All three were much the same. They arrived by train which was just around the corner from the petrol station and they laid on a horse and cart for then to ride on and arrive in style. They didn't crack their faces once or wave or addressed the crowd in any way. The only time they smiled was a big false one when posing for the local photographer. As soon as that was done their faces dropped again and off they went in the horse and cart, round the corner to the train station.
It seems to be usual that people who do comedy are not very funny at all in real life.
Between 2009-2012 I lived in a part of London where I frequently saw Alastair McGowan in my local supermarket, on buses etc (I'm assuming based on frequency that he must have lived in my area; never looked it up) and he was as miserable as they come.
I do cut comedians some slack because no doubt every man and his dog wants them to do a funny in public; however, although anecdotal, it is amazing how often people make the observation about comedians appearing dull/unapproachable in real life.
Met Ian Watkins back in 07. I was at the Kerrang awards and lostprophets won an award we chatted, I congratulated him and gave him a hug. Makes my skin crawl thinking about it now.
Between 2009-2012 I lived in a part of London where I frequently saw Alastair McGowan in my local supermarket, on buses etc (I'm assuming based on frequency that he must have lived in my area; never looked it up) and he was as miserable as they come.
I do cut comedians some slack because no doubt every man and his dog wants them to do a funny in public; however, although anecdotal, it is amazing how often people make the observation about comedians appearing dull/unapproachable in real life.
It is probably because every time he is "on" he does his act. I don't know why shows like The One Show invite him on, he just showcases his act rather than being interviewed. He is probably knackered when he is not in front of audience/in front of a camera because he has used up all his energy pretending to be someone else all the time. I think impressionists are strange people. They spend a lot of their lives being somebody else.
Decades ago the "Goodies" came to open a local petrol station in my town and boy they didn't want to be there and showed it! Shouldn't take a fee if you are not going to put the effort in and have a face like a slapped fish.
I read that as the Geordies came to open the petrol station and thought you meant Ant n Dec, quite relieved to hear it wasn't them, I don't like to think of them as being miserable!
Gregor Fisher (Rab C Nesbit) only because when he called into the hotel I worked at he wasn't wearing a dirty string vest and he wasn't pissed.. I was very disappointed
Gregor Fisher (Rab C Nesbit) only because when he called into the hotel I worked at he wasn't wearing a dirty string vest and he wasn't pissed.. I was very disappointed
Not really on subject, but as a black cab driver in London, I picked up my share of "celebs."
I'm quite blasé, to me everyone's the same, Joe Soap or soap star, get them in, get them where they want to go, and get what is on the meter, thank them, then go look for the next job.
Sometimes though, you remember jobs for no outstanding reason.
Picked up J. Savile one day at Euston station, he went to a road off Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead, sat in the back as miserable as sin, then gave me the exact fare when he got out.
It never bothered me whether people tipped or not, but you kind of think that someone who is loaded might give you 20 pence maybe.
Jonathan Ross, pleaded for a few blank receipts, like he's desperate to please his accountant, and by extension the tax man.
Conversely, the nicest celeb that I remember was Joanna Lumley.
The landlady of my local was a "ringer" for Patsy in AbFab, and I told this to Ms. Lumley once.
She asked me for her name, and the address of the pub.
A few days later an envelope arrived at the pub, with a photo of Ms. Lumley as Patsy, signed, "To Jane, from one Patsy to another."
That was a nice touch I thought.
Picked up J. Savile one day at Euston station, he went to a road off Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead, sat in the back as miserable as sin, then gave me the exact fare when he got out.
Did he smell? I've heard lots of references to his smelling like he didn't wash.
Conversely, the nicest celeb that I remember was Joanna Lumley.
The landlady of my local was a "ringer" for Patsy in AbFab, and I told this to Ms. Lumley once.
She asked me for her name, and the address of the pub.
A few days later an envelope arrived at the pub, with a photo of Ms. Lumley as Patsy, signed, "To Jane, from one Patsy to another."
That was a nice touch I thought.
Nice to hear that about Joanna Lumley as she is someone I've always liked and seems very genuine. Love to meet her one day.
Not 'disappointed' exactly, but actor Brian Glover seemed very subdued and rather shy when I met him in the course of my work in the mid-90s. It was early in the day though, so perhaps he just wasn't a 'morning' person.
