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sound like a hoot. I live too far away. oh well :(

Another good reason to go to Austin! Cool Wil. Too bad I can't be there. Bring on the noise for me will ya?

Damnit I had to go and move out of Austin, grrr!

hey wil,
i wish i could be there, but being in the UK, its a bit too far to travel! however, if you were to come over this way, i would without a doubt travel to come see you!!! i think you should organise it!!!! we'd love to see you over on this side of the pond!

good luck and take care,
rach

NICE. That's all I've got to say. Too bad I live far away. I'm sure we'll hear how it goes, though :)

What time will you be at Bookpeople? I live just outside of Austin, and I'd love to get my copy of Just a Geek signed. I'll call Bookpeople and ask them, but if you know the times please post.

You rock dude!

Fellow nerd -- Sambo

Okay, that's not fair. I live all of an hour from Austin, and I JUST finalized plans for Sunday. You're just going to have to stay longer.

I already have the book - can I still get in for free? :)

Hey Wil! You're mentioned in the Goats comic strip at www dot goats dot com.

Sometime, you'll have to make it to Chicago.

Aw man, that sounds like fun. We'd love it if you could come to the Midwest (say, Chicago, St. Louis or Indy) for an appearance. Maybe if we all clamor for it enough, someone could lure you across the country for an event! :)

do you ever get up to New England? it's kind of cold here in New Hampshire, but what the heck.

I can't wait! I will be there. It sounds like a lot of fun.

I love the poster! Great stuff. Sound like you're gonna have a great time and I am glad about that.

Aw.. too bad I haven't moved back to TX yet. Enjoy Austin, it's fun!!

Don't know if I'll be able to come, but I've linked to the austincommunity on livejournal, so hopefully you'll get some folks from that.

Sounds like a good time to be had by all.

Wow! That's awesome! I wonder how long of a drive Austin is from Lafayette. Hmmm. I may have to look into that. My daughter would love to attend something like that! :)

Did you make that poster yourself? Its a riot. Hey- when are you going to get over to the East coast? There are people here that would be happy to meet you, too, you know. :)

Sounds like it'll be a lot of fun, Wil. If only I lived closer to Texas...oh well. I'll have to pick up a copy of JAG when I get a chance. Have a great time there in Austin, and let us know how it goes!

I found it pretty ironic to see a flyer with you watching "Stand By Me" and signing your new book as I had just written a blog about SBM the other day on my blog:
http://www.wheresmymind.com/wmmblog/index.php?p=128

Sounds like it will be a fun time. When you get a gig on the east coast please come out here!

So you're doing that on the East Coast when?

I'll be there, and I live right down the street, so if you want to come over for a poker game after...mi casa es su casa... ;)

AGH! Why did this never happen when *I* lived in Austin! Now that I live in the middle of nowhere Wil comes to all the cool places I *used* to live. I am so sad! :(

The Book People event page for Wil's visit is:

http://www.bookpeople.com/coe_example.html?EventID=2605

You should put out a cd with a commentary track so people can just play it along with the movie. :P

I think the big question is whether Wil'll be in the pie eating contest before the movie.

(Everything I know about English grammar, I learned from Anne McCaffrey.)

Dang... I really wanted to be able to make it too.. but I can't. :(

I saw that poster when I was in Austin a couple of weeks ago. The Alamo is tremendous. I know you'll have a great time.

Thats the cutest picture EVER!! sounds like a blast have a great time!!!

Yay! I've been hoping you were going to do a signing at Bookpeople, but being at the Alamo is even better, especially since it's the one that's right near where I live! I'll have to skip my Buddhist group to attend, but you're worth it!

I've got my tickets.

If I'm not mistaken the actual event is at the Alamo Drafthouse Village at 7pm. It's sponsored by BookPeople and you can either buy a book from them and that purchase will be your admission to the screening or you can just buy tickets from Alamo and bring your own book. I don't think anything is actually happening at the BookPeople location.

Holy Crap! Have you seen THIS? William F. Shatner HAS AN ALBUM!

http://www.shoutfactory.com/williamshatner/

available on iTunes...

