It finally happened...

[RedRyder]

After an amazing show, I waited in the lobby for about a half an hour before the theatre staff started kicking us out. I walked around the whole outside of the theatre twice before standing out front for about another 30 minutes. There were others waiting, but in time they all started going home. As I'm walking down the block, I noticed a bunch of people, well only about 20-30, waiting on the street corner, gathered around a door. When I finally got to view into the window of the door, I saw a gathering of about 50 people inside. In the midst of all the assumed press, friends and family, I saw why everyone was gathered there.

There she was in the crowd, greeting everyone inside. I freaked out. After giving up and about to head home, I gained a new hope that it would finally happen. In the next 2 painfully slow hours, the people inside started leaving. She finally catches a glimpse at us and waves, making eye contact with me even. We all wait another 30-40 mins, until she finally comes out to greet the dedicated 20 of us left. My blood started pumping and my heart started beating fast as ever. I finally get my chance and show her the best 4 art pieces that I've done of her, to hear the best criticism anyone has ever given my art. "WOW you're a real talent! You made me look really sharp!" my iPhone was only at about 6% battery life but I didn't care. One of her security guards took the picture for me:

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv207/SurfingAlien528/17cf7d23.jpg

The woman that's been my inspiration for months. Regina Spektor.

After the photo, I asked her to sign my iPad. "are you sure? That's pretty permanent haha". I told her, "Oh no I don't care, that's PERFECT" and we shared a laugh.

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv207/SurfingAlien528/4688c139.jpg

She gave me the warmest hug I've ever felt. This night/morning will go down as the best of my entire life. I can honestly say that I can die happy now. I will FOREVER be a fan! Someone that'll never sell out and let fame get the best of them. I'm proud to be a fan

[Otukura]

!!!

[TheChairmaker]

Aww! Culmination of your life! ;)

[Lowlyspy]

*screams like little girl* Holy crap you actually met her :D

Grats Red. Everyone here who has seen any of your work would definitely agree with Ms. Spektor, you are a real talent ^_^

[ArtStar]

Oh my gosh!!!! I'm so happy for you! :D
yayayayayyayayayayaayy!!!

[RedRyder]

Aww! Culmination of your life! ;)

Ahhh I know!!! I keep looking at the backside of my iPad to assure myself that this really happened


!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


*screams like little girl* Holy crap you actually met her :D

Grats Red. Everyone here who has seen any of your work would definitely agree with Ms. Spektor, you are a real talent ^_^


Haha thanks man! My life is now complete ^_^

[RedRyder]

Oh my gosh!!!! I'm so happy for you! :D
yayayayayyayayayayaayy!!!


Hahahahahaha thanks! Ahh I can't freaking believe it! It was an amazing show tooooo. She played a bunch of my favorite songs

[ArtStar]

Hahahahahaha thanks! Ahh I can't freaking believe it! It was an amazing show tooooo. She played a bunch of my favorite songs

Seriously lol congrats, I seriously can't imagine the feeling. Seeing what I've seen from you I can tell how much it means to you. I know you don't need me to tell you but, cherish that moment forever and everrrr. :]

[Kaytar]

Tbh I would have fainted haha. I'm glad you to meet her!

[RedRyder]

Tbh I would have fainted haha. I'm glad you to meet her!

Oh trust me, I was on the verge!

[LwMark]

Hey red congrats .i saw in your pics u liked her alot.but to actually meet her.i can just imagine how happy you are.nice

[NECROREAPER]

I like how you have the most smug smile of your life in that picture, hahaha

[Seiyen]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Omg! gratz man

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[Cahaun]

Nice! I remember I met a Survivor winner at a race track. Rupert I believe. Grats, Red! :D

[JaytB]

Hahaha, nice man!
Happy to hear you finally got a chance to talk to her :D

Was just wondering at first, why you would bring your iPad to a party? But, knowing how a huge fan you are, I guess you were silently hoping to meet her from the start. Happy you succeeded :D

[Flowman]

That's how I felt when I got to meet Tiesto, the man saved my life in more ways than one.
Glad you got to meet her.

