Stephen King dishes it out

From Maine Today's bulletin board:

I had the distinct, and unforgettable, pleasure to meet Mr. Stephen King on Monday 9/12. Yes, *the* Stephen King. At least that´s what I kept thinking in my head, as I watched him serve spaghetti with the rest of the kitchen staff at a Hurricane Katrina benefit last night. He is SO down to Earth, he actually blended right in, which is quite a feat, considering he is 6´4"! Yet, his height was NOT the biggest part of his presence... that would be his heart. I have looked up to Stephen King my whole life. Being a girl from Maine, you don´t come across many celebrities in your home state. So, for me, Mr. King has become a shining example of just how much you can accomplish, right in your own backyard. I grew up reading his books with my Father, and now buy him the newest one for Father´s Day each year. I was THRILLED to find out my Father could attend the benefit and take a picture of his daughter with one of her idols. My Dad was beaming. It was truly a moment I´ll never forget.

Yes it is rather gushing. If it was from a newspaper, I'd not post it. Since it's from a message board from a fan, I'll cut the writer, Cookie "Cutter" Girl, some slack. Afterall, I'd probably post something similarly gushing.