tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post1735397678955691711..comments2023-11-18T04:12:04.877-06:00Comments on ...from down in Lucky Town: If it'd been an Ellison, it woulda bit meAlex Bledsoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05805521718331603133noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-23742836809963879812010-09-29T21:58:28.330-05:002010-09-29T21:58:28.330-05:00I'm *very* shy around people I don't know,...I'm *very* shy around people I don't know, and I have to say I really would have died of embarrassment being singled out like that by someone I admire and whose work I am a fan of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-7453301544638644922010-09-27T20:48:36.089-05:002010-09-27T20:48:36.089-05:00That is a pretty amazing story. But in my opinion ...That is a pretty amazing story. But in my opinion it was a bizarre manner of you both getting your wish (and needs) met by the universe like. I *am* sorry your wife felt so uncomfortable by it though. I think it's entirely understandable that she feel that way, and I'm rather proud of her for being able to 'take it' so well ... why ? I couldn't say. Perhaps just glad to see another female who was able to pull off an embarassing situation with much grace. <br />It is my guess, and hope, that in a month or two's time, she'll be laughing on the inside and out about the whole thing. Thanks for sharing! (And I am glad your family is doing well!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-9181540953267873212010-09-27T20:46:09.166-05:002010-09-27T20:46:09.166-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.That_Nashville_Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898441584752648813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-88241445777041332072010-09-27T16:10:32.416-05:002010-09-27T16:10:32.416-05:00'She' is a 'he' and I thought you ...'She' is a 'he' and I thought you knew my name, Alex! Or did someone <i>other</i> than I express dismay at your lack of panel presence? ;)<br /><br />It was a pleasure meeting your wife, thank you for sharing. Even in our brief 2-3 minutes, I discerned the immense dignity of which you speak. And it's 35%.Rogue Blades Entertainmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883732716295253790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-1116063764056535352010-09-27T11:25:13.169-05:002010-09-27T11:25:13.169-05:00Having had an encounter with Mr. Ellison in the pa...Having had an encounter with Mr. Ellison in the past, I'd say take this as a kindness. She may will have been making him nervous, but consider that he offered her a chance to do what she needed to do--leave--without looking rude. I mean, if she'd just had to get up and walk out on her favorite author, I bet she would have felt lousy. As it is, Harlan Ellison noticed her discomfort and did the only thing he knew to do to alleviate it. I think that's kind of special. Plus, she gets a great story out of it. Among storytellers, that's an awfully generous gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-41046234049920148332010-09-27T10:31:12.660-05:002010-09-27T10:31:12.660-05:00That's an amazing story, Alex. Having met your...That's an amazing story, Alex. Having met your wife, I'm sure she has the character to make the best of this very weird situation. <br /><br />I wonder if Harlan thought he was being kind in his own distinct way, releasing you guys from what might have been a very long goodbye session.<br /><br />I wanted to attend, myself, but wasn't able to make it - too many things going on this weekend. Also, I think I like Harlan best from a safe distance. ; )Phyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308107138465049785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-25483276668385939032010-09-27T07:50:18.032-05:002010-09-27T07:50:18.032-05:00Hey Alex- I had hoped that you'd been exagerra...Hey Alex- I had hoped that you'd been exagerrating. <br /><br />Kudos to you guys for laughing about it so quickly. I know with a hundred percent certainty that I wouldn't have made it out of the room without crying and I'd write a dozen nasty letters and not even mail them. <br /><br />My husband and I saw Springstien in Pittsburgh about 7 years ago. He was very courteous:) Great show, except I'd fallen carrying our then-baby girl up the stairs right before we left and broken my pinky. I iced it and got it splinted the next day. That's to balance out the crying above, so you know I'm not a complete wuss;)Kelly Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324622421797199560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211974510426729195.post-16663391815592129662010-09-27T07:23:13.208-05:002010-09-27T07:23:13.208-05:00Well, I think it was an unforgivable insult to you...Well, I think it was an unforgivable insult to your wife, and, while I agree with your decision not to make a scene, I would demand at least a portion of my ticket-price returned. You came to see the man. It's not your fault that his part of the program started late and ran long. <br /><br />If I were your wife, I'd box up all my H.E. books and ship them to him, with a letter explaining that she is glad that he has so little regard for his fans' support, as she can now invest her time and money in someone who will value them.<br /><br />But then, I tend to be a bit cantankerous myself. And I don't have either age or lack of upbringing as an excuse.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143106528944373459noreply@blogger.com