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...in unusual / unexpected circumstances.
I've had quite a few - London tube trains, record shops (yes, these did exist once upon a time) etc.
Who have you met? Where was it? What in particular do you remember about them?
I'll start things off...
Chris Eubank, Brighton on New Years Day 2001 outside a Thai restaurant ...we shook hands and his (hands) were enormous! |
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Richard Branson in a lift at Palma (Majorca) airport..
I was with a colleague and we were working there at the time but not for Virgin.. RB joked we should go and work for him |
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"Richard Branson in a lift at Palma (Majorca) airport..
I was with a colleague and we were working there at the time but not for Virgin.. RB joked we should go and work for him "
...and you didn't take him up on his offer? |
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By *riday10Man
over a year ago
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"Richard Branson in a lift at Palma (Majorca) airport..
I was with a colleague and we were working there at the time but not for Virgin.. RB joked we should go and work for him "
Met Richard Branson at v festival watching kings of Leon. He was in the crowd and saw him in passing. Look awful in the photo that got taken |
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"Richard Branson in a lift at Palma (Majorca) airport..
I was with a colleague and we were working there at the time but not for Virgin.. RB joked we should go and work for him
...and you didn't take him up on his offer?"
No... I had a good job already |
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I bumped into Rosie from Coranation Street (Kev the mechanics older daughter). She is as gorgeous in reality. Saw her in a motorway services, didn't have the heart to disturb her.
Warwick Davis also in a motorway services. Almost disturbed him, but again, sure he's sick of it and left him be.
I feel sorry for famous people. |
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Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
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"Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
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Isn't he the actor chap who used to be in The Super Furry Animals? |
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Met a good few famous folk
Been lucky enough to be on the main stage at TITP a few years ago with a band had an access all areas pass so I was able to be behind the scenes with all the acts that weekend |
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I walked past Eubank at Ascot racecourse once. He was wearing a country gentleman's get up, complete with t jacket, walking stick and monacle.
I ran past Jonathon Ross at Wembley during a Michael Jackson concert.
I sang Karaoke at a house party with Michelle Collins.
My next door neighbour was in a band and acted in a television series in 70s.
My sister's partner is the brother of a famous musician and I've met him a few times.
I went to an England and Man United player's wedding and met some other United players.
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"I walked past Eubank at Ascot racecourse once. He was wearing a country gentleman's get up, complete with t jacket, walking stick and monacle.
I ran past Jonathon Ross at Wembley during a Michael Jackson concert.
I sang Karaoke at a house party with Michelle Collins.
My next door neighbour was in a band and acted in a television series in 70s.
My sister's partner is the brother of a famous musician and I've met him a few times.
I went to an England and Man United player's wedding and met some other United players.
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I once met Jonathan Ross whilst shopping in Dixons on Oxford Street. |
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Saw Derek Jacobi walking through Luxembourg city, saw Wayne Sleep walking down London street and Talked to Windsor Davies walking through Eastbourne (who was surprisingly short)! |
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Probably my favourite was when I worked for a worldwide hotel chain. I rocked into work pregnant and grumpy at 7am to the words ‘a German party walked in last night and booked a room. One of them is famous but I can’t place him’
It was John Lydon. I never got to the bottom of how my colleague thought he was German. He serenaded me with a Vera Lynn classic upon check out. Absolutely lovely bloke. |
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"I walked past Eubank at Ascot racecourse once. He was wearing a country gentleman's get up, complete with t jacket, walking stick and monacle.
I ran past Jonathon Ross at Wembley during a Michael Jackson concert.
I sang Karaoke at a house party with Michelle Collins.
My next door neighbour was in a band and acted in a television series in 70s.
My sister's partner is the brother of a famous musician and I've met him a few times.
I went to an England and Man United player's wedding and met some other United players.
I once met Jonathan Ross whilst shopping in Dixons on Oxford Street."
We came running up the stairs, as we were late, and he was on the stairwell with his security, having a quick drink before MJ came on. He looked a bit scared as we careered past him.
