First Star Wars Experience

I can vividly recall the first time I watched Star Wars. Very vividly.

While I can't recall my age, I remember visiting Abilene for Christmas. My Great-Aunt Cledith's house where --I can't remember who-- gave me the VHS set of the 3 original films. Best Christmas gift ever.

Then, we went to my grandfather's house. I was feeling very ill, so while everyone conversed in the kitchen/living room area, I was left to my own devices in the entryway/living room with the TV, a VCR, and my new Star Wars VHSes.

When it started, there was an interview between Leonard Maltin and George Lucas. These two gray-hairs were sitting in suits, talking about things I didn't know about. My first glimpse at Star Wars left me a bit disappointed. Then A New Hope actually began.

I watched all of them that night. And Star Wars has been with me ever since.