Bumped into Lenny Henry a couple of times when he was in the Midlands in the eighties in a specialist comic shop (Nostalgia and Comics) absolutely lovely guy. A bit of an anorak (so am I !!!) and a first class chap.
A friend of mine won a trip to a TMS box years ago. Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a great bloke, really friendly as is CMJ, Blowers and Aggers. Richie Benaud, OTOH,.......
Met a few Doctor Who stars at conventions. John Levene (apparently rather up himself these days) was charming, Jon Pertwee was great, although rather rude about Lord Tom. Colin Baker is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet. Peter Davison always gives the impression of being there for the cash. Sylvester McCoy genuinely warm and friendly as is Sophie Aldred. Nicola Bryant was charming and pleasant, Janet Fielding the opposite. Sarah Sutton lovely, Nick Courtney was magical, a really really wonderful guy, Peter Purves and Billy Russell the same. Mark Strickson and his ex-wife were charming and told how they ended up taking on Gerald Flood's wife's dog !!!
JNT had his faults but was always exemplary at conventions.
Graham Williams was charm personified. I did an interview with him at his house for a fanzine 25 years or so ago. His wife was lovely, his house lovely, the cup of tea they served great. I was so honoured he allowed a rather scruffy Doctor Who fan into his home to speak to him about his time on the show. He could not have made me more welcome and I love him, and his charming wife, to bits for it. RIP Graham. You are still missed after 20 years.
Gabrielle Drake drove into me at New Street station years ago. Totally my fault. She mouthed "sorry" at me and seemed so graceful and elegant it was an honour to be bumped by her.
I saw Dominic Jephcott on the tube but he looke a little stern so I lacked the courage to tell him how much I enjoyed him in the Beiderbecke stuff. I also saw Simon Greenall and wanted to shout "Michael" at him but lacked courage.
I didn't actually meet her physically, but years ago, when I used to help out on the Compuserve forums, I regularly used to sort out computer problems for Miriam Margolyes. She was great, we got on well, she even gave me her phone number, though when I got the courage to call & say hello there was just an answer phone message saying she was off filming somewhere. Oh well!
She is a really lovely person she lives in Hampstead and I met her a couple of times.
Back in the day, 'Some Mothers do 'ave 'em' was a massive show, regularly getting 15-20 million viewers a week.
My oldest brother got a phone call from his best mate telling him that a film crew had turned up in his street and were filming an episode.
He raced over there on his pushbike clutching his autograph book. Everyone of the actors gladly signed it and chatted happily with the boys between takes (they were 12 years old). They asked Michael Crawford, the star of the show for his autograph, quite politely. He said "No"....."I don't sign autographs, I don't sign anything"
The boys were devastated
So if you are reading this Michael, as the boys grew up they regularly told this story to anyone and everyone, describing you as a "Pompous w*nker"
I have met him after seeing him perform in the theatre can not recall what I saw and I misplaced the aotograph he was charming
M@nterick - quote - A friend of mine won a trip to a TMS box years ago. Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a great bloke, really friendly as is CMJ, Blowers and Aggers. Richie Benaud, OTOH,.......
I think you will find that GB is not a Sir but an OBE and also a pain in the bum. Knew him at school and during my adult life and not what I would call a nice person.
M@nterick - quote - A friend of mine won a trip to a TMS box years ago. Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a great bloke, really friendly as is CMJ, Blowers and Aggers. Richie Benaud, OTOH,.......
I think you will find that GB is not a Sir but an OBE and also a pain in the bum. Knew him at school and during my adult life and not what I would call a nice person.
I personally decided to call him Sir Geoffrey Boycott as I did decide to call Tom Baker Lord Tom. I am aware he is not really Sir Geoffrey.
Years ago when I was a teenager ( in the'70's), I was working at a petrol station when Reg Varney from on the buses pulled in for a tank of petrol.
He must have been on his way to a posh do, as he had a dinner suit on complete with dickie bow tie and patent leather shoes, I was impressed how smart he looked.
He didn't have a big posh car, just a small Japanese one I think.
Anyway, he seemed exactly how he was on TV, very smiley, pleasant and friendly, didn't give me a tip though.
:mad:
My in laws met Julia Bradbury last summer when she was filming in Wales. They said she was lovely.
Julia's a babe, my favourite "famous" person I've met. Met her a few times now and have been introduced to most of her family. (sister, mum and dad ...) she naturally interested in people and speaks to anyone. So lovely. I once went 8 months between seeing her and when I did see her she instantly recognised me and hugged me. She has a wicked sense of humour and a dirty laugh too I love her. End of.
