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Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:37 pm
by GABORWORLD
My number one advice is to make sure your celebrity is still alive before writing them! I had a very embarrassing situation were I didn’t check my facts- I wrote a letter to the author Scott O’Dell. I requested an autograph. I really wanted his autograph because I loved his novels when I was a kid. His wife wrote me back saying her husband past away…. 18 years ago!
Let’s just say I was very embarrassed. So, make sure the person is still alive! lol
-GABOR
Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:28 pm
by TheCollector
Very good point.
A useful site to check on is
http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com/
I have used that on a few occasions
Ian
Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:41 pm
by Smuck
I agree with Ian. I use
http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com too. I find it quite helpful.
I -almost- sent for Don Knotts and realized..he's dead.
Ofcourse, he didn't die that long ago. I never heard about it until I was considering writing a letter.
Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:43 pm
by whosurdaddy
Thanks Ian,
Dead or alive info .com?
What are they going to come up with next. Since I collect alot of Military WWII era. I'm constantly searching before writing hoping not to make the same mistake as GABORWORLD.
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Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:46 pm
by TheDonger
lol! I have that problem with NFL players. I write to a lot of old players and hope one day I don't do the same.
. Thanks for the laugh and sorry for your embarrasment!
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Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:05 pm
by TheCollector
whosurdaddy wrote:Thanks Ian,
Dead or alive info .com?
What are they going to come up with next.
No problem
It is by no means 100% conclusive for every name, but if often comes up trumps, and is worth a quick check
This:
http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/ is also a good one to check. They list by field, e.g Actors, Politicians etc.
Happy Christmas [xmastree]
Ian
Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:12 am
by celeb123
lol. awe. its ok. Hey, at least you got something back!
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Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:01 am
by BABii_ANG3L
Yep! True! True! I always check out some info.
Re: Embarrassing, but true
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:17 am
by glucklich
Oh man, that's terrible, I'm sorry! I usually write to younger people so I'm not too worried about this, the only one that worries me is the one I sent to Gloria Stuart....I know she's still alive now, but she's getting really old.