Even Ozzy agrees on autograph etiquette
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If you’re an autograph collector — at least a respectful one — there’s some common sense that comes with your hobby. Sure, you want the autograph but you need to do it the right way.
Even legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne agrees about that.
“The one place that really gets me crazy is when I’m [in the middle of] a meal at some restaurant and somebody comes up to me and goes, ‘Can you sign this?'” Osbourne told the music site Blabbermouth.net. “I’m pretty okay with people [approaching me for autographs] most of the time.”
Check out Beckett editor Chris Olds‘ tale about getting Osbourne’s autograph — the right way — in this archived story of ours from back in 2010.
I got to meet Ozzy and Sharon at 2002 Ozzfest, they were both very nice. I’ve a lot of heavy metal acts and got a lot of sigs and Ozzy indeed has a nice signature.
Cool article dude.
i read a story about ozzy turning down an autograph request and sharon grabbed him and forced him to sign. saying something like “they’re the reason you’re rich” i wish all athletes and celebs would think about that, the fans made you