Lesley Crowther at a dance show I was performing in. I was about 5 and he scared me, he was a bit stern and unfriendly and wasn't interested in us at all.
Lesley Ann Down before she went to the US. I met her queuing for a US visa, she was so nice. We had a cigarette together and she told me all about how excited she was to be getting the chance to go to America and be in films. We chatted all about our bf's, at that time she was with someone called Bruce and she was really upset about having to leave him at home, but that they were going to get married one day.
I don't think she ever came back to the UK and she never married Bruce.
She did actually marry the actor and writer Bruce Robinson, but it only lasted around 18 months.
I met Una Healy from The Saturdays a few times before she was famous a few years ago.
She lived in Thurles, which is about 10 minutes away from me, and she was good friends with my auntie Una who was in her year at school.
She stayed at my Grannys house with Una a few nights that I was , and one night I remember she did my makeup and my hair for a disco i was going to when i was about 13...
She was apsolutly lovely and was as gorgeous as she is now .
And her Dad is my local doctor so when I go in i get a update on what Una is up to
Elizabeth Sladen - when we met her at a convention in Beccles she was extremely kind, talkative, happy, and posed for pictures and signed autographs. She was a very nice lady.
Craig Charles - i was lucky enough to win dinner with him and the crew of Robot Wars back in the day it was on, and i have to say, he is also a really nice guy. he never talked about himself, except when we asked questions, and was interested in what we had to say.
Boys From Liberty X (Tony & Kevin) - i was lucky enough to have a go-kart race with these boys at Pleasurewood Hills (my local theme park) for a segment on a CITV show. They were very nice, posed for photos and were even signing their own songs while driving round the track! They played a concert after. The boys were really nice, but when we saw the girls (Kerri, Jessica & Michelle) and asked for a picture they completely ignored us and carried on walking. Not very pleasureable.
Gareth David Lloyd (Torchwood) - wasn't very talkative, quiet and wasn't keen on signing loads of autographs. Seemed sidetracked and not bothered.
Lil' Chris - amazing!!! He was at his home town of Lowestoft, signing in Woolworths when it was open. He signed all of my Lil Chris cds (i had about seven) and even posed for three or four different photos. Great guy. My mate's mum also had dinner with him and said he was very nice and kind, and was not at all up himself.
Terry Molloy (Davros from Doctor Who) - was alright but seemed very bored also.
Stephen Mulhern - met him at Pleasurewood Hills when Liberty X was there, he was the presenter of the show which the go-kart race featured on and was a fab guy. He showed us some of his magic skills, posed for photos and was a generally amazing guy.
Due to the work I do, i meet "celebs" every now and then. Bit of a mixed bag really.
I met Joss Whedon when I was doing work experience a few years back and I managed to get a signed picture and a quick chat with him. He was really nice and A LOT taller than I imagined.
Simon Cowell was a nice and polite man. Met him twice and he was all smiles
Peter Andre was actually very friendly and nice. Went round the office and made a point of speaking to everyone. Claire from CAN was actually nagging him to hurry up.
Jedward were nice but ever so simple. lol
McFly were alright. Bit reserved
Janice Dickinson was CRAZY! I had a mini photoshoot with her and I had to scrub my face to remove the glossy lipstick
Matthew Morrison from Glee was friendly yet shy but was chatty and quite hot
Recently had Alan Sugar and Alice Cooper in the office but never had chance to get near them
Dont have a huge list but recently met
Jimmy Carr - just a quick signing after a comedy show but a really nice guy and very friendly / loads of time for fans after show which is great considering how knackered he looked.
Jason Manford - met him backstage as he requested people to collect for Help for Heroes. A really nice gesture and he was a really nice guy who spent some time with us but was equally concerned about the people waiting outside 'in the cold' for him.
And a belated mention ..
Chris Evans - met him on a train into London. Well stood next to him while he moaned to his mate about having to stand and 'did they know who he is' - what a cock.
Jean Michel Jarre - performed one of the greatest shows of my life at Wembley arena, did a 45 min encore and then sat on the bonnet of his limo outside signing autographs for at least an hour - hero.
Finally, met Bob Monkhouse in a comic shop in London years ago, one of the true gents I have met in my life - a warm and friendly guy who really seemed to care what I had to say - top bloke and sadly missed.
