MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – At least 60 fans of former President Clinton camped out overnight at a bookstore parking lot in hopes of getting his signature on a copy of his memoir, “My Life.”

As Clinton signed the books, he reminisced about his New Hampshire campaign and said the state’s primary should stay as the leadoff presidential contest.

He agreed that New Hampshire’s electorate is small compared to those of other states, but said that is its virtue because “you have to come and meet people and listen to them.”

Among the first in line at the Barnes and Noble store Thursday were Karen Doucet, 40, and her 13-year-old stepson Benjamin, armed with umbrellas and lawn chairs.

Karen Doucet said she didn’t sleep a wink because of the pouring rain.

Doucet said she voted for Clinton twice and misses him. “I’m going to say good morning and tell him how much I admire and respect him,” she said before the event.

The number of those waiting went up to about 100 for Clinton about an hour before his scheduled 10:30 a.m., appearance. Neighboring businesses charged up to $10 per parking space.