sounded amazing. After that, he said he had time to sing one more song. People threw out suggestions, like Halloween or La Vie Boheme. He said he was "putting his foot down" and doing Without You. He forgot a line in the song, which was very cute. Once he found his rythym, he was amazing. It was such a honor to hear him sing live.
He finished singing, and then made his way to the front of the store to sign. This was the first time I actually saw him. I was way excited.
As soon as everyone started to get in line, I found Cheryl, who was with her friends Gloria and Nestor.
We stood in line together, anxiously awaiting our turn. The closer we got, the more excited and fangirly we got.
Tom was the first of us to go up there. He was getting the book singed for our Mom, so the post it said Denise. He handed Anthony the book, and Anthony said "Your name's not Denise. Unless there's something I don't know about you." It was really funny.
Next it was my turn. I got goosebumps. I walked up to the table and handed my books to Anthony( Without You and my RENT Bible). I waited to take the picture while he was asking the owner if they still carried the RENT Bible.
Then the lady with my camera got his attention, and we took a picture. I thanked him for everything and aksed if we waited until everyone was gone, would he take a Tango picture with me. He said yes. The lady taking pictures and what "the tango pose" was, and he said "Oh, you'll see." It was very cute.
After Cheryl, Gloria, and Nestor took their pictures we went to the magazine corner, sat down, and waited for the crowd to dissappear. We finally got up and went to the back of the line.We had to get out of line and wander off a few times to stay at the end of the line, but we finaaly settled for second to last. I went up to take my Tango picture. Anthony got me in position. I didn't want to just grab his hand, so I waited until he said "Hold my hand". Ok...tee hee hee.. We waited for Cheryl and Gloria to take their Tango pictures, which were really cute, by the way. Nestor and Anthony did the "blow off Auntie Em" pose and flipped off the camera. Then we took a group picture with him.
After thanking Anthony again and telling him how much we loved the book, Tom and I said good bye and left. It was such an amazing night. It's very surreal to meet one of your heros. I can't wait for his show on Saturday!
Pillowpants. 'Nuff said.
