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Old 31-01-2015, 11:46
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She gives off a sour air. She used to be quite smiley and happy when her husband was alive. Turned a bit cold and arrogant. I used to love her books but couldn't read the last one. I think there is a story floating around about a book signing somewhere but I can't remember the details - might have been somebody else completely but something has pinged in my mind.

Tommy Steele? Never heard anything about him before.
I remember reading about Tommy Steele and he was appearing in a musical where it rained, and added the water was ummmmmm.... Some special 'water' from the technicians
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Old 31-01-2015, 11:59
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Tim Wonnacott. Very unpleasant to work with according to someone I know who has worked on Bargain Hunt.
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Old 31-01-2015, 12:27
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Met Paul once. He was friendly but very businesslike, then I managed to get talking to him about vintage comedy and he was lovely, though we had to cut it short as his car arrived.

Edit: Merton, not Weller, as I suspect you guessed.
The idea of a conversation about vintage comedy with Paul Weller is much more interesting
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Old 31-01-2015, 13:22
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I met billy bragg, I was at cambridge folk festival and this was in the 90's and someone saw me in my BB tshirt and mentioned that he was outside the tent. I went out and noticed that he was with his partner and his small child, Jack. I was reluctant to speak to him as I didnt want to impose, he saw me loitering and beckoned me over. He asked "how you doing mate", I said I was sorry for disturbing him, he said dont worry. We talked for ten minutes, on gigs, he had had a bit of a hiatus at that point, on politics, on music he was doing, he was absolutely lovely, and one of the nicest musicians I have ever met, and I have met a lot (mainly indie people).
Wouldn't it be awful if Billy Bragg started flouncing around and demanding special privileges?
Just joined DS specifically to contribute to this thread. Very amusing to read the very early posts with the benefit of hindsight (“Oscar Pistorius...what a lovely guy” etc).
Oh my. I spent a day in S. A. last year with someone who had worked with him, and he said that NO ONE liked him.
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Old 31-01-2015, 17:14
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Don't know if you'd qualify these as celebrities, but I went to see Hayseed Dixie on Tuesday night in Derby. After the gig which was fantastic, I bought a piece of merchandise for my wife (who's more of a rocker than me) and got all four members of the band to sign it. All four guys were so down-to-earth, no airs and graces. The lead singer even thanked me for going to the gig "because you buying tickets keeps me in a job".
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Old 31-01-2015, 17:34
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...But we don't like to talk about Cilla here on DS!
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Old 31-01-2015, 17:47
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Tim Wonnacott. Very unpleasant to work with according to someone I know who has worked on Bargain Hunt.
Don't suppose he's refered to as a name rhyming with the name of the programme is he?
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Old 31-01-2015, 17:50
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I recall that name came up in our conversation. The other was "bully".
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Old 31-01-2015, 18:21
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Tim Wonnacott. Very unpleasant to work with according to someone I know who has worked on Bargain Hunt.
To be honest - I may be being a little unfair - I can imagine him not being as jolly and pleasant as he appears (not with those teeth and that taste in clothes). I was thinking more of the 'experts' who appear on the show.
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Old 31-01-2015, 18:33
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I remember reading about Tommy Steele and he was appearing in a musical where it rained, and added the water was ummmmmm.... Some special 'water' from the technicians


Yes, I heard that one. He was so difficult while appearing in 'Singing In The Rain' that the crew used to wee in the water tank that provided the rain for when he was doing his big number.

Revenge is sweet.
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Old 31-01-2015, 20:01
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I've met Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag from Strictly. Both were absolutely delightful - very considerate and charming. Made sure they saw everyone and didn't Rush at all. Made everyone feel valued.

I've also met a couple of Doctors - Peter Davison and Matt Smith. Both were fabulous.
Peter was genuinely touched when I told him he was my doctor and was very friendly.
Matt went above and beyond: I was on a crutch at a meet and greet at the 50th convention and didn't want that in the pic so I passed it to a friend and started to limp over to him. He came over to me and helped me walk taking a good chunk of my weight (and I'm not a light girl!) Such a gent! I couldn't have asked for more from him.

I've never had a bad experience with a celeb. Although I haven't met many...
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Old 31-01-2015, 20:55
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I dont see why celebs have to always be nice to fans

What about if they are having a horrible day and people approach them for pics etc...and they decline...does that make them a bad person?
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Old 31-01-2015, 23:15
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I've met Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag from Strictly. Both were absolutely delightful - very considerate and charming. Made sure they saw everyone and didn't Rush at all. Made everyone feel valued.

I've also met a couple of Doctors - Peter Davison and Matt Smith. Both were fabulous.
Peter was genuinely touched when I told him he was my doctor and was very friendly.
Matt went above and beyond: I was on a crutch at a meet and greet at the 50th convention and didn't want that in the pic so I passed it to a friend and started to limp over to him. He came over to me and helped me walk taking a good chunk of my weight (and I'm not a light girl!) Such a gent! I couldn't have asked for more from him.