Austin! I'm in Houston, so that's only 3 hours. Are they selling advance tickets? It would suck to drive there and not get to go (although I could still see friends and family--some consolation).

I'll come to your show if you come to my improv on Friday ;)

It's in Houston, but I'd be willing to make the treck if you'd come out.

How cute is little Wil?! TOO cute for the world, let me tell you what. ;-)

Woo! I'll be there.

I'm lost on this one, Wil. Why aren't you on the SBM commentary?
I don't have a copy yet and am dismayed by this glaring omission.

Man that sounds like alot of fun!! You need to come up to Canada sometime and do something like that up here! Have a good time!

Hey Wil, do ya remember Introvision? What else would we hear about if you did a DVD style commentary track for Stand By Me? Was Chopper really viscious?

SWEET! You may not realize it, Wil, but you are teamed up with two of the very best institutions in Austin. The Alamo Drafthouse(s) are far and away the best little independent cinemas around (there are now 4 of them), and BookPeople is a rockin' bookstore. Congratulations! (And thank you for supporting locally-owned independent businesses!)

Damn I wish I still lived in Austin... I suspect my college roomie Andrew Hackard will be there with bells on though!

Have fun!

You are gonna lurv the Alamo Drafthouse.
The one in downtown Austin is my fave, but the basic idea of all of them is still the coolest idea for a movie theatre ever. And they are run by truly fabulous people (if you get a chance to talk to Tim League, he's aces).

And this is coming from a Minnesota native - that's how cool this theatre is! People in Minnesota have heard of it!

I saw that poster up at the Alamo a couple of weeks ago. I am thinking about stopping by the Linucon, maybe I will see you there.

BTW, they have Guiness on tap at the Alamo (at least they have it at the 2 I usually go to up north).

Awesome!! Now, I just have to find someone who will drive me there.

Hey Wil,

Cool....I wish I can be there, but it's too far for me. Wish you the best of luck.

Scott

I love the poster and would love to come -- however it's too far to drive. Are you ever going to tour the Midwest?

I love the combination of a book reading and screening of SBM. We don't even have a bookstore where I live...maybe that's because of amazon.com.

Good luck - you'll rock!

L.

PS I downloaded BitTorrent but I can't find your Gnomedex performance. Has anyone shared it out? If so, please tell us where to find it.

Is it free? Can anybody get in or do you have to buy tickets in advance? Because I'd hate to get there only to get turned away!

That is AWESOME. Makes me wish I could get to Texas this weekend...

Do you think there's going to be transcripts of the Q&A? I'd love to hear your commentary.

BTW - Love the picture. You were so cute back then. What happened? ;)

Wil,

When are you coming to the United kingdom!?!!

Wish they would do some more cons over here:D

LOVE the poster! LOL

Have a blast!

Good Luck with the reading it sounds like double the fun!

The Austin Chronicle, Austin's weekly alternative newspaper, had a nice announcement (with picture) of the Alamo show, broken out from the usual film listings. Your signing is also listed in the "Litera" section along with other book-related events.

For those of you that can't make it, I am going to ask Wil to sign several hundred blank index cards which you can paste into your copy of Just A Geek or Dancing Barefoot. It's almost as good as having Wil actually sign it. Watch eBay for details (probable minimum bid of $8).

Robert: Actually, there are now FIVE Drafthausen; they opened one in San Antonio in, IIRC, July. Plus they're building one on South Lamar just a bit down from Barton Springs -- the sign's already up.

Nugget: See you there.

Chuck: Damn skippy.

Everyone else: See you if you're coming, miss you if you aren't.

Stand by Geek?

Austin!? Cool... I've been through parts O'Texas several times, but have yet to get to the kick ass live music buffet that Austin is.

Plenty of blues, rock, & country I'd imagine... any KROQ style [alt.] rock that Wil would be into, too? [Wonder if Boingo has ever played Austin???]

Have a great time!

Dear Wil,

I've been reading your journal for at least two years (via Avary site). Thanks for the entertainment and insights. I am also happy to see that people do evolve, you are a renaissance man!

