Has anyone actually met Stephen King?

[hairyfairy]

I`m jist wondering if any members have ever met Stephen King, & what was he like?, also do any members live in Bangor, Maine, what`s it like over there?

[Moderator]

Have worked for him for a little over 24 years. He's a genuinely nice man, good sense of humor, generous, down-to-earth, and I'm not just saying that because he authorizes the paycheck. :smile2: Fortunately, Bangor is not quite as sinister as Derry even though many of the locations that are in Derry are based upon real ones in Bangor. It's grown a lot since I moved back to the area in 1984 but is still very much a small city with more of a small town vibe than a metropolitan one.

[Cowboy]

Affirmative, he is very intelligent, funny, and down to earth. Taller than I thought he would be.

[Spideyman]

I was fortunate to attend one of his talks a few years back. He is so down to earth- tee shirt, jeans and what a fantastic sense of humor. Very friendly to the people in attendance and the interviewer. Could have listened to him talk all night. Never been to Maine- that's still on my bucket list.

[not_nadine]

:love: Marsha.

[blunthead]

I`m jist wondering if any members have ever met Stephen King, & what was he like?, also do any members live in Bangor, Maine, what`s it like over there?I've heard of him and Maine.

[JordyVerrill]

I'm not one to idolize celebrities nor would I ever approach someone famous if I saw them going about their business in public. It would, however, be nice to just be able to express my gratitude towards Stephen King for the untold hours of entertainment his writing (and acting. I still say his work in Creepshow carried the entire film) has given me.

[Todash]

I haven't yet been so fortunate, but I believe that you can get a pretty good idea of who he is by reading everything he writes, listening to interviews, etc. While it's true that people hide who they are all the time, most of us don't publish a novel a year (ish) four decades running, plus nonfiction books, short stories, graphic novels, etc. Hard to completely hide yourself with that kind of prolific output, methinks. Judging by the common thread of decency, intelligence, and gentle good humor running through most of those works, it seems to me that when he's not trying to scare the bejeebers out of us, Stephen King is a pretty good guy.

I'd love to visit Bangor, too (I do love me some road trips), but I'm thinking the Paul Bunyan statue might give me a terminal case of the creeps.

[PatInTheHat]

Have worked for him for a little over 24 years. He's a genuinely nice man, good sense of humor, generous, down-to-earth, and I'm not just saying that because he authorizes the paycheck. :smile2:

It's quite obvious I've not had the pleasure:down:...well clearly he's still able to make payroll, and winnin' Teddy Bears, it ain't nearly as easy as it sounds:biggrin2:

[Moderator]

If I'm to believe all the ranting from disgruntled former fans who will never buy another of his books, perhaps I should be more worried about that. :wink2:

[blunthead]

...It's quite obvious I've not had the pleasure:down:...TMI.

[GNTLGNT]

....seems normal...'cept for the extra nostril and the electric socket at the nape of his neck...

[Spideyman]

If I'm to believe all the ranting from disgruntled former fans who will never buy another of his books, perhaps I should be more worried about that. :wink2:

Worry not, MsMod. The many true Constant Readers out weigh the few disgruntled fans. The Ka -Tet is strong.

[GNTLGNT]

If I'm to believe all the ranting from disgruntled former fans who will never buy another of his books, perhaps I should be more worried about that. :wink2:

...ah hell, just put a moratorium on essays...and all will be unicorns and rainbows again...

[Tim D.]

Have worked for him for a little over 24 years. He's a genuinely nice man, good sense of humor, generous, down-to-earth,

If he's such a nice, generous man how come he's never invited any of us over for dinner? :glare:

[blunthead]

....seems normal...'cept for the extra nostril and the electric socket at the nape of his neck...I've seen him. His nape doesn't have a neck. I do like that he puts his legs on one pant at a time like the rest of us, though.

[Todash]

I've seen him. His nape doesn't have a neck. I do like that he puts his legs on one pant at a time like the rest of us, though.

You watched him get dressed? :eek2:

Look, I'm not tryna judge, but ... that's weird, m'man.

[SusanNorton]

No, Tim D., that's just you he hasn't asked.

[blunthead]

If he's such a nice, generous man how come he's never invited any of us over for dinner? :glare:Are you willing to bring live chickens?

[not_nadine]

I think it has something to do with the glasses.. always have..... :oops:

[Jojo87]

I have never had chance to met Stephen King but I had chance to met he's personal assistant :wink2: and he's home state Maine and
that was so special for me.

