The other half of the room knew that there is no "real" Dr. Crusher - she only exists in fiction, like the concept of people retaining their freedom and economic prosperity while having government healthcare.
100% agree. Too mnay people there are too wrapped up in fiction and make believe.
She did draw a nearly endless stream of people at her autograph table. Wil Wheaton was another. It was amazing to watch people just stand there.
I got the one I was after and I am not an autograph nut. Getting to hear Martin Landau talk at a panel and a couple of minutes at his table was a real treat.