John Leslie did a guest spot on a youth theatre charity show I was in many years ago. He leered at all of us (mostly underage) teenage girls and told blue material unsuitable for a family show. I thought he was a sleezy creep.
I saw Luke Worrall (Kelly O's ex) in a pub in Camden (which is where he is from, I think) and he said hello. He is a couple of years older than me but has a real childlike quality to him. Quite shy I think.
.............................................................................Richard Hammond - Nothing like his tv persona, vile
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Did you meet him before or after his accident?
Not trying to make excuses, but I have heard on more than one occasion that head injuries can cause quite distresssing changes in personality. On the other hand, maybe he has never been as charming off screen as his on screen persona would suggest.
Not trying to make excuses, but I have heard on more than one occasion that head injuries can cause quite distresssing changes in personality. On the other hand, maybe he has never been as charming off screen as his on screen persona would suggest.
Met him twice both since his accident, while he was not rude as such I would describe him as surly/disinterested, it was like he saw fans as being beneath him and why should he make the effort whereas James May was the total opposite, sort of bloke you could sit and have a few beers with, Richard was just cold and aloof
Burt Reynolds-an absolute star in all ways-funny, chatty and charmed the pants off the ladies in the queue in front of me and my mate-we thought he might be different with two blokes but he was a great laugh-he even said to come back with an instant camera so we could have our photos taken with him. True legend.
Nick Frost-great bloke. Told me I looked like his brother-he did a double-take as I walked up to speak to him! Chatted for ages to him-this was just before Shaun of the Dead was released, and he gave me a great one-off signed photo!
Jeremy Bulloch (the original Boba Fett). A true gem. I can't believe anyone has a bad word to say about this gent. I've met him many times over the years to the point he recognises me and pops over to ME to say hello! Lovely bloke!
Worst-Johnny Morris-was a right miserable old git-couldn't even be bothered to sign autographs for a group of kids when filming Animal Magic and had a group of scouts act as minders to keep people away from him in the beer tent. A-hole!
I know a lot of people say Kenny Baker (R2-D2) is really nice and rip into Anthony Daniels (C-3P0) as being very aloof but in my experience they were exactly opposite-Kenny Baker couldn't be bothered to speak beyond a grunt whereas Anthony was a lovely chatty gent.
I think the DYKWIAm behaviour from Alesha Dixon came about partly because he didn't give her the recognition she so obviously thinks she deserves - it's funny because years earlier in my uni holiday job, Nicholas Parsons came into the bookshop where i was working and asked for some selotape - I was at a counter serving other people at the time and he cameback and said he couldn't find it so I stayed with the people i was with but showed him exactly where it was - about 3 feet away - he almost exploded when a colleague wandered over and recognised him. She did all the fawning and praising of his 'work' necessary to restore his ego and put the sticky tape in his hand and escorted him to the counter to pay where he gave me the most evil look ever - if looks could kill I'd have been dead. People like that need to getover themselves so I was rather proud of my offspring when he told me the story. 3 series as a Dance Show judge and being a member of a mediocre pop band do not earn you the right to tread on other people.
Jeremy Bulloch (the original Boba Fett). A true gem. I can't believe anyone has a bad word to say about this gent. I've met him many times over the years to the point he recognises me and pops over to ME to say hello! Lovely bloke!
Worst-Johnny Morris-was a right miserable old git-couldn't even be bothered to sign autographs for a group of kids when filming Animal Magic and had a group of scouts act as minders to keep people away from him in the beer tent. A-hole!
I know a lot of people say Kenny Baker (R2-D2) is really nice and rip into Anthony Daniels (C-3P0) as being very aloof but in my experience they were exactly opposite-Kenny Baker couldn't be bothered to speak beyond a grunt whereas Anthony was a lovely chatty gent.
I have a friend who is a huge Star Wars fans and goes to conventions. He says Jeremy Bulloch and Kenny Baker were very pleasant and friendly; however, he found Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) a somewhat morose character.
Jeremy Clarkson has written about a childhood meeting with Johnny Morris; young Jeremy approached him and was told to "f*** off"
Saw Larkraise to Candleford
Cast are lovely
Special mention goes to Eric Richard(from The Bill) and Christopher Beeney
Saw it few times and got programmes signed (not only for me but to friends who could not get to where it was performing)
JonathanAnsell =lots of photos --for fans always made sure no matter how many fans wanted they got
Have meet him so many times
I think the DYKWIAm behaviour from Alesha Dixon came about partly because he didn't give her the recognition she so obviously thinks she deserves - it's funny because years earlier in my uni holiday job, Nicholas Parsons came into the bookshop where i was working and asked for some selotape - I was at a counter serving other people at the time and he cameback and said he couldn't find it so I stayed with the people i was with but showed him exactly where it was - about 3 feet away - he almost exploded when a colleague wandered over and recognised him. She did all the fawning and praising of his 'work' necessary to restore his ego and put the sticky tape in his hand and escorted him to the counter to pay where he gave me the most evil look ever - if looks could kill I'd have been dead. People like that need to getover themselves so I was rather proud of my offspring when he told me the story. 3 series as a Dance Show judge and being a member of a mediocre pop band do not earn you the right to tread on other people.
