I sent James Earl Jones a letter of request (and compliments!), two photos, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of a drawing of mine of Darth Vader to
James Earl Jones
Horatio Productions Inc.
P.O Box 610
Pawling, NY 12564
on December 19th, 2016. I got this back today, February 4th, 2017!
I suppose he didn't sign the photos because they were mostly black, and a pen or Sharpie wouldn't show well. I kind of wish he had kept the drawing, but that doesn't matter much. Thank you so much, James Earl Jones and Fanmail!!!
I love hearing others' opinions! However, before you start commenting, please read this carefully: I welcome opinions but will not obey orders and suggestions. So, please don't say, "Toss that in the trash," or, "Frame the autograph right away," etc. I understand that you're sharing what you'd do, but you can't make me do what you order--what I received in the mail is mine, not yours.
More likely is that he signed a bunch of index cards & his PA sends one out when requests come in. He's busy these days. Years ago I got several Star Wars trading cards signed TTM. More recently I got Vader photos signed VV when he did Driving Miss Daisy.