I'm a bit gutted that I didn't go to the signing in Liverpool, but it started at 6pm and they were advising the people to start queuing early as only x-amount of people would be allowed to the join the queue. I don't usually get back from work until 6 as well. On the other hand, I WOULD have frozen up and said something stupid to him and then dwelt upon for days afterwards. Sometimes it's better to not meet your idols
Having said that, I hope you got to meet him Rik! Show us your book!