Let's start from the beginning...

As with any good story, I must start from the beginning.  I have a love for all things British, especially when it comes to older British men.  There's a long list of actors I have loved over the years, and it all started when I first saw Rocky Horror Picture Show.

There was no turning back after seeing this classic cult movie. I would be hooked for the rest of my life and instantly became a fan of Tim Curry.  The first older British man I loved.

Seriously, look at him.  How can you not love him?  From "It", "Legend", and "Clue" the man was incredible.  My obsession grew to the point that I owned his records (and I didn't even own a turn table), and horrible movies that he made (Lovers Knot).  I had to get my hands on everything.  But as I look back on this love affair, it really sounds all minor compared to my later loves.  I guess one might say he was my gateway drug.  The drug that led me to the likes of Anthony Stewart Head...

That's right, Giles from Buffy (Which led to a whole other obsession that I will talk about on another day) David Bowie...

and this man...

Alan Rickman.  You can imagine my devastation the week we lost both Bowie and Rickman, but let's not talk about that.  From the four men above, Alan Rickman was my biggest obsession.  I realized this as I received many texts and messages of condolences the day he died.  I clearly talk about my obsessions way too much (and now apparently blog about it).  However, there was a reason I loved Alan Rickman more, not only was it because he was such a great actor, but on Feb. 28, 2002 I got the opportunity to meet the man himself.  What an amazing moment and one that I will remember until the day I die.  He was every bit the gentleman that people say he was, making sure that everyone who wanted a photo and an autograph got one.  It only made me love him more and led to a vast DVD and Blu-Ray collection of just about every movie he ever made.  I think Alan Rickman was a turning point for me in my love of older British men.  My friends might joke and say it was the point I became a stalker (just because I changed the dates of my trip to London to see Rickman in a play and stood by the stage door after), but I say it was the moment I truly became a fan girl.  So as I prepare to meet my current obsession, Peter Capaldi, I have decided to document it.  Mostly because I think I have driven my friends and family crazy by talking about it so much, but to also get a chance to share my tale with other fan girls and boys like me.  So sit back and enjoy!