A few months ago, legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin stopped by a Torrance bookstore for a book signing. Lots of adoring fans showed up, some wearing space-themed T-shirts.
The old geezer -- just one of a handful of men who walked on the moon -- wowed the crowd with tales of moon walks and his vision for a future America. All very nice and inspiring
Well, apparently, not everybody is blinded by the glow that is Aldrin. I got this e-mail today. It was probably sent because the author had read my previous post. I can't verify its accuracy, but if what happened, happened, the Aldrin shoud get on his Segway scooter, go over to this kid's house and autograph TWO books.
Here it is with names removed...
My daughter, son-in-law and their 4 year old twins recently went to a Buzz Aldrin book signing. My son-in-law, being an avid aeronautical buff, purchased a book from the book store and the book was autographed by Mr. Aldrin.
My daughter brought a Toy Story book from home that belongs to the twins. She asked Mr. Aldrin if he would sign the twin's book on the page that had a picture of Buzz Lightyear and he refused. He just "flat-out" said NO. I thought this was very unusual especially since this man has been making more money than he ever dreamed of for the past 40 years by showing up at events like this and his speaking engagements. ($30,000 to $50,000 per appearance
He may be thought of as an American hero but anybody that won't sign a child's book, in my opinion, is a first class jerk and is dire need of a reality check.
I'll sure that the people that know him best would tell you that this man has some serious character flaws.
I'm glad he didn't sign YOUR book. Trying to say this is Mr. Aldrin being mean to a kid is outrageous when it was obviously your attempt to get it signed. I bet you tell anyone within earshot your frustration and exaggerations. It's common at some book store signings that the book be purchased right then and there...and sometimes they might only sign the book they are promoting.
Mr. Aldrin has also been paid NOTHING by Pixar/Toy Story for using the name "Buzz"
Quit trying to count HIS money.
Our American Heroes owe you nothing.
You suck at life. You're the one in need of a reality check.
I'm sure everyone that knows you in any way would say that YOU have serious character flaws.
Mom? Is that you?
josh,
It's spelled "F-O-R-G-A-V-E"
-Mom
I want to thank Mr. Buzz Aldrin for responding to my story regarding his book signing event. I meant no disrespect to your accomplishments but I just felt compelled to tell what took place. Simple as that.
Appearently you and Mr. Strawberry think alike.
Pitty!
Jim Roach,
You mean no disrespect but you call the man a "first class jerk"? You're an idiot.
Also, does your simple mind actually believe that Buzz Aldrin would reply to your whining? Trust me he has more important things to worry about.
"Wwwaaaahhh! He didn't sign my book so I can't show my friends Wwwaaaaahhh!", cried the baby.
The only P-I-T-Y here is my feeling I have for anyone you come in contact with. Apparently you can't spell 4th grade words so I can see you must struggle when things don't go your way. You're like a 60 year old baby.
I wonder who else has to put up with your crap...I pity them.
Recently my colleague at the airline we work at was excited to know that Buzz Aldrin was going to be travelling with us. He came into the exclusive first class international lounge and expected to be able to stay there although he did not have a First Class international ticket. He expected that by his accomplishments he would be able to get something he did not pay for. It is a small lounge and for the sake of the other customers, we have to stay true to the admittance policy and had to deny access. Instead of saying, "thank you anyway", he had the audacity to say "I bet you don't get too many men who walked on the moon in your lounge" and huffed off! As is he could not afford to buy an international first class ticket!
On the other hand, I have met Mr.Jim Lovell, who is a very gracious and charming man. He's my hero!