I must tell you that my son's English class started the year with "Stand By Me". He is in his first year of high school, I think this is a great way to start the school year.

Say "Hi" to Laurentian Regional High School..would you? That's in Lachute, Quebec.

Come up north for a visit someday, we buy books too, you know.

For those of you asking...they do sell advanced tickets. I know 'cause I just bought em. If you are like me and have owned your book since it came out....tickets are $10. I will be driving in from San Antonio (about 45 minutes) to see the show as I don't know if Wil will ever be this close to me again! Best of Luck Wil and see ya Sunday!

Wil, it sounds wonderful! Have a great time. I love the picture.

Dude, that's a great poster! Wish I could come and be part of your 'posse'. Hah. I'll second the request that you visit the UK. Heck, I'd fly over for that. We could call it "Monkeys Invade England!" Wheee!

Pity I won't be there, but one of our EMinds conference hosts just moved to Austin not long ago. I forwarded her the link, just in case she's interested.

Just when I move from Texas to New York, you make it down south. Bummer! Enjoy Austin. New music capitol of the south!

They wouldn't even let you do a commentary? Jesus Fucking Christ! I'll wait to by the version when they do have you one in.

BTW, I just put some cash in your pocket. I finally found your book at Borders and picked it up. You are fucking hilarious! And I mean that in a good way.

Good luck with everything! I'll be looking out for any NYC appearances you ever make in the future.

Wow, sounds cool! Wish I could go, but... ya know... I live in Michigan and everything. Blah. I DID finally get a copy of Just a Geek, so at least I have that. :oÞ Have fun in Austin!

That's awesome. They should have a screening of Toy Soldiers next. It's my personal favorite.

I have one question. Would it be possible to get an autographed picture as well as an autographed copy of JAG? My roommate and I are collecting pictures of our favorite actors and this would be an ideal opportunity.

Two and a half hours away and I still can't go!! No fair.

Have fun, Wil!

I've never wanted to be in Texas more in my entire life...and now that I read that, I don't like the way that sentence flows.

i would so dearly love to come! but i live in engalnd, thats right. its just off the coast of ENGLAND. can i still be part of the posse? please? and will (no pun intended! boom boom!hahahaha. sorry) you ever come over to ENGLAND?to do signings? that would be realy good. if you do you should visit ipswich. *crying* i realy want to go to the screening on sunday! but instead ima have to watch the dvd at the same time *sigh**hich*

Looks great. Have fun!
I distinctly remember you saying one time that you were thinking about recording your own commentary track anyway. That would be SO COOL.

You need to come to Canada for a book signing Wil!

BTW- I enjoyed your book.

solid gold!! too bad i no longer live in austin. but i'll send all my peeps your way! bookpeople is my all-time favorite bookstore. and alamo drafthouse is an awesome place to catch classic flicks (with the added bonus of cheap popcorn and beer). have a blast!

LMAO!!! Love the self (ahem) promotion.

Have a great trip!

Absolutly not fair! Santa Barbara is much too far.... what a great event for you, Wil! Please let us in on the highlights. Seriously, if I didn't have school next week I would go! Sounds like a great time. I'd love one of those fliers/posters though, I'll try to get my hands on one. Have fun, Austin is a blast!

Great poster! Have fun! Too bad Austin is too far away for me to be a part of your posse. ;^) I would have really liked to hear your commentary to 'Stand By Me.' :^)

P.S.
I'm no relation to the previously posted Clara up above.

Ooh! Ooh! I'm gonna be in Austin this weekend!! I'm gonna try my bestest to make it over there!

:)

OH man... family heading down this way this weekend at S Padre Island. Much Luck and I hope that you dont get too much carpel tunnel from all the signing. :):) (pulling out Stand By Me from personal library to watch tonight) My sons fav scene is when Jerry O'Connell has the gun and was jumping at the sounds of the woods.. lol. Good Luck!!

Wil,
Looks like a fun event. Make it a great trip.

FG

My friends and I are obsessed with Stand By Me and even more obsessed with you! Unfortunately, I live in New York...... one day you'll have to come up for a signing!

