I
was in aesthetics school when I bought an EYE magazine, which has all
these concert updates of other bands. When I was flipping through the pages,
something caught my eye! I saw the words Marilyn Manson in bold with the
words autograph session! I didn't want to jump to conclusions so I concentrated
and looked at the clip more closely. I was right! Marilyn Manson was going
to come to Toronto for an autograph session next month! I was freaking,
even though my classmates were right beside me having lunch. I decided to
keep my happiness inside until I come home and called my friend to tell her
the great news! I began to have butterflies in my stomach, confused on what
I could say to Marilyn when the time came.
My
classmate and friend, Dorina, didn't seem very interested when I told
her my most favourite band was coming to town. It kind of depressed me
that she was into country. I mean, I respect people for their different tastes
in music but why country? It puzzled me to know that she found Dwight Yokam
and Garth Brooks sexy! *SHUDDERS* I don't know what she could find sexy
in those two! But to be nice, she smiled and said she was happy for me.
When I finally arrived from school, I zoomed right to the phone! But the
most ironic thing about it was that my friend's sister was on the phone again!!!
I swear, she has no life! A few mins later, Jen phoned me and without even
saying hi first, she said, "Guess who is coming to town November.17th??" I
immediately responded, "Manson!" We were both giggling like a bunch of high-school
girls.
It
was so amazing that they finally decide to have an autograph session.
I was pretty bummed that I missed out on the last one in '96, but hey, I
was a little retard girl back then so what can ya do? We immediately made
plans on what the hell we should do for this joyous occasion but Jen wasn't
sure if her parents would let her skip a few hours off from school, even
for Manson, since her dad is so fond of them. I was bummed again! I begged
my mother to let me take two days off from my school because Manson was also
having a concert in Mississauga the day after the autograph session. She
reluctantly said yes so I love her now more than anything! The next step
was to beg two days off from work, since I would be forever depressed if
I would have to miss this event. I gave them some stupid reason, they bought
it and gave me Tuesday and Wednesday off! Wicked!
Well,
finally October rolled around and soon enough, I found myself in the middle
of November, tomorrow being the blessed event! I was in a panic because
I couldn't find my Long Hard Road Out Of Hell book, since I wanted that
signed by the band. Finally, I found it in my mother's things! Now how
did that get there??? Anywho, I finally went to bed, but of course, I really
couldn't sleep because I was way too excited to but I had to, since I was
gonna wake up bright and early to avoid the line-up mob! The next morning,
I woke up at 7am to get ready to wear something pretty. I decided to wear
my silver "Dope Show" inspired sequined glitter top with my tight leather
pants and little pony-tail holders to make pigtails for the final touch.
I put on my make-up a little different today, since I pretty much covered
myself in shimmer dust and glitter confetti! I looked like a goth that went
through a glitter machine! I still looked good tho!
Anywayz,
I took the bus to the Finch subway down to Dundas to HMV and I finally
arrived at 9am, like I planned for an early line up. I was a little pissed
to see my ex-friend Natalie also there. She was only a couple of people
ahead of me so it really wasn't all that bad. I must have been the 30th person
there. It was real sweet! Anywayz, I finally met this goth guy I was talking
with for a little while on the phone chat thingy and he turned out to be
a really nice guy. I told him about the autograph and we decided to meet
eachother there. I also befriended a couple of other kewl kiddies there.
They all complimented me on my shirt, which even I have to admit was a really
kewl shirt. Finally, at 5pm, the line-up started moving because there was
a press conference beforehand. I eventually found out that the first twenty
people could go in and watch. I was really bummed. Then, 10mins later, the
security guard came back outside and called out for ten more people. I was
more than glad to have come so EARLY!
While
everyone was waiting inside, I suddenly got all nervous. Then the announcer
came on and everyone started freaking out. And then, he appeared! The
man himself--Mr. Marilyn Manson!!! I was almost gonna faint because he
looked so hot and he was so close by. He talked about a lot of things-what
he did throughout the Antichrist years and how he was glad that he never
f*cked Courtney Love. Hehe! Thirty minutes laterz, the autograph session
began to start. I was ahead of these two girls which began to cry, since
they didn't know the whole band was gonna be there. As we all got closer
and closer, I caught a glimpse of Twiggy's hair and Manson's face! I started
to feel weak in the knees and I started to hyperventilate. When we were close
enough, I got a good look at Manson and I waved at him. He smiled and waved
back! YAY! Finally, it was my turn to get up and meet the band.
First,
Ginger signed my book. I smiled at him and told him how great the band
was and to not lose the energy they have. I then shook hands with him while
he said thank you quietly. I barely could hear him! Next, it was John5.
He signed my book and smiled at me and that was it. Oh well! Then it was
Marilyn. I died! He also signed my book and looked at me! I then shook
hands with him while he was still looking at me! I then told him how hot
he was and how much I was in love with him. He just smiled and said thanks
very much. Next, it was Twiggy. Twiggy looked so cute. I brought him two
presents and a letter that Jen wanted me to give him, since she was way
too scared to give it to him in person, plus, she was too busy staring at
Twiggy while he was picking his nose when she got to meet them. *LOL*
I handed him the neon pink socks and he literally lit up! He smiled and
chuckled a bit. I also handed him the Humpty Dumpty chips and he was also
very happy about that. Him and Pogo were talking away that finally someone
gave Twiggy socks!
Then
I handed him the letter Jen wrote and he rested everything onto the floor
behind his chair. He seemed so happy. I was really nervous to ask him
but I finally managed to get enough guts to ask him very sweetly, "Twiggy,
can I please kiss you on the cheek?" He thought about it for a sec &
turned back to me and said, "Sure." I couldn't believe that he actually
said yes! I would have killed to kiss Manson but he's all stuck up and snobbish,
so I had a feeling he would say no, and that is why I asked Twiggy if I
could. I bent over the table and he turned his head so I could kiss his cheek!
His skin is so damn soft! I felt really bad for Twiggy since I noticed that
he had quite a few deep scars, even with the pounds of makeup he had on.
Then I gave him the book to sign and he had the wrong end of the marker and he tried to sign my book that way. I started giggling and said, "Wrong end, Twigs." He just looked up at me, then the marker and then laughed. Then he signed my book afterwards. Twigsy is so funny! Then last, but not least, there was Pogo! I passed him the book and I placed my hand onto his and he looked up at me while I told him how hot he was. He just smiled and said thanks and signed my book. Then the security guard pushed me away and that's what happened! I will never forget this day! EVER! I have my LHROOH book displayed on my top shelf so everyone can see. I bet all of you are jealous now! HAHA!