Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
I became friends with Jerry through covering Wizard World conventions for many years. Jerry handled the press. Over the years, it became more fun catching up with Jerry. There aren't many Press Managers I looked forward to seeing, but Jerry is one of them.
Wizard World was sold to FanExpo. Jerry still handles press, but is not the only one. Unfortunately, I haven't seen Jerry here in a few years. I have seem him at a Global Traveler function last year. It was great seeing him and his friends.
Also a great guy, but on the celebrity side, is Henry Winkler. I am sure Winkler is ranked in the nicest celebs list of most folks. He is absolutely a wonderful human being.
I have met him many times and each one if special, because he makes it that way. He usually walks his line every 20 minutes or so, thanking everyone for coming. If he spots someone with physical difficulties, he usually invites them to the front of the line, while apologizing to the others who have to wait a few minutes more (nobody ever complains though).
I love this picture, because it reminds me of many fun times at Wizard World. If t can be summed in one picture, this is it.
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