[mustangclaire]

Never had the pleasure, and over in England not likely to either! A girl can dream though. I've managed to meet one of my other heroes (unexpectantly at a book signing just up the road from my little house), but even I have to admit the chances of him coming to East Sussex are slim.. In the words of my mate, I've got two hopes, Bob, and No.....:laugh:

[blunthead]

You watched him get dressed?...No, I'm just assuming.

[Todash]

No, I'm just assuming.Ah, well, that's reassuring. Did you know that if you have a high enough bed you can manage both legs at the same time? You sorta jump-slide into them. It's pretty much a useless trick, but I keep in practice because it might come in handy one of these days.

[not_nadine]

He does not get dressed. He just snaps a head like Carrie and it's done

[blunthead]

Ah, well, that's reassuring. Did you know that if you have a high enough bed you can manage both legs at the same time? You sorta jump-slide into them. It's pretty much a useless trick, but I keep in practice because it might come in handy one of these days.I'm just glad Stephen King has pants.

[GNTLGNT]

If he's such a nice, generous man how come he's never invited any of us over for dinner? :glare:

...he's opened his kitchen numerous times....well, sort of...

[GNTLGNT]

You watched him get dressed? :eek2:

Look, I'm not tryna judge, but ... that's weird, m'man.

...that's our Frank....

[GNTLGNT]

Are you willing to bring live chickens?

...for the after-chow entertainment....

[GNTLGNT]

....I pant as well, trying to shove 50 punds of blubber into a ten pound pair of trousers so to speak...

[Tim D.]

No, Tim D., that's just you he hasn't asked.

:sad:

[fushingfeef]

I saw him at a speaking event nearly 20 years ago but I didn't get to talk to him one-on-one. He seemed very genuine, warm, a great sense of humor and just a wee bit eccentric, in a good way. A cool guy.

I got to meet his son Joe Hill about 2 years ago, talked to him for about 5 minutes, he shared all of his father's qualities!

Been to Bangor twice, nice little town, nothing pretentious about it, my kinda town--at least when the weather's warm.

[dsurrett]

I met him very briefly at a book signing for Under the Dome. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans, which impressed me since we have similar wardrobe preferences. He made a few jokes (it was Friday the 13th) before he started signing several hundred books. He seems to be a man 'comfortable in his own skin,' as the saying goes.

[Neesy]

I haven't yet been so fortunate, but I believe that you can get a pretty good idea of who he is by reading everything he writes, listening to interviews, etc. While it's true that people hide who they are all the time, most of us don't publish a novel a year (ish) four decades running, plus nonfiction books, short stories, graphic novels, etc. Hard to completely hide yourself with that kind of prolific output, methinks. Judging by the common thread of decency, intelligence, and gentle good humor running through most of those works, it seems to me that when he's not trying to scare the bejeebers out of us, Stephen King is a pretty good guy.

I'd love to visit Bangor, too (I do love me some road trips), but I'm thinking the Paul Bunyan statue might give me a terminal case of the creeps.

http://www.visitbemidji.com/tours/images/paulbabe.jpg

Does it look like this one? This is from Bemidji, Minnesota - yawh, yawh, for sure, you bet - yumpin' yimini etc. :D

[Shasta]

I've met him and Tabitha and Owen and they were all SUPER nice. SK seemed a bit stressed out by all of the attention, which I can DEFINITELY understand.

Tabitha spent the most time talking to me. She was extremely warm and kind.

[Sundrop]

I've met him twice. He is a genuinely nice guy, and I like his sense of humor.

[pammyg7]

I have not had the pleasure but it is on my bucket list. I would absolutely LOVE to meet him and to visit Maine!! He has been an ispiration to me since I was a freshman in high school and read Carrie!! I have loved him ever since! I thought that I had read all that he has had to offer but, after becoming a member of this site, have discovered I have a lot of catching up to do! I am his " #1 Fan"!! :love:

[91rewoT]

I've only met him in my dreams...that came out sounding kinda creepy, but you know what I mean.

I've never been to Maine, but my furniture has. We had orders to Loring AFB in 1990, but got diverted to....Nebraska.

[smooth operator]

I also met him at a book signing in Atlanta. He used my book for his publicity shots and thanked me for its use. He looked me in the eye and exchanged a few pleasantries with me, then he shook my hand and thanked me for being a fan. It was a day I will never forget. I was so excited that I cried on the drive home. Although I cannot claim to "know" the man, in the few moments I spent in his company, my impression was that he is a decent and generous man. I have been a fan since Carrieand I will continue to be a Constant Reader as long as I live.

