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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Claudia Wells Is #1

The exuberant Claudia Wells, always fun at DCS!

Celebrities sell. Watching my blog's stats I've discovered that the number 1 search that brings readers to my blog is Claudia Wells, aka Jennifer Parker from Back To The Future. I'm not sure if people are looking for information on her store, Armani Wells, 12404 Ventura Blvd., Studio City CA, 91604, Phone (818) 985-5899... or they're simply looking for a photo of Claudia Wells. Whichever they need, DMC&ME delivers! (As long as it's photos with me in them)

I first met Claudia in 2006 at the Chicago show, or DCS 2006. I talked with her a little bit, learned a little about her high-end clothing store, mostly by eavesdropping, and generally had a really great time.

This year, at DCS 2008 Gettysburg, things were a little different. Although the actors still mingled and chatted with us, there was also a strict schedule to stick to for things like signing autographs and taking pee breaks. And that is the reason I wasn't able to have James Tolkan, aka the awesomely strict Mr. Strickland, sign my copy of the Back To The Future trilogy. Suz and I were busy touring the battlefield Saturday, and I'm sure I'd be declared a slacker for not trying hard enough to make it back to the Hotel.

James Tolkan at DCS 2008.But I'm glad to say I was able to talk with Mr. Tolkan during dinner on the first night. However, I felt that he would've been more comfortable entertaining a crowd than having a 1-on-1 conversation with a stranger pointing a camera in his face in the middle of a field...with no police in sight. Now Jeffrey Weissman, aka George McFly (BTTF II & III) is a different story. It's safe to say Jeff has as much fun with intimate conversation as he does up on stage with a thousand ears listening to him. (And even more fun with frisbees in the pool.)

When he first approached me, I was a little shocked to see that Jeffrey (seemingly?) remembered me from the Chicago show. A few minutes later Suz, myself and Jeffrey boarded a tour bus bound for the battlefields of Gettysburg.

During our excursion we chatted a bit, and listened intently to our tour guide's enthralling telling of the one of the Grim Reaper's busiest 3 days ever. This is when I learned of Jeffrey's friend. A friend who, before passing away, had compiled a book of poetry written by U.S. Civil War soldiers.

Sensing our interest in the book which was just published a few months ago, he kindly offered to send us a copy. Before we left, he gave me his email address and offered to stay in touch. It was a fantastic way to end the DCS 2008 Gettysburg vacation.

Armani Wells website.

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11 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

Why would Gettysburg remind you of the American Civil War?

1:43:00 AM

 
Blogger Martini said...

That's where the most devastating battle of the war took place, with the largest number of American soldiers being killed. Imagine 160,000 troops meeting in a tiny town of 1,500. Actually, let me fire up the flux capacitor and we can go back and check it out!

10:08:00 AM

 
Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

great post, martini. glad you enjoyed your vacation in Gettysburg with the BTTF celebs, experiencing and hearing stories you can tell your grand kids...ummm, better hurry 'cuz you don't have any kids yet, do you?

9:38:00 PM

 
Blogger Martini said...

Right! Our kid department is sold out at the moment. Not sure when an order will come through.

10:35:00 PM

 
Blogger Monogram Queen said...

You were just in your element weren't you!

11:47:00 PM

 
Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

there's never any rush!

9:34:00 PM

 
Blogger Velvet Ginger said...

That's so cool how you are rubbing elbows with the BTTF celebs!!!!! Good for you...unfortunately for me, all the stars of Wizard of Oz fame are dead now :-(
I think all US citizens should visit those old battle fields to see what our soldiers went through to give us freedom. When my friend Paula visited there she actually saw & heard ghosts!
Great Post!

2:37:00 PM

 
Blogger Becky said...

I was at gettysburg this weekend! That's like an hour and a half from where I live in virginia. Hubby and I went on Sunday to see picket's charge. There were some bitching fireworks!

Claudia Wells sure has changed, she doesn't really look the same at all in that picture. Never the less, very cool to meet all of them. I may just have to look into these DCS conferences. What does DCS stand for?

10:43:00 AM

 
Blogger Martini said...

Wow, small world! And Gettysburg is so interesting, it's worth going back much more than once. I know I'll be heading back - with my ghosthunting equipment. DCS = DeLorean Car Show.

12:36:00 AM

 
Blogger Unknown said...

Martini: That is SO COOL! I don't want to get excited here but...CLAUDIA WELLS!!!!!! :D)!

6:52:00 PM

 
Blogger Martini said...

Considering the people you've been able to talk with, I'm surprised!

12:38:00 AM

 

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