TTM Success - 'The Martian' Author Andy Weir

Andy Weir is a science fiction author whose debut novel The Martian was self-published in 2011 and re-released in 2014 where it immediately landed on the New York Times bestseller list. He wrote the book to be as scientifically accurate as possible, and his writing included extensive research into orbital mechanics, conditions on the planet Mars, and the history of spaceflight. The Martian was adapted into a Golden Globe winning and Academy Award nominated movie in 2015 starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.

He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SASE in 26 days. He also enclosed a bookplate which I put in my copy of his book.

Andy Weir
650 Castro St. Ste 120-255
Muntain View, CA 94041
USA

In Person Success - Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli is a pop singer who was the frontman for the Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He has 39 hit songs to his name including Sherry, December, 1963, and Can't Take My Eyes Off of You. He and The Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The Broadway musical Jersey Boys is based on his career with the Four Seasons. In addition to his music career, Valli has also acted on occasion, most notably in the TV series The Sopranos portraying mobster Rusty Millio.

Mr. Valli was in the city for a concert and I was able to meet him and get his autograph prior to the show. He also posed for a photo with me.

TTM Success - Presidential Debate Questioner Ken Bone

Ken Bone is a power plant operator from Illinois who, during the second US Presidential debate asked a question to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton about their stances on energy policy. He immediately went viral thanks largely to his name, appearance, red sweater, disposable camera, and earnest genuine attitude. In the days following the debate, he appeared on a number of US talk shows, was portrayed by Bobby Moynihan on Saturday Night Live, and became the face of undecided voters in America.

He signed the photos I sent him and returned them in my SASE in 23 days. I actually got lucky in getting this back as it turns out I'd sent it to the wrong address. Ken personally messaged me on Twitter explaining it had gone to the wrong place but was able to be forwarded to him.

As I had the wrong address to begin with, and there was no return on the envelope, I am unfortunately unable to provide an address.