#1) one of these people is a renowned fantasy/comic book writer, the other is a chubby internet-dwelling fangirl. CAN YOU TELL WHICH IS WHICH?? its tough, I know.
#2) with bonus footage of my cat, who decided to jump up in the way.
Bonus info, from the talk tonight.. "Death: The High Cost of Living" is still in talks for a movie deal, apparently, and Gaiman expressed interest in directing it if it finally does come about. He said he spent a month shadowing Guillermo del Toro on the set of 'Hellboy 2" to get a feel for the process.
also, he discussed a sandman story idea he changed his mind about doing.. he was going to have the whole storyline told from the point of view of a fetus, the fetus's dreams of what it could be.. but at the end have it not live to be born.
He decided against it, he said, because he didnt want it shown to "a 15 year old girl in Arkansas who just got raped by her uncle as an excuse as to why she wasn't having an abortion." generating much applause amongst the audience.
It kinda made me think.. that would be a really fantastic storyline. There are so many great stories that are just untellable because the subject matter is too inflammatory. Its kind of sad, really, that our prejudices keep these stories from being told. Interesting to think about, though, I think.
Anyway, other commentary.. I was surprised.. after 2 straight hours of signing, he was still quite chatty, friendly and accomidating to all signees. Just really came off as a swell fellow. Unfortunately, I could think of nothing to say (better off for me I suppose, I tend to make a gigantic ass of myself in front of my literary idols..) so our entire exchange was "Hello!" "hello." "Much obliged! Goodnight!" '"thanks for waiting!"
