Category Archives: Brushes with Greatness

Pictures of me with celebrities.

The Sklar Brothers

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Steve

After seeing these guys around for years at Moontower Comedyfest (they’re staples, namely for a ping pong tournament), I finally caught a full set at our local club. Holy crap, they killed! I mean, I’d seen them in showcases, TV … Continue reading →

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Matthew Sweet

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Steve

A huge favorite of mine from 1992 on came to Austin around Mid July to play two shows at the relatively new ACL3Ten venue. I went to both shows but I also made sure got to the in-store performance/autographing at … Continue reading →

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John Oates

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Steve

The conclusion to my Brush with Greatness, Eighties Edition, wrapped up with John Oates of the legendary duo. John was in Austin to promote his new book Change of Season, which is also the title his band’s 1990 release. Tired jokes … Continue reading →

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Andrew McCarthy

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Steve

Part two of my Eighties Flashback encounters. Ugh! That sounds like a lame-ass VH-1 promotion. Let’s just say I had a coincidence of three major memories from the Eighties who gave the opportunity to see/meet them. Above is Andrew McCarthy … Continue reading →

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Katey Sagal

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Steve

Katey dropped by Austin on her way home from New York to promote Grace Notes, a non-linear memoir she wrote. Being a huge Futurama fan, I had to go and get a little face time with the person behind Leela. Plus, my roommate … Continue reading →

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Nikki Glaser

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Steve

Another great evening of live comedy in Austin with up and coming stand-up comedian, Nikki Glaser. You may recognize her through Inside Amy Schumer and her podcast Not Safe with Nikki Glaser. After listening to Nikki’s set, I’m going to give the latter a … Continue reading →

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Matt Smith

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Steve

The big guest of this year’s WizWorld, the Eleventh Doctor! Missed out on him two years ago when he had to bail. Since you’re allowed two people in the photo, I let my friend Ayako’s son Eddie join us! Turns … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Shada

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Steve

Almost done with all the celebrities I saw at this year’s WizWorld. Jeremy was a last-minute addition to the show. As you can see from the poster, he’s the voice of Adventure Time‘s Finn, the program’s main hero. I stupidly didn’t … Continue reading →

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Weird Al Yankovic

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Steve

I’m finally getting off my duff on the Weird One’s birthday (he’s 57 today) after seeing him in concert for the third this July…and having my brief FaceTime with him. This Summer we saw him again on a second take … Continue reading →

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Danny Trejo

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Steve

Danny Trejo has been the designated badass in numerous movies for the last 20 years, especially when Robert Rodriguez or Quentin Tarantino needed him. They must do something special with the camera because as the picture above shows…I’m a couple … Continue reading →

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Sam Jones, my favorite Flash Gordon!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Steve

Sam Jones is best known for being Flash Gordon in the 1980 movie of the same name. He’s my favorite person to play the role because the Buster Crabbe is silly and the 2007 TV show was just plain awful. … Continue reading →

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Lee Majors! The kickoff to Brushes week!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Steve

Another WizWorld Austin has come and gone! This year’s was great too. It finally had a gauntlet of people I wanted to see, meet, have photos with and get autographs of. Then comes the buying of crap but on the … Continue reading →

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John Carpenter

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Steve

Now to catch up on concerts and brushes with greatness which in two cases will be combined! First off…John Carpenter! Somara and I got to see him perform his music this June at the Moody Theater. It was a retrospective … Continue reading →

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Janet Varney

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Steve

The main reason why I attended HavenCon which in my opinion was a letdown, it was more of a costume convention than gaming. Regardless, meeting Janet made the whole process worth it. You many know her from You’re the Worst, the … Continue reading →

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Emo Phillips

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Steve

Last night I was re-united with the stand-up comedian who really started my brief radio career in promotions and collecting autographs…the absurd, acquired taste, a proud product of the Chicago suburbs…Emo Phillips! He actually remembered performing at Marquette! I told … Continue reading →

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