Stalking Stephen King

[Greasemonkey]

Something I've noticed from reading this board, is the number of posters who talk about going to Maine in the hope of bumping into Mr King.

The question I have to ask these posters is, what do you guys expect to happen in the very unlikely event that your wish comes true? Stephen King is not your buddy, just because you've bought a bunch of his books. He's not going to invite you back to the house for dinner, or even down to Starbuck's for a quick latte and a cookie or two.

Mr King has a reputation for being gracious when approached by fans, but basically all you'll be doing is pestering a man who cherishes his privacy and gets damned little of it.

[The Mangler]

I suppose people just want to see him in person rather than having high-expectations of dinner dates and Brewskies. It's normal for people to want to see celebrities in their natural environment, to say hi and have a cherished memory that they met their idol. Nothing wrong with that.

[ShadysLady]

I agree with you 100%. Mr. King is a human just like us but alot more talented. We love our privacy so we should respect his. He is a great author and don't get me wrong (I WOULD LOVE TO MEET HIM), however I would never expect him to be put out just to please a fan.

[Ubasti]

I have read, and heard, that Sai King enjoys being able to walk around Maine without being "noticed". I'm glad that he's able to maintain some sense of privacy at home, where it's most important.

[PatInTheHat]

I wouldn't turn down cookies...who could turn down such a wonderful confectionary treat such as cookies?

Well, I guess it would have to be pretty damn tasty good quality cookie I'm thinkin'...ok, so maybe I should stop doing that do you smell something burnin'?

[Ducky]

I see your point, Greasemonkey. But didn't we also have this discussion not so long ago? Grant you, it was a very entertaining one at times, but still...

[Maddie]

I wrote a short story once about it, Roadtrip to Maine, quite funny, included Betts books store and Mr. Tinker, the Hotel at the End of the Road, essence of Stephen, but not Stephen himself. I would loveee to take a trip to Maine cause it is Stephens heart land and it makes it fascinating to me, as Im sure is the case with a lot of others who want to go there, and some of those have been there. To be in a local shop there and glance over and see him havin' a coffee or something, oh yea that would be so cool, worse thing could happen I would pass out on the floor.

[trhutchins3]

I'm sure Mr. King has been hearing such comments since before the internet was popular. By now, someone's probably already tried and succeeded at this little stunt. What kind of pride can be derived from that kind of accomplishment, though? (Ooh, lookey thar I skeered the famous writer man. Ain't I sumthin'! Yuck-yuck.)

[poisonbat]

If you want to meet the man (most of us do) Go to a book signing and do it the right way. HUH?

[abacus]

Grease,

I think you are attributing negative characteristics where there aren't any and being absurdly negative about posts which are light hearted at worst. They are just being fanciful. Even if they were being intrusive, it just comes with the territory. Being famous and popular pays well.