Thought I'd share my recent encounter with ol Gene here.
I had to write it down like a story so I wouldn't forget all the details haha.
This was at the recent Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee.
I'll admit I very recently just got hard-core into KISS despite listening to them intermittently throughout my life. But I did hard-core dive into Gene especially. Reading his books, watching Family Jewels, etc.
It was literally day before this con that I saw he'd be there. It was like kismet. I didn't care how much it cost. I jumped on it.
Day of I was listening to all the albums on the drive up getting more and more nervous as I approached the venue.
Then the moment came. There he was for the photo line.
I knew he'd be slightly taller than me (for reference I'm 5'10") but he really has a presence about him.
He was actually so suave, charming, & hilarious. Not just with me but towards everyone that I saw him taking pics/laughing with.
"Oh my goodness, wow!" he said as I walked up to him.
He took my hand and twirled me saying, "If only I wasn't gay." ๐คฃ He then pulled me in quickly to his side, gripping my waist tight and firm.
He then whispered towards me asking if I had had enough to which I replied, "No not yet". After picture was done, I mentioned I will be at KISS Kruise in November, to which he said he'd be there too.
For the autograph session, I said I'd like him to sign his favorite thing which was a dollar bill (money). First I flattened it out on the table for him. He asked his assistant where exactly he should sign. He then pulled out cash from his pocket, and showed me a 1M bill. I of course expressed my disbelief. Then he showed a $2 bill. His assistant then asked which one I'd pick. I then said, "Why not both?" Gene then said with amusement, "Why not both!"
As he signed the poster, I asked about his band on tour, he gave details about the South Dakota show coming up in August. He commented at one point about my lips pouting. I told him no, that's just my face. To which he responded, (I think) something along the lines of it should be his lips puckering/or his lips on my face? ๐
I blushed hard and laughed as I looked down. I made sure to try to look him in the eye despite his tinted shades. I could still feel his stare though. He then asked how old was I 12 and I said I was 32. He looked absolutely shocked and in disbelief, when I reaffirmed he shouted, "No!" He gave me a fist bump before I left, with a small smile on his face. As I got my autographed items all together I did say over to him before leaving, "Thank you. Gene!"
I think he enjoyed our playful banter. ;)
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