Has anyone actually met Stephen King?

**hairyfairy** · February 3rd, 2013

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** · February 4th, 2013

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.

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.

**PatInTheHat** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by 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.

It's quite obvious I've not had the pleasure

...well clearly he's still able to make payroll, and winnin' Teddy Bears, it ain't nearly as easy as it sounds

**blunthead** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by PatInTheHat

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

...

TMI.

**Tim D.** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by 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,

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

**blunthead** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by Tim D.

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

Are you willing to bring live chickens?

**GNTLGNT** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by blunthead

Are you willing to bring live chickens?

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

**GNTLGNT** · February 4th, 2013

Originally Posted by Tim D.

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

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

**Patricia A** · February 12th, 2013

Originally Posted by Tim D.

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

You haven't gotten your invitation yet? He hasn't even sent you a pizza then either I guess. Oh sad face for you.

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.

**~Ally~** · February 13th, 2013

Originally Posted by Patricia A

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.

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.