La Dixon made it clear she had an immature side when she tried to belittle one of the male contestants on live TV for wearing a pink shirt.
I also recall a headline on one of the newspapers where she said she wanted to be the UK's answer to Oprah?
Met him twice both since his accident, while he was not rude as such I would describe him as surly/disinterested, it was like he saw fans as being beneath him and why should he make the effort whereas James May was the total opposite, sort of bloke you could sit and have a few beers with, Richard was just cold and aloof
Richard Hammond lives round the corner and I think he is shy, He has never been nasty but first couple of times he could be interpreted as cool, I'd be the same if someone I had never met suddenly greets me like a long lost friend.
I have a couple of friends who are relatively famous in their own fields, It is amazing how the general public treat them as though they own them,
Barging into situations, getting all starry eyed without thinking how it might come across.
I kind of feel sorry for celebs they are expected to be nice 24/7 I understand people who are at functions or if they are pulling the DYKWIA crap dsliking them but if you talk to them randomly in a street or restraunt then how do you know their not having a bad day
I kind of feel sorry for celebs they are expected to be nice 24/7 I understand people who are at functions or if they are pulling the DYKWIA crap dsliking them but if you talk to them randomly in a street or restraunt then how do you know their not having a bad day
It's the public who give celebs their opulent lifestyles by buying their records, watching their TV shows or movies. Many stars realise that but others do not. They think they can enjoy the benefits of celebrity without the negative side of being recognised constantly.
Surely it takes nothing to be civil. If they are in a rush and cannot stop to sign autographs or talk to fans, apologise. Using four-letter words in response to a polite request is very insulting.
Celebs often used to carry printed cards bearing their photograph to hand out to fans. Do they no longer do that?
My son works at a big restaurant chain in his university holidays and was seating people for lunch in the summer - he was about to deal with an older couple when a younger woman pushed in front and asked for a table for 3. He asked her to wait while he dealt with the couple who were first and then told her there'd be a short wait whereupon she turned on her heel and swept out. The girl behind the bar then informed him it was Alesha Dixon.
I'm very surprised at that. Alesha was at school with my sister-in-law, and Alesha's (equally gorgeous) cousin used to work at my store in Welwyn Garden City. I've met her on several occasions in the past and she has always been lovely. According to my sister-in-law she was a decent person at school as well.
Talking about colliding with people in the street, one night, many years ago, I was in London and was running to catch a bus when I rounded a courner and literaly knocked Danny la Rue over onto his back. I helped him up, apologised and he was as nice as ninepence. Also a couple of years ago I had the pleasure of being behind Alan Shearer in the queue for passport control at Newcastle airport. Again a lovely guy signed autographs for kids and didnt mind havinig his pic taken.
I collided with Dame Maggie Smith on the street once yeaaaaaaaaars ago.
I said "oh my god I am so very sorry"
She said "thats quite alright dear boy" and carried on walking.
I was expecting a bollocking but she was absolutely lovely
I met Maggie Smith years ago, at a spa. I was in the boutique trying on a really smart top and trouser combo I thought was too smart for me. From behind me a voice said me it really suited me and I should buy it -- it was Maggie Smith. She then asked my advice about the ones she was looking at.
I saw her around after that, she was really nice each time.
Richard Hammond lives round the corner and I think he is shy, He has never been nasty but first couple of times he could be interpreted as cool, I'd be the same if someone I had never met suddenly greets me like a long lost friend.
I have a couple of friends who are relatively famous in their own fields, It is amazing how the general public treat them as though they own them,
Barging into situations, getting all starry eyed without thinking how it might come across.
Yeah I think you are probably right, away from the cameras he is probably not the cheeky chappy fun loving guy he is on camera, that could well be down to being shy or being a private person etc, while he was not directly rude the times I met him he just didn't come across as a gregarious people person
I've seen Denise in real life and she came across as cold and unfriendly. People who dared approach her at the time confirmed as much. She also seems to have a problem with women going up to Lee.
I know a few people who've met her and all said she was lovely.
I've never heard of her having a problem with people approaching her husband, but if they were 'off duty' I don't blame them for not welcoming approaches by strangers.