Good Luck Wil! One of these days you are have to come out to North Carolina. Me and the hubbage will drag you around Raleigh on the never-ending quest for the perfect palte of BBQ, Hush Puppies and chicken slicks.

Til then...Rock on..

Pookie

i am so jelous...i grew up in austin, but have not been back in over a year. it is the best town in the world (especially during SXSW) and i cant waut to hear what you think of it.

Damn skippy!

Someone take a tape recorder. Maybe you can mp3 it and put it up? I really would like to hear Wil talk about Stand By Me.

Rock on! I just moved to Austin for grad school a year ago...and am a true devotee of the Drafthouse. What a great venue for such a neat event! Just got my ticket with the book...my roommate and I will be there with bells on! (And she's never seen the movie, *gasps*, so I will be sure to razz her for that.)

All I can say, having grown up in Austin, is that having you come visit is waayyyyy cool! Especially to know that the Drafthouse/Bookpeople are hosting it! Don't know if I can make it down there this Sunday or not, but I'll certainly be there in spirit.

It is strange but having read your site for a few years now, it is like hearing that an old friend is coming in to town. I sure hope you have the time to check out some of Austin's sites...it is a nice place to be.

LOL!

Man, I wish I could be there. That would have been an awesome show to be at. I missed the Goonies showing with Corey What's-His-Face.

Hey Wil, while you're there, see if you can't take in a Mister Sinus Theater showing. You'd probably appreciate the humor. Enjoy Austin, I know that my family misses the place.

Hi Wil and Co,

I was wondering about the commentary track for Stand By Me. If you get really ambitious, you could record your commentary as an MP3 and let us sync it up with the movie as we watch (a la the Wizard of Oz / Dark Side of the Moon).

Just a thought.

T

Damm, I wish i was in the area, it would be fun to goto. You, Jerry and Corey should get together for a re-release of stand by me, and do a commentary. I think that would be cool.

Killer poster!!

Oh. I wish I had a car. I'm about an hour and a half away from Austin. If I had a car, I'd be there. It sounds like fun, though.

I WANT TO BE THERE !

I'll be there... wouldn't miss it...

Peaxe,
Rev. D.

Hey Will.

Since the Alamo Drafthouse has free wireless Internet, why don't you post a blog entry live from there telling us everything?

I wish I could attend. I used to live in Austin and that city takes good care of its geeks.

If you're going to stay there long enough to crave for the good Texas barbeque, you won't regret if you pay a visit to Louis Mueller barbeque in Taylor (20 miles West of Round Rock). And I would probably invite a flame war if I didn't mention The Salt Lick. Better yet, go to both places. :-)

Best regards.

ah, i don't live in atx anymore. enjoy austin, though. if you're bored come up north to dfw! texas state fair!

I am SO jealous!!

That looks like fun! Kinda reminds me of the "Sing-A-Long Sound of Music thing that I went to here in Portland :)

Have fun everybody that gets to go!

That sounds like such a hoot Wil, but when will you come to the UK and do something similar. You have a lot of fans over here that would love to see you, and talk to you.

Spikexx
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Hey Wil,
It's funny that the pic of you in the poster is almost in the same pose as the pic of you in the top left of your site. You should do a morph or something with them.

My wife and I are really looking forward to this event. I've been meaning to buy Just A Geek and this made it painless. We probably would have gone to a movie at the Alamo this weekend anyway. See you on Sunday !

Hey Wil,

Could you please come to Toronto and do that?

Rub it in, why don't cha?

Seems like so many people want an east coast visit.....DC is friendly....

Cool, I am having a friend that lives in austin swing by and get me a copy of your book.

Outstanding! I will be there for sure.

A question: the national headquarters for the Badnarik for President campaign is in Austin. Do you mind if me and a friend hand out Badnarik flyers at the event? I would only do it if you say that it is cool. (BTW the polls show that Bush has Texas locked up - sigh.)

Great news, I'll gladly make the drive from San Antonio for this!

Can't wait to see you Wil.

I'm the Sumo Florist, and flowers are my trade.

