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I do agree, though, that people in the public eye should have the right to go about their everyday buiness without being pestered for autographs, unless they voluntarily/ willingly get into conversation. However, when doing promotional work, unless being subject to abuse, they should do their best to be civil if not polite. Nor, though, do I think celebs should be treated any differently/ preferentially when going about their daily business unless there is a damn good reason. Reports of them asking for freebies, discounts and upgrades really tee me off as, technically, they can afford to pay more than the rest of us for everyday items, services and 'treats'.
I also agree that they shouldn't expect special privileges because of their fame though. I always remember Kylie saying something like nobody ever wanted to give her anything for free until she was able to afford what she wanted!! Ironic really. Jim Davidson stopped at a local hotel a couple of years ago when he was doing a 'comedy' show locally. Apparently he was a complete and utter rude t**t. Although I doubt that that is much of a surprise to anyone! |
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Carol Vorderman at a Cambridge open day for parents/students...very low key, no side, joined in with everyone and remarked she was sure we were only being shown the nicest student accommodation.
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Have met loads of people over the years more so the last 5 years since watching Dancing On Ice and following the tour etc.
The majority of the "celebs" have been totally lovely. never ever was a fan of Bonnie Langford but met her several times and she is really really nice and even remembered me a couple of years later when I met her again. Too many others to mention really but have become really freindly with Roxanne Pallett due to her also having done dancing on ice she is a total sweetheart and a lovely genuine down to earth person who has not let being a celeb alter her one little bit. One main bad experience being Hayley Tamaddon- unless you are fussing and fawning over her she doesnt want to know, read one report about fans trying to talk to her and she was ignoring them in favour of her dog!! Wasnt sure whether to beleive this at the time BUT have since witnessed this she even had her dog at the ice rink while training for Dancing on Ice! She will be nice in public to fans BUT also know people who have had the misfortune to work with her and say she's a total cow and not a nice person. |
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Jim Davidson stopped at a local hotel a couple of years ago when he was doing a 'comedy' show locally. Apparently he was a complete and utter rude t**t. Although I doubt that that is much of a surprise to anyone!
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Jim Davidson implied that my boyfriend looked like a serial killer when he met him
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Because of my job, I've worked with quite a few celebs and they fall into various categories: (I won't list everyone, I'd be here all day!)
All round nice people: Gordon Ramsey Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall David Attenborough Gary Barlow Ant & Dec Brad Pitt Hugh Jackman Dara O'Briain Complete bumholes to work with, but lovely with the public: Cat Deely Rowan Atkinson John Barrowman Completely lovely to work with (as long as you're a certain level in the production) but don't like being bothered by the public: David Suchet Stephen Daldry (Director of Billy Elliot) Judi Dench Complete bumholes full stop: Angelina Jolie Samantha Bond (Miss Moneypenny in the Pierce Brosnan's Bonds) Cilla Black Tess Daly Lead singer from the Brand New Heavies - not even worth me googling her name! Wow, that's a very impressive list. In your "all round nice people list" I'm not really surprised by any of the names, because they genuinely come across as very nice people. |
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Re Geldof, he didn't forego his writing royalties from Do They Know It's Xmas unlike Midge Ure. As a result, he's made a lot of money from it. Not a fact which he's ever wanted to get out. Oops.
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Re Geldof, he didn't forego his writing royalties from Do They Know It's Xmas unlike Midge Ure. As a result, he's made a lot of money from it. Not a fact which he's ever wanted to get out. Oops.
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has anyone been unfortunate enough to have been in possession of a Boomtown Rats album. I have ... boyfriend (now husband) bought it for me one Christmas ... pile of rotting sh/te it was!
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Cilla Black is apparently a witch off camera.
Anthony Cotton Anymore....... Some do but thats not true of all Celebs. |
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Cheryl Cole.
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Ronnie Corbet - all-round a----ole
Gary Gliiter (when famous) - got excited when an autograph was being signed for somebodys daughter, but would not sign them otherwise foranyone else Michael Winner - a gent (seriously !), don't be fooled by his persona. David Frost - pleasant, but seems to have that appearance of early dementia and a habit of perspiring profusely. Anne Widdecombe - very strange, if you are a male, she does not look at you straight in the eyes. Phil Collins - T---er. Vic Reeves - as above. Maureen Lipman - short and an absoloute sweetie, as well as being very funny. Esther Rantzen - Vile. Bob Geldof - rude, scruffy, and yes, does lack in the personal hygiene department when it comes to using Right Guard. Lonnie Donnegan - no longer with us, venemous even with his own family. Adam Faith - fraud. Eric Clapton - distant - very deep. , met ER once , vile is an understatement.
