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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
I've got a question. Who have you met who is famous? And details to go with it would be fun  It would be interesting to see collectively who pipsters have met/know. I hung out with April Wine on their bus And Steve Tyler from Aerosmith signed my jacket  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
oh get ready for some great ones..calling toe, sharon and karen for starters. i've yet to actually meet anyone famous, have bumped into or saw many on the streets of toronto. mostly hockey players, musicians and the occasional actor but never had the guts to approach any of them |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I didn't truly meet 'em, but during my time as an airline agent I handled a fair number. I can vouch for Betty Davis' eyes -- they were lovely when I saw them....Chris Reeve in a business suit could never pass for Clark Kent -- he was Superman in street clothes....Dana Delaney....meltingly beautiful, even more so than on the screen....whole bunches of them, but never for very long. I had two experiences with Billy Martin, the "famous" Yankee manager -- each a bit longer than I would have wanted, and each with the same denouement....First time was in Arkansas, when he called from his limousine -- a total rarity then, I'd never seen a radio phone, aka cellphone then... seems he was running late and wanted us to hold the flight....nope, not even for the rich and famous...when he learned we'd violated his instructions, he stormed out and I last saw him as he was kicking in the door of the limo.... Later, here in California, he was on a flight that got fogged in....cut the line, harrangued the agents until one of them (a tall guy with a penchant for fairness and for poetry) got applause from the crowd by telling him that he would be the last person we helped if he continued with his tirade....yup, same result...and he took off toward Los Angeles...bye, Billy! By chance, Glenn Cunningham, the famous miler, was on the same flight...and a model of how to act -- send me any way you need to, nothing you can do about the fog....folks behind the counter fell all over themselves to set him up..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
laughing at Billy Martin, such a silly silly man |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Last time I did this I was kind of made to feel uncomfortable (that is possible) but here goes: Mark Farner--Grand Funk Railroad Kim Simmons--Savoy Brown Trent Reznor--Nine Inch Nails Charlie Daniels and all his buddies Kansas Foghat Dickie Betts Gregg Allman Three Dog Night Bonnie Raitt Gatemouth Brown Fats Domino Irma Thomas Brenda Lee Davey Jones (yea Monkees) Suzannah Hoff all dem Neville Brothers Allen Toussaint Jim Dandy  and if you call it meeting them when you are too weirded out to speak: Robert Plant Jimmy Page Neil Young (I was just smiled at by them while the hubby talked--it was like hopping into the pages of a comic book or something, very surreal) Weird Al Yankovich (he is wickedly intelligent and supernice btw) Percy Sledge the guys from America (so impressed I don't know their names) and if you count Frankie Ford he lives around the block Etta James Dennis Hopper some guy from the Police Academy movies (forgot his name too) Adrienne Barbieu (it was a movie shoot nearby) and I'm trying to remember their names--but hey, sigh, I married a former roadie who is now a current autograph hound. There are signed pics of him with all sorts of folks in the hall & his bedroom. (I wanted my living and dining rooms to look like a home and not the hard rock cafe'. Yeah, I'm a drag like that.) There are more too, as people are generally easy to meet in autograph lines. *shaking my head* It's not my thing. And casino shows. Folks are much nicer on the casino circuit. (I was gonna say on the way down, but didn't want to prompt Raph into a cheap, er, shot.  )oooops Robin Trower (he was nice and that wasn't a "meet-and-greet", just a happy accident) And *chuckle* I will also share the husband's current acquisition, since I thought it was a rather cute note and I'm proud of Mr. Allman for this. (He played The House of Blues in the French Quarter Mardi Gras Night.) It is a note that Gregg Allman asked my husband to give to Allen Toussaint which said, "Allen! I've been sober for 8 years--now will you write with me?" with a "Ha ha but true" and a "Call me" with Mr. Allman's home phone number. The hubby swore not to give it out to anyone, but when I want to torment I threaten to call Gregg's home (knowing his girlfriend will answer) and say "Gregg, honey, I was wondering if I could have my panties back?" (But that's just to tease the hubby of course.) I would never do a thing like that. I'm retired (and Gregg's too tired.)  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
what did i tell ya? awesome k, and whoever made you feel uncomfortable can cram it with walnuts(not sure what the means, but homer said it and i like it) Dennis Hopper? One of the most interesting people I have ever..er..read about. gives great interviews and i'm constantly quoting his apocalypse now lines at work to throw people off. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Ratleader - some people get a little big headed heySerenity wow, you've met a few - |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Only a few... Charlie Daniels Zsa Zsa Gabor both of those were 'accidental' meetings... Larry Wilcox (CHiPs) Much as I hate to admit it?... I actually stood in line for Larry... It was a LONG time ago, folks... and at the time?.. I thought he was cute...  There have been a few sports figures as well.. mostly Phoenix Suns players... but that's about it... I think... |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I met me once. I was too awed to speak, however. egowhores.com - really love yourself. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Christopher?... Was that 'awed' or 'odd'?  |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