Alas but I won't be able to make it. However, good luck in Celeb Munchkin - kick Evil Stevie's butt!!!

Wil~
That sounds so awesome! I would LOVE it if there was a DVD with your commentary on it, or even an add-on, if you will. I watch more commentaries than actual films, nowadays.
I know that doing book signings, etc, can be expensive and that your hotels and the like are paid for by whomever brings you out to the area, so I won't beg for you to come to South Carolina. BUT, there are lots of cool indie bookstores here that get authors (Hillary Clinton came here!!!) for signings.
Also Comic Con in San Diego next July. I am going... and will be begging for you to come. I was told that they will see what they can do about requests.
It turns out I am a very good harrasser.
So have fun, pig out, drink lots of Guinness (and one for me as I have never had one, and anyways one beer is all it takes to get me wasted, so I don't drink)and enjoy yourself!
I hope evryone has fun who goes, and if anyone can get me one of those fliers I will totally pay for it!

Not gonna make it, although my husband is going to try. (3 kids under 4 years old makes planning evening outings a bit daunting....) Going to try to see you at Linucon.

If you get the chance, check out Terra Toys on Anderson, just one or two shopping complexes east of the Alamo. :)

say dude, do you post on bbs.fuckedcompany.com?

thanks.

Love that poster, Wil.
13 to 30+ and you still have the same friendly smile.

Hope ya never lose it.

I know lots of people who would love for you to come to Dallas. I'd go to Austin, but I teach school and I have to go to work on Monday at 7am. Still, wish I could be there. Enjoy Texas while you're here.

Hey Wil,
I'm in Houston, want to come pick me up and take me to your book signing! ;)

Only a 2 1/2 hour drive!! Enjoy the Texas Tour!! (and when you come for Dallas's convention too I might be there!!)

Take care and hope to meet ya one day!!

Peace, love and light

I just came back from Wil's reading at Linucon, and HE ROCKED. I've read the stories he read from, so the material wasn't new, but Wil's delivery made it new. It looked like he was having a good time, and I know the audience was. Afterwards it was very cool to meet him and do the whole fan thing, signing books and talking to him for a bit.

And he kicked ass in Munchkin too!

I really love how I live 3 hours away from Austin, but I can't go because I have to work until 6pm, and I have no money. Maybe I can work something out. HOPEFULLY I can work something out.

Austin thats great! But not for me because i actually live in LA like you.So when are you going to do a signing in Hollywood.Like maybe at that Borders on Vine right up the street form me? Huh... eh...

Tried getting AICN to post about this, seeing as how that's their hometown and they love the Alamo, but I guess they only like to support propaganda "documentaries" and superhero movies anymore. Sorry, Wil...I tried.

I am really looking forward to this tomorrow. I am so glad I moved to Austin a month ago. And hey, Wil...Toy Soldiers is seriously one of my favorite movies of all time. Too bad they can't show that too! ;)

Hrm.....well, if you can ever make a trip out here to the midwest for a book signing that would be cool. :)

Have fun this weekend...

Wanderley: In fact, I made sure Wil got Salt Lick BBQ as soon as he got here. We've also been to Magnolia Cafe, Thundercloud, and Katz's.

Thanks, Andrew for taking care of Wil, and making sure he got some authentic Austin food. (and good luck with your new job).

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So I went into the local bookstore, and there on the shelf with all the Star-Trek books was JAG.

So I pick it up and take a quick look. 25 BUCKS!!!!!!

TWENTY-FIVE EARTH DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111!!111

Ouch.

Why so harsh? =/

I second the motion for someone to record this and make it available to us. Please??? Most of us monkeys are too far away to go to this event and I love the idea of watching my own SBM and listening to Wil's commentary.

Isn't this the same place that had showings of the sub-teenager remake of the Indiana Jones movie? See if they've got a copy of it on hand to check out, I'd love to hear your take on how this came out, it seems right down your alley.

The good news: Book People got in 28 copies of JAG on Friday. I managed to get them to pull one for me on Saturday afternoon. I'm up to page 175.

More good news: The show sold out. Way to go Wil.

