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Mikey and I stayed with our friend Dylan, and the three of us tore it up all weekend at Wizardworld.

Charisma Carpenter is here!
Charisma is very professional. She is pleasant but not really friendly, yet not aloof. She had three bodyguards around her at all times. Whenever a male was to pose in a picture with her it was made very clear to him to keep his hands up. An arm around the shoulder was alright. It makes it all the more special that she was there, because it seems she is terrified of the fans, yet she came out anyway to support charity. Perhaps cautious is a better word then terrified. (I have heard horror stories about male fans throwing themselves on top of her and pinning her down at conventions in the past and if even one of these stories is true it's a powerful statement about her character that she found the courage to attend this one.) ... So what is she up to?
Lobbying for Wonder Woman. She made it as clear as she could that she WANTS that role. If that does not work out she has a backup goal. She is ready for another child.

Stephanie Romanoff was there and remembered Mikey and I from past conventions. She has lost weight (since having Lily) and looks great. We talked about Exercise tips while waiting for pictures to print out then Stephanie gave me a quick little friendly shoulder massage. Wow. Stephanie Romanoff gave me a backrub. She really is a sweetheart, I love her to death.

Stephanie Romanov and I cozying up at Wizardworld

Okay who's next?

Clare Kramer got married in October and is very happy. Clare is one of the stars so close to me in temperment that I could easily see us going out clubbing together after the convention.

Christian Kane is sexy as always! He and his band KANE are doing very well. They just finished a quick tour in Nashville.

Andy Hallett was fun, personable, witty, charming. We reminisced about various things we have talked about at past conventions. he is working on producing a CD. FYI, Andy was the first star to kiss me on the lips, wow That is rememorable :)

Michael Muhney, the sherriff from Veronica Mars was there. He told the crowd that if you ever see him on the screen behind the desk, or in any position where his legs don't show, he is probably not wearing anything but boxers. I love Michael, he is so friendly and so hot! He wrote on our picture,"Are you following me? I am so glad you grabbed my a$$ when we posed for this"

The following part was because later that evening Amber Benson was having a small intimate screening of her ner movie "Lovers, Liars and Lunatics". There were about 25 guests including Michael Muhney, Adam Busch and Amber. Amber and Adam left immediately after the screening for a party, but Michael hung around with us fans for about 45 mins, even forming a search party to help a poor girl who ahd lost her keys. Michael is what everyone wished a celebrity was like.

Michael Turner (creater of Witchblade, Fathom, Soulfire)
I being a big fan of the comic book Witchblade, was surprised to find just how pleasant and genuinely appreciative he is. I went to him intending to tell him that he was to comics what Joss Whedon is to television, and I did. What I found was that in addition to the similarities in talent between the two, there was also a great deal of similarities in thier humble approach to their work. They both seem thrilled that there work has managed to touch someone. They both act like they can't figure out why people seem to make such a big deal about them. They both are fans themselves.

It was really alot of fun, seeing Mark Sheppard,

Christina Hendricks,

Liz Rohm,

and all my BE Booster buddies, in alot more relaxed atmosphere than Comic Con.

The crowning acheivement

JOSS WHEDON,he even talked to my hubby on the phone. It was very very exciting to see Joss again. He has inspired so many people and changed so many stereotypes. I love this man!