Some advice for a newbie?

[c_lovatt]

Hi everyone Im new to this. Im about to send out my first requests.
I was recently made redundant and I dont have as much money and with my mums 50th coming up in July I want to get her something a bit different and special so I thought I would ask her what her favorie celebs were and try and get their autographs. Her list was:
Sean Bean, Joanna Lumley, Johnny Depp, James Martin and Philip Schofield

My first question is: do you think I have a chance of getting some or all of these in time?

Since doing my research (mainly on this site which is very helpful) I think i might want to start collecting for myself. I have decided to start with britich celebs because im not sure about how to go about overseas requests.

Are these IRC easy to get hold of and will I get responses if I use them? (Ive seen mixed comments on the site)

and finally.. What british celebs are most likely to respond? I want to start off with peole who are most likely to respond so I get 'the bug' and dont get disappointed.
Thanks in advance for any hints and tips you think will help. Cheers

[KHsparklingX]

People have had success's from Philip Schofield through 'This Morning' via email.
im sorry I don't know of any of the others.

[c_lovatt]

Thanks for your help.

How long did it take to get JLS?

[MrDubbs]

Just for your information if it matters, Johnny Depp TTM isn't authentic, it's an autopen

[c_lovatt]

Thanks. I knew he would be the hardest. Gonna try with the others and see what comes back.

[Jaffer]

If your mum is not an autograph expert, a Johnny Depp autopen would look just lik e real autograph!