I have a framed poster for this film signed by Peter Jackson and it is hanging in my bathroom.  There’s a picture of it on the left if you don’t believe me.  Every time I poop, I see this poster.

I’m not saying that to brag.  I mean, if I was trying to brag, I wouldn’t admit that I look at this poster every time I poop, would I?

OK, fine. I’m bragging just a little bit.

I’m not a big memorabilia collector.  When it comes to autographs, I place far more value on a genuine interaction with another human being than I do on their signature.  Still, it’s pretty damn cool that I got to see an advance premiere of Return of the King with Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson and Peter signed a poster for everyone in the room.

The story is a lot more interesting than the autograph, actually.  I could’ve forged the autograph.  It could have been stamped on by a printer.

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