One of us went "Ooh look, it's Jonathon Ross ". It was quite funny actually. |
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"Saw Derek Jacobi walking through Luxembourg city, saw Wayne Sleep walking down London street and Talked to Windsor Davies walking through Eastbourne (who was surprisingly short)! "
I suspect Warwick Davis (who Cixi saw) was shorter than Windsor Davis?!! |
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"I feel sorry for famous people.
Why? "
Personally I'd hate to not be able to live my life in relative peace without being asked for autographs. Preconceived ideas about who you actually are based on things other people have written. People wanting to get close just because of your fame, or money.
I'd not trade my relative freedom for the money and fame. At least I know my friends like me for who I am.
It must be very hard for them. Yes they're compensated financially, but is that worth the trade off? I don't think so. That's just me though.
It's why I leave them be if I see them out and about. |
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"I feel sorry for famous people.
Why?
Personally I'd hate to not be able to live my life in relative peace without being asked for autographs. Preconceived ideas about who you actually are based on things other people have written. People wanting to get close just because of your fame, or money.
I'd not trade my relative freedom for the money and fame. At least I know my friends like me for who I am.
It must be very hard for them. Yes they're compensated financially, but is that worth the trade off? I don't think so. That's just me though.
It's why I leave them be if I see them out and about. "
But in fairness it's what they sign up to when they choose to put themselves in the public domain.
I think it's their "duty" to be nice to people and give them the time of day because it is the "non famous" who pay their wages all day, every day, even by watching telly.
I don't think the gen public should harrass or stalk of course, that is seriously out of order. |
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"I'm lucky don't have a tv and have no idea who they are lol ... been told afterwards though  "
I once sat in stable and had lunch with Helen Bexindale and then found out who she was afterwards. Also was out with Joaquin Pheonix and same thing.....who was that?   |
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"I feel sorry for famous people.
Why?
Personally I'd hate to not be able to live my life in relative peace without being asked for autographs. Preconceived ideas about who you actually are based on things other people have written. People wanting to get close just because of your fame, or money.
I'd not trade my relative freedom for the money and fame. At least I know my friends like me for who I am.
It must be very hard for them. Yes they're compensated financially, but is that worth the trade off? I don't think so. That's just me though.
It's why I leave them be if I see them out and about.
But in fairness it's what they sign up to when they choose to put themselves in the public domain.
I think it's their "duty" to be nice to people and give them the time of day because it is the "non famous" who pay their wages all day, every day, even by watching telly.
I don't think the gen public should harrass or stalk of course, that is seriously out of order. "
But you've no idea how that feels until you're in it. Then it's too late. Your famous. Whether you like it or not. |
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"Met the guy who played Eli Dingle in emmerdale n aka woody in this in England at a house party , proper nice guy , fucking hilarious n fit too "
This is England - a great TV show with a cracking soundtrack ...yer gotta love Shane Meadows. |
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By *wentMan
over a year ago
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"Met the guy who played Eli Dingle in emmerdale n aka woody in this in England at a house party , proper nice guy , fucking hilarious n fit too "
Met a few famous footballers. One England international dog ran into our house up into my bed room and he had to come in and get it out. |
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"Have been driven around a track in a Mercedes sports car by Lewis Hamilton before  . Thats was Epic.
Have had lunch with Jay Leno too . Such a Top bloke 
I can imagine both were awesome "
Indeed and quite surreal too |
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By *reeMan
over a year ago
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I used to work in a pub in Glasgow, not far from where Billy Connolly lived. Often served him, and his manager at the time. Great guy as you can imagine but shame to see how we all wind down over time. Anyway,celebrate the guy, and if you like a laugh,are a tolerant Christian, l only say this because I think Christians may get the joke best, and can stand Glaswegian, checkout The Crusifiction. B. Connolly |
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"Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
Isn't he the actor chap who used to be in The Super Furry Animals?"
Yeah thats him..
Also bumped into sharleen spiteri, literally, in my local tesco one new years eve.. she said 'sorry hen, I'm such a clumsy fecker'
Used to hang out with Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr before they joined The Smiths ( used to wag school at andy Rourkes house as he only lived up the road and was mates with my older brother) |
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"Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
Isn't he the actor chap who used to be in The Super Furry Animals?