I've only ever seen local celebs, like news anchors. Most were while grocery shopping here, in Abilene, and Houston, and they were just normal people living normal lives shopping for groceries. And just how I really don't care for people out of blue talking to me whom I don't personally know, so I have that same respect for others. Just my contrary way. Peoples is peoples. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Christopher - that's amazing - I wonder how many you leave starstruck in your path Can I get your autograph? I so agree Alicat - people - we all stink sometimes |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Oh I agree. People are just people. I'm shaking my head here, I didn't expect it of me either. (I told ya there were some going to give me a hard time, Raph. )There are just some who are so wickedly famous, they don't even seem real. It was a very strange situation for me. I guess because it was an unnatural way to meet them. Because, just as honestly, had I met them in more normal settings, I probably would have walked right by them--I'm fairly Mrs. McGoo that way. As I said, I'm retired. The hubby is the groupie now. And see? Now I'm going to feel all defensive, but yanno what? It's been fun anyhow. sigh Why am I apologizing for this?  I'm going back to bed. Anybody want my autograph before I go? |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
When I was very young, I met Lindsey Wagner, you know, the bionic woman? Well, close to where I lived at the time she was filming a western, and we got to meet her and get her autograph. I was in like the 1st grade, but I thought she was so pretty, and tall. I couldn't speak. My dad has met the guy from the 007 movie, the dude with the silver teeth?(Jaws?) And he met Chuck Woolery( I am so not sure of the spelling) the guy that hosted Love Connection. that is it. I know my dad meeting them doesn't count for me LOL but thought I would throw that in there. and Karen, ummm WOW! super cool... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My dream tho? Is to meet....OPRAH  Now I'm going back to bed! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
sooo impressed here, I had no idea you met so many fascinating people, K. Ed? Very impressed here, too. Vic? I laughed out loud up there because I saw you waiting in line . . . All I have ever met was sports guys like Thurman Thomas, Daryle Talley, Jim Kelley, Bruce Smith and Doug Flutie. Yes, Raph, Buffalo Bills. *grin* (shush) I would love to meet Sylvia Browne and John Edwards. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The most interesting ones were sometimes the most 'dangerous' according to society's norms. LOL, think Haight Ashbury and City Lights Bookstore...mid 60's to early 70's, anti-Viet Nam rallies and crazy psychedelic madness moments drinking koolaid...a silly looking bus named 'Furthur,' meeting a rather strange but dynamic man someone later identified as Ken, listening to Allen Ginsberg (very strange memories here, as I was...ahem, not 100% in control of my faculties, and some of those minutes were like years). Jane Fonda, at a University rally, a dynamic lady. I had a few minutes of near-private conversation time with her. Not everyone was applauding her that day though. In fact, she was booed a bit. Then, the Pooh Bear singers (LOL) Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, on several occasions. Jim lived only a few miles away from me and played regularly at a club across the street from my beachside apt in So Cal. Bonnie Raitt, who sang happy birthday to me at a Tallahassee Florida nightclub, a special birthday surprise to me from some friends. She invited me to meet her backstage during the break, and said she hoped I was enjoying my birthday treat and gave me a hug. Are you kidding??? I adore her! Johnny and June Carter Cash, and Roseann (my fave Cash). Gregg Allman (briefly at a Santa Barbara party, though he was 6 sheets to the wind and I was at least 4) Michael Martin Murphy (Wildfire song). Jan and Dean (around 1964, anybody else remember them?) The Eagles (one member was a neighbor in CA, did some jamming sessions with my room mate). John Prine (loved his gig in Tallahassee). Ritchy Valens (La Bamba fame, a neighbor of mine in Pacoima, CA where I was a pre-teen). Roddy McDowell (Planet of the Apes) in his ape costume, no less, with the whole crew after a filming session. James Arness, who called me 'Miss Kitty' when I served him coffee at Dupar's coffee shop (left me a five dollar tip after only having a piece of apple pie and cup of coffee) He barely fit into that bar stool, those long legs were tucked under that counter so tight. Loretta Switt, whose lips were radically huge and red, and who put her lipstick on while sitting at the table...sheesh, and only left a .50 tip after a full meal) Paul Newman and Joanna at a private movie screening in Hollyweird (I was married to someone connected with the movie industry early 70's) Roy Rogers and Dale Evans(I was a kid), an old cowboy named Tex Ritter who was a friend of my father's. Liberace, when my step-dad's crew built his swimming pool in the shape of a grand piano. Musician Tim Weisberg, classical and jazz flautist (went to college with him, sat in on a rehearsal or two, then again years later at a concert) Tennis great Billie Jean King (boo! carried her racquet in, never said more than three words, didn't even leave me a tip...I was a bartender at LAX) Several misc Hollywood actors and actresses, can't remember all their names at the moment, but many of the faces are still fresh. One or two I could have lived without meeting, they were so damn plastic. (I lived in the Hollywood hills area for a few years, Laurel Canyon...had Columbia Studios connections for private screenings. Saw 2001 before it was out on the big screen) But my all-time favorite encounter? Drinking a pitcher of beer with Joe Cocker, being a guest at his private table at Chanticleers, a nightclub in Montecito where my boyfriend-at-the-time was entertaining. Joe used to show up sometimes, unannounced, get up and sing. That night was so much fun!!!! He sang 'Gimme a ticket' and dedicated it to me that night. I loved every dang minute of it! ~sigh~ then I became a single mom. LOL |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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lol@Kacy! It really IS all location--right time & place! But this? "Roddy McDowell (Planet of the Apes) in his ape costume, no less" The best I've heard yet, kiddo! Please do tell the story of that one? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
