Yes, the Fonz kissed little old me – cookie baker.
Henry Winkler came to Bainbridge Island last Sunday to read from his children book series (Hank Zipzer) about a boy with dyslexia. And I was there handing out My Kids’ Cookies at the event and listening to him speak.
Words to describe him: intelligent, eloquent, funny, entertaining, adorable and engaging.
After speaking about himself, his childhood as a NYC kid in the public school system, his career, his family, Happy Days, and more, he read from his latest (and last) book in the series. Then he sat down to sign autographs.
Over 400 people of all ages showed up to hear him speak and at least half that number got in line for an autograph. He took time with each person, posed for photos, chatted with the kids and was so very gracious.
Now to explain how I got my kiss.
I gave the Fonz a cookie. I sent a double rich white chocolate cookie in a gift box back to Mr. Winkler before he was introduced. While he was busy signing books, I stepped up to take his picture. He turned to me. This was our conversation:
Henry: “Hi there, Did you make the cookie?”
Me: “Yes.”
Henry: “Thank you, it was delicious.”
Me: (smiling like a loon.)
At the end of the book signing, I hopped on the line to get my book autographed and get a picture with him. He pulled me towards him and planted a wonderful kiss on my left cheek. Then he posed and I got my treasured photo.
Thank you Fonzie!!!
Good Morning —– I am hosting a 1950’s era family fundraising event in Leona Valley, CA to rasie money for kids with hearing impairments….. I would love to invite him to do a book signing. This event will take place on September 18th. and will also include a little tour of our Hertitage Park and a peek at the 1915 era schoolhouse that we are in the process of refurbishing.
This event is sponsored by our local non-profit Sertoma organization…. Not too long ago Sertoma placed special sound systems in seven classrooms which helped raise the childrens test scores and gave the kids a greater self esteem.
Please help me contact him via email, if possible or a contact with his agent. I would be so grateful.
With great appreciation,
Jan Clark – Sertoma Fundraising Coord.
661-270-9268
Great photo of you and The Fonz. I love your blog!