Al's Fan Mail

crazygurl14 · Post by **crazygurl14** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:36 pm

What is a sase. I dont remember what i put as the address cuz it was so long ago but i went onto weirdal.com to see what i had to do to send it to him.

Post by **Big Spoon** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:05 pm

SASE = "Self Addressed Stamped Envelope."

CatraDhtem · Post by **CatraDhtem** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:22 pm

algonacchick @ October 15, 2009 11:23 am wrote: Amazing how they fit the signed photo in a regular business sized envelope. They did fold it in half, though.

Not picking on Patti, but might as well throw this bit of advice into the mix now: When sending a SASE for a picture of a celebrity, it's usually advisable to use a bigger 9-by-12-ish size envelope, fold it in half, and send it to the person in another 9-by-12 envelope. You'd be paying a little more for postage each way, but it will give the celebrity's mail-handler less of a reason to bend or do other unforgivable things to get the photo into your SASE.

And also, whenever possible, always include a cut piece of posterboard to go into your SASE to help protect against accidental bending and folding as it gets sent back to you.

Post by **algonacchick** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:05 pm

Yeah, well, I didn't even know what to expect, but, yes, using a larger envelope would have been a wise move on my part. Greg makes a good point.

I honestly was surprised to get the photo. A treasured item from the fine folks at CPFOA! The fold didn't really cause too much wear on the photo, fortunately.

crazygurl14 · Post by **crazygurl14** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:53 pm

O no i know that i didnt include that. Well then that explains it

Post by **stupidsurgeon27** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:11 pm

I've written several and included a SASE on all of them except the first one, but never got one back. I just have poor luck.

Post by **Wizzerkat** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:27 pm

It's hit and miss when writing to celebs. I think if you do as much work for the celeb's office as possible, you might have a better chance to get something back and perhaps sooner, who knows?

Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:14 pm

stupidsurgeon27 @ October 16, 2009 01:11 pm wrote: I've written several and included a SASE on all of them except the first one, but never got one back. I just have poor luck.

This sounds kind of dumb, but did you actually say, "I would like a photo?"

Post by **algonacchick** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:34 pm

Hmm, I never asked for anything. I just sent the SASE, and wrote a letter. I was so happy when I got something back. CB, I'm sorry you've never gotten a response.

Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:35 am

Try one more time (and maybe mention the previous five times

) I know they say third time's the charm, so sixth time must be doubly charmed, right?