Greetings,

My name is Stephen Rechner and the attached photo with Mary Wilson was taken last year after one of her fabulous performances at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.  In addition to being a lifelong fan, Mary and I have another connection in that I am the president of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff at New York University, Mary's alma mater.  Her "I Am Changing" CD that she autographed for me will be the centerpiece of a "Supremes 70's" themed gift basket that will be donated to a charity raffle sponsored by our union's state affiliate, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT).  The charity is the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund which provides direct cash assistance to union members who are victims of floods, hurricanes, fires, etc.  The little things we do can have a positive impact beyond what we know.

Best regards,

New York, NY

I was so lucky to see Mary Wilson's Supreme's gowns collection at the V & A on 5/13. I attended her lecture at 7 p.m. She was so gracious to sign all of the fan's pictures and books and cd's before the lecture. She closed with a very moving song and brought tears to my eyes and everyone who attended the lecture. She was very polite when asked about a Supreme's reunion and said it would be up to Diana Ross. I can only hope so. The first picture was taken before the lecture and the second (my favorite!) was taken as Mary was leaving the V & A and I happened to be passing by to catch my bus back to my hotel and she was off to do 1 of many interviews. I flew from San Francisco to see the gowns and attend Mary's lecture. It was one of the best days of my life! Thank you very much for all of the joy you've brought me since my first Supreme's record in 1968 (TCB). I have bought every once before and since including almost every 45. Let me know when you're ready to open your very own museum! Sincerely, Bill Hootnick, San Francisco, CA

The first picture (Mary in the grey suit) is the first time I ever met Mary,i thought I'd died and gone to Heaven.She was lovely and signed all my records books etc.This was taken at a concert in blackpool England around 1991.I went to see her about a week later in wakefield,England and she recognised me in the front row and got me up on stage to dance with her to can't Get Enough of your love.

The second photo is taken at the Motown cafe in New York where Mary was appearing on a breakfast tv show.We spent from 6am-9am there, watching her being interveiwed and chatting to her inbetween.I've met her a couple of times since and love her  more and more each time.I wish she'd come back and tour England soon and show all those fake Supremes acts what she is..the original,the best,the true supreme