11.   Behind him, people waited in line to have their books signed.

12.   A steady stream of visitors signed register books in a two-hour visitation before the funeral.

13.   According to legend, Ty Cobb once held up a game so all his Detroit Tigers teammates could sign the book for the two youngsters.

14.   After dinner, he spoke and signed books at the Milwaukee Public Library, then drove to Chicago.

15.   But hours later, Coupland was still there, not even glancing at the door, happily signing books.

16.   Colin Powell and Joe Montana signed their books at the same time recently in New York stores across the street from each other.

17.   Danforth signed books and spoke at Country Club Christian Church.

18.   Every British mission around the world was swamped last week by local people queueing to sign books of condolence.

19.   Gothic author Anne Rice, signing books recently in Lewisville, Texas, toted along a cooler packed with a six-pack of her favorite beverage.

20.   He signed books, accepted green bagels and addressed the New York state Legislature in Irish.