lol kacy "as I was...ahem, not 100% in control of my faculties" Ken? I'm assuming Ken Kesey? wow. and i'm with K, Roddy McDowell sounds like a great story great. Not alot of people know but he was photographer aside from his career as an actor/ape |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I have so much living to do . . . I am so impressed by all of your experiences, whether good or bad, makes you who you are . . . one day, maybe a couple decades too late, but I will stand at Haight-Ashbury . . . I cannot believe you heard Ginsberg, I am so jealous . . . Just amazing . . . I love hearing all of this from you guys, good thread Raph. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
psst it's copperbell's thread |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Very cool - Two people I'd like to meet are Sting and Sinead O'Conner. I've only met a few people and never been starstruck but I think them two might get me. I have a friend who met Steve Earle. Steve Earle was a major influence of his in his younger years and he opened up for him. So he told his band members - I'm going go talk to Steve. He approaches him and says something along the lines of I've been a fan of yours for a long time - you've been a major influence for my music etc etc. And Steve looked at him and said "right". My friend went back to the table and all the band members ask him " so what did he say". "he said 'right'" Its definately cool to meet these people - I've seen celebrities come and sing karaoke unannounced - helps ya to see them as people. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
i'd l#ve to meet sinead too, one of the most interesting and independent women on the planet, doesn't hurt that she's beautiful either |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
sorry bout that Copperbell, it is always Raph that starts the threads like this, it is an awesome idea. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
no sorry necessary Littlewing |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, Raph gets blamed for lots of stuff, sometimes, he actually does start the ball rolling. thanks for the fun, Copperbell.As for Roddy? yes, it was a crazy crazy funny night. I was working pt as cashier/hostess at a restaurant where many of the studio people hung out. One Friday night, the door opened, and in walked some apes  LOL, the lead ape came up and grabbed me, demanded two booths and the finest food available on planet earth. I was laughing so hard I nearly wet my pants. I didn't know till they took off their heads (LOL) who they were. They all ate cheeseburgers and fries with shakes, and were quite noisey. But not one 'regular' customer complained. It was a funny night, and they all went out the door pointing to Roddy as the designated tab payer. He didn't want to pay for the whole crew, said his money was back at the studio in human pants. LOL. Eventually, the bill got covered even though the manager was ready to let them have that meal on the house, as they had entertained the whole restaurant and were very obliging with the autographs-on-the-napkins routine. I forgot to get any autographs for myself! End of story. And yes, 'twas the old prankster Kesey himself I met at that famous bookstore, alongs with a few others, though I didn't know until much later. Those nights were always a little bit fuzzy. Even funnier? after listening to Monsier Ginsberg the guys all split to go watch...Ahem... Ms Carol Doda. No comment on that episode. LOL |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Guess I'm just a party pooper. *chuckle* I was reminded of one time here in Yuma while I was working at Hastings Entertainment's local bookstore. Leann Rimes apparently came in, being in town for a concert during the rodeo, I helped her out, rang her up, checked her purchases out, and passed her through just like I did to every other person, while making small talk, like I do with every person. After she left, many employess were asking me 'Do you KNOW who that was?'. Since she didn't pay with a check or credit card, I confessed my ignorance. They informed me and all I could think to say was 'So? She was a customer.' |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, and that's life.... BTW, I hereby quote Jack Kerouac's attempt at a partial haiku, for those who need another good laugh. Well, here I am, 2PM What day is it? I never could figure out if Kerouac was at the bookstore that night, but since he really loved Ginsberg and Kesey, he may well have been there. As I said, I was a bit fuzzy that whole weekend, though my ears absorbed the poetry readings and strange conversations I heard as if they were the essence of life's blood. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Funny how foggy the mind can get just from time. Back in college, I met two people: Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island (can't recall her real name) and Ray Bradbury. Seemed embarrassing to me all the fuss that was made about them, even then. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I wouldhave loved a chance to chat with Bradbury! |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Midnitesun - that's great I just remembered someone else I met - actually I got a hug from him and a great conversation. Ron DiCianni - he's an awesome artist and a really nice guy. Alicat... Maryanne - I wonder how old those guys are now - I used to love that show |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
