Nikki Simmons considers herself the world’s biggest Conan O’Brien fan — so when her High School prom was around the corner she decided to ask him to attend.
Conan, who was recently married at the time of the letter, wasn’t able to attend, but sent an epic letter in response to her request.
She says, “I asked Conan O’Brien to prom when I was in eleventh grade… so many many years ago… Although he turned me down, he was awesome enough to write back! I’ll always be a Conan fan!”
Check out the original letter and transcription below. He even drew a caricature of himself.
Transcript:
Late Night with Conan O’Brien
Jan.24, 2003
Dear Nikki –
Thanks for your very flattering offer. It’s great to know I have such a devoted fan out there, and I’m sure you would make a great prom date (I didn’t go to mine – it’s a very sad story).
Unfortunately, I got married recently and my wife doesn’t allow me to go to proms anymore with cute 16 year old girls. Still, it was very cool of you to ask me. Thanks and have a great evening.
Your Friend,
Conan
It’s always nice to see someone of Conan O’Brien’s celebrity taking the time to personally respond to a fan.
