Stephen King Has Intruder

[Todash]

He very clearly had *problems* but was aware of when he went too far as he would go off on his tangents and then bring himself back to discussing more mainstream topics. Scary guy.

Yeah, they are sometimes aware of their ... otherness.

I might start a post later with a lot of the self-defense stuff I learned this weekend. Good things to know.

 

[ghost19]

He very clearly had *problems* but was aware of when he went too far as he would go off on his tangents and then bring himself back to discussing more mainstream topics. Scary guy.

Stay vigilant Ms. Mod, watch out for yourself. It's crazy out there, layers and layers of it.

 

[Moderator]

Stay vigilant Ms. Mod, watch out for yourself. It's crazy out there, layers and layers of it.

I've often said that even scarier to me than any of Steve's books, based on my experiences working for him, there are a LOT of genuinely crazy untreated people out there and he/his work seems to be like a lightning rod to many of them.

 

[arista]

Poor guy deserves his privacy as much as anyone. Clearly this must be upsetting for him and his family.

 

[Lepplady]

I've often said that even scarier to me than any of Steve's books, based on my experiences working for him, there are a LOT of genuinely crazy untreated people out there and he/his work seems to be like a lightning rod to many of them.

I can imagine. I've seen the type.
Steve's just trying to make a living and have a life like anybody else. He should have that like anybody.

 

[kingricefan]

I have stated here that I was out of town when this took place. I was in Seattle. No, really, I was in Seattle. Seriously! I was in Seattle! Marsha, that was a very close call! Glad that nothing bad happened to you! Also glad that nothing bad happened to Tabby or Steve. Keep the door locked!!

 

[Anni M]

He INVITED me in, I had no choice!

Seriously, they need sentries just to shoo away the looky-loos.
Makes me grateful that I'm a nothing-burger!

 

[hipmamajen]

Yikes! That's so scary. Normally you wouldn't think "personal assistant" would be a job requiring ninja skills and heavy armaments! (((((Marsha)))))

I hate the idea of anyone's home being compromised, whether they are there or not. Your home is supposed to be where you can go to escape the rest of the world, where you can choose to bring only the people and things that help you regenerate and feel ready to face the world the next time you have to leave. I know that way too often that's not the reality, but it seems like a special kind of violation to me.

And, it's got to be scary to be inside the brain that thinks that stuff is OK. Or to be in that guy's family, always wondering what he's up to this time and if/when someone's going to be hurt. I deal often with the mentally ill, and it's so hard to watch.

 

[AnnaMarie]

No, he wasn't at home when the intruder broke in quite a few years ago. Tabby was at home alone when that happened but she was able to get out and went to a neighbor's house to call the police who arrested him. I think he spent a couple of years as a guest of the state for that but it may have been worse because he claimed to have a bomb. He was upset because he wanted Stephen to provide him with an apartment, cigarettes, and contact lenses as I recall so that he could write a book and we had told him that would not be possible. He'd also had some other interesting *theories* he shared with me when he'd been at our office a few days prior to the break-in.

The fun of the Internet.....that is a slightly different version then I previously read. I think I'll believe you.

 

[skimom2]

Police: Intruder enters Stephen King's Maine home | Story | Wonderwall

What the blue (Very Bad Word) are people thinking when they do things like this? Do they really expect to be welcomed with open arms and a "Glad to meetcha--have a beer"? *smdh*

 

[GNTLGNT]

Especially since I'd stupidly sat down at the desk in the reception area which was situated in such a way that I was blocked in unless I attempted to hop up on the desk and scale over the half wall to get to the door adding in the difficulty factor of wearing heels and a skirt. It was after that that we had cameras installed and the door is locked at all times and I don't repeat that mistake--I'm always aware of where my exit is.

...she means she never wears a skirt anymore....or pants....

 

[Moderator]

...she means she never wears a skirt anymore....or pants....

Track suits all the way, baby!

 

[fljoe0]

I've often said that even scarier to me than any of Steve's books, based on my experiences working for him, there are a LOT of genuinely crazy untreated people out there and he/his work seems to be like a lightning rod to many of them.

Seems like everyone famous has one or two of these people hanging around. There seems to be a wire in the brain that gets crossed that makes these people think they know the famous person or that the famous person wants to hang out with them. Very creepy.

 

[skimom2]

I come from the intermountain west, and we pretty much leave famous people alone here. Privacy is valued, and a person is valued if they're useful more than if they're decorative (lol). Decorative is a plus, though

 

[Hill lover35]

Especially since I'd stupidly sat down at the desk in the reception area which was situated in such a way that I was blocked in unless I attempted to hop up on the desk and scale over the half wall to get to the door adding in the difficulty factor of wearing heels and a skirt. It was after that that we had cameras installed and the door is locked at all times and I don't repeat that mistake--I'm always aware of where my exit is.

This was in his separate office right?

 

[Hill lover35]

Ok please help me understand how some one could enter the house. Is if normal in Maine to not lock your doors, or lock the gate? How does a crazy fan just walk into thier house? Did one walk into the kitchen, and go through the cupboards to see what kind of food he eats

 

[Hill lover35]

My personal favourite is the dude who thinks king killed John Lennon..

 

[Moderator]

This was in his separate office right?

Yes, that took place at the office location a few days before he broke into their house.

 

[Moderator]

Ok please help me understand how some one could enter the house. Is if normal in Maine to not lock your doors, or lock the gate? How does a crazy fan just walk into thier house? Did one walk into the kitchen, and go through the cupboards to see what kind of food he eats

It happened before they installed the security systems they now have in place.

 

[Hill lover35]

Ok that makes more sense.