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Probably most of these run ins were when I lived in LA. I went across the street from my apartment at Overland and Palms to a 7/11 just as a black porsche pulled up with smoked windows. Out unravelled a very tall Chevy Chase. I got my cheap beer while he picked up a 6 pack of Heineken, a Mad Magazine, a National Lampoon. I stood behind him in line (tall skinny feller, unshaven making a movie with Goldie Hahn down the street at MGM) I asked him if he was "still trying to find humor there" indicating the National Lampoon which in my opinion had turned lame. He chuckled "yea" and I said "Now if you want to see humor look there" and pointed to the stack of Sunday papers whose headlines read "911 Dead in Guyana" (Jim Jones crowd)...Chevy gave me a worried look and nearly walked backward to his car. Met Vince Edwards at a girlfriends house. He was dating her roomate and a very fine gentleman indeed...... One time I said to the girl riding with me "look at these two A......s, they think their Starsky and Hutch" because of the car and when it got next to us it was them. Sold some lumber to Uncle Martin from Patty Duke Show (forget his name)..Was buying a punching bag in a karate supply store and John Saxon was there. He started staring at me and he wasn't smiling. I stared back and he looked away.....Was in Alice's Restaraunt in Westwood when Greg Sierra sat next to me at the bar. (He was Julio in Sanford and Son as well as many other roles) We talked for awhile and some big black dude came up and starting fawning on him eventually offering to share a few lines with him. Greg invited me and we went upstairs to the rest room. I pocketed the guys' stash and he looked silly running around the mens room wondering what he did with it. After he left and we were back sitting at the bar I showed Sierra I'd swiped it and he thought I was nuts.....Met Tom Harmon at the lumber yard, nice man....Had a Rolls Royce pull up alongside a buddy and I in Houston one summer day. Diane Keaton was driving it and she looked over and gave us a big old smile.....numerous sports personalities. Pete Rose (jerk), Willie Stargell (the greatest), Johnny Bench (nice guy), Jack Ham (steeler HOFer), Jeff Bagwell (his rookie year signing autographs with no one in line while Whitey Ford had them lined up around the block...told Bagwell we were expecting alot from him and he called me 'Sir,"'.....Stan Musial (uncle to a childhood friend) Had ringside seats for Holmes-Tex Cobb (much better fight than was reported) got close up pictures of Holmes, Greg Page, James 'Quick' Tillis, Angelo Dundee, and Renaldo Snipes. Was right in ther faces calling their names and Snipes gave me a dirty look (have photo), Holmes just looked. Mel Brooks sat in the next booth at a diner, just nodded to each other I'm not to good at being a fan,bothering folks. Billy Conn, late Pittsburgher and world light heavyweight champion who damn near beat Joe Louis and took the heavyweight crown would hang out once in awhile in a bar I'd frequent in Squirrel Hill (the burg), nice man. Sam Hazo, the last poet to be named state poet laureate (Pa) was a friend of my old mans. I saw him a few winters ago when I attended the vaunted International Poetry Forum he manages http://www.thepoetryforum.org/poets.html I could probably bore you with more but I'll stop here. Jeez how could I forget Mayor Richard J. Daily of the Chicago Democratic Convention repute? I was on crutches walking in Point State Park. We looked off a ways and saw a large entourage heading toward us. There was a mayors convention in the burg and Daily was taking some air. He must have had twenty bodyguard types around him. We approached each other on the sidewalk and just as we got in front of each other we stopped. I looked at him, he at me and we both nodded then moved on. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
wow - quite a few RS. grinning about your conversation with Chevy Chase |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I've met a few celebrities in my day too. It seems too long ago to make it worth listening too really but sure seemed important at the time. Funny though, I thought they were more impressed by me, than I was by them They are all just people that happen to make more money than us that's all, and of course some happen to be pretty talented too of course.Of all I did meet no one impressed me more than the Dalai Lama. Enjoying your thread Copperbell. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
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Thanks Copperbell. I've got a million stories, all true. (oh yeah, let me throw in George Foreman, he bought his Benzes at our dealership and was a very approachable man. You just had to withstand the glare of his jealous salesman) Sharon, you are being modest. You told me once you met the Beatles. Surely that's a story worth sharing. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sharon, fess up Lady . . . if you met the Beatles, I wanna hear about it . . . hiding anything else? Like Nelson Mandela up your sleeve? *smile* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OK, Sharon, don't forget...I already know about the 'X files' and David, and still have that photo. LOL But I totally understand how meeting the Dalai Lama could overshadow all the others, and wish I had been there, too. I'd trade hundreds of other memories for one moment, for the chance to see his glowing smile up front and personal. But there are some, like Kesey/Ginsberg, the Apes crew, and drinking/dancing with Joe Cocker that I will forever cherish. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Joe Cocker!!! The Dalai Lama !!!! I have seen the greatest minds of my generation destroyed by madness . . . Oh, how this rings true today. Please do tell . . . |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Mysteria, perhaps you could give us a short list It seems that everyone is a little curious |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