Yeah thats him..
Also bumped into sharleen spiteri, literally, in my local tesco one new years eve.. she said 'sorry hen, I'm such a clumsy fecker'
Used to hang out with Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr before they joined The Smiths ( used to wag school at andy Rourkes house as he only lived up the road and was mates with my older brother)"
OMG! The Smiths are my favourite band ...have you met the legend Moz? |
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When I see my friend at small pub functions. In her town she knows Bruce Jones and for some strange reason when i show he buys me a and her of course.. Hes actually very quite an polite when I've seen him.. |
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By *wentMan
over a year ago
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"When I see my friend at small pub functions. In her town she knows Bruce Jones and for some strange reason when i show he buys me a and her of course.. Hes actually very quite an polite when I've seen him.. "
Yes he was a nice guy I think he got some bad press a few years ago, but seemed very pleasant. |
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I asked Richard Fairbrass where the jobcentre was in Soho. We had a good chat.
I stayed in a hostel in London and Geaorge Michael came there for few hours to pot some plants as part of his community service. Really down to Earth guy considering his success.
Had a chat and a fag with Steve Mulhern outside ITV studios when I went to see Saturday Night Takeaway.
Timothy Spall ran away from me in an alley in Regent Street. I was only going to shake his hand! Fucking ran off?
Got pissed with Stu Francis and Duncan Norvelle in Hereford when they did a shows in a hotel I worked at. Also got george mccrae pissed before a show. Got loads more.... but I'll save them for another thread |
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By *anditMan
over a year ago
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"I used to work in a pub in Glasgow, not far from where Billy Connolly lived. Often served him, and his manager at the time. Great guy as you can imagine but shame to see how we all wind down over time. Anyway,celebrate the guy, and if you like a laugh,are a tolerant Christian, l only say this because I think Christians may get the joke best, and can stand Glaswegian, checkout The Crusifiction. B. Connolly"
Was it the saracens head just near the cross you worked |
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"I asked Richard Fairbrass where the jobcentre was in Soho. We had a good chat.
I stayed in a hostel in London and Geaorge Michael came there for few hours to pot some plants as part of his community service. Really down to Earth guy considering his success.
Had a chat and a fag with Steve Mulhern outside ITV studios when I went to see Saturday Night Takeaway.
Timothy Spall ran away from me in an alley in Regent Street. I was only going to shake his hand! Fucking ran off?
Got pissed with Stu Francis and Duncan Norvelle in Hereford when they did a shows in a hotel I worked at. Also got george mccrae pissed before a show. Got loads more.... but I'll save them for another thread "
Was Richard Fairbrass too sexy for his shirt? |
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"Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
Isn't he the actor chap who used to be in The Super Furry Animals?"
Nah, that's Gruff Rhys. Great band! |
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Andrew ridgely bought me a pint in a bar one Christmas but didn't realise who he was at the time. Fern Britton on a few occasions, she knows my name n always says hello. Phil Vickory also bought me a pint but again didn't realise who he was lol. Was drinking on 2 different night consecutively with the drummer from Kaiser chiefs, again I didn't realise who he was till the end lol. Oh and Rick Stein, but I just know him. That's about it I think. |
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"I asked Richard Fairbrass where the jobcentre was in Soho. We had a good chat.
I stayed in a hostel in London and Geaorge Michael came there for few hours to pot some plants as part of his community service. Really down to Earth guy considering his success.
Had a chat and a fag with Steve Mulhern outside ITV studios when I went to see Saturday Night Takeaway.
Timothy Spall ran away from me in an alley in Regent Street. I was only going to shake his hand! Fucking ran off?
Got pissed with Stu Francis and Duncan Norvelle in Hereford when they did a shows in a hotel I worked at. Also got george mccrae pissed before a show. Got loads more.... but I'll save them for another thread
Was Richard Fairbrass too sexy for his shirt?"