[RedRyder]

Hahaha, nice man!
Happy to hear you finally got a chance to talk to her :D

Was just wondering at first, why you would bring your iPad to a party? But, knowing how a huge fan you are, I guess you were silently hoping to meet her from the start. Happy you succeeded :D

It was a concert, and it was to show her my art :)

[morfic]

Man, that is seriously awesome, I am happy for you.

I know exactly how you feel too. In my younger days, I was absolutely obsessed with the Misfits. Well me and friend took a road trip to watch them play, painted our faces up and wore our leather outfits. Well Jerry Only called us up on stage because we looked badass, and let us sing a song with them. They gave me and my friend our own microphones, and they would lean in to sing with us everynow and then. The song we sang was "Hybrid Moments". Then, the very next year, we went to another show.. and got called up on stage again! Those were definitely in my top 3 best moments of my life.

Might want to protect that signature with something, so fingers don't rub it off eventually. :p

[wvhills]

Red's smile is smug. Hehe. It's like he's thinking "now all ur bases are belong to us". :)
Congrats max! I'm glad u met her and I'm glad she stayed so long to greet all her fans. Hopefully she stays like that even after she gets famous.

[Swords]

must be a priceless experience

[captaintuttle]

Very happy for ya Red - awesome story about an awesome night! Cheers!! :D

[Conradin]

Gratz Red! That must have been dream-like. Did you happen to get a phone #? Or ask if she plays PL?

[RedRyder]

I'm just going to assume you were joking :p

Shell be on David letterman tomorrow night!

[Rauekat]

Haha thanks man! My life is now complete ^_^

nah not yet first u have to get a picture with Justin Bieber! jk lol

[Mrsberry]

Thats so awsome grats! So happy for you.
You should get a clear case for your phone too keep the autograph safe.

[RedRyder]

Thats so awsome grats! So happy for you.
You should get a clear case for your phone too keep the autograph safe.

I already have a case/stand for my iPad, and it covers the back and front :) with her sig on it, I will take even more care of my iPad than before. I'm getting it coated to keep the signature safe. Whenever I do get a new iPad, preferably a 4th gen, I'm framing this one hahah

[StompArtist]

So, huh... when will you start washing yourself again? :P

[RedRyder]

Until deodorant can't mask it anymore! Jk. The question is, when will I ever was my jacket? Never, because I'm not wearing it anymore ^_^

[Carth]

That's awesome! You should have gone for the digits! :p

[Swimmingstar]

Nice!!! Also look in the background of the first pic, there's a word that I think is the name of a store, bad, bad, bad.

Anyway, congratulations!

[ArtStar]

I'm officially inspired, I want to meet the people I am passionate about.

[RedRyder]

I'm officially inspired, I want to meet the people I am passionate about.

Do it! The feeling is unlike any other. Getting praise from HER on my art inspired me to push even further than my capabilities. Expect new and improved art in the very near future :)

[ArtStar]

Do it! The feeling is unlike any other. Getting praise from HER on my art inspired me to push even further than my capabilities. Expect new and improved art in the very near future :)

Oh I will ;]
Looking forward to the awesome new work!

[StompArtist]

I'm officially inspired, I want to meet the people I am passionate about.

Well i do have a busy schedule but am flattered nonetheless.

[Mothwing]

Sweet story bro.

[rinzler]

Awww man that's so awesome! I'm so happy for ya! :bee:

[KingFu]

Gratz bro! That's awesome! You definitely deserve it! Be honest, is that picture now your wallpaper?:p

[RedRyder]

Gratz bro! That's awesome! You definitely deserve it! Be honest, is that picture now your wallpaper?:p

Lmfao DAMN RIGHT it is! It's my permanently my profile picture on Facebook too ^_^