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Old 07-11-2015, 09:44
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Colin Baker's very definitely sensitive about the criticism of his Doctor - I know of several occasions, particularly since he joined Twitter, where he's showed he has very little sense of humour about digs at his Doctor.

Outside of that, though, I've never heard a bad word said against him - certainly on the few occasions I've met him he's been utterly charming.
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Old 22-11-2015, 05:47
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I can't say I've actually met them - but on a recent trip to New York I saw Željko Ivanek (the bald character actor who was in Heroes) on the plane (he was travelling economy class) and the actor who played Gilou in Spiral was walking through Times Square.
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Old 22-11-2015, 08:13
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I'd love to know if anyone has met any of the Rolling Stones or their partners. Apparently Keef is quite friendly to fans and Anita Pallenberg, his ex and housekeeper, is regularly seen shopping in Chichester, near Keef's English base. Also Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman are quite happy to pose with fans, but Jagger is reckoned to be remote and gives the impression he is unapproachable.
I got too meet them at a Glasgow gig many years ago , and they were doing a meet and greet. Mick came up to me and said, "Hi, I'm Mick", (as if I didn't know). All the band seemed really friendly. The only one that didn't really say anything was Charlie, but he was pleasant enough...just real quiet. Keith was brilliant, and more down to earth than I thought he would be. Bill Wyman didn't talk much either, but he seemed OK.
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Old 22-11-2015, 19:57
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Anyone expecting celebrities to be nice when approached in their off time and then whining when they're 'horrible' is ridiculous. You don't own these people and they don't own you any of their personal time. Maybe just don't approach them in the first place?
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Old 26-11-2015, 01:39
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I met David Mitchell at an Unbelievable Truth recording last friday. What a lovely man he is. Always been something of a hero of mine so I was a little bit afraid of being disappointed should the opportunity arise to actually meet him, but he shook my hand and said 'It's lovely to meet you.' then posed for a photograph with me! Aisling Bea took the photograph and she was absolutely lovely as well! So sweet of her to do that. Richard Osman, Joe Lycett and Sam Simmons were all at the recording and I didn't actually meet them but they were all a complete delight too! Not a hint of ego from anyone. A dream come true for me that night.

Another completely delightful person I met was Sophie Thompson. A thoroughly lovely lady.
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Old 26-11-2015, 05:32
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I'd love to know if anyone has met any of the Rolling Stones or their partners. Apparently Keef is quite friendly to fans and Anita Pallenberg, his ex and housekeeper, is regularly seen shopping in Chichester, near Keef's English base. Also Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman are quite happy to pose with fans, but Jagger is reckoned to be remote and gives the impression he is unapproachable.
Couple of years ago we were drinking outside a bar in Soho at 5pm in the afternoon and a rather worse for wear Ronnie Wood complete with a drink in his hand, came out the bar and fell into our group. He immediately apologised saying 'sorry Guys, been a rather long afternoon'

We were just all OMG a Rolling Stone just fell into us, that's the coolest thing ever, except for one of our Party who had never heard of him, always one isn't there

The next round, back at the bar, there was Ronnie, and he insisted on buying our drinks.

A Top Geezer is Ronnie Wood.
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Old 26-11-2015, 21:43
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Anyone expecting celebrities to be nice when approached in their off time and then whining when they're 'horrible' is ridiculous. You don't own these people and they don't own you any of their personal time. Maybe just don't approach them in the first place?
There's a big difference between a celeb not wanting to be bothered and a celeb actively being rude or nasty. Plenty of these bad celeb encounters had nothing to do with fans approaching them but for example celebs throwing "do you know who I am?" tantrums over not getting special treatment.
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Old 26-11-2015, 22:39
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I met David Mitchell at an Unbelievable Truth recording last friday. What a lovely man he is. Always been something of a hero of mine so I was a little bit afraid of being disappointed should the opportunity arise to actually meet him, but he shook my hand and said 'It's lovely to meet you.' then posed for a photograph with me! Aisling Bea took the photograph and she was absolutely lovely as well! So sweet of her to do that. Richard Osman, Joe Lycett and Sam Simmons were all at the recording and I didn't actually meet them but they were all a complete delight too! Not a hint of ego from anyone. A dream come true for me that night.

Another completely delightful person I met was Sophie Thompson. A thoroughly lovely lady.
Nice to hear I really like David Mitchell and always think Sophie Thompson seems lovely!
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Old 26-11-2015, 22:49
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I think celebrities have their right to bad days the same as everyone else.
I also don't think they have to be all smiles every time someone approaches for an autograph, I remember David Schwimmer once said he was in a restaurant when someone suddenly shoved a baby into his arms.

I met Lenny Henry and he was as miserable as sin- actually made me feel quite stupid. I could brush it off as a bad moment HOWEVER I know others who have come across him professionally and none can stand him.

But, to have something positive to say- Ray Winstone is nice and completely down to earth.
I've heard that Lenny Henry is glum and serious all of the time and not at all funny or humorous in real life.
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Old 28-11-2015, 13:38
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Couple of years ago we were drinking outside a bar in Soho at 5pm in the afternoon and a rather worse for wear Ronnie Wood complete with a drink in his hand, came out the bar and fell into our group. He immediately apologised saying 'sorry Guys, been a rather long afternoon'

We were just all OMG a Rolling Stone just fell into us, that's the coolest thing ever, except for one of our Party who had never heard of him, always one isn't there

The next round, back at the bar, there was Ronnie, and he insisted on buying our drinks.

