Tuesday 28 February 2017

TTM Success - Architect Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry is an architect whose buildings, including his private residence, have become world-renowned attractions. His works are cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture which led Vanity Fair magazine to label him as "the most important architect of our age". Some of his best known buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, and the Dancing House in Prague.

He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SASE in 27 days.

Frank Gehry
1002 22nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90403-4518
USA





TTM Success - Fashion Designer Hubert de Givenchy

Hubert de Givenchy is a French fashion designer who founded The House if Givenchy in 1952. He is famous for having designed much of the personal and professional wardrobe of Audrey Hepburn including the black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's, as well as clothing for clients such as Jacqueline Kennedy.

He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SAE in 18 days.

Hubert de Givenchy
3 avenue George V, 75008
France

Please note: M. de Givenchy unfortunately passed away on March 10, 2018.





TTM Success - Actor Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger is an actor who is best known for appearing in films such as Major League, The Big Chill, Gettysburg, and Platoon which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. He also won an Emmy for his role in the 2012 miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.

He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SASE in 21 days.

Tom Berenger
67 Camp Saint Mary Rd
Okatie, SC 29909-3707
USA





TTM Success - Actress Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot is a French actress, fashion model, and animal rights activist. She was one of the best known sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s. She started her acting career in 1952. After appearing in minor comedy films but became world-famous in 1957 after starring in the controversial film And God Created Woman.

She sent me a signed photo in my SASE in 21 days.

Brigitte Bardot
La Madrague
83990 Saint-Tropez
France




TTM Success - Businessman and Philanthropist Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is a billionaire businessman and philanthropist who has been Chairman of the holding company Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is considered to be one of the most successful investors of all time and as of February of 2017 has an estimated net worth of $75.6 Billion, making him the second richest person in the world, though he has in the past been the richest man in the world. He is a noted philanthropist and has committed to giving away 99% of his wealth to charities.

I have been trying to get Mr. Buffett's autograph for many years, but he is very difficult to obtain and stopped signing TTM years ago. In this attempt I sent him a photo and a long personal letter and amazingly I was finally successful! I was so excited when I opened the envelope and saw the signature. He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SASE in 42 days.

Warren Buffett
5505 Farnam St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68132-3424
USA


Sunday 19 February 2017

TTM Success - NASCAR Owner Bud Moore

Bud Moore is a retired NASCAR car owner who operated theBud Moore Engineering team. A decorated veteran of World War II, he described himself as "an old country mechanic who loved to make 'em run fast". His cars were number 15 and usually painted red and white and sponsored by Motorcraft.

He signed the photo I sent him and returned it in my SASE in 22 days.

Mr. Bud Moore
315 Old Canaan Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29306-6226
USA

Please note: Mr. Moore unfortunately passed away on November 27, 2017.




TTM Success - Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John is an English singer, pianist, and composer. In his five-decade career he has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, including Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets, I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He has received five Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Tony Award, a Disney Legends award, and the Kennedy Center Honours. In 2013, Billboard ranked him the most successful male solo artist on their Top All-Time Artists (third overall behind The Beatles and Madonna). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

He signed the photo I sent to him and returned it in my SASE in 21 days.






TTM Success - Canadian Swimmer Marilyn Bell-DiLascio

Marilyn Bell DiLascio was a Canadian long distance swimmer who, in 1954, at the age of 16, became the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. The next year, in 1955, she became the youngest person ever to swim across the English Channel. In 1954, she was named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year and awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year.

She signed the photo I sent and returned it to me in my SASE in 339 days. She also included a note apologizing for the delay in responding and explaining my letter had been misplaced.

Marilyn Bell DiLascio
Woodland Pond at New Paltz
100 Woodland Pond Circle
New Paltz, NY 12561
USA




TTM Success - Former British PM Tony and Cherie Blair

Tony Blair is a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the UK Labour Party from 1994-2007.

He signed the photos I sent him and his wife Cherie also signed the photo I sent of the 2 of them together and returned them in 22 days.

Tony and Cherie Blair
PO Box 60519
London
W2 7JU
UK