How to Get an Autograph From a Celebrity Athlete in Public

To successfully approach a celebrity athlete and get an autograph, you've got to play it cool.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Notebook Papers
• Pens
• Sports Memorabilia
• Sports Collectibles

1. Get a pen and a piece of paper.
2. Approach the celebrity at an appropriate time (not while he's eating, feeding his kids or smooching his wife).
3. Be as quiet as you can. If you talk loudly and attract a lot of attention from other people in the vicinity, the celebrity is more likely to say no.
4. Keep it short and simple. For example: "Hi Celebrity. I'm a big fan of yours. Would you mind signing this to Edward? Thanks. Have a good evening."

Tips & Warnings

• Be nonthreatening. You know the celebrity, but she doesn't know you, so make sure you're not coming off as scary.
• Remember that most celebrities don't mind signing one or two autographs, but they don't want to have to sit and sign 100 to 200. So when you spot a celebrity, don't scream out, "Oh my God! There's so-and-so!" Be cool about it, especially if the celebrity is out with the kids. And don't try to touch or talk to the children - that can bring out the parental instinct in a big way.
• Some celebrities simply do not like to be bothered (or, in some cases, are just egotistical jerks), so no matter how nice, quiet and nonthreatening you are, they may still say no.