All three were much the same. They arrived by train which was just around the corner from the petrol station and they laid on a horse and cart for then to ride on and arrive in style. They didn't crack their faces once or wave or addressed the crowd in any way. The only time they smiled was a big false one when posing for the local photographer. As soon as that was done their faces dropped again and off they went in the horse and cart, round the corner to the train station.
It seems to be usual that people who do comedy are not very funny at all in real life.
I met Mark Thomas and found out his 'angry' stage persona isn't a stage persona.
An absolute walloper of a man!
Gregor Fisher (Rab C Nesbit) only because when he called into the hotel I worked at he wasn't wearing a dirty string vest and he wasn't pissed.. I was very disappointed
Seemed like a nice guy actually
Gregor Fisher stays (or used to anyway) round my neck of the woods and he used to shop in my local supermarket. He always had a smile and a nod for anyone who recognised him. When I worked in a solicitors office he phoned once asking about a rather posh property we were selling and he was lovely on the phone - very well spoken as well, which was a surprise 😁
My father in law, on the other hand, met him years ago on some job he was doing for a well to do local golf club and said he was a right arse! Maybe he was having an off day!
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I do cut comedians some slack because no doubt every man and his dog wants them to do a funny in public; however, although anecdotal, it is amazing how often people make the observation about comedians appearing dull/unapproachable in real life.
It is probably because every time he is "on" he does his act. I don't know why shows like The One Show invite him on, he just showcases his act rather than being interviewed. He is probably knackered when he is not in front of audience/in front of a camera because he has used up all his energy pretending to be someone else all the time. I think impressionists are strange people. They spend a lot of their lives being somebody else.
Female: Victoria Smurfit. The walking definition of a spoiled brat.
Male: Jeremy Northam. Sleazy manipulative creep.
Mel B. A right old harridan.
Not to excuse it but apparently he has quite severe bipolar disorder so has more 'off' days than not.
I read that as the Geordies came to open the petrol station and thought you meant Ant n Dec, quite relieved to hear it wasn't them, I don't like to think of them as being miserable!
Seemed like a nice guy actually
I'm quite blasé, to me everyone's the same, Joe Soap or soap star, get them in, get them where they want to go, and get what is on the meter, thank them, then go look for the next job.
Sometimes though, you remember jobs for no outstanding reason.
Picked up J. Savile one day at Euston station, he went to a road off Fitzjohns Avenue, Hampstead, sat in the back as miserable as sin, then gave me the exact fare when he got out.
It never bothered me whether people tipped or not, but you kind of think that someone who is loaded might give you 20 pence maybe.
Jonathan Ross, pleaded for a few blank receipts, like he's desperate to please his accountant, and by extension the tax man.
Conversely, the nicest celeb that I remember was Joanna Lumley.
The landlady of my local was a "ringer" for Patsy in AbFab, and I told this to Ms. Lumley once.
She asked me for her name, and the address of the pub.
A few days later an envelope arrived at the pub, with a photo of Ms. Lumley as Patsy, signed, "To Jane, from one Patsy to another."
That was a nice touch I thought.
Did he smell? I've heard lots of references to his smelling like he didn't wash.
If he did I don't recall it, but he looked very "soapy", like Catweazle.
A lot of people in general used to though back in the 60s and 70s didn't they?
Yes but to be fair he come across as an arrogant f***er in every interview I've seen of him as well.
Typical **** who thinks everyone should find him funny when he does something at their expense but doesn't work the other way around.
Nice to hear that about Joanna Lumley as she is someone I've always liked and seems very genuine. Love to meet her one day.
Bless 'im, and RIP Brian.
It was Michael Wood (the historian) and he was great.
Sorry it's not a negative experience but it's my only one.
I met Mark Thomas and found out his 'angry' stage persona isn't a stage persona.
An absolute walloper of a man!
Gregor Fisher stays (or used to anyway) round my neck of the woods and he used to shop in my local supermarket. He always had a smile and a nod for anyone who recognised him. When I worked in a solicitors office he phoned once asking about a rather posh property we were selling and he was lovely on the phone - very well spoken as well, which was a surprise 😁
My father in law, on the other hand, met him years ago on some job he was doing for a well to do local golf club and said he was a right arse! Maybe he was having an off day!