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Because of my job, I've worked with quite a few celebs and they fall into various categories: (I won't list everyone, I'd be here all day!)
All round nice people: Gordon Ramsey Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall David Attenborough Gary Barlow Ant & Dec Brad Pitt Hugh Jackman Dara O'Briain |
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I used to work in a TV studio some years ago and met a lot of celebs (some of the younger forum viewers may not know some of these people!).
In general terms the vast majority of "stars" are really nice people (but even they have off days!). People like: Tony Curtis Sammy Davis Jnr Joan Collins Brit Ekland Roger Moore All fantastic people Most of the t*****s tend to be people who think they are stars but are famous for 5 minutes and then vanish. A lot of pop stars fall into this group but funnily enough those that have survived seem to have been the nice ones - Kylie is the most obvious example, a really lovely person. In general you get: A. Real stars who understand they are only famous because of the fans and so are usually pretty nice people. B. C and D listers who are being nice to everyone as they try to climb the greasy pole of fame. C. People who had a "shot" at fame and didn't really make it - they can go either way in terms of nice or nasty depending on how much they want to be reminded of their near celeb status. D. Pop Stars (see above). Generally think they are the "big I am" but tend to end up back stacking supermarket shelves when they are no longer selling enough records. |
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I used to work in a TV studio some years ago and met a lot of celebs (some of the younger forum viewers may not know some of these people!).
In general terms the vast majority of "stars" are really nice people (but even they have off days!). People like: Tony Curtis Sammy Davis Jnr Joan Collins Brit Ekland Roger Moore All fantastic people Most of the t*****s tend to be people who think they are stars but are famous for 5 minutes and then vanish. A lot of pop stars fall into this group but funnily enough those that have survived seem to have been the nice ones - Kylie is the most obvious example, a really lovely person. In general you get: A. Real stars who understand they are only famous because of the fans and so are usually pretty nice people. B. C and D listers who are being nice to everyone as they try to climb the greasy pole of fame. C. People who had a "shot" at fame and didn't really make it - they can go either way in terms of nice or nasty depending on how much they want to be reminded of their near celeb status. D. Pop Stars (see above). Generally think they are the "big I am" but tend to end up back stacking supermarket shelves when they are no longer selling enough records. You did overlook the z listers the Kerry Katona et al mob! I confess to haing never met her but she comes across as being bloody awful. |
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You should have smiled sweetly and told Davidson that he's he not a serial killer as the police couldn't prove it
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Met Michelle Collins a few years back and she was vile. Very rough but loved herself!
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Liam Gallagher was really nice when i met him.
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Liam Gallagher was really nice when i met him.
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Because of my job, I've worked with quite a few celebs and they fall into various categories: (I won't list everyone, I'd be here all day!)
Complete bumholes to work with, but lovely with the public: Cat Deely Rowan Atkinson John Barrowman |
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Complete bumholes to work with, but lovely with the public: Cat Deely Rowan Atkinson John Barrowman |
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Met Michelle Collins a few years back and she was vile. Very rough but loved herself!
![]() Another one I can think off the top of my head was Samantha Mumba who was pretty obnoxious. I also came across Sam from eastenders (not Westbrook but the other one) she was pretty awful too. Liam Gallagher didnt make a great impression but his wife (Nicole) was sweet. Gary Linekar is one of the worst - the whole 'nice guy' image but Ive heard so many horrible stories from people who have worked with him, such a disappointment to hear. Anyway these are just the ones that spring to mind but maybe I can add some others tomorrow - have a few semi-interesting stories stored somewhere in my memory. Infact never really hear good things about any footballers -the only 2 that I often hear positive stories about are Beckham and Gazza (before things went downhill for him when he was still playing professionally) |
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Jerry Sadowitz (anyone remember him?) walking down Jermyn Street. Odd. I think I was to blame for the reaction that I got from him though. He was probably busy and I probably overstepped the mark stopping him and asking him if he was Jerry Sadowitz. According to someone I used to know, however, he is indeed very odd.
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Gary Linekar is one of the worst - the whole 'nice guy' image but Ive heard so many horrible stories from people who have worked with him, such a disappointment to hear.
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, met ER once , vile is an understatement.
too bad I wasn't there!