TED NUGENT - "Part Of The Intrigue Of Signing Autographs Is Seeing Just What Photograph Or Recording A Fan Wants Me To Sign"
October 26, 2008, 16 years ago
Here is an excerpt from hard rock legend TED NUGENT's weekly column for the Wacotrib.com:
"In my ultra-fun, rock 'n roll life, I get a lot of photos of myself shoved in front of my face to autograph.
Though I genuinely appreciate the gesture, the whole celebrity thing still leaves me somewhat confused.
Sure, I was gaga when I finally met THE ROLLING STONES, BO DIDDLY, CHUCK BERRY and other music legends. But what I wanted was to dig into their heads and catch a glimpse of their fiery, creative souls.
If an autograph accomplishes that for some people, more power to them, but it is not for me.
Part of the intrigue of signing autographs is seeing just what photograph or recording a fan wants me to sign.
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