JANE LYNCH IS IN THE HOUSE

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch is an amazing person.  She is the only one who can pull off being Sue Sylvester in Glee.  And also she does have some of the best lines.  Gleeks you know I'm right.  Since Jane Lynch wrote a book called Happy Accidents this meant she would be doing book signings. And guess what she came to NYC.  Just my luck.  I really wanted to meet her and I couldn't wait to go to the book signing on 9/20/11.  I even prepared my outfit weeks in advanced.  Corny yes but who cares.  I wanted to be prepared to look my best.

Since the book signing was at 7pm and I knew there would be a lot of people there because this is Jane Lynch from GLEE.   Also I wanted to be in the front row because that is always the best place to be at these events.  Don't you agree?  So I arrived at the book store around 11:30am.  I brought some homework so I would have something extra to do.  And of course I did read part of Jane Lynch's book.  Which I must say is a very good read.  I didn't get to finish reading the book but it such an interesting book.  Jane Lynch goes through a lot in her life.  So as I wasted several hours of being lazy, homework, reading and eating my friend John showed up around 3pm.

We just started wandering around the store doing really nothing until he got a smoothie.  Then we got to do nothing in the cafe while he drank his smoothie. YUM!  As usual and my lame detective self I could not stop looking at my phone for the time.  What can I say I like to be first.  So around 4pm I left John to go upstairs to check out if there was a line.  John didn't think there was but I know my stuff.  And what do you know I was right.  YAY.  Even though I wasn't first in line that didn't matter.  I was 4th but I was still the first one at the book store.  Even though that counts for nothing that still got John and I in the front row.

It gets even better than me being right.  Luckily barnes and nobles opened the seating area a bit earlier it gave me the chance to sit and think.  What could I be thinking about?  I think a lot people who know me ask that question all the time.  Well my sister Brooke who is at school really wanted to meet Jane Lynch. In all honesty I really didn't want to waste my phone battery on Brooke.  It was already low, so I thought of another solution.  How about use the video chat on facebook.  This way she can listen and watch the entire book signing.  Genius right?  Okay probably not but it made Brooke love me even more.  What I would do for her.  Well it was an even better idea since I had my computer.  YAY me.  It would suck if I didn't and I had that thought.

While there was still a few hours to go before the arrival of Jane Lynch I was in a bit of a bad mood.  I think it was because I really didn't eat much.  I didn't really socialize as much as I normally would.  I just read the book, annoyed John and sat in my chair.  It was actually entertaining.

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Finally 7pm comes around and Jane Lynch has not arrived.  This is NYC no one is ever on time.  Someone in my row actually said that Jane Lynch tweeted she was in traffic.  Of course I had to retweet her saying everyone here was very excited and would wait.  Around 7pm I started to get ready for Jane Lynch's arrival.  I wrote a sign saying "Jane Lynch is MVA (Most Valued Actor)".  I then started to get Brooke on video chat.  I even told her to think of a question so she could ask Jane Lynch.  She was doing a Q and A.  So I thought how cool would it be for someone to video chat with a question.  Corny, yes I know.  It was around 7:30pm and Jane Lynch had arrived.  YAY!!!  She might of been late but no one cared. Everyone started applauding and cheering.  I even held up my sign which she read.  Totally awesome.  I even held up my computer so she could she my sister.  Ironically when Jane Lynch was saying hello she mentioned my sister by saying hi to all those who came out and who are skyping.  This was the moment when my sister left her chair to be some where else.  It was kind of funny.  Then Jane Lynch started taking questions.  I kept raising my hand every time so I could ask her a question.  Well really ask my sister's question  but at least I would get to speak.

When Jane Lynch chose me to ask a question I won't lie I totally felt like I was kick ass.  I never asked a question during a book signing that a lot of people would hear.  It was really cool.  So what did my sister want me to ask Jane Lynch.  It was pretty simple.  "Will you come to Ball State college in Indiana"?  Jane Lynch responds "I will never step foot in Indiana".  For those who don't know this was a joke.  She then went onto say that since she was booked up, she wouldn't be able to go, but she was going to Chicago.  My sister really wanted her to come to Indiana so when the Q and A was finished she planned on trying to convince Jane Lynch to come to Indiana.

