Of course I had a crush on Annie. Of course I did. Although the movie Annie might have been a little beneath me in 1982 when it came out, or at least not one I’d want to admit to my fellow ten-year old friends that I enjoyed. However, we had video-taped the movie and my sister Denise watched it over and over and over again, so I had ample time to catch sight of that adorable freckle-faced redhead’s face as she bellowed out Tomorrow, It’s the Hard Knock Life, Maybe, and Dumb Dog. All of the music just stuck with you and at times, I still find myself singing it.
I purchased a photo of Aileen Quinn, the adorable redhead in question, some fifteen years ago, hoping to find a good address to mail it to and get it signed. I never came across the address, but many years later, I’d do one even better. Much better!
Aileen Quinn had been scheduled to attend the Hollywood Show in Chicago in March, and there would have been absolutely no question that I would have attended it even if only to see her. However, before that date approached, she was announced to be at the Hollywood Show in Burbank on April 21, 2012. This left very few celebrities I’d want or need to see in Chicago, so I skipped that show.
When I met her, I felt the need to tell her about how I almost saw her in Chicago, but didn’t… but would have. Blah blah. I was fumbling over words, hoping that she’d let me touch that cute red hair, which of course is no longer in the afro-mode.
I didn’t care how much she was charging – but it was only $25 total. I snatched up a color photo of her (which was far superior to the black and white one that I had long ago purchased) and had her sign it, adding her little self-caricature. And best of all, I got my picture taken with her. My mission was accomplished, and as I walked away, I couldn’t help but muster the Albert Finney within, and sing to her…
♫♪♫“I got Annie!!!” ♫♪♫
Celebrities of the Spring 2012 Hollywood Show will continue…
I watched “Annie” over and over and over again, and now my kids are watching it over and over and over again!
Denise
September 2nd, 2012
I still watch it now and again. Great show. Leappin Lizards!
Bev
September 3rd, 2012
I hope Punjab and The Asp were about to keep you and Rooster at a safe distance.
Chris
September 6th, 2012
Drop page!
Brad
September 6th, 2012
More Copper! More Copper!
Denise
September 7th, 2012