Virginia Postrel

Most of us cluster somewhere in the middle of most statistical distributions. But there are lots of bell curves, and pretty much everyone is on a tail of at least one of them. We may collect strange memorabilia or read esoteric books, hold unusual religious beliefs or wear odd-sized shoes, suffer rare diseases or enjoy obscure movies.

American Writer

Ringo Starr

I don't collect any memorabilia. I wish I'd have kept everything I had. But who knew you had to keep it. Just gave it away. And we lost so much and we didn't look after a lot of it.

English Musician

Alice Walker

I can imagine in years to come that my papers and memorabilia, my journals and letters, will find themselves always in the company of people who care about many of the things I do.

American Author

Evangeline Lilly

I'm a bit of a pick-pocket on-set. If something is small enough to go in my pocket, and it will be neat memorabilia, it's gone.

Canadian Actress

David Linley

Personally, I find the world of memorabilia fascinating: how people get so focused on one genre, music, or person.

British Royalty

Jim Palmer

Your memorabilia becomes more significant. It does put you in a different category.

American Athlete

Yvonne Craig

I haven't collected memorabilia. I am not a person who lives in the past.

American Actress

Jeremy Irvine

I actually collect old First and Second World War memorabilia.

English Actor

Gerry Anderson

I'm a tomorrow's person. I don't collect memorabilia.

English Producer

Colm Wilkinson

I don't keep a lot of memorabilia around.

Irish Musician

Memorabilia often involve history, reflecting events or eras worth remembering.

Historical Aspect

Items considered memorabilia usually have personal or emotional significance to the owner.

Emotional Value

Memorabilia are often collected by enthusiasts who seek items from specific categories, like sports or movies.

Collectible Nature

 wartime memorabilia including his photo albums his grown grandchildren who you see in that photo were stunned grandpa had never before pulled out this box he had never shown it to anybody his entire life my visit prompted him to

Adrian Myers: Where...

 all for the possibility that someone gave them something beyond a scholarship, no matter how petty. In one case, I questioned Ohio State football players who received free tattoos and cash in exchange for memorabilia.