Carni's House of Autographs! - Page 1

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My webpage is just a list of my successes, and some of my favorite celebrity autograph links. If you want to learn more about how to write letters to, your favorite celebrity or a huge list of addresses than go to CHIP'S CELEBRITY HOME AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES. This is my favorite celebrity autograph site because it contains a Resources section, such as hints, related sites, FAQ's, and sample letters. Chip's site also has thousands of addresses which are conveniently sorted into categories such as musician addresses, and Historical Celebrities. Also, his page has a link to hundreds of other autograph related sites! Whether you're looking for an address or just some help, Chip's page is sure to help. Keep up the great work Chip.

My successes are listed in the following format:
Name of Celebrity (size and color of photo. BW means black and white)
"What the celebrity wrote on the picture"
(Date letter sent - Date autographed picture received)

My Successes

Shania Twain (4x6 BW)
"Shania Twain"
(Oct. 28, 1996 - Nov.14, 1996) --> also sent me fan club info.

Walter and Phyllis Gretzky (Signed Book)
"To Carni, Best of Luck Always, Walter Gretzky & Phyllis Gretzky."
(Oct. 23, 1996 -->went to their house on Oct.23, 1996 and they personally
signed the inside cover of a biography that Walter wrote about his son Wayne.
I also got pictures taken with Walter and Phyllis, and Wayne's sister Kim.)

Bob Denver (8x10 BW)
"Hi Carni! Bob Denver 'Gilligan'"
(Dec. 13, 1996 - March 27, 1997)

Henry Winkler (3x5 Color)
"Enjoy your great self and thanks for writing. Love Henry Winkler."
(Dec. 13, 1996 - April 28, 1997)

Tyra Banks (8x10 BW)
"To Carni, Peace and Love, Tyra Banks"
(Dec. 13, 1996 - Feb. 24, 1997)

Judge Wapner (8x10 BW)
"To Carni Grewal, Best Wishes, Judge Wapner"
(Dec. 13, 1996 - Dec. 27, 1996)

Dave Thomas (8x10 Color and personalized letter)
"To Carni, Best Wishes, Dave"
(Dec. 13, 1996 - Feb. 13, 1997) -> Also, he sent me a personalized letter
and signed it 'Dave' as well. He answered question that I asked him. Cool!

Al Pacino (8x10 BW)
"To Carni, Best Wishes - Al Pacino"
(Dec. 13, 1996 - Jan. 16, 1997)

Bernard Shaw (8x10 BW)
"For Carni, Bernard Shaw"
(Dec. 22, 1996 - Jan. 6, 1997)

Arnold Schwarzenegger (4x6 Color)
"Arnold Schwarzenegger"
(Dec. 22, 1996 - July 19, 1997)

Colin Powell (8x10 Color)
"Colin Powell"
(Dec. 22, 1996 - Jan. 13, 1997)

Bob Barker (8x10 BW)
"Bob Barker"
(Dec. 22, 1996 - Jan. 2, 1997)

David Copperfield (8.5x11 BW)
"David Copperfield"
(Dec. 22, 1996 - Feb. 10, 1997)

Kathy Ireland (4x6 Color)
Front -->"Love Always, Kathy Ireland XXOO"
Back -->"Thankyou for writing! Best Wishes and God bless you! Kathy Ireland"
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Feb. 24, 1997)

Cindy Crawford (8x10 BW)
"With Love, Cindy Crawford"
(Dec. 30, 1996 - April 7, 1997)

Vanna White (8x10 BW)
"Vanna White" --> she drew a heart shape before her name
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 16, 1997)

Kato Kaelin (8.5x11 BW)
"To Carni, Keeping my head above H2O! Best, Kato"
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 28, 1997)

Johnnie L. Cochrane Jr. (8x10 BW)
"Pleasant Blessings! Johnnie L. Cochrane Jr."
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 30, 1997)

John Travolta (8x10 BW)
"To Carni, John Travolta"
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Feb. 13, 1997)

Terry Bradshaw (8x10 BW)
"Terry Bradshaw"
Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 21, 1997)