Due to the work I do, i meet "celebs" every now and then. Bit of a mixed bag really.
I met Joss Whedon when I was doing work experience a few years back and I managed to get a signed picture and a quick chat with him. He was really nice and A LOT taller than I imagined.
Simon Cowell was a nice and polite man. Met him twice and he was all smiles
Peter Andre was actually very friendly and nice. Went round the office and made a point of speaking to everyone. Claire from CAN was actually nagging him to hurry up.
Jedward were nice but ever so simple. lol
McFly were alright. Bit reserved
Janice Dickinson was CRAZY! I had a mini photoshoot with her and I had to scrub my face to remove the glossy lipstick
Matthew Morrison from Glee was friendly yet shy but was chatty and quite hot
Recently had Alan Sugar and Alice Cooper in the office but never had chance to get near them
Myself, my wife and our son met Journey the other night at their MEN arena concert Got a really nice pic with them - great guys.
I went to see them last night (I'm a Foreigner fan mainly but like Journey and other prog rock) and my ears are still recovering!! Can't believe the lead is 43...I thought he was around 20!!!
Dont have a huge list but recently met
Jimmy Carr - just a quick signing after a comedy show but a really nice guy and very friendly / loads of time for fans after show which is great considering how knackered he looked.
Jason Manford - met him backstage as he requested people to collect for Help for Heroes. A really nice gesture and he was a really nice guy who spent some time with us but was equally concerned about the people waiting outside 'in the cold' for him.
And a belated mention ..
Chris Evans - met him on a train into London. Well stood next to him while he moaned to his mate about having to stand and 'did they know who he is' - what a cock.
Jean Michel Jarre - performed one of the greatest shows of my life at Wembley arena, did a 45 min encore and then sat on the bonnet of his limo outside signing autographs for at least an hour - hero.
Finally, met Bob Monkhouse in a comic shop in London years ago, one of the true gents I have met in my life - a warm and friendly guy who really seemed to care what I had to say - top bloke and sadly missed.
Havent met him but went to the recording of a Room 101 many years ago when Nick Hancock was doing it. when the warm up guys announced that he was the guest there was an audible groan come up from the audience (the poor bastard possibly heard that...)
Well he came on & was more charming & personable than his public persona ever really indicated. When the camera was off he continued to talk to & jokewith the audience & was generally v amiable & professional whilst Nick Hancock just totally switched off/went blank.
I think he won over the audience that night & I had MUCH more respect for him after that night.
Someone I went to college with appeared on Family Fortunes with Bob Monkhouse. She said she wasn't a fan before the show but was after meeting him. She said he was charming, friendly and she was delighted to discover, a science fiction fan like herself - and very knowledgeable on the subject. They were soon chatting away like old friends.
We met Stephen mulhern back in 2003 at butlins. My son was 9 at the time. After his act,he was signing books etc for all the children and was so lovely. There must have been about 300 children there. We bumped into him again the next morning,he was a
Little worse for wear and remembered my son's name:eek: lovely bloke:)
My grandfather knew Dennis Taylor from when he lived near him and according to my dad, my grandfather always said he was a bit of a prat.
Cara Dillon is an absolute sweetheart, I've met her a few times, I also randomly met people from a boyband (D-Side?) who were supporting a group called Six when I was younger.They were singing autographs and I think I have a signed autograph.
My sister saw Ben Clarke at a nightclub surrounded by girls, said he seemed friendly to fans but was probably boosting his ego by flirting with girls.
A neighbour of mine was in the audience during 3 games of Deal Or No Deal when Olly Murs was on it including his game, said he came across as a total slimeball on it and that after the games stopped recording, he was always acting the wag and trying to get the attention on him instead of the contestant playing and said she and a few other members of the audience were glad he won £5 as he was completely full of himself during the game.
Can I ask what this means exactly? I'm assuming it's bad. I've met Cher and she was lovely, she let me hug her, kiss her, have a pic and she signed a pic for me. She took time to talk to fans and have pics and sign autographs and would have seen everyone if she wasn't rushed into a car at the end. Everyone who meets her says how lovely she is and how wrong the press are about her.
I also met Katie Waissel, she was lovely. I asked for an autograph and she asked for my name and wrote a little message on there for me too.
I seen Dermot O' Leary at the X factor auditions, seems a nice bloke, stuck my hand out and got a high five from him.
Said Hi to Rhod Gilbert as he walked passed me in Cardiff with 2 of his mates, he smiled and said Alright to me.