It's all very well being critical of celebs, but I've lost count of the number of occasions when I've read in this thread (and on other forums) about someone having a less than satisfactory encounter with a celeb, only for it to turn out that they approached them when they were 'off duty' (i.e. shopping, walking down a street minding their own business, eating in a restaurant or having a quiet drink with their mates) and/or were less than polite.
Celebs don't deserve special treatment (nor should they be given it), but if you want them to be pleasant and friendly to you, it helps if you behave in the same way to them, and take into account that when they're off duty they're not necessarily going to welcome attention.
There's a world of difference between a celeb being genuinely unpleasant (i.e. doing a DYKWIA) and simply not wanting to engage in conversation with a stranger when they're 'off duty'.
Jeremy Clarkson has written about a childhood meeting with Johnny Morris; young Jeremy approached him and was told to "f*** off"
I chatted to someone who, as a boy, approached Roy Castle for an autograph, and says he got told, 'Son, you can stick that pencil up your backside and whistle Swannee River!'
I know a few people who've met her and all said she was lovely.
I've never heard of her having a problem with people approaching her husband, but if they were 'off duty' I don't blame them for not welcoming approaches by strangers.
It's all very well being critical of celebs, but I've lost count of the number of occasions when I've read in this thread (and on other forums) about someone having a less than satisfactory encounter with a celeb, only for it to turn out that they approached them when they were 'off duty' (i.e. shopping, walking down a street minding their own business, eating in a restaurant or having a quiet drink with their mates) and/or were less than polite.
Celebs don't deserve special treatment (nor should they be given it), but if you want them to be pleasant and friendly to you, it helps if you behave in the same way to them, and take into account that when they're off duty they're not necessarily going to welcome attention.
There's a world of difference between a celeb being genuinely unpleasant (i.e. doing a DYKWIA) and simply not wanting to engage in conversation with a stranger when they're 'off duty'.
Surely a celeb is never really off-duty, although there are situations where they should not be troubled.
It is like a policeman who has to respond if they see a crime taking place when they are not working. I understand it is a disciplinary matter if they fail to do so.
It is much the same with off-duty doctors who are expected to help someone in a medical emergency.
I met Maggie Smith years ago, at a spa. I was in the boutique trying on a really smart top and trouser combo I thought was too smart for me. From behind me a voice said me it really suited me and I should buy it -- it was Maggie Smith. She then asked my advice about the ones she was looking at.
I saw her around after that, she was really nice each time.
I loved the story that Kenneth Williams told about when he went shopping with Maggie who was looking for a bra. When the very grand sales lady told her the outrageous price Maggie drawled, "Christ, it would be cheaper to have my tits off"
Maybe not a big celeb but I did sound for a pub act and we got to be the support act for The Move twice, two years apart.
Bev Beaven, the drummer (and infact all the band) were charming, and even though I was just the support acts roadie, he remembered my name for the second gig which I was amazed at. Also my friend who was the support played guitar to a backing track and the band were tempted for a laugh to come and mime as if it was them but because they didn't ask befre they didn't want to ruin his act. Class act all around.
I think Bev had something to do with the oringal ELO? I am sure someone will be able to correct me if I am wrong.
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John Leslie did a guest spot on a youth theatre charity show I was in many years ago. He leered at all of us (mostly underage) teenage girls and told blue material unsuitable for a family show. I thought he was a sleezy creep.
LOL:o 100% negative feedback on these forums hehe
I haven't had time to read the thread lol, 59 pages
Did you meet him before or after his accident?
Not trying to make excuses, but I have heard on more than one occasion that head injuries can cause quite distresssing changes in personality. On the other hand, maybe he has never been as charming off screen as his on screen persona would suggest.
Met him twice both since his accident, while he was not rude as such I would describe him as surly/disinterested, it was like he saw fans as being beneath him and why should he make the effort whereas James May was the total opposite, sort of bloke you could sit and have a few beers with, Richard was just cold and aloof
Nick Frost-great bloke. Told me I looked like his brother-he did a double-take as I walked up to speak to him! Chatted for ages to him-this was just before Shaun of the Dead was released, and he gave me a great one-off signed photo!
Jeremy Bulloch (the original Boba Fett). A true gem. I can't believe anyone has a bad word to say about this gent. I've met him many times over the years to the point he recognises me and pops over to ME to say hello! Lovely bloke!
Worst-Johnny Morris-was a right miserable old git-couldn't even be bothered to sign autographs for a group of kids when filming Animal Magic and had a group of scouts act as minders to keep people away from him in the beer tent. A-hole!
I know a lot of people say Kenny Baker (R2-D2) is really nice and rip into Anthony Daniels (C-3P0) as being very aloof but in my experience they were exactly opposite-Kenny Baker couldn't be bothered to speak beyond a grunt whereas Anthony was a lovely chatty gent.
