I saw Brad Pitt (or some rich guy who looked just like him) on holiday. I've also met David Attenborough - he opened a nature reserve near where I live.
Ever met a famous person?
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I used to work in the horse industry. It might not seem a good way to meet celebrities to an outsider, but a surprising number of them either ride or have children who ride. I met Bruce Springsteen while competing against his daughter. I met Jennifer Garner when she was looking for a new trainer for her horses. Since under both of these conditions I had to present myself as a professional, there isn't really much to tell. They were both nice and polite, and it was cool meeting Sydney Bristow and the Boss, but I couldn't look at them that way when I was on the job. One was a potential client for my boss, the other a parent of one of my competitors.
Once I ran into Stephen Tyler at a Boston comic book shop, though. I got him to sign my t-shirt, too.
Once I ran into Stephen Tyler at a Boston comic book shop, though. I got him to sign my t-shirt, too.
One of my Mom's bestfriend's brother is, or was (Not sure anymore) the drummer for Cherry Poppin Daddies, back when they were big with zoot suit riots. He's the only "famous" guy I've ever had a conversation with.
He was cool and offered to teach me drums, but then they went touring and my sister's father being an ass ruined the opportunity for me... Still Cool Guy, nice family.
Then John Travolta his wife and a bunch of other people were at my cousin's wedding, she married some news anchor at CBS and his family was a bunch of rich snooty bastards. Shook his hand that's about it.
Oh, Bill Clinton did a thing at Thurston High when I went there and I got the shake his hand.
He was cool and offered to teach me drums, but then they went touring and my sister's father being an ass ruined the opportunity for me... Still Cool Guy, nice family.
Then John Travolta his wife and a bunch of other people were at my cousin's wedding, she married some news anchor at CBS and his family was a bunch of rich snooty bastards. Shook his hand that's about it.
Oh, Bill Clinton did a thing at Thurston High when I went there and I got the shake his hand.
Lucky son of a *****SpiderJerusalem said:
OT: I've met the members of the band 7dayBinge, or however they spell it. They're pretty cool guys, and they all signed my shirt. Granted, it wasn't a band shirt or anything, but it's just something cool to have.
I met Bruce Campbell at this special talk-back he was giving after a performance of the Evil Dead Musical here in Toronto. He was a pretty relaxed, cool guy and he was having a lot of fun with the crowd.
I also met Dino Cazares, guitarist of Fear Factory / Brujeria / Divine Heresy fame. He was running his own merch booth so I got to talk to him for a bit. I have a picture of myself with him.
Outside of those two I've largely met local sports figures such as Johnny Bower, Vesa Toskala, Andy Bathgate and sports network broadcasters like Ron McLean, Cabral Richards and Michael Landsberg.
I've seen, but not met, rapper Kardinal Offishal, hockey player Mats Sundin and comedians Jimmy Carr and Louis CK.
I also met Dino Cazares, guitarist of Fear Factory / Brujeria / Divine Heresy fame. He was running his own merch booth so I got to talk to him for a bit. I have a picture of myself with him.
Outside of those two I've largely met local sports figures such as Johnny Bower, Vesa Toskala, Andy Bathgate and sports network broadcasters like Ron McLean, Cabral Richards and Michael Landsberg.
I've seen, but not met, rapper Kardinal Offishal, hockey player Mats Sundin and comedians Jimmy Carr and Louis CK.
It took 30 replies for someone to mention the mirror? :O I'm surprised.
Edit: And I met few real famous peeps. >
Edit: And I met few real famous peeps. >
Swedens King has gotten written a few times, so I thought I'd add to the list; I once ran head first into his stomach when I was a kid. Not sure how true it is, since I dont remember it myself. Have gotten the story told to me by my mother.
Other than that... Well, I met Brian Robertson(ex guitarist of Thin Lizzy) at a Led Zeppelin tribute event. He asked for my name and after repeating "Daniel" several times he just called me Camien and went.
Also seen a few while sitting in the audience for some TV-shows. Most notable is Rowan Atkinson I suppose. Short, boring and a huge head!
Don't care much about celebrities though.
