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To be honest, my money felt a little wasted, as did my time. He was very 'nothing'. He didn't look at me, didn't even face me, signed as if it didn't matter and the atmosphere felt VERY "get it done, get out, go!" ... but this has been a tradition with a lot of Twilight cast members I have met. A few people have said he was very off because he has a 'NO PHOTO' sign up and people kept trying to take them anyway but, and I know this is very childish to say... how is that my fault? I respected the rule. Last years LFCC was a little better, Justin and Alex were a laugh. Both actually sat the guest sides of the table, shaking hands, chatting, handing out hugs. Justin even tried to steal my camera to take a photo of Peter for me as he had a "NO PHOTO!!" sign up but was stopped in his tracks. Even Peter, though very dismissive, gave a smile and a hand shake. He'd missed his flight, therefore missing Saturday and had to fit EVERYBODY into one day that had originally been spread out for two. He signed at double speed, had a double length photo shoot to deal with yet was still far more approachable and appreciative than Edi. I do hope they don't both asking him back to a convention again. (I had a bit of a rant about the whole thing in a thread titled 'Guest Attitudes')

I've been to a fair few conventions now, having worked in the Collectables scene for a couple years. I go to these both as a fan and as a dealer. However, when I go to meet the stars and collect autographs, I hide my dealer tag as I'm often approaching them as a fan, collecting for myself, and don't want them to get the idea I am just getting their signature to sell on with no respect for their work. However, it's often disheartening when you pay the money, there isn't a que and yet they still seem like they can't be bothered to deal with you and would appreciate you to move on. This weekend at LFCC, I collected autographs from three of the stars and the only one who actually took the time to say hello and have a genuine talk was (the ever wonderful) Matthew Lewis. The two Twilight cast members didn't even look up to see me; one playing a game on paper with the steward at his side while the other sat facing away from me, avoiding eye contact. Neither said hello and once they signed, it was as if I didn't exist in their space anymore. I felt pretty cheated to be honest, my money wasted and the autograph itself devalued as far as the whole experience went of acquiring it; it's nice to have a story behind your collection when showing it off to friends or fellow fans. The only decent cast members from this film were Chaske Spencer at Milton Keynes earlier this year and Eric Yorkie from last years LFCC while every other Twilight guest that has been present at a Collectormania event has shown the same "don't give a toss" attitudes that these two showed this weekend. Obviously this rant isn't just for cast members from this film. I've witnessed the same deal from other guests I've met in the past. I just wondered if anyone else has felt this and what their opinion is on the whole thing. We pay often up to £25 per autograph for most gets (obviously more for the elite such as this weekends Shatner), but does it feel worth the money?

Totally agree 100%. He was a humble, wonderfully interested/interesting guy. Had a great time chatting to him (and the lovely lady sat with him, pulling faces at the film crew. Hahhaa). As always, the convention was fun but it was ruined for me by the attitudes of one or two guests (Both Twilight, both reflecting the same attitude I have witnessed a few too many times from Twilight starts) Matthew was hilarious and I do hope he's at future conventions. I'd love to chat with him again.

Easy peasy, it has to be Matt Smith. I can hear the fangirl squeefest now.