I've never had a bad experience with a celeb. Although I haven't met many...
Lovely to hear that, Lolly. He is my favourite nu-Who Doctor.
Peter Davison always comes across as nice too.
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Old 31-01-2015, 23:20
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Tim Wonnacott. Very unpleasant to work with according to someone I know who has worked on Bargain Hunt.
He came across fine on Strictly. If he is a pain, than my admiration for his pro, Natalie Lowe grows even more.
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Old 01-02-2015, 08:32
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I dont see why celebs have to always be nice to fans

What about if they are having a horrible day and people approach them for pics etc...and they decline...does that make them a bad person?
Sometimes these stars should remember just who exactly keeps them in their rich and famous lifestyles. There's always polite ways of declining photos, autographs etc but being nasty, abusive and swearing isn't one of them
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Old 01-02-2015, 09:44
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A mate of mine met the two guys out of the Pet Shop Boys (Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe) backstage at a Festival, and he says they were as sound as a pound and had a few cans of beer with him. I always thought they were gay, but he says they were chewing the faces off two girl groupies....
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Old 01-02-2015, 10:15
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Sometimes these stars should remember just who exactly keeps them in their rich and famous lifestyles. There's always polite ways of declining photos, autographs etc but being nasty, abusive and swearing isn't one of them

To be honest, I don't agree with you that famous people owe us anything - and it's that kind of attitude that leads members of the public to act rudely and inappropriately. There are times when it is not appropriate to expect celebrities to sign things or pose for photos- and that has been discussed at length on this thread. Members of the public should always be polite as well. Of course we all have bad days, and famous people are just the same. I think the issue here is when celebs are rude at public events, such as signings, and when the same names crop up again and again.
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Old 01-02-2015, 10:26
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Sometimes these stars should remember just who exactly keeps them in their rich and famous lifestyles. There's always polite ways of declining photos, autographs etc but being nasty, abusive and swearing isn't one of them
Exactly. To use four letter words to kids after being asked for an autograph is inexcusable.
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Old 01-02-2015, 10:30
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A mate of mine met the two guys out of the Pet Shop Boys (Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe) backstage at a Festival, and he says they were as sound as a pound and had a few cans of beer with him. I always thought they were gay, but he says they were chewing the faces off two girl groupies....
As far as I know...Neil is and Chris isn't.
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Old 01-02-2015, 10:47
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Sometimes these stars should remember just who exactly keeps them in their rich and famous lifestyles. There's always polite ways of declining photos, autographs etc but being nasty, abusive and swearing isn't one of them
I dislike that kind of thinking because not only it's not fair, it's not true. The majority of 'stars' aren't wealthy, either.
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Old 01-02-2015, 10:48
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To be honest, I don't agree with you that famous people owe us anything - and it's that kind of attitude that leads members of the public to act rudely and inappropriately. There are times when it is not appropriate to expect celebrities to sign things or pose for photos- and that has been discussed at length on this thread. Members of the public should always be polite as well. Of course we all have bad days, and famous people are just the same. I think the issue here is when celebs are rude at public events, such as signings, and when the same names crop up again and again.
Well said.
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Old 01-02-2015, 11:03
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I think that it part of their career and the entertainers should always be polite.
If they do not want to sign there are ways to be nice can make up something like ''sorry am in a hurry running late for my appointment'' if they get stopped in the street
If the star got shopping with them they can add on need to dash expecting phone call at home.
In resturant they can say please excuse me like to eat my food pipping hot,where are you sitting I come over later.
If autograph hunter still there all star got to do is just do quick scibble autograph
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Old 01-02-2015, 11:23
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I dislike that kind of thinking because not only it's not fair, it's not true. The majority of 'stars' aren't wealthy, either.
They aren't exactly on minimum wage though, are they?
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Old 01-02-2015, 12:07
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I think that it part of their career and the entertainers should always be polite.
If they do not want to sign there are ways to be nice can make up something like ''sorry am in a hurry running late for my appointment'' if they get stopped in the street
If the star got shopping with them they can add on need to dash expecting phone call at home.
In resturant they can say please excuse me like to eat my food pipping hot,where are you sitting I come over later.
If autograph hunter still there all star got to do is just do quick scibble autograph
Autograph hunters can be incredibly rude. No one should have to do their job 24 hours a day- and celebrities do not have to sign autographs in their off- duty time.If you think they do you are asking for trouble.
Plus, if you are approaching celebrities in restaurants you are also likely to be disturbing their friends and family ( including children) who aren't famous.
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Old 01-02-2015, 12:09
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They aren't exactly on minimum wage though, are they?
Neither is your GP. He/she isn't available 24 hours a day either.
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