I've met Brooks and Dunn. That was short and sweet introduction. I met the grandfather from Charles in Charge. My brother in law and sister know Jerry Rice. My nephew plays soccer with his son. Also my brother in law owns his own business here in Calif., so one day Roger Craig called my bro in law to work on his car and they have been friends ever since. I saw him once but have not met him yet. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hey, let's start with famous Passions people, I have met: Nan, Kit McCallum, Elizabeth Santos, Midnightsun, Marti (NewEnglandlazurlu), Ruth (HootOwl) Michael (Balladeer), Seymour and Isabel Tabin, and a couple of others who will remain nameless   Tell you what I can put something into prose how's that? Far too many things to take up a lot of room here, but later okay I have a sinus infection and feel pretty rough, but I will do it is you really wish to hear it. These pictures are of David Duchovny (worked with him on X-files a few times when they shot the show in Vancouver,) and the others are James Coburn and Lou Gossett Jr. from a special movie we did for HBO about oh, 14 years ago. I met tons of people in the business I was in, as I started out in radio, then t.v., then film, and commercials, but I don't want to bore you guys either. I hesitate to tell my story as I worked for a television station that was sold, and I can't even prove who I was back then LOL, but I did have my own t.v. show, well two actually at a station in North Dakota, KCND-TV, and my job was doing the weather for The Johnny Carson show for about two years as well as a show called, "Around The Country" I co-hosted with Dick Vincent. Anyway, travelling back and forth you get to The Tonight Show offices, I meet lots of people. Like I said, they are only people that make more money than we do honest! Yes I did meet the Beatles in the 60's when their plane landed in Winnipeg. I worked for a radio station and went out as part of the news team sent by CKRC-radio to try to interview them. As you can imagine in the 60's a woman in this field was ignored, so I got shoved by those brutes down the stairs of the plane. I felt a hand grab me, it was Ringo Starr, who led me to the top step, where I got a one-on-one interview alright with each Beatle, and I felt dang smug about it to. But the story didn't end there. The story gets better as we arrived back at the station! I have to take this all to prose if you guys are interested in celebs. My visit to Woodstock was another highlight of my life actually. I have been so blessed with a wonderful life and still do enjoy it, though I retired from all this about 10 years ago now. To be honest - the world of celebrites is really plastic to be honest. I will work on something so if you have questions about any of them that I can answer, I will. Thanks for your interest. |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
As a working musician, I was priveleged (sp) to meet many famous musicians: Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Loverboy, Molly Hatchet (the rehashed version), Tesla, Strawberry Alarm Clock (the 1997 version), Styx, Queensryche, and several others. Since my time as a wrestling manager, I have met Rob Van Dam (He's friends with my trainers), Gene Snitsky (who lives about 5 miles from me), Shawn Michaels Again... friend with my trainers), Brett Hart, The Samoans, Big John Stud (When I was a kid), Hulk Hogan, DA Thunder (old WWF), The Executioner (Old WWF), La Parka (WCW), Dennis Diamond (Old WWF), Rikki Lane (WCW), Rocking Rebel (ECW), The Dark Patriot (ECW... my trainer), Damian 666 (ECW), The Blackharts (old WWF... Gangrel was one, the other is also one of my trainers). Most of these are still running the Indie circuit. I was able to have Rikki Lane, Damien 666, Rockin' Rebel, and La Parka all beat me senseless in the ring (And I'm only a manager!!!! lol) Others: Steven King, Somtow (another author), Gary Gygax (of Dungeons and Dragons fame), Annie MacCaffery, Ike Asmiov (About a year before he died), and Frank Herbert (not too long before he died) In the wooden chair |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Cloud nine - I know someone who met them as well. (Brooks n Dunn) Thanks Mysteria for sharing; you've had an interesting career... You as well Ringo...when I was a kid I decided I was going to meet Bon Jovi - I haven't yet however |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Molly Hatchet yay! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I had posted as many as I could remember in a little story in the prose section. After thinking about that, I decided against posting something so personal here so I have deleted it. If you are interested feel free to email me and I will will be glad to send you the story of those people met over a 50 year span. Thanks again. Ringo I would give my eye teeth to sit down with Stephen King by the way, as I think he is a genius. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-22-2005 01:07 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Stephen Kingggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!! The Beatlessssssssssssssssssssssssss!!! yes, I know that world is sriously plastic, but these guys are not. How amazing, God I would love to pick their brains for maybe a few seconds. Sharon, you know you are getting an email from me. *grin* Fascinating stories . . . |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well I do church with Paul Harvey almost every week in the winter. And Senate Chaplin Black will be doing our church service next month. And I've talked to Mysteria several times on the phone! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
