by Hartster » Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:19 pm
Making appearances and signing autographs are two different things. For one, Glenn's eyesight has deteriorated to the point where newspapers have to be read to him. (He had a small stroke after surgery which affected his vision. He only has half his vision, has trouble recognizing people. Doctors hoped it would get better but it hasn't.)
Yes, he did sign for someone in-person after the announcement he would no longer sign, but ever so gracious, Glenn told the person he couldn't guarantee the quality of his signatures.
And while he did sign items sent in to him, for years, Glenn's office mailed out pre-signed photos of him, with the inscription added by computer. That's another sign of his old age, as well as only signing once or twice a year the mailed-in requests.
Glenn has been gracious with autographs for 50+ years, never charging a fee. We should be as gracious and accepting that he no longer signs.
Making appearances and signing autographs are two different things. For one, Glenn's eyesight has deteriorated to the point where newspapers have to be read to him. (He had a small stroke after surgery which affected his vision. He only has half his vision, has trouble recognizing people. Doctors hoped it would get better but it hasn't.)
Yes, he did sign for someone in-person after the announcement he would no longer sign, but ever so gracious, Glenn told the person he couldn't guarantee the quality of his signatures.
And while he did sign items sent in to him, for years, Glenn's office mailed out pre-signed photos of him, with the inscription added by computer. That's another sign of his old age, as well as only signing once or twice a year the mailed-in requests.
Glenn has been gracious with autographs for 50+ years, never charging a fee. We should be as gracious and accepting that he no longer signs.