[kingricefan]

Been in the same room (or maybe I should say auditorium) with him twice but never have had the chance to sit and jowl with him. He really does come off as very real and genuine in person. I know he's heard it a million times, but I would love to just say 'Thanks!' to him from the bottom of my heart for all he's given us over these years.

[Smokescreen1982]

I've met him once in London at a book siging for Lisey's Story. As soon as I got to the front of the queue, I got too starstruck to say anything to him other than thanks :blush:

[not_nadine]

I've seen him. His nape doesn't have a neck. I do like that he puts his legs on one pant at a time like the rest of us, though.

I am just glad the somebody wears pants around here.

[mustangclaire]

I am just glad the somebody wears pants around here.

*giggle* Being English, I'm wondering what kind of place this is.

[GNTLGNT]

I am just glad the somebody wears pants around here.

...yeah, but don't tell Rat, coz that'll shatter his carefully constructed view of "reality"...

[~Ally~]

http://www.visitbemidji.com/tours/images/paulbabe.jpg

Does it look like this one? This is from Bemidji, Minnesota - yawh, yawh, for sure, you bet - yumpin' yimini etc. :D

Nah, this is the one in Bangor:

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Not a very good picture, unfortunately I lost all of my good stuff when my laptop broke. Typical. :down:

*Yes, I have since started using dropbox so hopefully I won't lose important stuff again.*

[GNTLGNT]

*giggle* Being English, I'm wondering what kind of place this is.

...same as England, only with a better Dental plan.....:biggrin2:

[shipwreked]

Never have and hope I never do. He used to be an ENGLISH TEACHER. He'd take one look at me and just *know*.

[smooth operator]

I am just glad the somebody wears pants around here.

Are we supposed to be wearing pants? I didn't get the memo.

[GNTLGNT]

Are we supposed to be wearing pants? I didn't get the memo.

...please consider yerself "memoed"...

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2009/10/24/129008797203415187.jpg

[Lily Sawyer]

Oh my gawd. -Ask an innocent question about whether or not any of us have met Mr. King, and watch the Boardmembers hijack the thread and turn it into a completely unrelated trouser speculative.

Not that I'm complaining, mind you. My pants are with the dry cleaner. I'd wear a skirt but I loaned my kilt to GNTLGNT. We'd make such an awesome duo meeting Mr. King looking like we do right now.

[GNTLGNT]

Oh my gawd. -Ask an innocent question about whether or not any of us have met Mr. King, and watch the Boardmembers hijack the thread and turn it into a completely unrelated trouser speculative.

Not that I'm complaining, mind you. My pants are with the dry cleaner. I'd wear a skirt but I loaned my kilt to GNTLGNT. We'd make such an awesome duo meeting Mr. King looking like we do right now.

...especially her undergarments....I, of course, will not be donning any....

[Lily Sawyer]

...especially her undergarments....I, of course, will not be donning any....

Well, whatever blows your skirt up....wait, I take that back.

[blunthead]

*giggle* Being English, I'm wondering what kind of place this is.We speak yer language.

[kingricefan]

Oh my gawd. -Ask an innocent question about whether or not any of us have met Mr. King, and watch the Boardmembers hijack the thread and turn it into a completely unrelated trouser speculative.

Not that I'm complaining, mind you. My pants are with the dry cleaner. I'd wear a skirt but I loaned my kilt to GNTLGNT. We'd make such an awesome duo meeting Mr. King looking like we do right now.

Hey, my trousers are all related! I don't know what you're talking about! How dare you specualte that my trousers are not related! The nerve of some people, I tell ya! :laugh:

[jchanic]

...especially her undergarments....I, of course, will not be donning any....

TMI.

John

[Patricia A]

If he's such a nice, generous man how come he's never invited any of us over for dinner? :glare:
You haven't gotten your invitation yet? He hasn't even sent you a pizza then either I guess. Oh sad face for you. :wink2:

But seriously, I've never met Stephen King. I went to see him speak in Seattle a few years back but chickened out at the signing. I was too embarrassed to ask him to sign an old book because I couldn't get his new one yet. It was the Lisey's Story tour. Even though I was chicken I had a wonderful evening. I could do that all day. He's a beautiful and poised public speaker, and so funny too. If you were outside just listening to the audience response the average person would have never guessed it was the master of horror speaking. People were laughing hooting cheers and clapping, it was a ball. Oh Lord, there I go. I always go on when I think about that night. Good times.

[GNTLGNT]

TMI.

John

...Hey!...the truth will set me free...or something of me...:oh:

[Lily Sawyer]

...Hey!...the truth will set me free...or something of me...:oh:

Or maybe it's just the liberating qualities of wearing a kilt.