He is quite a sexy guy mind. I'm straight but just saying. |
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john mccririck Said hello to me whilst I was leading a horse up at the races, spoken to most of the leading jockeys, Frankie Detorri etc.. and I was looking in the Gucci shop window one night in New York and Patrick Stewart was stood beside me didn’t realise at the time! |
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"john mccririck Said hello to me whilst I was leading a horse up at the races, spoken to most of the leading jockeys, Frankie Detorri etc.. and I was looking in the Gucci shop window one night in New York and Patrick Stewart was stood beside me didn’t realise at the time! "
Should have got the horse to kick mccririck in the heas |
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"john mccririck Said hello to me whilst I was leading a horse up at the races, spoken to most of the leading jockeys, Frankie Detorri etc.. and I was looking in the Gucci shop window one night in New York and Patrick Stewart was stood beside me didn’t realise at the time!
Should have got the horse to kick mccririck in the heas"
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The last person I can remember was Sally Gunnell a few months back, I was checking out of my hotel and she’d returned from a morning run with her partner (or body guard). She didn’t say much but her partner was friendly.
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over a year ago
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Have met a few in situations you'd expect e.g. on a film set or backstage at gigs etc
A few "bumped intos" though:
Hailed a taxi for a colleague in London that Zoe Ball got out of
Bumped into Stevie Wonder and his entourage who were walking into a club on the street I was walking along
Met Paul Putner (Paul from Fat Fighters on Little Britain) while I was dressed as Maggie Thatcher at Butlins
Rory McGrath asked me the time, and I asked him the Arsenal score at Kings Cross late one night
There's a few more I'm sure but can't think of them right now |
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"Have met a few in situations you'd expect e.g. on a film set or backstage at gigs etc
A few "bumped intos" though:
Hailed a taxi for a colleague in London that Zoe Ball got out of
Bumped into Stevie Wonder and his entourage who were walking into a club on the street I was walking along
Met Paul Putner (Paul from Fat Fighters on Little Britain) while I was dressed as Maggie Thatcher at Butlins
Rory McGrath asked me the time, and I asked him the Arsenal score at Kings Cross late one night
There's a few more I'm sure but can't think of them right now"
Paul Putner |
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Stupidly got very annoyed at the car driving too close to me years ago in Herts area and they did bump into me at the roundabout we got to.
Parked up, ohh i was gonna tell him,oh he was going to get told he was a crap driver etc etc,
That all gets shelved when its the World Light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world John Conteh  |
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I shared a train ride with David Bellamy and Christopher Reeve once stopped and asked me for directions. There have been quite a few others, but they were through work.. |
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"I shared a train ride with David Bellamy and Christopher Reeve once stopped and asked me for directions. There have been quite a few others, but they were through work.."
Was he dressed as Superman? |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Tony Hawks (the round Ireland with a fridge man not the skateboarder) was a few seats down from me on a train I got to Taunton last year - complete with his dog in a chest pouch.
Jenny Bond (Royal reporter) was sat on the floor of a packed commuter train I was on years ago - unfortunately she was unknowingly flashing her knickers but short of shouting it down the carriage I had no way of saving her modesty.
Met Norman Watt-Roy bassist with The Blockheads in a city pub once |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
Not met anyone famous personally but a good friend was working for Virgin, years ago, down at Gatwick, in their offices.
She'd gone to get a coffee, walking back to her desk and she rounds a corner, smack into Richard Branson, spilling coffee down herself and down him. The conversation went as follows:
"Fuck I've spilt my coffee!"
"Fuck I've spilt my coffee down Richard Branson!"
"Fuck I'm swearing at Richard Branson!!!"
Apparently he was in stitches of laughter and got on so well with her that he put his daughter with my friend when she did work experience a year or so later |
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I’ve met quite a few people who are famous, for the most part they have been regular normal people, just like the rest of us.
I’ve interacted with several celebs via work over the years, most recent has been Theo Walcott. I have to say, he was absolute gentleman and it was a pleasure to be able to help him |
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"Probably my favourite was when I worked for a worldwide hotel chain. I rocked into work pregnant and grumpy at 7am to the words ‘a German party walked in last night and booked a room. One of them is famous but I can’t place him’
It was John Lydon. I never got to the bottom of how my colleague thought he was German. He serenaded me with a Vera Lynn classic upon check out. Absolutely lovely bloke. "
I believe Mr Lydon’s wife is German, that might explain it. I’ve always had a soft spot for Mr L |
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Met plenty of them.
faves?
