Mayim Bialik

If there is anything I expect you to know about me by now, it is that I am in love with The Big Bang Theory and its incredibly talented cast (I'll also accept Star Trek in this case as well). Since watching my first episode, Sheldon has been my favorite character and I am LOVING his relationship with Amy Farrah Fowler. She is, for all intents and purposes, characterized as Sheldon's girlfriend on the show, but as Sheldon would say, "She is a girl who is my friend, but not my girlfriend." Played by the hilarious Mayim Bialik (of Blossom fame), Amy Farrah Fowler has breathed new life into the show and I cannot wait to see where the writers take their relationship.

Recently, Mayim published her first book titled Beyond the Sling, and I instantly started searching for a possible book tour as a means of obtaining her signature. I discovered her agenda on her official website (probably would have been easier to check there in the first place), and made a call out to the Vroman's book store in Pasadena, California. I spoke with some lovely people and they said, time permitting, they would try and have Mayim sign a copy for me...well, I don't think I need to spell the rest out for you now. Take a look at the photo below. I am ecstatic to have received a signed book, especially considering she: 1) dedicated the book to me (always a plus), 2) added the date of signing (a nice touch) and 3) wrote "Amy Farrah Fowler" underneath her signature (I had originally asked for the dedication to read something like, "To Andrew - Best Wishes from Amy Farrah Fowler - Mayim Bialik," but the fact that she was courteous enough to add her character name is PLENTY for me). Seeing "Amy Farrah Fowler" written underneath her signature was the icing on top of the cake.

 

I have tried multiple times to add Mayim's autograph to my Big Bang collection, and I am thrilled I have finally secured her signature. Below, I have embedded one of my absolute favorite scenes from this season of The Big Bang Theory, which features Sheldon and Amy in one of their finest moments together. Have a look!

Kate Mulgrew

I received another great addition to my Star Trek collection...from the one and only Capt. Janeway of Voyager (VOY), Kate Mulgrew! She was wonderful as Janeway for seven seasons and one film (Nemesis), and I cannot wait to meet her this August at the Star Trek convention in Las Vegas...that's right, I'm going! I contemplated for a long while, but the guest list was too good to pass up. They've reunited almost the entire crew of TNG -- save for Sir Patrick Stewart (still subject to change) -- and almost all of those who starred in VOY, I knew I had to seize the opportunity!

Kate has always been grateful to her fans, and I'm thrilled to add these photos to my growing collection. I'm still planning on purchasing her signature out in Vegas, but it'll be for a cast-signed Voyager poster I plan on starting (and hopefully finishing) at the convention. Stay tuned & thank you very much, Kate!