For awhile I was into collecting autographs and it had nothing to do with me idolizing the person. For me it was nothing more than a challenge.
I would see a magazine cover on the rack that I really liked and would buy it and see if someday I could get that person to sign it. It could be Britney Spears on the cover of Rolling Stone or Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the cover of Sports Illustrated. I just took it as a challenge to see if some day in time I could cross paths with them. I probably have around 150 autographs from Celebrities, Athletes and models.
I've done the same with pictures that I've taken myself. It was something fun to do and over time I've accumulated a very nice collection with the best nicely framed and hanging on the wall. Makes for great conversation with guests.
I'd like to add that all my autographs I got in person and were at a time when the person was signing. I always gave respect and would never seek an autograph from someone when they are on their own personal time.
Here's one from a few weekends ago. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer signing for the fans.