Telly Savalas on Seville Street in Knightsbridge in 1988. He did an autograph for me to take back to Scotland for my mum.
Curtis Mayfield in a Department Store in London in 1988.
Julian Cope Logan Airport 86 or 87,Aimee Mann, Levon Helm...
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"I walked past Eubank at Ascot racecourse once. He was wearing a country gentleman's get up, complete with t jacket, walking stick and monacle.
I ran past Jonathon Ross at Wembley during a Michael Jackson concert.
I sang Karaoke at a house party with Michelle Collins.
My next door neighbour was in a band and acted in a television series in 70s.
My sister's partner is the brother of a famous musician and I've met him a few times.
I went to an England and Man United player's wedding and met some other United players.
I once met Jonathan Ross whilst shopping in Dixons on Oxford Street.
We came running up the stairs, as we were late, and he was on the stairwell with his security, having a quick drink before MJ came on. He looked a bit scared as we careered past him.
One of us went "Ooh look, it's Jonathon Ross ". It was quite funny actually. "
Jonathon Ross has personal security? I can't imagine what might lead a second rate TV presenter with no discernible talent to think he needs personal security at a pop concert. |
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"Tbf I have had encounters with quite a few famous people...
The most recent one was Rhys Ifans who winked at me in my local co op just before xmas... (he is from my town, and often comes back to visit his parents)
Isn't he the actor chap who used to be in The Super Furry Animals?
Yeah thats him..
Also bumped into sharleen spiteri, literally, in my local tesco one new years eve.. she said 'sorry hen, I'm such a clumsy fecker'
Used to hang out with Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr before they joined The Smiths ( used to wag school at andy Rourkes house as he only lived up the road and was mates with my older brother)
OMG! The Smiths are my favourite band ...have you met the legend Moz?"
Yes, a few times.. bit of a knob lol |
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"...in unusual / unexpected circumstances.
I've had quite a few - London tube trains, record shops (yes, these did exist once upon a time) etc.
Who have you met? Where was it? What in particular do you remember about them?
I'll start things off...
Chris Eubank, Brighton on New Years Day 2001 outside a Thai restaurant ...we shook hands and his (hands) were enormous!"
Aside from the ones I've met via work a couple of favourites spring to mind - Bill Oddie signed an autogtraph for my then girlfriend in Virgin Records in Oxford Street, back when he was still famous for being the only remotely funny one in the Goodies. Billy Boston was a perfect gentleman when I stopped him in the street and told him he was a hero of mine - a politeness only matched by possibly the greatest British footballer ever, John Charles, who was very patient as I almost blubbed over him. |
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Keith Harris once called me cunt. I then asked him to call me it again using Orville's voice, he didn't
Sat next to Lionel Blair on a flight from Heathrow to Manchester, and he is possibly the nicest person I've ever met.
Sat next to Lisa Snowdon on a flight to Milan. Didn't know who she was spent the whole flight chatting and thought I had a chance. Later found out she was going to see George Clooney, I still think I had a chance there |
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Had a beer with Jimmy Page in a nightclub in Ibiza.
Went to the club because we heard John Miles was playing a tiny gig in a local club with a few guests...er yeah! (Jimmy Page, Roger Taylor).
Jimmy Page came out to the bar area accompanied by a young lady in the tightest lurex dress I've ever seen & sat down at our table! |
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"...in unusual / unexpected circumstances.
I've had quite a few - London tube trains, record shops (yes, these did exist once upon a time) etc.
Who have you met? Where was it? What in particular do you remember about them?
I'll start things off...
Chris Eubank, Brighton on New Years Day 2001 outside a Thai restaurant ...we shook hands and his (hands) were enormous!"
I used to live next door to Chris Eubank and his family . It was for 2 and half years when I used to live in Hove.
He is very nice and friendly man. |
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I've met loads . But if you are asking about accidentally then me and a mate bumped into Nick Knowles a few years back just by the Shard when it was being built . He was polite .
I'm more intrigued to know if there's any on fab  |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Couple more from gigs I've been at...