[~Ally~]

But seriously, I've never met Stephen King. I went to see him speak in Seattle a few years back but chickened out at the signing. I was too embarrassed to ask him to sign an old book because I couldn't get his new one yet.

Aww, this really saddens me, even though I'm glad you had a great time. :love:

I didn't think I would be brave enough to speak to him at the FDNS signing but the hippie chick ka~tet probably would have lynched me if I hadn't! And he told me he would love to revisit England one day but the journey is too long/tiring, which is why I'm kinda bummed he *may* be coming to Europe this year and can't include us this time around. My offer of tea and crumpets doesn't compare to croissants and espresso. Sigh.

[Patricia A]

Aww, this really saddens me, even though I'm glad you had a great time. :love:

I didn't think I would be brave enough to speak to him at the FDNS signing but the hippie chick ka~tet probably would have lynched me if I hadn't! And he told me he would love to revisit England one day but the journey is too long/tiring, which is why I'm kinda bummed he *may* be coming to Europe this year and can't include us this time around. My offer of tea and crumpets doesn't compare to croissants and espresso. Sigh.

If I'd have been with one of you guys I probably would have at least gotten in line. But there was another reason I felt squeemish about meeting Stephen King. I had an unfortunate perfume accident on the way there. I wiped off what I could with wet wipes.
Then I washed as much of it off in the bathroom as I could when we got there, but I still felt self conscious and far too aromatic.
I wouldn't want him to look back one day and remember that one fan who reeked like a funeral parlor in high summer and for that memory to have my face on it. :oops:

[GNTLGNT]

one fan who reeked like a funeral parlor in high summer and for that memory to have my face on it.


...and thusly ladies & germs...we have have the kernel of a new Unca Steve short story...:love:

[Todash]

Aww, this really saddens me, even though I'm glad you had a great time. :love:

I didn't think I would be brave enough to speak to him at the FDNS signing but the hippie chick ka~tet probably would have lynched me if I hadn't! And he told me he would love to revisit England one day but the journey is too long/tiring, which is why I'm kinda bummed he *may* be coming to Europe this year and can't include us this time around. My offer of tea and crumpets doesn't compare to croissants and espresso. Sigh.
Crumpets? That's your problem right there. Scones, baby. SCONES.

[Domenic]

If I'm to believe all the ranting from disgruntled former fans who will never buy another of his books, perhaps I should be more worried about that. :wink2:
It's not Mr. King they are rejecting. People have changed because of the Motion Picture Industry. People don't have to read a story...now they can see it. I have five manuscripts done since 1996. I have not tried to submit. I don't know if the Publishing Industry will survive?

[hossenpepper]

I have had the pleasure/luck 3 times.

Once at the opening day spring training game between The Red Sox and Boston College (in Ft. Myers,FL). I made a fool of myself somewhat.

Next was at the 11/22/63 book signing in Sarasota. We talked about possums and the finer qualities of consuming their flesh. Probably made more of a fool of myself this time.

Finally was last year at the reception after the premiere for the Ghost Brothers play in Atlanta, GA. That was a brief handshake and "How'd'ya do?" as he was swamped by a crowd and made his exit quickly. Didn't have time to make a fool of myself this go around. Plus I looked so dashing in my suit...

But truthfully, Miss Mod is much cooler. =D

Don't tell Steve I said that, please, MM

[GNTLGNT]

Plus I looked so dashing in my suit...

...made of finely combed possum hair I trust?.....

[Robert Gray]

I have had the pleasure/luck 3 times.

Once at the opening day spring training game between The Red Sox and Boston College (in Ft. Myers,FL). I made a fool of myself somewhat.

Next was at the 11/22/63 book signing in Sarasota. We talked about possums and the finer qualities of consuming their flesh. Probably made more of a fool of myself this time.

Finally was last year at the reception after the premiere for the Ghost Brothers play in Atlanta, GA. That was a brief handshake and "How'd'ya do?" as he was swamped by a crowd and made his exit quickly. Didn't have time to make a fool of myself this go around. Plus I looked so dashing in my suit...

But truthfully, Miss Mod is much cooler. =D

Don't tell Steve I said that, please, MM

Ms. Mod is very cool; I'm glad other people who have met her feel the same. :)

[Moderator]

And meeting you and your lovely wife, Rachael, was my pleasure. You make a great couple! :love2:

[TheInterloper]

In the back of the dark tower he says I'm glad people can get an IDEa of who I am by my writing

[LarryO]

The first time I saw Steve in person was a Bag Of Bones signing here in Boston. My inscription request for my 2nd copy of the book (the first was to me of course) made him laugh out loud, which made me very happy.
I think I just said/mumbled "Thanks, I've enjoyed your work" or something like that. I think I've said some form of the "Thank you" mumbling at every other book signing I've been to since.

