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He's a charter member of The Breakfast Club. He's a very talented actor and director as well as a proud father of two. His dad is a very famous actor, his brother, another. Yet there's something special about Emilio Estevez that makes him stand out from the rest of his famous family and many of his show business contemporaries.

Born Emilio Estevez in 1962, he entered the world as the son of Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez) and three years later became the older brother of volatile actor Charlie Sheen. It wasn't until his late teens, however, that Emilio joined his father in the world of show business.

Estevez played Billy the Kid in "Young Guns" (1988).

His first role was opposite Matt Dillon in Tex in 1982. He made a name for himself in 1984's Repo Man, then went on to do The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire in 1985. He again gained notoriety through his starring role in 1988's Young Guns and later in the tremendously-successful Mighty Ducks films.

The Estevez/Sheen family may be likened to the Barrymores. With the exception of his mother, everyone in Emilio's family has been involved in acting. His brother Ramon appeared in the film Cadence opposite his father, and his sister Renee has appeared in two films directed by her father.

Emilio won big with "The Mighty Ducks." ©The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved.

Estevez was married for two years to pop star Paula Abdul. The couple divorced in 1994. He has two children, Taylor, age 12, and Paloma, 10. Paloma has a role in Estevez's latest undertaking, The War At Home, which will be in video release this fall. Estevez made a deal with Buena Vista Pictures (Disney) to forego his salary in The Mighty Ducks 3 in exchange for the company's financial backing for Touchstone Pictures' The War At Home, in which he stars and directs.

The film features quite an impressive cast including Estevez, Oscar winner Kathy Bates and Martin Sheen. Estevez plays a Vietnam veteran who returns home to his family and tries to cope with the effects of the war. The film has received critical acclaim and reinforces Emilio's image as a multi-talented artist.

Actor/director Estevez on the set of his new drama, "The War At Home." ©Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. All Rights Reserved.

In his leisure time, the 35-year-old Estevez is a sportsman, enjoying swimming, jogging, skiing, surfing and fishing. He is an avid reader and jazz fan as well as a devoted father.

Emilio has been signing autographs and watching his father do the same for most of his life, so we thought that his opinion on our hobby would be of interest to our readers. Here's what the gracious Estevez shared with us.

10 Questions with Emilio Estevez

AC: Do you sign autographs through the mail? How many requests do you receive?

EE: Yes, I receive approximately 200 to 400 pieces of mail per week. I respond to those sent to my P.O. Box, but never my home address.

AC: What is the strangest autograph request you have ever had?

EE: I was once asked to sign a young woman's bare breast, which I must say was embarrassing, but I did it!

AC: Are you aware of how large the hobby of collecting autographs has become? How did you become aware?

EE: It is truly huge! I became aware around the time Young Guns was released. Many people would try to get the whole group to sign one picture, which made it very valuable.

Estevez discusses a scene from "The War At Home" with cast members Kimberly Williams, Kathy Bates and Martin Sheen. ©Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. All Rights Reserved.

AC: Do you sign autographs when asked in person? If so, do you limit the number of items per person?

EE: I always sign when asked in person, especially if it is a child who asks. I limit it when I sense people who are greedy.

AC: Are there any events where people might be able to get your autograph in person?

EE: You just missed me at the VSDA in Las Vegas where I was promoting the video release of my film The War at Home.

AC: How do you view people who pose as fans, but actually sell the autographs?

EE: Everyone has to make a living! Yet, I prefer to personalize every photo I sign.

Emilio prepares to film a pivotal scene in the movie with (L-R) Lane Smith, Williams and Bates. ©Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. All Rights Reserved.

AC: Are there any famous people whose autographs you would want?

EE: I have only two autographs in my possession at this time: Joe DiMaggio and O.J. Simpson!

AC: Do you collect anything?

EE: Art! I love old photographs, painting from new young artists.

AC: Are there any items you refuse to sign?

EE: Not really. I just have a hard time when someone asks me to sign "To my best friend in the whole world." I just won't do that because I don't know that person. They may be great, but I don't like being told what to write.

AC: How much do you think your autograph is sold for?

EE: I've seen it for sale from $25 to $65 dollars.