I picked nr. 2. I generally wouldnt write to someone i'm not a fan of just for the sake of getting an autograph. {nonono}
With "generally" i mean that there are times when you write to people you dont really care about, just because they're "big" and it would be cool to have their autograph in your collection.. even though you dont "like" them personally.. lol

i chose option 2 but i would never write to someone that isnt a decent signer, no matter how much i admired that person, i do love getting autographs from my fav celebs thou its wonderfull.

I picked other but i also collect because im a fan of the person. My reason for other is because having a message from a celeb makes me have some sort of connection with them. Its like they have written me a message and its just a good feeling because your such a big fan of them

I have a mixture:
• I collect autographs because I'm a fan
• It keeps me busy
• It really brightens up some days

Very good question Zanne {thumb2}

I chose number two because that's the main reason I collect. I could never write to someone I knew nothing about. I find it hard enough to word letters to people I do admire so I can't even think about writing to someone I don't like
However, my hobby does keep me busy and I like to show it off too so I could have chosen those options as well! {thumb2}

I chose option 2.

I only collect autographs of people that I really like, or I liked them in a specific role or something. I don't see the point of having an autograph of someone I dislike, if I'm spending time and money to obtain their signature. And I couldn't lie about liking them if I didn't.

I also collect autographs as a hobby, and because I lament not having signed things of actors etc who have died and who I would have loved to have had, I mean to try and get as many of my favourites who are still around. It's nice to be able to watch a film and actually see an actor who you have signed photograph of and know that out of all the things they have seen and done, they still took the time to sign something for you.

Even if they never think of your letter again, there is sort of a little special something between you and them for as long as you have your autograph.

I think the second option best describes me. Although I do collect autographs, I only collect those of people I am a fan of. I love writing to people I admire and talking about their roles/books etc. I find it so enjoyable.
It means a lot when celebrities take the time to write a little message on your signed picture, or include a little note for you. It shows how much they appreciate having you as a fan.

I'm a fan and I enjoy writing mail to my favourite celebrities

Thank you for all the replies, everyone! It's interesting (for me, anyways) to see why we're all here - it seems the majority so far are either fans or autograph collectors of people they like. {thumb2}