Anne Murray (8x10 BW)
"Carni, Love, Anne Murray 1997"
Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 17, 1997)

Bill Clinton (8x10 Color)
"Best Wishes, Bill Clinton"
(Dec. 30, 1996 - Jan. 17, 1997) --> also sent me letter on White House letterhead

Joe Pesci (8x10 BW)
"Carni, God is Good, Joe Pesci"
(Jan. 3, 1997 - Jan. 13, 1997)

James Earl Jones (8x10 Color)
"James Earl Jones"
(Jan. 27, 1997 - Feb. 22, 1997)

Senator Ted Kennedy (8x10 Color)
senator@kennedy.senate.gov
"Ted Kennedy"
(Jan. 29, 1997 - Feb. 3, 1997)

Bill Gates (5x7 Color)
billg@microsoft.com
"Bill Gates"
(Feb. 5, 1997 - June 5, 1997) --> Also got a letter from the Microsoft Executive
Office saying that the autograph is enclosed and apologizing for any delays.

Tiffani Amber Thiessen (4x6 Color Postcard)
"May all your dreams come true - Love Tiffani-Amber"
(March 4, 1997 - July 2, 1997)

Robert DeNiro (5x7 BW)
"Robert DeNiro"
(March 4, 1997 - July 2, 1997)

Shannon Miller (8x10 BW)
"Shannon Miller"
(March 4, 1997 - June 2, 1997)

Halle Berry (4x6 Color)
On Front -->"Love, Hally 'B"
On Back --> "Thank you for your support! With Love, Halle 'B"
(March 4, 1997 - June 27, 1997)

George Bush (8x10 Color)
"Best Wishes, George Bush"
(March 4, 1997 - March 15, 1997) --> Also got a 3x5 letter from his office
saying that Mr. Bush wanted me to have the picture.

Ricki Lake (5x7 Color Postcard)
"XX Ricki Lake" --> she also drew a little smiley face after her name
(March 4, 1997 - March 15, 1997)

Drew Barrymore (5x7 BW)
"Spread the Sunshine, Drew Barrymore" --> Drew a picture of a sun
(March 4, 1997 - April 28, 1997)

Hulk Hogan (8x10 BW)
"Hulk Hogan"
(March 4, 1997 - March 29, 1997)

Demi Moore (8x10 BW)
"Carni, Peace Always, Demi Moore 97"
(March 4, 1997 - June 14, 1997)

Greg Norman (8x10 Color)
"Carni, Attack Life, Greg Norman"
(March 13, 1997 - June 21, 1997)

Davis Love III (8x10 Color)
"To Carni, Davis Love"
(March 13, 1997 - July 19, 1997)

Gerald Ford (8x10 Color and signed biography)
"Gerald R. Ford"
(March 13, 1997 - March 27, 1997) --> He also sent me a 3 page biography
about his whole life and signed that one 'Gerald R. Ford' as well.

Danny Glover (8x10 BW)
"With every new step you take you create a new you. Danny Glover"
(March 13, 1997 - June 5, 1997)

Reverund Jesse Jackson (8.5x11 BW and 3x5 post it)
"3/27/97 Grewal, Keep Hope Alive, Jesse Jackson" --> Also sent me a post it
which read "Thank you friend. Jesse Jackson"
(March 13, 1997 - April 1, 1997)

Dick Vitale (8x10 Color and signed magazine)
"Carni, Awesome Baby! Dick Vitale" --> He also sent me Dick Vitale's 1996-97
College Basketball Preview and signed the first page, "Dick Vitale Baby!"
(March 13, 1997 - March 29, 1997)

Nolan Ryan (2.5x4.5 BW card)
"Nolan Ryan"
(March 13, 1997 - March 29, 1997)

Carl Lewis (4x6 Color)
"Carl Lewis"
(March 13, 1997 - April 1, 1997)

Ginger Rogers (8x10 Color)
Lost e-mail addy I used
"Ginger Rogers"
(March 4, 1997 - March 11, 1997)

Hillary Rodham Clinton (8x10 Color)
Lost e-mail addy I used
"Best Wishes, Hillary Rodham Clinton"
(March 4, 1997 - March 15, 1997) --> she also sent me a book about the White
House and the Clinton administration. She also sent me a map of the White
House, and a letter from the Office of the First Lady saying that she hoped
I would enjoy the picture.

