I work at an auto repair shop, kind of in the middle of nowhere. On Tuesday I'm standing at work, when the phone rings and a gentleman on the line says "This is Stephen King and I had a flat while on my way to Maine."
My first thought is Yeah, right - somebody is playing games. I definitely thought it was somebody f-ing with me, but I went with it, just to see just how far they'd go, but in the back of my mind I'm thinking, "This SOUNDS like Stephen King..." (I've heard him in interviews before).
So, ever the professional (;p) I said I can help you and we talked tires and then he said he would be in shortly, after he got his spare on the truck. 15 minutes later, lo and behold, Stephen King walks in the front door!
After recovering from the shock and then looking at the damaged tire, I told him I didn't have a tire that would fit his vehicle in stock, but I would pick one up the next morning for him. He said ok and asked me for directions to the nearest hotel.
The next day, before work, I purchased several of his books and then picked up the new tire. When Mr. King came in, we got to work on his tire and while he waited, he chatted and signed books for several of us! I have seen photos of literally thousands of people standing in line at one of his book signings and here he was signing and chatting with maybe half a dozen guys. He was so nice and down to earth (Ironically, I had just read an article a few days ago, how some of his neighbors said he is creepy and weird)! It was an amazing day, to say the least!
My first thought is Yeah, right - somebody is playing games. I definitely thought it was somebody f-ing with me, but I went with it, just to see just how far they'd go, but in the back of my mind I'm thinking, "This SOUNDS like Stephen King..." (I've heard him in interviews before).
So, ever the professional (;p) I said I can help you and we talked tires and then he said he would be in shortly, after he got his spare on the truck. 15 minutes later, lo and behold, Stephen King walks in the front door!
After recovering from the shock and then looking at the damaged tire, I told him I didn't have a tire that would fit his vehicle in stock, but I would pick one up the next morning for him. He said ok and asked me for directions to the nearest hotel.
The next day, before work, I purchased several of his books and then picked up the new tire. When Mr. King came in, we got to work on his tire and while he waited, he chatted and signed books for several of us! I have seen photos of literally thousands of people standing in line at one of his book signings and here he was signing and chatting with maybe half a dozen guys. He was so nice and down to earth (Ironically, I had just read an article a few days ago, how some of his neighbors said he is creepy and weird)! It was an amazing day, to say the least!