I have a friend who is a huge Star Wars fans and goes to conventions. He says Jeremy Bulloch and Kenny Baker were very pleasant and friendly; however, he found Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) a somewhat morose character.
Jeremy Clarkson has written about a childhood meeting with Johnny Morris; young Jeremy approached him and was told to "f*** off"
Cast are lovely
Special mention goes to Eric Richard(from The Bill) and Christopher Beeney
Saw it few times and got programmes signed (not only for me but to friends who could not get to where it was performing)
JonathanAnsell =lots of photos --for fans always made sure no matter how many fans wanted they got
Have meet him so many times
La Dixon made it clear she had an immature side when she tried to belittle one of the male contestants on live TV for wearing a pink shirt.
I also recall a headline on one of the newspapers where she said she wanted to be the UK's answer to Oprah?
Edit - the article is online : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1326299/Alesha-Dixon-My-violent-upbringing-I-want-British-Oprah.html
Richard Hammond lives round the corner and I think he is shy, He has never been nasty but first couple of times he could be interpreted as cool, I'd be the same if someone I had never met suddenly greets me like a long lost friend.
I have a couple of friends who are relatively famous in their own fields, It is amazing how the general public treat them as though they own them,
Barging into situations, getting all starry eyed without thinking how it might come across.
I said "oh my god I am so very sorry"
She said "thats quite alright dear boy" and carried on walking.
I was expecting a bollocking but she was absolutely lovely
It's the public who give celebs their opulent lifestyles by buying their records, watching their TV shows or movies. Many stars realise that but others do not. They think they can enjoy the benefits of celebrity without the negative side of being recognised constantly.
Surely it takes nothing to be civil. If they are in a rush and cannot stop to sign autographs or talk to fans, apologise. Using four-letter words in response to a polite request is very insulting.
Celebs often used to carry printed cards bearing their photograph to hand out to fans. Do they no longer do that?
I'm very surprised at that. Alesha was at school with my sister-in-law, and Alesha's (equally gorgeous) cousin used to work at my store in Welwyn Garden City. I've met her on several occasions in the past and she has always been lovely. According to my sister-in-law she was a decent person at school as well.
I met Maggie Smith years ago, at a spa. I was in the boutique trying on a really smart top and trouser combo I thought was too smart for me. From behind me a voice said me it really suited me and I should buy it -- it was Maggie Smith. She then asked my advice about the ones she was looking at.
I saw her around after that, she was really nice each time.
Yeah I think you are probably right, away from the cameras he is probably not the cheeky chappy fun loving guy he is on camera, that could well be down to being shy or being a private person etc, while he was not directly rude the times I met him he just didn't come across as a gregarious people person
I know a few people who've met her and all said she was lovely.
I've never heard of her having a problem with people approaching her husband, but if they were 'off duty' I don't blame them for not welcoming approaches by strangers.
It's all very well being critical of celebs, but I've lost count of the number of occasions when I've read in this thread (and on other forums) about someone having a less than satisfactory encounter with a celeb, only for it to turn out that they approached them when they were 'off duty' (i.e. shopping, walking down a street minding their own business, eating in a restaurant or having a quiet drink with their mates) and/or were less than polite.
Celebs don't deserve special treatment (nor should they be given it), but if you want them to be pleasant and friendly to you, it helps if you behave in the same way to them, and take into account that when they're off duty they're not necessarily going to welcome attention.
There's a world of difference between a celeb being genuinely unpleasant (i.e. doing a DYKWIA) and simply not wanting to engage in conversation with a stranger when they're 'off duty'.
I chatted to someone who, as a boy, approached Roy Castle for an autograph, and says he got told, 'Son, you can stick that pencil up your backside and whistle Swannee River!'
Surely a celeb is never really off-duty, although there are situations where they should not be troubled.
It is like a policeman who has to respond if they see a crime taking place when they are not working. I understand it is a disciplinary matter if they fail to do so.
It is much the same with off-duty doctors who are expected to help someone in a medical emergency.
I loved the story that Kenneth Williams told about when he went shopping with Maggie who was looking for a bra. When the very grand sales lady told her the outrageous price Maggie drawled, "Christ, it would be cheaper to have my tits off"
Bev Beaven, the drummer (and infact all the band) were charming, and even though I was just the support acts roadie, he remembered my name for the second gig which I was amazed at. Also my friend who was the support played guitar to a backing track and the band were tempted for a laugh to come and mime as if it was them but because they didn't ask befre they didn't want to ruin his act. Class act all around.
I think Bev had something to do with the oringal ELO? I am sure someone will be able to correct me if I am wrong.
PJ