The BEATLES?????? I missed that one on my first read.... Sir Paul is the reason I've stayed with that blamed instrument all these years... WEll, I USED to like you, Mysteria!!! (lol... Just joking) In the wooden chair |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
King, as in...THE STEPHEN? would be willing to camp out for a WEEK in front of a bookstore if I knew for sure I'd get to meet him. LOLMy bookshelves are filled with King novels, as my daughter and I are both fans. *sigh* |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ed, I used to listen to Paul Harvey every single morning . . . Kacy, OMG I know! I have all of King, I want to go to Bangor, Maine sometime . . . |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
I met Bill Cosby at Denver Academy's 25th Anniversary ball. He's a great, candid guy. He'll be open to everyone on a variety of topics. Boy, in the past year, I have met Howard Dean (a colorful, arousing personality), Daniel Ellsberg, Medea Benjamin (wonderful progressive voice), Norman Solomon, Michael Moore, Amy Goodman, and Alyssa Milano. I've also seen Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Live, Shakira, David Gray, Aimee Mann, The Chieftains, and the Indigo Girls to name some musical artists. I still haven't met my aunt Sheryl Crow though. Sincerely, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
In view of all the famous names being bandied about, I hesitate to mention my small encounter, but it was with John Denver and I have such admiration for him, I am going to. I have a handicapped son and when John appeared in Spokane, Washington in 1992, (I believe) I was able to get a backstage pass, so Ron could meet him, as he loved John's music from a small boy. John Denver spent half an hour with us, holding our hands and visiting like we were old friends. He couldn't have been more charming and compassionate. He gave us both big hugs when he left us and he gave Ron a t-shirt and autographed the backstage pass. It was a moment to remember for both my son and me. We were so sad when he crashed his plane. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Android 17
since 2001-07-21
Posts 664Winnipeg |
The famous people I've met, you've probably never heard about: Kevin Saunderson - The creator/father of techno music. (Which is, my life and joy) Kevin Energy - A leading founder in the other genre of music I work with. Sharkey - Another founder of that same 'other' genre... Chris Liberator - A leader in the UK acid-techno movement to whom I've always had a massive ammount of respect and envy for. Patrick DSP - A sort of hero of mine. Not exactly a leader or founder of anything...but he's internationally known for his skills, has taught me a few things and has helped me out alot. If you couldn't guess, these names are only the aliases they go by when producing a song or performing. :P |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Larry, i love Paul Harvey - Noah - Sheryl Crow is your aunt??! Betty Lou - I like John's music also - that must have been wonderful to meet him like that Android - cool - but you're right I don't know those guys - obviously a great experience for you |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Bizzerk" and "Now's the FN Time"...Kevin Energy yep, have heard that British electronic energy..... [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-24-2005 08:34 PM).] |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Trillium... John Denver is about the coolest there ever was.... I love his music still (just don't tell the guys in my death metal band!!!). When the PMRCA hearings were being held, he stood for the rockers right to say what they wanted when he, on more than one occasion, said he didn't agree with the music, or the language. One of the funniest things I have ever seen is a metal crowd doing a "ho-down" when we did Thank God I'm A Country Boy as a requested joke for a birthday boy.... I am enbious you got to meet him. In the wooden chair |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Ringo... "In the wooden chair Beside my window I wear a face born in the falling rain" OMG I love that...could you please tell me where that is from? It's beautiful |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I have met Lynn Anderson, Shenandoah, Merle Haggard (jerk if I ever saw one), Diamond Rio, & Roseanne Barr (very funny woman). I would like to meet Alan Jackson and any of ZZ Top. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Phairie child, comeon back home to the Oregon coast, or Yamhill county! |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
A conversation with a co-worker today reminded me of my one brush with the famous - Kevin Costner almost hit me with a golf ball while I was walking down Pebble Beach about two or three years ago. He clearly saw this and with a crooked smile and a laugh in his voice, he told me something I'll never forget: "FORE!" egowhores.com - really love yourself. [This message has been edited by Christopher (02-24-2005 10:25 PM).] |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Phaerie Child - I'd like to meet Alan Jackson too. Ringo - I can't even begin to imagine what that sounded like... Christopher - I'm laughing - What would you have done had he beaned you?! You could have got him to autograph the ball... |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
SEA- It's from a song called "The Mission" by one of my top 2 favoritest groups Queensryche. It's from the album Operation:Mindcrime Copperbell- IT actually sounded really cool... We changed the word fiddle to guitar, and had a guitar play the fiddle part. The audience went nutz!!! In the wooden chair |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