Wayne and Walter Gretzky (8x10 Color)
"To Carni, Best Always, Walter Gretzky & Wayne Gretzky 99"
(March 27, 1997 --> Went over to his house on March 27, 1997 and Wayne had
already signed a picture before and I got Walter to sign it as well)

Lou Ferrigno (16x20 Color)
"Lou Ferrigno"
(April 8, 1997 - April 17, 1997)

Walter Gretzky (5x7 Color)
"To Carni, Best Always, W. Gretzky"
(July 12, 1997 --> I went over to his house and got him to sign a picture of
me, Walter, and Phyllis that I had taken on Oct. 23, 1996)

Wayne Gretzky (6x8 blue paper)
" "
(June 29, 1984 at the Brantford Civic Centre --> my dad was took me there to
meet him and I asked for his autograph at the opening of the Canadian Sports
Hall of Recognition and he signed the sheet for me. His dad, Walter, was
there as well)

Pele (2.5x4.5 card)
"Best of Luck - Pele"
(1989 --> My brother was playing for the Canadian Under 16 National Soccer
Team at the time and he met Pele there, and he asked Pele for his autograph.
Pele signed the back of a "Fair Play Please" card that my brother Sam had. The tournament was in Dundee, Scotland.

Gordie Howe (signed stick from the 60's or 70's)
Wayne Gretzky (signed stick from the 80's)
Brent Gretzky (signed stick from 1996)
(My brother Sam is a really good friend of Brent Gretzky, Wayne's younger
brother, and got Brent to get these sticks for him)

Wayne Gretzky (signed poster)
"To, The Grewal Family, Best Regards, Wayne Gretzky 99"
(August 1995 --> Sam got the poster signed by Wayne after attending Brent's
wedding in August of 1995. He also got his picture taken with Janet Jones,
and Wayne himself.

Vitaly Potapenko (3.5 index card)
"To Carni, Vitaly Potapenko #52"
(July 25, 1996 --> He came over to my brothers house and was about to go and
do a Cleveland Cavalier kids camp, and he signed one of the printed cards
that they give out to the kids at the camp. The front of the card has his
name and the address of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The back of the card has
the saying, "Never Quit! There is nothing less important than the score at
Half-Time)

Al Roker (8x10 Color)
mailbag@roker.com
"Carni, (drawing of the sun with a goofy face), Al Roker"
(July 31, 1997 - Aug. 27, 1997)

Bob Barker (8x10 BW)
price@www.cbs.com
"Bob Barker"
(July 31, 1997 - Aug. 27, 1997) --> I actually wanted to get an autograph
of the three girls who work on The Price is Right. However, they sent me
another autograph of him.

Eddie Murphy (8x10 BW)
"To Carni, Best Wishes Always!, Eddie Murphy"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Sept. 8, 1997)

Kim Alexis (5x7 Color)
"Kim Alexis"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 20, 1997) --> Also sent me a page of her favorite
scriptures. On that, she wrote "My favorite scriptures for you! Kim Alexis"

Sharon Stone (5x7 BW)
"Sharon Stone"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Sept. 25, 1997)

Nadia Comanici (8x10 Color)
"To Carni - Nadia Comanici"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 22, 1997)

Ben Crenshaw (8x10 BW)
"To Carni - With best wishes - Ben Crenshaw"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 23, 1997)

John Wooden (8.5x11 BW)
"To Carni Grewal, with Best Wishes. John Wooden UCLA"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 19, 1997) --> Also sent me his 8.5x11 Color Pyramid of
Success which he signed, "To Carni Grewal, with Best Wishes. John Wooden UCLA."
He also sent me a 2x3.5 business card which he signed "John Wooden"

Kristian Alfonso (5x7 BW)
"Love, Kristian Alfonso"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug, 23, 1997)

Casey Casem (8x10 BW)
"To Carni: Keep reaching for the stars. You're #1. Casey Kasem 1997"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 19, 1997)

Gordie and Colleen Howe (4.5x5 BW sticker)
"To Carni! Gordie Howe, Colleen Howe"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 21, 1997) --> Sticker says, "May all your goals be achieved
and ... Howe! Also sent me a letter from President of his Corporation about
autographed memorabilia.

