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Robert Pattinson Autographs Guitar for eBay Auction Benefiting The Midnight
Mission in Los Angeles
Robert Pattinson walked into Norman's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, CA, and
started playing a new guitar when spotted by storeowner Norman Harris. Harris, a
longtime advocate of The Midnight Mission, asked Pattinson if the star would be
willing to autograph the guitar for the charity. Pattinson graciously agreed,
and even conceded to having a photograph taken with the signed instrument for
authentication.
Tarzana, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2010 --
Robert Pattinson, the teenage heartthrob popularized by the Twilight film series
and star of the new romantic drama Remember Me, opening March 12, was browsing
through the eclectic inventory of
Norman's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, CA, and couldn’t resist picking up a brand
new
Fender Telecaster and started to play. As a very talented musician and
easily recognizable celebrity, it wasn't long before store owner Norman Harris
noticed Pattinson. Harris, whose store routinely attracts movie stars and
Hollywood power brokers alike, struck up a casual conversation with young
Pattinson when the thought occurred that this was an opportunity too good to
pass up.
Robert Pattinson at Norman's Rare Guitars with Fender Telecaster
Harris has, for many years, worked very closely with
The Midnight Mission, a charitable organization that provides basic
necessities to the homeless, including counseling, education, training and job
placement across the greater Los Angeles basin. The high-end clientele of the
vintage guitar store allows Harris access to some of the most popular
celebrities in town, including Tom Petty, Richie Sambora, Jackson Browne, Los
Lobos and REO Speed Wagon -- all of whom have played in charity concerts
coordinated by Harris on behalf of The Midnight Mission. Harris knew Pattinson
was one of the brightest stars of the new decade, and couldn't resist the
temptation to ask for an autograph -- not for any personal collection, of
course, but to be auctioned off for the benefit of the charity.
Fans that have followed Robert Pattinson for any length of time know of the
actor’s reluctance to be photographed or sign autographs. Pattinson’s reputation
isn't that of a snob but rather a professional who’s a little bit shy and timid,
and more than just a little bit private. But, music hath charms to soothe the
savage beast, and playing music that day in
Norman's Rare Guitars seems to have brought out the very best and most
compassionate in Pattinson. Not only did the star sign the guitar, the shy
persona took a picture with it -- simultaneously verifying its authenticity
while multiplying its value by at least a factor of 10.
Pattinson autographed the Fender guitar back in December 2009 and the charity
had briefly listed it for auction on eBay, but knowing Pattinson was working on
a film that would be released soon, The Midnight Mission waited for the
opportune time to place the guitar on Ebay in order to raise the most money
possible. The charity relies solely on private funding and not on government
support to provide the critical and life changing services to LA's homeless.
The timing couldn't be more perfect; the auction now coincides with the
opening day of Pattinson's new movie, Remember Me. Look for both the movie and
the auction to open Friday, March 12.
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