The Q and A lasted about 30 minutes.  Now it was time for the book signing. I think I was the only person who put a computer in front of Jane Lynch.  Brooke was very excited.  Brooke tried very hard to convince Jane Lynch to come to her school, but sadly failed.  Which was expected because Jane Lynch was booked up. When I went to pick up the computer I almost spilled Jane Lynch's drink.  Thank god I didn't.  But before I was kicked out I was able to give Jane Lynch the gifts I had for her.  I crocheted a scarf for her and got her some fake wooden flowers.  So after when I was done I called Brooke back up to make sure she was happy.  What do you know she was. YAY!!!!  I think it was a great end to a long day.

Don't you wish you can have Kristen Chenowith's Voice?

I would totally want to have Kristen Chenowith's voice.  Come on who wouldn't.  She has one powerful voice.  So I bet your thinking this is a strange way to start a blog.  Well don't worry I will explain.  On 9/13/11 Kristen Chenowith had a CD signing for her new CD Lessons Learned.  For those who haven't bought it yet.  GO GET IT.  She kick butt on this CD.  I love listening to it.

Now to the journey of the signing.  I had originally planned on getting there a few hours before the signing started.  That Plan had failed and miserably might I add.  I had woken up but then my dog came into my bed and next thing I know I fell asleep again.  For those who don't have dogs some of them especially old ones like to sleep a lot.  Just looking at them sleep makes you fall asleep.  Well I woke up an hour later than I had planned.  But obviously since I'm writing this I didn't let this stop me and I didn't.  I rushed to get ready so I could get to the signing.  To update you on the dog he fell back asleep.

Kristen Chenowith

Kristen Chenowith

By the time I got to the signing it was 12:30pm and 12:30pm was also when the cd signing was starting.  It really didn't start until 1pm because Kristen Chenowith was doing a few interviews and taking some pictures.  I was totally fine with it.  I have waited for long periods of time so this was  a piece of cake.  I even met one of my friends on line.  He has been lucky enough to see Kristen Chenowith a few times. So jealous, but probably not as jealous as my sister Brooke is.  We waited for a bout 45 minutes or so until we got to the front of the line.  Since we couldn't take pictures with her I did try to take a few from the sides. I would of taken more but I called my sister Brooke on the phone.  Originally I had called to play a prank telling her that I couldn't get into the signing but that failed.  Turns out I didn't realize how much of a fan Brooke really was.  When I got to meet Kristen Chenoweth I barely got a word in.  I asked her if she could say hi to my sister. (I put the phone on speaker).  And let me tell you this it was HILARIOUS.  My sister was freaking out on the phone.  Kristen Chenowith said "She sounds like she crying happy tears".  She kept trying to say hi but Brooke kept freaking out.  Then Brooke walked by construction site and next you hear is some sort of banging.  Almost like a loud wood pecker.  Kristen asked "Is that an animal"?  I honestly had no idea what to say.  I didn't even know what it was.  Then I hung up on my sister because she was acting a bit to crazy.  I thought she needed a minute to regroup.  Then before I knew it I was already done talking with Kristen Chenowith.  I barely had a word in and my sister made a funny fool of herself on the phone.  It was just amazing.  I even called Brooke back to make sure everything was alright. Turns out she had been acting as if she met her.  It was just the best two phone calls I have ever had.  Even though I didn't get to say much it was a great and funny adventure.

LAW AND ORDER SVU can get it get any better?

Hello.  Long time no write.  Well everybody don't you worry because there are a lot more events I plan on going to.

