Sometimes my life is just cool

[puppetmaker]

Peter David and Stan Lee

Last night Peter and I went into the city for two functions connected to the New York Comic Con. One was for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and was held at a rather interesting venue. The other was connected to the convention itself and it was held at the Virgin Mega Store in Time Square.

At the first we stood around and spoke to all kinds of people in both the publishing and comic book industry. Neil Gaiman and I finally got about 5 minutes to talk with each other and I got my long promised hug. In return I finally got sometime I made for Maddy to Neil to give to her. Jeff Smith told us about his new series now that Bone is done. Colleen Doran was there with some really cool artwork she had done recently. Paul Levitz and I caught up on what each other's children were doing and a couple of things going on in the industry. Charles Brownstein was his usual wonderful host being pulled in many directions. There were some other people I recognized but couldn't put a name to them. I probably will once they are wearing name badges at the ComicCon. It was fun chat and a good muchie spread. They had a very good bartender according to others but I stuck with water because I was a little peckish after grazing and we still had a long night ahead of us.

We then walked to the Virgin Mega Store for the first New York Comic Legend Award which was being given to Stan "The Man" Lee. Peter had been asked to speak at the event so while we walked over, he finalized what he was going to say. I got to say hi to a number of people I hadn't seen in a while. I also met Larry Lieber and his lovely wife. Larry is Stan's younger brother. I got to have a short conversation with Joe Quesada, editor and chief at Marvel Comics. And Paul Levitz was there. I figure that Paul Levitz is everywhere by this point. (side note: Paul Levitz is the President of DC Comics and on the board of directors for the CBLDF).

Peter made his remarks about Stan and what Stan meant to him. He told some rather strong stories about how Stan affected his life. Stan then told the crowd that they should hear Peter at a roast. So Peter obliged Stan by telling two of his Stan Lee tales that had Stan laughing and groaning at the same time.

Afterwards we had to walk the gauntlet of people between us and the exit which was exciting in itself. Peter would get a step and then stop and talk to some one. He would finish up that step and then there would be another person who wanted to talk to him. Which was fine. We were both expecting this. So we took our time and Peter got to talk to a lot of people. I had fun talking to people I had met before and meeting some new people who read this blog which was really neat. I like to meet the people who read this from day to day.
Finally we worked our way out and picked up a CD for Ariel which was her payment for watching Caroline while we were in the city. We ate at Virgil's BBQ and then listened to that insane Mets game on the way home.

All in all a good evening.

I am grateful for experiences like this.

Comments

[caitriona27.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking we may try to come up on Sunday (kid's day and I'm cheap!)

Just how busy is the con? I hear it gets quite packed.

Do you still have my cell number?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

It can be so but it is in the Javits Center which is huge so there are more people there than you think.

I don't think we have that phone any more. I sent you a message with mine.

[deltagrl.livejournal.com]

Wow. That sounds like a really wonderful night.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

It was fun. And he got to wear his suit again. *grin*

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

He looks very nice in his suit :)

[lunalovegoddess.livejournal.com]

And he looks sharp in it! Very cool.

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

BTW, I want a HUG tomorrow.

You hear me?

:D

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I hear ya' . See you tomorrow and I am looking forward to it.

[norda.livejournal.com]

Hug her for me, since I can't be there.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

SQUEEEE!

omg that really is Stan Lee.

You know the COOLEST people!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I have one of me and Neil from the CBLDF party but he looks like a Raccoon. Poor boy got hit between the eyes with a pipe due to his dog trying to jump through a tire swing.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Ow! But more squeee!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Neil is one of those people that Peter and I call our mutual friends. We both were friends with him before we got together. I have known Neil for almost 20 years now.

[lunalovegoddess.livejournal.com]

Heehee... Scorpius!

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I just love reading about your life! :)

Glad to hear you enjoyed your eveing :) Have a great time at the con this weekend!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Apropos of nothing besides your Icon.

Last night I picked up an album produced by Johnny Depp that is nothing but pirate songs and sea shanties.

[sneezythesquid.livejournal.com]

Oooh, what's it called/where can it be found?

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

Saturday is going to be such a rocking day at the con.

I'm throwing you my cell #, just in like... case:
718-909-7026

[celticboy.livejournal.com]

Wow, Peter looks a LOT like Stan Lee...

and Stan Lee looks more like Peter than I thought he did..

Why yes, I'm in a very odd mood right now...

[sneezythesquid.livejournal.com]

That's a great pic of Peter there! I'm glad you had such a great time at the events.

And you got to talk to Neil! *turns green with envy*

Afterwards we had to walk the gauntlet of people between us and the exit which was exciting in itself. Peter would get a step and then stop and talk to some one. He would finish up that step and then there would be another person who wanted to talk to him. Which was fine. We were both expecting this. So we took our time and Peter got to talk to a lot of people.

I've gotten a chance to talk to Peter several times at several different Dragon*Cons, and I've always been impressed at how accessible he is to us fans. He's always polite, actually listens, and is a top-notch guy.

[norda.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a wonderful, wonderful evening.

Have a good time this weekend, and pace yourself.

[lilia2000.livejournal.com]

Ahh!!! I'm so jealous! That is so neat about Stan! I was skimming over the NYC CC guest list the other day and had to stop... I was in danger of buying a plane ticket right then and there to go!

Sounds like it was a really fun night!

[vysion-of-books.livejournal.com]

Not "just cool"; TOO cool! Continue having fun!

[shay-writes.livejournal.com]

YOU TOUCHED NEIL!!!!

*dies*

Yeah, I'm a fan girl. He is made of win!

[bevlovesbooks.livejournal.com]

Kath, do you know Jeff Smith? I would absolutely love to get him to D*Con. I have so many kids reading Scholastic's in-color Bone books. The library can't keep them in. There's a wait list I think.

So, what is next for Jeff Smith?

Sounds like it was a cool night.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I can get in touch with Jeff really easily if you would like. He and Peter are old friends.

[bevlovesbooks.livejournal.com]

You are my hero. I would absolutely love it if you could talk him into D*Con. Has he ever been before? Just send him my email address if he's interested. I've been considering a graphic novel panel, and he would be absolutely the top of my wish list. I will do my best not to be all fangirly.

[lacombe.livejournal.com]

That's RIDICULOUSLY cool. I wannameet Stanley!