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The AP has reported that Autograph Collector magazine has given out its list on actors who give the best- and worst- autographs. The criteria is also based on the stars’ interaction with fans. When I read this, I almost didn’t think it would be Movie Blog worthy, until I got to the lists themselves…very interesting!
Johnny Depp and George Clooney are #1 and #2, for good reason:
“Many stars become bad signers once fame and fortune hits, but not Depp. He’s even signed autographs for crowds at the airport while carrying luggage,” said Steve Cyrkin, editor and publisher of the Santa Ana, Calif.-based magazine.
As for Clooney, “he’ll joke as he signs, and make fun of how he looks in photos he’s handed to autograph,” Cyrkin said.
When it comes to her moniker, however, Diaz gets a flunking grade. “Cameron Diaz may be a talented actress, but she’s persistently a terrible signer. Instead of just turning down a person’s autograph request, she’ll lecture them about how dumb autographs are,” Cyrkin said.
In any case, here is the best and the worst scribblers in the annual list:
Best
1. Johnny Depp
2. George Clooney
3. Matt Damon
4. Al Pacino
5. Tom Cruise
6. Angelina Jolie
7. Elijah Wood
8. Brittany Murphy
9. Jack Nicholson
10. Clint Eastwood
Worst
1. Cameron Diaz
2. Bruce Willis
3. Demi Moore
4. Tobey Maguire
5. Alan Alda
6. Halle Berry
7. Winona Ryder
8. Teri Hatcher
9. Joaquin Phoenix
10. Russell Crowe
Now, I have to say that I somewhat agree with Diaz…the only autograph I got was one on a whim – director Jonathan Demme at the 2002 Austin Film Festival, on a mini poster of “Truth About Charlie”. But because I want to break into the industry one day, for the most part celeb scribble is, in my opinion, pointless. (However, Brittany Murphy I’d make an exception)
However, this list also has bearing on how some celebs treat thier fanbase, and I think that is the trump card. This got me more wondering: how many of the Int’l friends have gotten celeb autographs? From who? I mean, you know, from actors or directors? Or are they like me and don’t hound for them?
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