The bad news: I spent too much time reading and didn't get there before they sold out. I arrived to see several families (parentals w/kinder) going the other way. Damn damn damn.

Now I'll have to mail in my book to get it signed.

The movie is still *so* good! And now the whole writing theme is just too funny. F*ck writing? It's a stupid waste of time? Ah, to hear it out of your mouth, admittedly through a character, is too funny now.

Thanks for rocking Austin the way you did! You should come back more often. I'm so glad I finally got to meet you among all the other fans. You totally rock, Wil!

cheers!

Hey Wil,

Thanks so much for coming to Austin! We had a fantastic time at the showing tonight...you are absolutely "HIlarious". And you've got such an ability to move a crowd through humour and sentiment. Thanks so much for sharing such a unique movie making experience with us.

Also...saw that you went to the Salt Lick! Ah, Texas bbq at its best and definitely one of the great things to do out here!

With 15 pieces of flair *snerk*,

Heather

We had a great time at the event at the Drafthouse this evening. Thank you so much.

Getting to see Stand By Me again, as an adult this time, was amazing. There was a whole 'nother story there for me.

My husband, the girl we made friends with while waiting in line, all of us--we laughed and cried and had an awesome time.

Thanks again.

Just got back from the shin-dig, had a great time. Wil is a funny guy and a great story teller.

Thanks so much for coming to Austin, Wil. It was really swell of you to do this movie viewing/book signing thang.

I wish my goofy star struck self would have been able to say a bit more to you then I did. (Did I even say Hi? bah I dont remember...) Oh well, I did say "Thanks for coming to Austin." So atleast I didnt forget to be polite. :) In case your wondering I was the one wearing your "birthday worthy" t-shirt. :)

That was a *fabulous* time--I am *so* glad I went (and it was definitely worth skipping my meditation group for). You're even more warm, intelligent, and funny in person.

I really enjoyed the gig at The Alamo, tonight! You were much fun! (I was *first* in line and was the fellow credit-junkie who commended you for delaying the Q&A till credits rolled)
I can't wait to read JaG, since Dancing Barefoot was great!
I regret not having seen the movie before now, it was wonderful! Looking forward to your auxiliary commentary for it.
Thanks for your entertaining visit. Hope you enjoyed Austin and will return!

Excellent event! Thanks for coming to Austin and giving such a great Q & A. It was highly entertaining, and I left a bigger fan than when I entered. Sadly the picture I took of my wife with you came out so blurry that there's no way to actually identify anyone in the picture. Doh! Come back to Austin again!

Thank you for a wonderful evening. My wife and I had a great time. We are really interested in listening to your commentary for Stand By Me.

Wil,
Thank you so much for coming to Texas. It was well worth the drive up to Austin to see you. I met several other fans and it was so great to actually "meet" the friend I have have been "talking" to for all these years. The movie was great. The Q and A was wicked awesome. I loved that you made them put the credits back on! And you were truly a nice and warm person. Thank you so much for being so nice to all your fans. You are an inspiration to all the others in your craft! And the book was great...even though I read it when it first came back!

NO!
I just read this notice! I live in San Antonio and easily could have driven the 45 minutes to see you in Austin. Well, that's what I get for not reading your blog everyday.
Sorry, Wil. Maybe next time!

Get your ass to Chicago dude... I want my book signed !!!

Andrew:
What? No Chuy's?

tsk, tsk :)

-kytyn (of the black hat)

What? No Chuy's? No Trudy's, either?! You really should have taken him to Trudy's. Their Mexican Martini's rock.

angie k

Sounds great. I wish I lived closer. If you do any book signing in Chicago let me know.

Please do a few Canadian cities too! If you do, try to make it to the Toronto area. You won't be sorry...

139 is the lowest on the comment list I have ever been. But it could be viewed as the highest. I could be gready and go for 140, but where is the fun in that.

Wow. The infamous 140. I feel honoured; but I bet no one will read this. Sort of makes me feel bad, and empty.

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Would love to hear YOUR side of gaming with Al Griego, one of my colleagues on the ChimaeraCon committee.

Gilder in San Antonio

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