The only time I can say I 'met' Steve was a pre-talk "Cocktail Party" in Manchester Vermont. The event description said he wouldn't be signing any books, but he did start signing as soon as he got into the room. I had forgotten my 'just in case' books at home (bummer!) so I had him sign the postcard sized event ticket and had my picture taken with him. (Very cool!)
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Note: I have lost about 30 pounds since then and got a much nicer pair of glasses!!!

[roseannebarr]

I met him 3 times. 1st and 3rd times was the absolute best. 2nd time, i think he wasn't feeling to good. I wish he would get out more often and meet his fans!

[FlakeNoir]

Yeah, I've met him once. This was back last millennium and I was with a chick named 'Alice'... it was a Friday night and we were just heading down this rabbit hole when we saw... oh wait, no--that was someone else.

:tongue:

I still haven't given up hope of 'The Big Meet' though, Stephen. :biggrin2:

[MadamMack]

Yeah, I've met him once. This was back last millennium and I was with a chick named 'Alice'... it was a Friday night and we were just heading down this rabbit hole when we saw... oh wait, no--that was someone else.

:tongue:

I still haven't given up hope of 'The Big Meet' though, Stephen. :biggrin2:

:love:

[Drumbum]

I met him during our journey to the Tower. Roland made him quite nervous. :wink:

[not_nadine]

And he ran into the water.

[danie]

I met him in Atlanta at the Under the Dome book signing. As he signed my book I asked him if this was his first novel. He looked me in the eye and laughed and said, "Yeah, I'm just gettin started!" I wanted to ask him something goofy cause I'm a goofy gal. Then we got married and have been living happily ever after since.

[kingricefan]

I met him in Atlanta at the Under the Dome book signing. As he signed my book I asked him if this was his first novel. He looked me in the eye and laughed and said, "Yeah, I'm just gettin started!" I wanted to ask him something goofy cause I'm a goofy gal. Then we got married and have been living happily ever after since.

You better hope that Tabby doesn't find out about this! You in for a world of hurt, girl! :hahahahaha:

[danie]

You better hope that Tabby doesn't find out about this! You in for a world of hurt, girl! :hahahahaha:

Hee hee. Just seeing if anyone was paying attention. I knew you would be, kingricefan!

[nygene40]

He came to do a signing of The Stand at Tower Books (now closed) in NYC when they released it in it's restored version. I was working there and got my book signed, I just said "hello" and "thank you".

I observed all the multitudes getting their books signed during the course of his allotted time (2 hours or so) and there were some really strange moments and fans that even scared me!

One of my co-workers stole my signed copy later that day. @!#$!

[kingricefan]

Hee hee. Just seeing if anyone was paying attention. I knew you would be, kingricefan!

I'm a Gemini, I pay attention to the details......

[carrie's younger brother]

I had a chance to meet him at an author meet & greet back when I worked for a certain publishing company. I decided not to though as I have this thing about meeting celebrities. The few I have met have always left me with a diminished view of the person they are and I did not want even a slight chance of this happening with SK.

[blunthead]

Has anyone actually met Stephen King?Tabby has met him at least three times.

[Dana Jean]

Ghost Brothers was so much fun and I finally learned how to do The Wobble! And yes, you did look dashing in your suit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFdeskwbhAM


I have had the pleasure/luck 3 times.

Once at the opening day spring training game between The Red Sox and Boston College (in Ft. Myers,FL). I made a fool of myself somewhat.

Next was at the 11/22/63 book signing in Sarasota. We talked about possums and the finer qualities of consuming their flesh. Probably made more of a fool of myself this time.

Finally was last year at the reception after the premiere for the Ghost Brothers play in Atlanta, GA. That was a brief handshake and "How'd'ya do?" as he was swamped by a crowd and made his exit quickly. Didn't have time to make a fool of myself this go around. Plus I looked so dashing in my suit...

But truthfully, Miss Mod is much cooler. =D

Don't tell Steve I said that, please, MM

[hossenpepper]

Ghost Brothers was so much fun and I finally learned how to do The Wobble! And yes, you did look dashing in your suit.


:oh: :biggrin2: :love:

Have I mentioned how perceptive and smart I think you are?

[Dana Jean]

Not lately.



:oh: :biggrin2: :love:

Have I mentioned how perceptive and smart I think you are?

[kingricefan]

Tabby has met him at least three times.

Ayuh, they were well met, I'd say!