Clinton fans line up at Costco

By Tyrone Beason
Seattle Times staff reporter

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By 11 a.m. the line for the first of two book signing events to promote Clinton's memoir, "My Life," snaked through the parking lot and down an access road at the Issaquah store.

Costco staff members were turning away latecomers because all 1,500 people who would be allowed inside for the event had been marked with a yellow wristband.

Bill Clinton here today The former president will be signing his autobiography Issaquah Costco, 1-2:30 p.m., 1801 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. For Costco members only; they can buy or bring the book with a receipt. One signature per membership. No signing of memorabilia. (425-313-0965). Elliott Bay Book Co., 8 p.m., 101 S. Main St., Seattle. Customers must buy the book there to get a free ticket for an autograph. The 1,500 tickets are expected to go quickly. One signature per customer. No signing of memorabilia. (206-624-6600).

Some of those who did get a place in line arrived more than 14 hours early to secure a spot. Hundreds were already gathered outside the store by midmorning, lounging in lawn chairs, wading through Clinton's 957-page book and munching on Costco hot dogs and pizza for breakfast.

Terry Taylor, owner of Giggles nightclub in Seattle, said he joined the line at 11:30 last night when he heard that a crowd was forming at the store.

"I think he's one of the top five presidents we've ever had," Taylor said. "You don't often get a chance like this."

Clinton was to attend a second book signing at the Elliott Bay Book Company in Pioneer Square tonight, where another 1,500 people already have tickets.

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