Susan Tully ('Chelle off 'Stenders) was stood in front of me at a UB40 gig years ago - blokes behind me kept pestering me to offer her a drink, which I eventually did just to shut them up, she politely declined.
Gwynneth Strong (Cassandra off Fools & Horses) walking through the crowd at Wembley Arena before Madness
Martin Freeman, Matthew Horne, Shane Ritchie and various other Eastenders cast members at a Madness gig at the Hackney Empire
Billy the electrician from DIY SOS out shopping in Stevenage |
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Alexander Armstrong drove through my village... but didn't give way (cars on his side of the road )
Plenty of "celebs" around here... Soho Farmhouse not far away 
Also saw Hayseed Dixie live too they're pretty cool before their gig they went for Chinese |
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I was a caddy for Telly Savalas once in a 1985 Pro/Am golf tournament.
He normally used an electric golf bag but got pissed the night before and forgot to charge it. (That's the story he told me)
He was a nice guy, not very chatty. The going rate for a caddy was £15 for the round and that's exactly at I got. No tip. |
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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago
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Jimmy Cricket (the comedian not the cartoon!!) was doing a gig at a working men's club I was in. He went to school with my Uncle who was a compare at the club, which is why he agreed to do the gig. I was sat right next to the stage and as I returned to my seat after going to the bar I pointed at him and cut him off mid- flow and said "You are a funny man!!" Cool as a cucumber he replied "I try me best!!"  |
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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago
Newport |
We know and met a fair few and where just Mr & Mrs everyday people.
In our experience everyone we know and met there just another person, talk as normal, have some banter, no different to the rest of us day to day.
Never really been star struck but if ever the chance came, me Mr I'd like to meet Sly, have a few training sessions with him in the gym and some banter. |
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There have been a few over the years, I've been pretty lucky that work and hobbies have intersected with some remarkable people, but the best of all was having the chance to interview Douglas Adams. He used to have a reputation as a difficult chap to interview, but he was an absolute delight during our time together.
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"There have been a few over the years, I've been pretty lucky that work and hobbies have intersected with some remarkable people, but the best of all was having the chance to interview Douglas Adams. He used to have a reputation as a difficult chap to interview, but he was an absolute delight during our time together.
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I guess you’re a big Douglas Adams fan given your nickname. |
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Found the lead singer of the zutons passed out in my mates hallway about 6 years ago.
He woke up when we checked to see if he was okay, Ended up using my mates loo and chilled with us for a while.
When he said he was the lead singer of the zutons and we googled it, We were absolutely buzzing...
We used to have a drink and go the O2 academy to watch them play when we were 16 |
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When I used to work in a Sex Shop in Birmingham, Bobby Davro came in and bought a number of "novelty" vibrators & toys which he said were for his show up the rd at the Hippodrome. Also the singer out of Ocean Colour Scene used to be a regular at the cinema downstairs |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Actually funniest non-celeb I met was a supplier I had a couple of trips to Houston to meet back in the 90s - he worked in Project Management normally but was also a Jack Nicholson look a like that got hired for parties, weddings etc - the only difference was this guy had one lazy eye, but other than that you just couldn't tell, especially if he wore trademark Jack sunglasses.
Was highly amusing watching others react to him, in restaurants or getting in the hotel lift etc |
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"Met the guy who played Eli Dingle in emmerdale n aka woody in this in England at a house party , proper nice guy , fucking hilarious n fit too
This is England - a great TV show with a cracking soundtrack ...yer gotta love Shane Meadows."
Damn right just wish he wud do more this is England |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I met Keith Harris years ago. Obvs.
That's two Keith Harris encounters ...hope he didn't call you a cunt as well! "
He was quite nice to me to be fair. Worked in a venue that he was doing a gig at that night. |
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I met David Bowie once when I was a little off my head on pain meds. He stuck out his hand and said "Hi, I'm Dave". I don't remember it clearly, but I'm told I stared at him for several moments before grabbing his hand, shaking it over-vigorously and shouting "No you're not, you're David fucking Bowie". I wonder if he remembered me? Such a loss  |
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