Guest Blogger: David Alan Johnson

Over the ten years I spent in the entertainment industry I've been lucky enough to have many great experiences in some beautiful, and not so beautiful, but fun places! It all began with the RT Convention in San Diego in '93. It seems very fitting and brings me much joy that I find myself back at the beginning, in Pittsburgh for the '08 RT Convention. The warmth and kindness you gave me upon coming back was very special. Seeing people I haven't seen in many years, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. I think it was Mark Johnson that said, "We're like a family". I really believe that to be true. Out of all the things I've done in the past 15 years however big or small I must thank all you people that attend the conventions and support the genre you love so much. You've helped me learn more about myself by trusting enough to share your dreams, desires, laughter and friendships over this long adventure we call life. I hope I've helped in some small way to inspire, encourage, laugh with or support the many people I've spoken to over these years. I used to believe years ago that I needed a stage, an event or some special means to connect to the masses. Some type of forum to help change peoples lives. Over the years I now realize it's the intimate moments spent listening and sharing that matters the most. We are all connected and I couldn't have the laughter or the joy without your participation. Together we create the moments and the memories.

I thank you all,

David Alan Johnson
Mr. Romance 1993