just remembered, not sure how many know geddy lee but i've bumped into him twice. once at a surprise smashing pumpkins show, he said was great show and i nodded kind of surprised. and the other time i waited in line with him to watch jurassic park II at this great theatre downtown, i wanted to say something, but didn't want to bother him. does pissing off an athlete count? after he roughed up one of my favourite players, I heckled ron hextall of the Philadelphia Flyers(or was he with the islanders at that point?)so bad he skated out of his crease to glare at me. i'm not a heckler either, i just hated him thaaat much. ok..well there was the one time i heckled charles oakley from the 5th row at a raptors game. he looked but couldn't find me..much like the basket that night |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Geddy Lee??? THAT is outstanding, Raph... Rush is one of my favorite bands, and Gedy is an influence on my bass playing. In the wooden chair |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
he's one of the most amazing bass players in rock, i wanted to tel him that but didn't want to bother him. i also thought it was great that he was at the pumpkins show |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
suuurre you're not a heckler Geddy Lee - a favorite of my husbands - I would have liked to hear that Ringo |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
no really i'm not,except for referees, but that's different. one thing i do is go to toronto maple leaf games(im in toronto) and laugh or cheer loudly when the other team scores, whoever it is. i may live here but god i hate the leafs. nn |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
another Rush fan, TG . . . |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Midnitesun, have been trying to get there since I got here. I detest Tennessee. I'm sure somewhere it has its good points but none of them have stuck me yet. Don't think I'll ever fit into the Hillbilly Shoes. I am a definite Yank thru and thru and I LOVE Yamhill County!! Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance. |
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VBallNut Member
since 2003-02-12
Posts 60Virginia, USA |
Ooooh...time to brag...if ya wanna call it that! LOL Alfonso Ribeiro (don't know how to spell his name) he's Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel Air, got his autographed pic & everything! hehe A few of the Johnstown Chiefs in the early 90's, but couldn't tell you which ones A couple Pittsburgh Pirates - old guys, tho & can't remember their names (oooh...Bill Mazerosky, that was one of them) Patrick Ramsey (QB of the Redskins) - I didn't actually MEET him, but he was 3 feet away from me and before I realized who he was, he was gone. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Kenny Rogers Exile Carol Burnett The Temptations Joe Montana John Elway Billy Idol (in London) Walter O'Reilly (Radar from Mash) ~~*~~ |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Carol Burnett!!! I would love to meet her...she is one of my all time favorites... and Billy Idol..yummmmmmm  |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Hey Sea he was yummy decked out in all his leather whew..... ~~*~~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My latest obsession, as a few of ya'll know by now, is...too young for me? *wince* I'll confess. I've got it bad for that kid on American Idol. Bo Bice. That one. Constantine is cute too, but I like the way Bo handles his mic better. VERY NICE JEANS. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
PhaerieChild you'll love my story. I have a friend that in the '80s went to lake Shasta and rented a house boat. She put all the money down before they took possesion of the house boat for the week. Then she went to load the boat. They had put a large cleaning deposit on the boat and found it to be filthy. So she went looking for someone to confront. She found a guy that claimed he was management and she proceeded (in extremely profane words) to repeatedly berate him about how blankety blank mad she was that they would take so much money and provide her a blankety blank filthy boat. Her tirade was nearly five minutes long. And she was promised it would be taken care of. Her husband stood at a distance listening exceptionally bemused. As they walked away he asked if she knew who she was talking to and she replied no. Well he answered that was Merle Haggard! |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
LOL Larry!!! That doesn't surprise me at all!! I met him when I worked in a casino restaurant outside of Vegas at Whiskey Pete's Casino. He is very *handy* with his hands and thinks that his crude *suggestions* are endearing. To me, he's just another pervert and POSSIBLY an inbred pervert to boot. He just doesn't seem to bring out the best in women, does he? LOL. Tell your friend that I salute her!! Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Carol Burnett - that's great and Billy Idol - I wonder how old he is now Larry - that's so funny My husband was in the same elevator as Shania Twain Just found out today  It was years ago and he was starstruck |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Hes 50 or 51 this year.... and stilllll looks good....  ~~*~~ |
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LadyDracaWolf Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 73CA |
"Magic" Johnson Star Wars Celebs I've met: Mark Hamill Jeremy Bulloch (Classic Boba Fett) Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca-On the same day as Mark Hamill...what're the odds?) I think that's it. Death is not extinguishing the light; |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I have a recent one! If anybody watches "Survivor" that is... This is the first time I've ever watched it, and it's just because that woman "Angie" from New Orleans was driving me mad with that "I-know-that-person-from-somewhere." haunt of familiarity. It wasn't even her looks, because when I'd met her at a party, she looked much different then. It was her voice. I recognized her voice. So I have been watching every episode, staring at her image so hard I'd squint. Finally I got in touch with my friend who had hosted the previously mentioned party and she squealed with delight as soon as the word "survivor" spilled from my mouth. She then, I'm embarrassed to admit, said that she figured I was too drunk to remember, but yep, Angie was indeed the woman who gave me pointers on a particularly tricky shot in a game of pool. Angie's getting her fifteen minutes.  |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