Said Hi to Scott Mills outside Radio 1 (when I met Cher) he said Hi back and seems a decent guy
To add to my previous post when Cher arrived at Radio 1 I put my hand out for her to touch and instead of just touching it or walking straight past she held it for a few seconds whilst looking at me saying something like "I'll be back out". I'm a huge fan of Cher so to have her holding my hand and looking right at me I probably looked like this :eek:
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A friend of mine won a trip to a TMS box years ago. Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a great bloke, really friendly as is CMJ, Blowers and Aggers. Richie Benaud, OTOH,.......
Met a few Doctor Who stars at conventions. John Levene (apparently rather up himself these days) was charming, Jon Pertwee was great, although rather rude about Lord Tom. Colin Baker is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet. Peter Davison always gives the impression of being there for the cash. Sylvester McCoy genuinely warm and friendly as is Sophie Aldred. Nicola Bryant was charming and pleasant, Janet Fielding the opposite. Sarah Sutton lovely, Nick Courtney was magical, a really really wonderful guy, Peter Purves and Billy Russell the same. Mark Strickson and his ex-wife were charming and told how they ended up taking on Gerald Flood's wife's dog !!!
JNT had his faults but was always exemplary at conventions.
Graham Williams was charm personified. I did an interview with him at his house for a fanzine 25 years or so ago. His wife was lovely, his house lovely, the cup of tea they served great. I was so honoured he allowed a rather scruffy Doctor Who fan into his home to speak to him about his time on the show. He could not have made me more welcome and I love him, and his charming wife, to bits for it. RIP Graham. You are still missed after 20 years.
Gabrielle Drake drove into me at New Street station years ago. Totally my fault. She mouthed "sorry" at me and seemed so graceful and elegant it was an honour to be bumped by her.
I saw Dominic Jephcott on the tube but he looke a little stern so I lacked the courage to tell him how much I enjoyed him in the Beiderbecke stuff. I also saw Simon Greenall and wanted to shout "Michael" at him but lacked courage.
She is a really lovely person she lives in Hampstead and I met her a couple of times.
I have met him after seeing him perform in the theatre can not recall what I saw and I misplaced the aotograph he was charming
Abi Titmuss and Anna Friel, both rather self-important!
I think you will find that GB is not a Sir but an OBE and also a pain in the bum. Knew him at school and during my adult life and not what I would call a nice person.
I personally decided to call him Sir Geoffrey Boycott as I did decide to call Tom Baker Lord Tom. I am aware he is not really Sir Geoffrey.
He was great when I met him. Really pleasant.
He must have been on his way to a posh do, as he had a dinner suit on complete with dickie bow tie and patent leather shoes, I was impressed how smart he looked.
He didn't have a big posh car, just a small Japanese one I think.
Anyway, he seemed exactly how he was on TV, very smiley, pleasant and friendly, didn't give me a tip though.
:mad:
Julia's a babe, my favourite "famous" person I've met. Met her a few times now and have been introduced to most of her family. (sister, mum and dad ...) she naturally interested in people and speaks to anyone. So lovely. I once went 8 months between seeing her and when I did see her she instantly recognised me and hugged me. She has a wicked sense of humour and a dirty laugh too I love her. End of.
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She did actually marry the actor and writer Bruce Robinson, but it only lasted around 18 months.
She lived in Thurles, which is about 10 minutes away from me, and she was good friends with my auntie Una who was in her year at school.
She stayed at my Grannys house with Una a few nights that I was , and one night I remember she did my makeup and my hair for a disco i was going to when i was about 13...
She was apsolutly lovely and was as gorgeous as she is now
And her Dad is my local doctor so when I go in i get a update on what Una is up to
Elizabeth Sladen - when we met her at a convention in Beccles she was extremely kind, talkative, happy, and posed for pictures and signed autographs. She was a very nice lady.
Craig Charles - i was lucky enough to win dinner with him and the crew of Robot Wars back in the day it was on, and i have to say, he is also a really nice guy. he never talked about himself, except when we asked questions, and was interested in what we had to say.
Boys From Liberty X (Tony & Kevin) - i was lucky enough to have a go-kart race with these boys at Pleasurewood Hills (my local theme park) for a segment on a CITV show. They were very nice, posed for photos and were even signing their own songs while driving round the track! They played a concert after. The boys were really nice, but when we saw the girls (Kerri, Jessica & Michelle) and asked for a picture they completely ignored us and carried on walking. Not very pleasureable.
