Original Commentary
Yes, it's one comic of build-up. Anyhow, why does he have a book? Because they always have a book or two. Nothing says "I used to be in showbiz" like having an autobiography - Terrence

Modern Commentary
Ok, I take back what I said two days ago. Mike isn't here because he likes being among fans. If he were, he would've at least let Brisbane finish his sentence about how amazing it was to meet Mike Wilson. He's heard this speech from a lot of people and doesn't care to hear it again

The line in the last panel should have been "Would you like to buy a copy?". Because you know he isn't giving those things away - Terrence