Shannon Elizabeth

Shannon Elizabeth Fadal (born 7 September 1973 in Houston, Texas, USA) is an American actress, activist, and poker player. I know her best for her role as Nadia in the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012). Other notable films include Scary Movie (2000), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Thir13en Ghosts (2001), and Night of the Demons (2009).

I met Shannon at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025 where she signed my American Pie VHS sleeve.

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American Pie Q&A panel with Tara Reid

Andrew McCarthy

Andrew Thomas McCarthy (born 29 November 1962 in Westfield, New Jersey, USA) is an American actor, travel writer, and television director. He is best known as a member of the Brat Pack, with roles in 1980s films such as St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), Mannequin (1987), Less than Zero (1987), and Weekend at Bernie's (1989).

I met Andrew at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025.

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Weekend at Bernie's Q&A panel with
Jonathan Silverman

Michael Winslow

Michael Leslie Winslow (born 6 September 1958 in Spokane, Washington, USA) is an American actor, comedian, and beatboxer billed as 'The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects' for his ability to make realistic sounds using only his voice. He is best known for his roles in all seven Police Academy films (984-94) as Larvell Jones. I also know him for his part in the Mel Brooks comedy Spaceballs (1987).

I met Michael at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025, where he signed my Police Academy 4 soundtrack album.

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Q&A panel

Xolo Maridueña

Ramario Xolo Ramirez (born 9 June 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA), known professionally as Xolo Maridueña, is an American actor. He began his career as a child, starring as Victor Graham in the NBC drama Parenthood (2012-15), and rose to prominence for playing Miguel Diaz in the Netflix series Cobra Kai (2018–25) and Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the DC Comics superhero film Blue Beetle (2023).

I met Xolo at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025.

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Cobra Kai Q&A panel with Patrick Luwis

Patrick Luwis

Patrick Luwis (born 19 December 1994 in Washington, D.C., USA) is an American actor known for his roles as Axel Kovačević in the Netflix series Cobra Kai (2024-25) and as Ivar in Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon franchise (2023-24). He has appeared in several prominent television series and films since beginning his acting career in 2017.

I met Patrick at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025.

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Cobra Kai Q&A panel with Xolo Maridueña

Tara Reid

Tara Donna Reid (born 8 November 1975 in Wyckoff, New Jersey, USA) is an American actress and model. Tara is best known for her lead ensemble role as Vicky Lathum in the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012). Other notable lead film roles include Urban Legend (1998), Body Shots (1999), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Van Wilder (2002), My Boss's Daughter (2003) and Alone in the Dark (2005). She had supporting roles in the films The Big Lebowski (1998), Cruel Intentions (1999), Dr. T & the Women (2000), and Just Visiting (2001).

In television, Tara had recurring roles as Ashley in the soap opera Days of Our Lives (1995) and Danni Sullivan in the NBC series Scrubs (2003–05). She had a co-lead role as secondary protagonist April Wexler in the Sharknado television film series (2013–18). Tara hosted her own reality series on E!, titled Taradise (2005–06).

I met Tara at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025. She signed my VHS copy of American Pie, which was one of my first Amazon purchases back in 2000.

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VHS cover, also signed by Shannon Elizabeth

American Pie Q&A panel with Shannon Elizabeth

C. Thomas Howell

Christopher Thomas Howell (born 7 December 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA) is an American actor and director. He made his film debut with a supporting role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), however he had his breakout with a lead role as Ponyboy Curtis in the coming-of-age film The Outsiders (1983).

Following his breakout, he had starring roles in the films Tank (1984), Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), Red Dawn (1984), Secret Admirer (1985), The Hitcher (1986), and Soul Man (1986).

I met Thomas at Comic Con Scotland in Edinburgh in October 2025. He signed my Red Dawn soundtrack album, which had previously been signed by Lea Thompson.

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Q&A panel