I've agreed to sponsor 5 of my readers for the Fanfest event at this year's Thrillerfest. We're not talking a big deal - it's a two-hour event - but you might have fun.

The challenge for me is how to pick the five. I thought I'd start here on the Forum.

Do this: If you want to go, check out the Fanfest page to see if you can go (i.e., are you free and is it worth it to you to come to NYC on a Friday for a 2-hour gig?)

If that's you, then add your name to this thread.

NB: Do not add your name unless you're sure you can go, because if you turn out to be a no-show, I promise you a slow, agonizing death.

Mark Garripoli Sr. and Mark Garripoli Jr. ( your two BIGGEST fans) would more than love to have a couple of beers with the greatest man on Earth who created Repairman Jack and the secret history. We could die happy for sure after that!!!

When will we know who the lucky chosen ones will be??

NB: Do not add your name unless you're sure you can go, because if you turn out to be a no-show, I promise you a slow, agonizing death.

He's serious, we have seen him do it.

...and if chosen I promise not to drool on the host's shoes, vomit into a potted plant, or attempt a keg stand on a champagne bucket.

I can't promise anything besides I will def show up....

When will we know who the lucky chosen ones will be??

He'll let you know. He's still mulling it over.

When will we know who the lucky chosen ones will be??

I'm going to put it in the June 1 newsletter. Then by mid June I'll have some uninterested party make random picks.

I can't promise anything besides I will def show up....

...and if not chosen, I still would not sugest the champagne bucket keg stand, as I have learned from painful experience that those little handles are more ornamental than weight-bearing.

Paul, I'd love to see you and any other WONDERFUL FANS that may be with you at Thrillerfest. I am not clear, though, on the cost. If you sponsor the banquet ticket, are there any other fees that are required to get in?