Met Kevin Smith exactly a year ago at the Armageddon Expo in Auckland, February 2001.
It was a thrill to see him on the stage answering questions and he was so open and honest about everything.
I asked him about the scene of OAHAF - the bedroom scene - and he fondly retells it to us at how many takes it took and Renee giggling in his armpit.
I remember after the questions we all could go up with him to the top floor of Aotea Centre where the autographs were to be done.
I met with another Xenite at one of the elevators and and with four of us in the elevator I stood right next to him in the elevator... no trace of Ares here, just a normal bloke that could blend in anywhere.
Fond memories pop up with shaking hands with the man. Having bought only two autographed pictures makes me think I could have bought more...
Dean O'Gorman was sitting next to Kevin... keep an eye out for Dean, he likes gadgets and camera's - so Kevin said.
Me and the other Xenite lingered for a bit before moving off excitedly.
'I met Kevin Smith.' She said repeatedly.
'We both did, he's a good bloke.'
My condolences to the family of Kevin Smith.