Did We Anger Chewbacca?

I have written many times about the many great guests at the Motor City Comic Con.  I even gave Mayhew the benefit of the doubt about our first meeting and chalked up his demeanor to just being quiet.  I am not so sure anymore.
When we met Mayhew again last year, he was even quieter.  Again, he wasn't surly, but he wasn't friendly either.  He barely acknowledged us as we posed for the picture.
As regular readers know, I don't ask for much from celebrities at these such events.  I simply expect them to be mildly personable when signing pictures and posing.  Twice now, Mayhew has failed to even reach that minimal level.
I have previously written that the celeb should just stay home if he doesn't want to be there.  Fans wait all year to see their favorites at these shows.  Then they wait in long lines and spend good money to meet them, get autographs and pictures.  The celebs aren't doing anyone any favors.  They are well-compensated.
Fortunately, most celebs are pretty good at these conventions.  Most people walk away happy after meeting their favorite celebs.  I can't speak for all fans, but I know I walked away unhappy twice after meeting Mayhew and I can promise there won't be a third attempt.

JayHawk Evans, Peter Mayhew and me in Novi, MI-May 2011.

Han Solo's First Mate

Peter Mayhew had a huge part in Star Wars. He also had the last line of the movie. Unfortunately for Mayhew, his actual face was never seen. Mayhew played the Wookiee, Chewbacca and his roar was the last line of the movie.
The tall actor (7'3" at his peak) is very popular on the autograph circuit, mainly because of that role. Clearly Chewie is one of the top 10 characters in the SW franchise (at least I think so). That alone could keep him busy and financially comfortable for his life.
Mayhew was quiet and reserved when I met him. He wasn't unfriendly, just almost shy. He talked when people asked him specific questions, but he wasn't a big chatterbox.

Peter Mayhew and me in Novi, MI-May 2008.