Joseph Houk

Who I'd like to meet:

For a long time, there was a name on this list that I never thought would actually come about.

Funny thing about that: when you least expect it, something you want to have happen - does.

It was after the first Predators game of 2005 in Nashville, the home opener against San Jose on October 5 - the night before my birthday.

Afterwards, me and a friend of mine were headed downstairs to the autograph "section" in the basement.

As we were waiting for clearance to go downstairs, she walked by us.

Now, something I need to say here to set things up: during the game, they showed a close-up of her hubby on the jumbotron at the GEC.

She took that opportunity to give him a huge, sloppy, overdone kiss.

So what do you think my first words to the lady who I've admired for years and years, listened to her songs, and have longed to meet and talk to her, were?

"Nice kiss, Amy."

Yeah, it was Amy Grant.

I did the fandom stuff - asked for her autograph and all that.

It was the end of a perfect night, and I bet she never knew.

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