I've been a fan of Patti LuPone for a number of years. Back in the day, one was able to directly email with Patti. So, I made arrangements to meet her backstage after her concert in Austin, Texas (Nov. 2000). Since then, I have met her personally around six or seven times. The last time I met her backstage was in San Antonio in 2009. I last saw her perform in Austin in 2010. The absolute highlight was visiting with her in her dressing room, when she was doing Sweeney Todd (2006). Since I'm a sort of a fan of "Chicago", I have thought of changing my name to ChicagoTheMusicalFANatic, but I think that would be too many letters.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)