Stana Katic

Stana Katic plays the remarkable Kate Beckett in Hit show Castle. The last time we saw her in the show though we were left with a Cliffhanger.
I think that Stana is a stunningly beautiful woman!
I sent 2 prints to Stana 5x7 so they match the prints I sent to Nathan Fillion. It took 5 months but that is because I didn't put "AIRMAIL" on my SAE envelope D'UH!
I love the cute messages that Stana wrote on my pictures.
Its successes like this that really make my hobby worth it!!

Address...
Stana Katic
c/o Third Hill entertainment
Toni A Benson
195 S Beverly Dr#400
Beverly Hills
CA 90212
USA

SENT -         22/08/11
RECIEVED - 27/01/12

Jemima Rooper

The first time I saw Jemima on TV was in a tv show called Synchronicity back in 2006. She then appeared in As if and Sky 1 show Hex. The most recent series I have watched her in though was Lost in Austen a brilliant ITV series reliving Pride and Prejudice.

I sent 3 stills from Lost in Austen and received all 3 back signed and personalised as you can see with lovely little messages from Jemima.
Great success taking Exactly 2 months.

Jemima Rooper
c/o Conway Van Gelder Grant Ltd.
8-12 Broadwick Street
3rd Floor
London
W1F 8HW

14/11/11
14/01/12

Michelle Ryan

Remember Michelle Ryan? Zoe Slater of Eastenders?

She has done a lot more since then. Including a great updated version of The Bionic Woman which unfortunately only got 1 season. She has also been a guest Companion on Doctor Who in the Planet of the Dead special episode.

I wrote to Michelle in November and received a reply exactly 2 months later. Fair result compared to others.

I sent 2 photos and received them both back and signed.

Michelle Ryan
Independent Talent Group Ltd.
Oxford House
76 Oxford Street
London
W1D 1BS
14/11/11
13/01/12

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan to a lot of people will always be Sally Sparrow from the Blink Episode of Doctor Who. However since then she has gone on to become an award winning Hollywood actress. She has starred in such amazing films as An Education and The Greatest
I wrote to Carey in November and received a reply 6 weeks later at the end of December. Good result.
I sent 2 stills from Doctor Who and received both photos back signed.

Carey Mulligan
Julian Belfrage Associates
Adam House
14 New Burlington Street
London
W1S 3BQ
14/11/11
29/12/11

Reece Shearsmith

Reece is one of the infamous League of Gentlemen and also Co-writer and star of Psychoville.
I have been a fan of his since right back at the start of the League.

I wrote to Reece a month ago and sent 3 photos. Including one from Pychoville that I am also going to try sending to Steve Pemberton to get signed too. It was a 4 week turnaround which is a great average. I am very happy with the result.  Great success

Address I used
Reece Shearsmith
PBJ and JBJ Management,
22 Rathbone Street,
London,
W1T 1LA

Sent -       14/11/11
Recieved - 16/12/11

Gordon Ramsay

I have wanted to write to Gordon Ramsay for a long time.
He has a lot of knockers who don't like him but I really enjoy watching him.
I love the 'F' Word and the live cook off shows that he does. I do love Nightmares but sometimes it makes me cringe.
I sent 2 photos to Gordon and an SAE (as always). I received the photos back signed and personalised with a lovely letter from his assistant. My SAE was also sent back to me as the items were all sent in a Gordon Ramsay card backed envelope. That's great as I can use it again.
Great turnaround of 10 days I am very impressed.

I sent my request to
Gordon Ramsay Holdings
(Company)
1 Catherine Place
London
SW1E 6DX
UK
Sent       - 14/11/11
Received - 24/11/11

Danny Wallace

This is one of the quickest turnarounds ever in the history of my autograph collecting.
Danny Wallace is known for lots of things that he has done over the last 10 years.
 He started the Join Me movement in 2001. He also started his own country (called Lovely) in his flat in 2005.
Danny also write the book "Yes Man" which was made into a very successful movie starring Jim Carey.
Danny is currently hosting the Breakfast show on XFM RADIO.

He signed this picture on the back too Which I didn't notice until I went to scan it.
The turnaround for this success was 5 Days!!!

Address I used was
Danny Wallace
C/O XFM London 104.9
30 Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7LA
Sent 17/11/11
Recieved 22/11/11

Jason Manford in person

I've been lucky enough to meet Jason Manford twice in a month.
The first time was at a book signing at Waterstones in Nottingham on October 8th. I bought his book "Brung up proper" and we queued for about an hour.

Jason was lovely. We chatted about Derby for a few minutes (His wife Cat is from Derby and her parents still live here) then he signed my book.

I asked for photo and Jason kindly obliged

So that was the first time.

On November 4th I was lucky enough to have tickets to go see Jason perform his stand-up live at the Assembly Rooms in Derby.
I was so excited as I had the tickets for the better part of the year. I went along with My son Bret, My Sister Debz and her boyfriend Carl.

Jason was absolutely hilarious. I was so glad for the half time interval to come just to get a breather and give my face and ribs a break from the laughing.
After the gig ended Jason was to be signing his book. As I had already had my copy signed, I thought it would be a great idea to get the picture of him and me signed.

I was really nervous as I stood in line even though it had only been a month since the last time I spoke to him. I was absolutely over the moon when it was my turn and Jason said to me " Ive a feeling I've met you before"
I presented the pictures from our last encounter and he gladly signed them for me.

He also sgined Debz and Bret's tickets and I had another photo taken for good measure

Nathan Fillion

OMG I am so Excited about this success. According to fanmail.biz Nathan is a hard man to get a successful autograph from so the fact that I got a reply within a couple of months is AMAZING!!

Nathan is currently most known for the hit TV show Castle. You may remember him from way back and the American sitcom 2 guys and a girl. He also starred in the SciFi TV show Firefly and it's spin off movie Serenity. Then there is my favourite - He played Captain Hammer in Joss Whedon's Hit Internet mini-series Dr Horrible's Sing-along Blog.

This has got to be my best success this year - mainly because it has come from the US and in only 2 months.

Sent 3 photos 22/08/11 - All returned signed by Nathan and received 1/11/11 that's a turn around of 10 weeks!
Address Used:-
Nathan Fillion
C/O Raleigh Studios
Clune Bldg, 2nd floor
5300 Melrose Ave
Hollywood,
CA 90038
USA

Jason Manford

Jason Manford is a very funny comic who seemed to appear from nowhere. All of a sudden he was on TV all the time. He was a team captain on 8 out of 10 cats, Did - Live at the Apollo, Odd one in, Would I lie to you. Then he was offered the great job of presenting The One Show alongside Alex Jones. Unfortunately something that he did in his private life meant he had to give up the One Show gig. I was gutted by that. What he did was silly but He didn't kill anyone.
However, Jason's career hasn't been hurt. He recently presented an excellent TV program that was like X factor for comics. "Show me the Funny" Where each week this group of up and coming comedians had to do a set in front of a different audience. There were 3 experienced judges - Alan Davies, Kate Copstick and a guest judge. They would pick a bottom 3 and 1 person would be 'evicted' at the end of each show. Jason also performed Opera on Born to shine and won the entire competition.
I will also be seeing Jason perform live in November here at Derby Assembly Rooms. I am very excited about that and I hope I get to see him at the Stage door after for a phot op ;)

I wrote to Jason at the end of March this year and received a reply back today 17th September. That is 24 weeks. I am happy with that. I sent 4 photos that I printed myself and Jason signed all 4 He also sent a lovely little letter which made my day.
Thanks Jason.

Sent 30/03/11
Received 17/09/11
Address used
C/O Earache
177 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8WX