Arnold Palmer (8x10 Color)
"To Carni, Best Wishes, Arnold Palmer"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Aug. 15, 1997)

Nancy Kerrigan (5x7 Color)
"All My Best Wishes! Nancy Kerrigan"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 15, 1997) --> Also sent me a 4x5.5 note saying thanks
for writing and hoping that I enjoy the picture.

Monica Seles (5x7 Color)
"Monica Seles"
(March 4, 1997 - Sept. 8, 1997)

Bob Cousy (8.5x11 BW)
"To Carni - Thanks for your interest. Peace, Bob Cousy"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 10, 1997)

Ray Charles (8x10 BW)
"To: Carni, Best Wishes, Ray Charles 1997"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 15, 1997)

Alex Trebek (8x10 BW)
"For Carni, All the very best. Alex Trebek"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 11, 1997)

Amy Grant (8x10 BW)
"To Carni, Amy Grant"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 22, 1997) --> She drew a little heart before her name.
Also sent me a 3.5x5.5 Color Card of her golfind with the caption, "It don't
mean a thing if it ain't got that swing ... Thanks for writing. Amy Grant.

Bill Cosby (8x10 BW)
"Bill Cosby"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 19, 1997)

Bozo the Clown (8x10 BW)
"Hi Carni! From Your Pal - Bozo"
BOZO@tribune.com
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 15, 1997)--> Also sent me e-mail saying that the picture
will be on its way.

Richard Simmons (8x10 Color)
"Hey Carni: Don't you ever be chained to a fork! I wish you good health and
lots of happiness always. Love Richard Simmons 97"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Sept. 29, 1997)

Bill Cosby (8x10 BW)
"Bill Cosby"
(Jan. 3, 1997 - Oct. 10, 1997) --> This is my second success from Mr. Cosby
and my longest wait by far. Over 10 months! I had given up on this one
because he is usually a quick signer, so I sent him another one in August
of 1997 and got it back in 25 days! I was shocked to see this one about a
month later in my mailbox. Pleasant surprise though!

Maurice Richard (2-4x8 Color)
First Photo --> "To Carni Grewal, Good Luck, Maurice Richard 9"
Second Photo --> "Maurice Richard 9"
(Sept. 27, 1997 - Oct. 14, 1997)

Tom Snyder (4x6 BW)
latelateshow@cbs.com
"Tom Snyder"
(Aug. 31, 1997 - Oct. 16, 1997)

Tiger Woods (8x10 Color)
"To Carni, Tiger Woods"
(Aug. 26, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)

Oprah Winfrey (8x10 Color)
"Oprah"
(Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)

Denver Pyle (8x10 BW)
"Hi Carni. Go Well. Denver Pyle, Uncle Jesse"
(Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)

Larry Flynt (8x10 BW)
"Larry Flynt"
(Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)

Phyllis Diller (8x10 BW)
"Love you Carni! Phyllis Diller 1997"
(Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)--> It is a caricature of herself, and the
words "Love you Carni!" are coming out of her mouth. Looks cool.

Charlton Heston (8x10 Color)
"Charlton Heston"
(Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 20, 1997)

F. Lee Bailey (8.5x11 Color)
"To Carni, Best Wishes, F. Lee Bailey"
(Aug. 2, 1997 - Oct. 23, 1997)

Sherwood Schwartz (2-8x10 Colors, 1-8x10 BW)
8x10 BW of him --> "Carni, Best Wishes! Sherwood Schwartz"
8x10 Color of Cast of Gilligan's Island --> "Carni, Best Wishes from Gilligan
Island! Sherwood Schwartz"
8x10 Color of Cast of Brady Bunch --> "Carni, Best Wishes from the Brady Bunch!
Sherwood Schwartz" (Oct. 4, 1997 - Oct. 23, 1997)

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