Randy Smith has participated in many aspects of fandom over the last forty years or so. He's written for fanzines, published APAzines, worked on conventions, collected comics and old prozines, played role-playing and other types of stfnal games, led book discussion groups, and been a panelist at conventions. He was once in a Worldcon masquerade. He has even lost a Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund election. You can find him hanging out at convention parties. Don't be alarmed if you see him wearing a clergy collar. He is also an ordained United Methodist pastor serving a congregation in Silicon Valley.