 Spooner began an autograph book for his daughter, Amelia, while working at LaHiff's.Billingsley encouraged him to bring "The Book" to the Stork Club, where stars continued to sign it.Some who were famous illustrators or cartoonists such as E. C. Segar ("Popeye"), Chic Young ("Blondie"), and Theodor Geisel ("Dr. Seuss") would add personalized doodles or drawings for Spooner's young daughter.