Published on 12, July, 2020
Following on from Roswell's Amazing Experience discussion, I thought that I'd start a discussion specifically around what famous people you have met.
I have quite a lot of famous people over my 50+ years, here's some of them.
Sir Patrick Moore (TV astrologer)Whilst living in Cyprus in the1970's (dad was in the forces), Patrick Moore visited the island.We were doing a space project at school and Patrick came to talk to our class.I can vividly remember to this day Patrick Moore sat on one of the junior school tables, talking to us.
Sir Bobby Robson (Former England football manager)I was in Amsterdam on a work training course with a colleague in 2000 which was the year that the Euro's (football tournament) was being co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.One evening after a hard day in the office we returned to our hotel. As the doors of the elevator opened, there stood a gentleman that looked kind f familiar.It took a couple of seconds for the penny to drop before I realised who it was and said "Bobby Robson!" and shook his hand.My colleague blurts out "what are you doing here?", to which Bobby replied, quick as a snap "I've come for the skiing" LOLHe was involved with the TV coverage and apparently Glen Hoddle and other football pundits were staying at the same hotel.
Marillion (1980's prog rock band)As a teenager I was a massive fan of Marillion - especially as they were a local band.At various times during my younger teenage years I was fortunate to meet all but 1 of the band members.I found out where a couple of them lived and went with album cover in hand to know on their doors. Both were more than happy to sign the covers.In fact, one of them even invited me into his house.Over the years I have bumped into the bass player - usually in Tesco's or more recently The Range.I always say hi, shake his hand and have a quick chat about things.I think that he recognised me in The Range as we passed each other and both stopped, turned around and started chatting (he was off to Canada with the band the next day).I also met the lead singer "Fish" in a pub whilst I was doing the music for my dad's office department Xmas party.I was setting up the record players and put on my newly acquired 12" single of Marillion's latest song.Soon after, the pub landlord comes up to me in the function room at the back of the pub and says "That's Marillion's new song? If you come to the front of the pub, you can meet Fish"OMFG - My hero, my god, my inspiration was just sat there at the bar drinking alone! He was more than happy to sign the cover and wish me a Happy Christmas.I was far too starstruck to say much - if I has of been older, I could have bought him a drink!
That's just a few that I have met - will post more if there is interest.
So, who have you met? What were the circumstances? Were they happy to talk?
Michael Moorcock (author), Tim Healy, Denise Welch, Elizabeth Estensen, Craig Charles, Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets) and Kathy Staff. Was at a Buckingham Palace garden party and saw at close hand, but did not converse with, the late Queen and her mother.
I know that Dennis Bergkamp's son now plays for Bromley; makes me think of Lee Mack, with a Lisp.
Working in TV must be interesting work. I've done voice acting work, more so from home now but found it both interesting and enjoyable.
Cillian Murphy, who was eating in a restaurant I was in. I left him alone though because I know he's introverted. So it wasn't really a "meet", but fun all the same.
I'm an outcast on my planet :p
One of my cousins went to watch Top Gear a few times.
in terms of famous people that I’d love to meet, being a huge fan of the 80’s soap Dynasty, I’d love to meet Dame Joan Collins (Alexis) Michael Praed (Prince Michael of Moldavia) Catherine Oxenberg (Amanda) Emma Samms (Fallon) Stephanie Beacham (Colbys - Sable) and Kate O’ Mara (Caress)…to start with, on Dynasty and the Colbys, along with many of hunks on both soaps - but my top favourite Is Dame Joan Collins as Alexis, whose character was hugely inspirational and empowering to myself as a young gay man in the 80’s, who gave me the courage to come out as gay in my teens as well as being deliciously malevolent and ruthlessly wicked - Alexis had a gay son Steven and in real life, Dame Joan has many gay friends and despite huge success and stardom in Hollywood, she has always remained faithful to her British roots - at age 90 and with her husband Percy, she looks as wonderful as ever, I simply adore her - and her wardrobe that she got to keep as part of the Dynasty contract, designed by Nolan Miller and producer Aaron Spelling, has inspired many drag queens ever since - Dame Joan Collins is a national treasure and we are so lucky to still have her with us
I've never met anyone famous before but I do have autographs from Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth, David Walliams and Jenna Coleman. I have a lot of autographs and memorabilia from actors and singers.
Paul Burnett, Marina Sirtis, Colin Hales & I once accidentally elbowed James May in the stomach whilst taking a photograph...
My cousin is a big fan of Exeter City (as that's where he's from) and I went with him to the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. The Exeter fans celebrated as if they'd won the FA Cup! As I grew up in Newcastle I supported them mostly and they have the same stadium name as Exeter, St James' and St James Park
I'm not, although maybe I am on an away planet
I’ve seen quite a few famous people but not many to actually talk to. I did spend two days on a course with Ken Bruce, he’s a really nice person. My wife attended anti natal classes and I had to attend, the other dads seemed to be sucking up to another dad, he was friendly enough, it turned out he played for Arsenal, I don’t watch football so was none the wiser.
I spent a day looking after and driving a group of Chelsea Pensioners, they were the most interesting people I’ve ever spoken to.
I remember the name of the show and presenter, but cannot remember the format.
Must have been a great day.
Breakaway. Hosted by Nick Hancock.
I'm a pretty big deal on my home planet.
Desmond79 Which game show did you audition for?
I saw Rod Stewart at Stansted Airport, back in 2013.
Also saw Guy Garvey, Elbow Frontman, at the BBC Studio at Salford in 2012; I auditioned for a BBC2 Game Show.
Met some United players at a Resort in Exeter in 2005. I randomly booked a flight from Belfast to Exeter, after Exeter City forced United to a Cup replay in the Third Round. I saw the game at an Aussie-themed Bar. But cheered on The Grecians.
I've met Elaine Paige and she signed my vinyl. Really lovely lady, great sense of humour I thought.
I worked on a TV show so met a few famous faces. Met David Baddiel who said I looked like a young version of him. Greg James.
I never met someone famous, but I did meet a taxi driver who used to go to the same yoga class as Idina Menzel and he knew her