sidle up (verb)

1. In the movie theater, he tried to sidle up to the influential film director to increase his chances of getting a role.

2. At the science fiction convention, she attempted to sidle up to the renowned author in hopes of discussing her favorite book series.

3. During the comic convention, he hoped to sidle up to the famous cartoonist and ask for a personalized sketch of his favorite character.

4. At the comic book store, she tried to sidle up to the popular comic writer and pitch her own ideas for a new series.