A Top Geezer is Ronnie Wood.
Wow, what an afternoon you and your friends had, with Ronnie Wood falling into you. I wish I'd been there instead of the guy/gal who didn't know who Ronnie Wood is.

Did any of you get a pic of yourselves in the bar with Ronnie? He's a class act, buying your rounds.
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Old 02-12-2015, 19:24
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Chris Martin is a naturally funny and lovely guy
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Old 04-12-2015, 18:32
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Chris Martin is a naturally funny and lovely guy

Thanks Chris.
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Old 05-12-2015, 11:05
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Old 05-12-2015, 11:24
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Met Johnny Vegas last night, we were the target of his jokes at a tv show last night, absolutely hilarious and as soon as they finished filming he came over and apologised
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Old 05-12-2015, 17:09
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Met Johnny Vegas last night, we were the target of his jokes at a tv show last night, absolutely hilarious and as soon as they finished filming he came over and apologised
My Mum lives in the same town where Johnnys from and he's lovely. She had a good chat with him at the Towns show recently as he was helping out at the Guide Dogs stand. Totally down to earth and approachable.
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Old 12-12-2015, 08:00
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I've heard that Lenny Henry is glum and serious all of the time and not at all funny or humorous in real life.
I've already posted (ages back) on here about him being a miserable sod. A couple of weeks ago, I was down in Cornwall staying in the quiet harbour town where he lived with Dawn French (she still lives there). My friend was telling me, when Henry and his then wife first moved there, he told the driver (my friend) of the little tourist bus that goes through the town to not go past their house, as he 'didn't want autograph hunters hanging around outside'. My friend - who lives in the town - said she's not much better but others there have said she's ok. The house, incidentally, is spectacular!
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Old 12-12-2015, 21:10
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I've already posted (ages back) on here about him being a miserable sod. A couple of weeks ago, I was down in Cornwall staying in the quiet harbour town where he lived with Dawn French (she still lives there). My friend was telling me, when Henry and his then wife first moved there, he told the driver (my friend) of the little tourist bus that goes through the town to not go past their house, as he 'didn't want autograph hunters hanging around outside'. My friend - who lives in the town - said she's not much better but others there have said she's ok. The house, incidentally, is spectacular!
Surely the easiest solution would be was not to mention it on the tour, unless its very noticeable?

When I took a river boat trip in London a couple of years ago, it takes you past Itv studios but it wasnt mentioned, despite it been shown 5 days a week as part of the Good Morning Britain titles.
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Old 13-12-2015, 00:44
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Surely the easiest solution would be was not to mention it on the tour, unless its very noticeable?

When I took a river boat trip in London a couple of years ago, it takes you past Itv studios but it wasnt mentioned, despite it been shown 5 days a week as part of the Good Morning Britain titles.
You've brought back a memory there.

I took a river boat trip in London about 20 years ago and we passed what's now known as ITV Studios. The tour guide said, "That's the LWT studios building - that stands for Last Week's Television".
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Old 13-12-2015, 01:42
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Are we still allowed to slag off Cilla or is that in poor taste now?
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Old 13-12-2015, 03:28
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Met Johnny Vegas last night, we were the target of his jokes at a tv show last night, absolutely hilarious and as soon as they finished filming he came over and apologised
For not being even ruder and focussing with sadistic relish on you I should hope!

I nearly ended up dragged up and married on stage to Julian Clary a couple of years back on his tour just after he won CBB. He eyed me up and down and passed me over in favour of some fat scruff who was trying to avoid his eye contact. I deliberately gave him eye contact and it saved me.

Are we still allowed to slag off Cilla or is that in poor taste now?
I think you've answered your own question really.
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Old 14-12-2015, 16:15
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I've heard that Lenny Henry is glum and serious all of the time and not at all funny or humorous on television or in real life.
I've edited your quote to cover his professional unfunniness...
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Old 14-12-2015, 16:17
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Anyone ever met Chris Packham - on tv he seems very short with people and i get the impression he could be a bit of a hard time in person.
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Old 14-12-2015, 22:20
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Surely the easiest solution would be was not to mention it on the tour, unless its very noticeable?

When I took a river boat trip in London a couple of years ago, it takes you past Itv studios but it wasnt mentioned, despite it been shown 5 days a week as part of the Good Morning Britain titles.
The river boat trip I took did, and now you can hardly not notice it!
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Old 20-12-2015, 09:14
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I've heard that Lenny Henry is glum and serious all of the time and not at all funny or humorous in real life.
He earns his living being funny and humorous, why should he be funny and humorous when he's not working?
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Old 20-12-2015, 09:29
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He earns his living being funny and humorous, why should he be funny and humorous when he's not working?
Exactly. You don't expect a plumber to be constantly unblocking sinks on his day off. I work in IT but that's for my workplace - I don't fix people's computers in my own time.
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