Fan History Questionnaire: LilyK -- 2011
| Interviews by Fans | |
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| Title: | |
| Interviewer: | Morgan Dawn |
| Interviewee: | LilyK |
| Date(s): | 2011 |
| Medium: | email exchange |
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In 2001, LilyK participated in a small email exchange project regarding fan history.
Also see Fan History Questionnaire: Dawnwind -- 2011.
The Interview Excerpts
How did you learn about fandom?
I saw an episode of The Sentinel on Sci-Fi and was hooked. Went to the net and found fanfic.
Your first/current fandoms?
Highlander and Star Wars in the 1990s (pre-net days). Now - The Professionals, Starsky & Hutch with a dash of I Spy and Alias Smith & Jones.
What was your first convention?
Eclecticon - 2001.
How did you find about slash?
It was explained to me after someone said 'have you read slash'? I said 'I don't like 'slasher movies.' I found out what it was and that was 'the end.
What has surprised you most about being a fan?
The obsession some people have. :-)
How have your fannish interest/participations changed over time?
I moved from lists to LJ. I still love cons and zines.
If there was one person/event you'd want fandom to remember...
The wonderfully talented Suzan Lovett.
The most awesome thing I ever did in fandom was...
I'm particularly pleased with my automated [fan fiction] archive, Dave and Ken's Diner, Starsky & Hutch.
Anything else you'd like to share?
I have met the most fabulous folks through fandom and now have friendships that have lasted for years.