Gareth David Lloyd (Torchwood) - wasn't very talkative, quiet and wasn't keen on signing loads of autographs. Seemed sidetracked and not bothered.
Lil' Chris - amazing!!! He was at his home town of Lowestoft, signing in Woolworths when it was open. He signed all of my Lil Chris cds (i had about seven) and even posed for three or four different photos. Great guy. My mate's mum also had dinner with him and said he was very nice and kind, and was not at all up himself.
Terry Molloy (Davros from Doctor Who) - was alright but seemed very bored also.
Stephen Mulhern - met him at Pleasurewood Hills when Liberty X was there, he was the presenter of the show which the go-kart race featured on and was a fab guy. He showed us some of his magic skills, posed for photos and was a generally amazing guy.
That's about it!
I met Joss Whedon when I was doing work experience a few years back and I managed to get a signed picture and a quick chat with him. He was really nice and A LOT taller than I imagined.
Simon Cowell was a nice and polite man. Met him twice and he was all smiles
Peter Andre was actually very friendly and nice. Went round the office and made a point of speaking to everyone. Claire from CAN was actually nagging him to hurry up.
Jedward were nice but ever so simple. lol
McFly were alright. Bit reserved
Janice Dickinson was CRAZY! I had a mini photoshoot with her and I had to scrub my face to remove the glossy lipstick
Matthew Morrison from Glee was friendly yet shy but was chatty and quite hot
Recently had Alan Sugar and Alice Cooper in the office but never had chance to get near them
Jimmy Carr - just a quick signing after a comedy show but a really nice guy and very friendly / loads of time for fans after show which is great considering how knackered he looked.
Jason Manford - met him backstage as he requested people to collect for Help for Heroes. A really nice gesture and he was a really nice guy who spent some time with us but was equally concerned about the people waiting outside 'in the cold' for him.
And a belated mention ..
Chris Evans - met him on a train into London. Well stood next to him while he moaned to his mate about having to stand and 'did they know who he is' - what a cock.
Jean Michel Jarre - performed one of the greatest shows of my life at Wembley arena, did a 45 min encore and then sat on the bonnet of his limo outside signing autographs for at least an hour - hero.
Finally, met Bob Monkhouse in a comic shop in London years ago, one of the true gents I have met in my life - a warm and friendly guy who really seemed to care what I had to say - top bloke and sadly missed.
I LOVE her
I went to see them last night (I'm a Foreigner fan mainly but like Journey and other prog rock) and my ears are still recovering!! Can't believe the lead is 43...I thought he was around 20!!!
Havent met him but went to the recording of a Room 101 many years ago when Nick Hancock was doing it. when the warm up guys announced that he was the guest there was an audible groan come up from the audience (the poor bastard possibly heard that...)
Well he came on & was more charming & personable than his public persona ever really indicated. When the camera was off he continued to talk to & jokewith the audience & was generally v amiable & professional whilst Nick Hancock just totally switched off/went blank.
I think he won over the audience that night & I had MUCH more respect for him after that night.
Little worse for wear and remembered my son's name:eek: lovely bloke:)
Cara Dillon is an absolute sweetheart, I've met her a few times, I also randomly met people from a boyband (D-Side?) who were supporting a group called Six when I was younger.They were singing autographs and I think I have a signed autograph.
My sister saw Ben Clarke at a nightclub surrounded by girls, said he seemed friendly to fans but was probably boosting his ego by flirting with girls.
A neighbour of mine was in the audience during 3 games of Deal Or No Deal when Olly Murs was on it including his game, said he came across as a total slimeball on it and that after the games stopped recording, he was always acting the wag and trying to get the attention on him instead of the contestant playing and said she and a few other members of the audience were glad he won £5 as he was completely full of himself during the game.
Can I ask what this means exactly? I'm assuming it's bad. I've met Cher and she was lovely, she let me hug her, kiss her, have a pic and she signed a pic for me.
I also met Katie Waissel, she was lovely. I asked for an autograph and she asked for my name and wrote a little message on there for me too.
I seen Dermot O' Leary at the X factor auditions, seems a nice bloke, stuck my hand out and got a high five from him.
Said Hi to Rhod Gilbert as he walked passed me in Cardiff with 2 of his mates, he smiled and said Alright to me.
Said Hi to Scott Mills outside Radio 1 (when I met Cher) he said Hi back and seems a decent guy