Ice T and Me

This week I found out that Law and Order SVU was filming in the city.  The best part is that they weren't filming in their studio.  YAY.  I learned they would be filming on Friday 9, 2011 from 2pm-1am.  I had class until 5pm which was perfect because I still could catch the filming.   When I arrived around 5:30pm I saw all the trailers were there.  At this point I wasn't sure where they were filming.  But I do know when ever you see trailers the location is very close.  So just like the show I became a detective.  I checked every trailer to see what the doors had written on them.  It's pretty easy to figure out what trailers are just for costumes and hair and makeup.  It's even easier to figure this out when there is someone sitting outside of the trailer and you ask them.  I made sure to keep my eyes out for any of the actors just walking around the streets.  I had heard from some people that Ice T had been walking around by himself.  Ironically when I kept walking back from trailer to trailer I spotted Ice T walking my way.  I was thinking to myself OMG that's Ice T.  So of course I ran up to him and asked for an autograph and picture.  I kept complimenting him on his book and dog.  If you haven't watched his reality show then you wouldn't know who the dog is.  Ice T was very calm and relaxed.  It was pretty cool.  When I took a picture of us I told him I would be bad so the first one came out real bad.  I got his face and half of my head.  He asked to see it and I said "Yes I got half of my head in it".  He said to redo it to get a better picture and guess what.  It came out to be a better picture.

Me and Kelli Giddish

For about 45 minutes I kept wandering around walking by the trailers.  I then walked by where they were filming the scene.  It looked like an interesting scene.  I did get to see Ice T working with Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino.  It was pretty cool.  I was only able to see a rehearsal and then I had to leave because it was a closed set.  So I figured I would stay around by their trailers because I knew they would end up back there.  As I kept wandering I met these people who wanted to see some of the actors from the show.  They were on vacation and it turns out they were firemen.  So I decided to show them where the scene was taking place.  Ironically while we were walking I noticed Ice T on the sidewalk we were on.  I told them look ahead and they had no idea why I said that.  I eventually said its Ice T.  It was kind of funny because they seemed to be caught off guard.  Then when we crossed the street I noticed Kelli Giddish run right passed us to cross the street.  So of course I yelled out "Kelli Giddish can I have an autograph"?  She said yes but we had to walk with her so all of us ran across the street as fast as we could to keep up.  I got to tell her that I saw her doing the photo shoot while I was in a cab.  Best part there was a red light so I got to watch a bit.  I also said I would of said something but I didn't want to get arrested.  She thought it was a bit funny.  I then got to take a picture with her and it was awesome.

By this time I was getting the feeling that the scene was over.  I still took the group to see where they shot the scene.  Sadly we didn't see much, but they were all pretty happy that they got to meet some people.

Me and Mariska Hargitay

Danny Pino and Me

So after they left I decided to just hang around the trailers some more.  About 25 minutes later I got the shock of my life.  I heard one of the production assistants say Mariska Hargitay will be here in a minute. In my mind I was freaking out.  Mariska Hargitay is awesome and I couldn't believe I would get the chance to see her in person.  I see the car pull up and Mariska Hargitay is talking outside of the window of the car.  I'm guessing I looked star struck because I couldn't stop looking.  When she got out of the car you could tell she was in costume.  Mostly what tipped me off was the gun in the holster on  her belt.  Not going to lie I thought that was AWESOME and very COOL.  She went right into the hair and makeup trailer.  Luckily I was standing right in front of the hair and makeup trailer.  The production assistant said right after she gets out I can ask for a picture and autograph. She didn't stay in their that long.  It was probably about 10 minutes she was in there and came right out.  I asked her for a picture and autograph and she said yes.  It was totally awesome.  And while someone else went up to Mariska Hargitay I realized that Danny Pino was standing right there.  So out of no where I say in this very high pitched voice "Oh my god it's Danny Pino".  He turned around and then Mariska Hargitay says "Danny Pino" in a high pitched voice.  I found it really funny and I told her "come on I had to do that".  I was still laughing while I said that.  I then asked for a picture and autograph.  He said we had to walk with him so he wouldn't be late on scene.  I was so happy.  I was so happy that I followed them onto the set.

Me and Mehad Brooks

Luckily they didn't kick me out just yet.  I got to watch some of the rehearsals.  It looked like a cool scene.  And guess what interesting thing I saw on set.  Another actor who goes by the name Mehcad Brooks.  He stars in the show Necessary Roughness.  Some people may know him by Terrence King (character name).  When rehearsals let out so the stars could get into their costumes for the scene of course I waited to meet Mehcad Brooks.  Luckily I got to take a picture with him and I also got an autograph while he was in costume.  I know the picture is a bit blurry but who cares.  It's still awesome.

By this time it was 9pm and I was exhausted.  I was there for about 4 hours and I had a ton of fun.  I am mostly likely going to another one of their filming locations because it was just so much fun.