I've never turned down an autograph request. I've never not taken a picture with someone.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
An autograph is actually refreshing because everyone has cameras now and wants a selfie. That's why I carry signed headshots with me, to give out.
You don't have to do the picture, you have to do the autograph, but it's important to take that moment to make a human connection.
If anyone asks for your autograph they're showing you respect and give it back to them.
I never used to get photographed and people asking for autographs. I don't mind the autographs, but the paparazzi I find weird. As an actor, you want to be able to regard the world instead of having it regard you.
Nobody cares about your autograph. There are cameras everywhere, and there are media outlets for them to 'file their story'.
I never refused an autograph, never refused to buy someone a drink. Now I'm learning to say I've got other things on, instead of doing it and wondering why.
It's always been kind of weird to me because when you give someone an autograph, you're looking down at a piece of paper and once you sign it the person moves on.
It's weird: people used to want your autograph; now what they want to do is to take your photograph with an iPhone. And sometimes they'll pop their arm around you to hold their iPhone; they're shaking when they take it.
It's very rare that I get stopped or get asked for an autograph or anything - none of which I mind - but people don't really care that much.
I never wanted to take autographs, always wanted to give them. To do this, you have to achieve something.