Nerds are nerds wherever you go. That’s kind of the beauty of cons. Whether you’re in a convention center in Central Florida or San Diego, it’s a gathering of people who are passionate about something, to the point that they have to share that passion with others in a communal experience. And that’s kind of awesome.
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I never get enough of the presidential candidates talking about science and science policy. Unless they’re talking about evolution vs. creation in public school science classrooms or the finer points of when a woman is pregnant (now as early as two weeks before conception occurs!), science and science policy are not frequently discussed.
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My favorite part of conventions any more is the people. I don’t show up looking to buy anything more than a t-shirt and maybe a print if I have money. I’m not really interested in autographs or celebrity photo ops. But, I like talking with fellow fans and I love the costumes.
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I love Sakuracon. It is one of my favorite events of the year. I look forward to it from the moment it ends until the moment it starts again.
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“I was ecstatic with how much the show gave me creatively and professionally. But I’m wistful to close the door on that chapter of my life. If the next one is half as exciting I’m going to be over the moon…”
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I was really impressed by Dianne Sylvan and her ability to take something that was based on something, and rework it so it was just hers and hers alone. I have actually now seen fanfiction based on her novels! If that isn’t coming full circle, I don’t know what is (except when I’m lost in Seattle and start making only left turns).
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After I spent a few embarrassing moments gushing over my love for Lester, Mr. Sahay generously dished on his experiences with Jeffster!, what it meant saying goodbye to Chuck after five years, and his thoughts on East Indian roles in Hollywood today.
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If you’ve heard of a little show named The Venture Brothers- then you’ve seen the storyboard work of Jon Roscetti. As one of the storyboard artists that bring Brock and the gang to life, it’s his job to literally sketch out the Venture universe. He’s also involved in a number of groovy side projects as well.
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