Other than that... Well, I met Brian Robertson(ex guitarist of Thin Lizzy) at a Led Zeppelin tribute event. He asked for my name and after repeating "Daniel" several times he just called me Camien and went.
Also seen a few while sitting in the audience for some TV-shows. Most notable is Rowan Atkinson I suppose. Short, boring and a huge head!
Don't care much about celebrities though.
Missed oppertunity, he's a lovely man.EmileeElectro said:
Uh...apart from Jimmy Carr, I've met DragonForce...that's it.
Aww... I didn't want to stop him because I didn't think he'd like to be disturbed. He just has his headphones in and was walking down the street, I think he didn't want to be pestered.BlastedTheWorm said:
I've met the author Chris Priestly twice (He was quite pleased I didn't sell the book he signed the fist time on eBay)
I've also seen Jimmy Saville outside a cottage in Glencoe in bright red underpants.
(My dad jokingly said, from behind the weel of the campervan, that the Lesser Spotted Jimmy Saville had come out of hibernation. When we got closer, he gave a scream of utter joy as he realised it was Jimmy Saville in the flesh - and underpants)
I've also seen Jimmy Saville outside a cottage in Glencoe in bright red underpants.
(My dad jokingly said, from behind the weel of the campervan, that the Lesser Spotted Jimmy Saville had come out of hibernation. When we got closer, he gave a scream of utter joy as he realised it was Jimmy Saville in the flesh - and underpants)
Fair enough. He always stays behind after gigs to sign stuff, so that's how I caught him.EmileeElectro said:
I met Alton Brown at a book signing. Really cool guy, and exactly the same as he acts on the TV shows. Full of useful info and weird pop culture puns. Still, it was awesome.
Yep. Met many.
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Nichelle Nichols: Very nice and sweet old lady
George Takei: Awesome, fun-loving guy, but has a serious side on stuff he cares about
Malcolm McDowell: Nice, but kind of introverted
Ethan Phillips and Robert Picardo: I swear they're the new Abbot and Costello
Jason Momoa: Neat, outgoing guy
Rachel Luttrell: Funny, happy, shorter than I expected
Christopher Heyerdahl: Loves any attention he can get
Clifton Collins: Laid-back, easy-going guy; not fazed by much
Vanessa Angel: Happy, out-going
Kevin Sorbo: Freaking hilarious, and a riot to be around
Edward James Olmos: Cool old guy, but he's not sure which roles he wants to play up more
Katee Sackoff: Didn't have much interaction with her, but still seems quite nice
Catherine Hicks: Overwhelmed with the love from the Sci-Fi community; very, absolutely nice and wonderful
Dominic Keating: Funny, alright singer, shorter than I expected
Torri Higginson: Out-going and happy
Plus, I've met many sci-fi authors, and most of them are pretty cool. It'd be hard to list them all, but get Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, and Keith R. A. DeCandido into a room together and expect the unexpected, because they will have you laughing your butt off.
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Nichelle Nichols: Very nice and sweet old lady
George Takei: Awesome, fun-loving guy, but has a serious side on stuff he cares about
Malcolm McDowell: Nice, but kind of introverted
Ethan Phillips and Robert Picardo: I swear they're the new Abbot and Costello
Jason Momoa: Neat, outgoing guy
Rachel Luttrell: Funny, happy, shorter than I expected
Christopher Heyerdahl: Loves any attention he can get
Clifton Collins: Laid-back, easy-going guy; not fazed by much
Vanessa Angel: Happy, out-going
Kevin Sorbo: Freaking hilarious, and a riot to be around
Edward James Olmos: Cool old guy, but he's not sure which roles he wants to play up more
Katee Sackoff: Didn't have much interaction with her, but still seems quite nice
Catherine Hicks: Overwhelmed with the love from the Sci-Fi community; very, absolutely nice and wonderful
Dominic Keating: Funny, alright singer, shorter than I expected
Torri Higginson: Out-going and happy
Plus, I've met many sci-fi authors, and most of them are pretty cool. It'd be hard to list them all, but get Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, and Keith R. A. DeCandido into a room together and expect the unexpected, because they will have you laughing your butt off.
I had a frappichino with lionel richie at LAX while we both waiting for our flights. Pleasant fellow.