that made me smile, Karen. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
LadySerenity - cool |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
very cool ladydracawolf poor Jeremy Bulloch, feel a bit sorry for him since he's been edited from the new film(voiceover) or was that the other guy who played boba? |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite comedians in person while on a trip, that I didn't want to take, to Atlantic City NJ......Jackie Mason....litle fella,,,but way cool No one really cares,,why should I? |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
never really met anyone famous..but I am related to Conway Twitty...he's like my 3rd or 4th cousin..does that count? |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
One good thing about your trip at least Michelle SCG - that counts - I think I met someone the other day who is related to Kevin Bacon. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
isnt everybody related to kevin bacon? |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
I agree Copperbell,,it WAS the highlight of the trip,,,aren't we all related to Kevin Bacon in some way?....Or is that he's been in every movie ever made,,,something like that,,lolol No one really cares,,why should I? |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Politics: President James (Jimmy) Earl Carter First Lady Rosalynn Carter Sen. Trent Lott (Miss) Sen. James Sasser (Tenn. Retired) Sen. Howard Baker (Tenn. Retired) Gov. Don Sudnquist (Tenn.) Gov. Ned McWherter (Tenn. Retired) U.S. Rep. Ed Bryant (Tenn) U.S. Rep. Tim Roehmer (Ind. Retired) Gov. Ray Blanton (Tenn -- Impeached) Sheriff Buford Pusser (of Walking Tall Fame) Mikhial Gorbachev's hours-devours (being set out at the Reagan Library just prior to his arrival) numerous mayors, councilmen, state representatives and senators Musicians/Bands: Johnny Cash W.S. Holland (Johnny's drummer) Carl Perkins Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt (come and listen to my story bout a man named Jed) Paul McCartney (or somone who looked a lot like him) Albert King Al Green The Bar Kays James Mangrum (Jim Dandy) (and many incarnations of BOA) Badfinger Gene Simmons Boots Randolph AC/DC Chet Atkins Phil Collins Sheila E. Omar Hakim (Sting's Drummer) REO Speedwagon Buddy Rich Doc Severinsen Sam Samudio (Sam the Sham -- Wolly Bully) Billy Idol and a whole lots of semi-famous, studio musicians, and support staff too numerous to list Screen and Stage Dixie Carter Burt Ward (Robin) Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke) Tom Lester (Eb on Green Acres) Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins -- Dark Shadows) John Goodman Wink Martindale (game show host / TV MC) Gene Evans (old Western character actor) Other Media Personalities: Sam Donaldson Cokie Roberts Don't get around much anymore... |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Not you My first thought when I read your list was what do you do to meet all those people? very interesting... I'm wondering if anyone met Sting and if so, what is he like? I've always been fascinated by him - well his song lyrics anyway |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Seriously, I don't get around much anymore -- if you look at all those names those are pretty crusty celebs... heh. Like me. At the time I did a combination of things, among which were some journalism and things in the music biz (including recording). Many I just met out and about -- like John Goodman -- met him on a flight to New Orleans out of LAX the day before Thanksgiving heck of a nice guy. Met Cokie Roberts in St. Louis on a layover at the airport. Met Sam Donaldson at an event I was covering as a photographer. Met Gene Simmons backstage @ a concert that I was working as a rep for a music products company (and let me just say he is the most disgusting human being I've ever met). Met some at trade shows like Doc Severnson and Omar Hakim... It just varies. I have moss now  Never met Sting but always wanted to also -- in fact -- I have a whole list of people I would like to have met -- like Kate Hepburn, Shatner, Nimoy, the Stones, Clapton, Elizabeth Shue, Diane Lane, Elizabeth Shue, Diane Lane, Susan Sarandon, Gena Davis, Elizabeth Shue, Diane Lane, Gena Davis, um... ok... I seem to be stuck in a pattern here. Must be the fever 100.3 |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Oh yeah... Phylis Diller Pia Zadora Bob and Tom Hank Williams Jr. JJ Walker... bunch of comedians... (they're not on my wish list.. I just met them -- you're making me think....) "ow" -- Bart Simpson |
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Foxyoasis Senior Member
since 2003-06-10
Posts 974Atlantic Beach,Fla |
hmm i met my fair share of famous people hehe Pauly shore at a meet and greet comedy pub i had him sign my chest *not bare breasted* coz i spent all my money on booze so i couldent buy a photo of him to sign lol John stamous wonderful man*aka jessie on full house so nice down to earth I met John callahan from All my children aka edmond grey Susan Lucci from All my childeren*she is a biotch> um Miheal J fox he is a very nice guy a hockey player from the phatoms and the philly fyers um i think others too but i can't rember now lol Fool me once shame on you.....Fool me twice shame on me..... |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Michael J Fox is another person I wouldn't mind meeting - |
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