Mrs Frugal Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Well I never ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Stratford's only good if you like Shakespearean actors I did have a meal in the Chinese one lunchtime at the table next to Derek Jacobi and met Celia Imrie in the Post Office. Kate - I remember Olivia telling us she'd touched David Bowie - it's in her Questionnaire. It is obviously all downhill now you've reached that Birthday I wonder what Jeremy Paxman's message was? - is it repeatable Denise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Kate - I remember Olivia telling us she'd touched David Bowie - it's in her Questionnaire. It is obviously all downhill now you've reached that Birthday I was being sarcastic, Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 That's what you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheilaz Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 David who, Olivia? Did you know his son, Zowie, now goes by the name of Duncan! That's the trouble with having strange parents. So my children tell me They don't know whether to believe the name we would have given Esther, had she been a boy...Dexter. They were but we thought you'd just have to be a star called Dexter Webster Narrow escape there, then. OK Denise, you win! But we do need more details now! Or we'll all be guessing the message from Mr.P.....arranging a fishing trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I have a life sized cardboard cutout of Orlando Bloom as Legolas in my hallway. He is such a lovely greeting when I get in from work. My hubby bought him for me at last years Lord of the Rings exhibition in London. Does that count as seeing a celeb? On my 12th birthday I saw Derek Griffiths at a bus stop and told him it was my birthday he wished me all the best. It was the best day,I loved him when I was a small kid. I saw him again years later at the Roundhouse Theatre in the bar! Also used to live opposite a punk band called 999 and used to have a'jam session' with them on my bass. Annette Crosbie's children used to go to my junior school and Lionel BLair's son was at my secondary school. Often saw John Pertwee(dr.who time). My school was in Barnes,London-an area frequented by many rich and famous. Daniel Bedingfield is a frequent visitor to the school I work at. He is good friends of parents of kids at our school. The father is in a band called'Delirious'-a christian rock band who are huge in the U.S. I could go on and on but quite frankly I don't wish to boast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SarahJo Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 WOW ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 When I was nursing, I worked with the aunt of Erasure lead singer Andy Bell and then when I was a classroom assistant, I used to know Jamie Oliver's neice. OK, so that's not terribly impressive but it's the best I can do ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I know I had sunstroke yesterday but fancy forgetting to mention that my very own big sister is a t.v star Joyce Bowler- anyone know who she is I'll put you out of your misery. She was/is the mother of the Bowler family who did the channel 4 series 1900 House. Did anybody watch it She had 2 chickens in the back yard in a old fashioned henhouse which her hubby had to make. She says the best part of the experience was keeping the chickens and she cried when they had to go back after the 3 months of filming *see forum subject on things I learnt today to find out about my embarrasing sunstroke moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukebox Tim Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm unimpressed by the preoccupation with "celebrity" status. It's afforded to many people unworthy of the accolade now; Abi Titmus et al. There was a great episode of Grumpy Old Men on the subject recently and I've realised that I am turning into Arthur Smith. Anyway, on the subject of star-spotting...or, indeed, name-dropping; here's an eclectic mix of stars/celebs/famous people that I've met - some of these will date me no doubt; Adam Faith, Gareth Hunt, Sir Robin Day, Sir Edward Heath, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Richard Branson, Sir Michael Caine, James Dyson, Peter Osgood, Bill Haley, Joe Strummer, Adam Ant, Prince Phillip, Slim Gailard, Tommy Cooper, George Melly, the bloke who played Grant Mitchell, Ally McCoist, Bryan Robson, Kevin Keegan, Peter Langan, Sir Jimmy Saville, Richard Harris, Sir Henry Cooper, George Cohen, Alan Ball, Charlie George, Peter Scudamore and Richard Dunwoody. Not a page three model or silicone-implanted-Celebrity-Love-Island sl*pper in sight...more's the pitty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm totally unimpressed by celebrity things - I just want Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt - in character as Legolas and Achilles of course As for a life size cut out of Legolas (next best thing) - Emma, are you trying to make me jealous???? ps I am of course only interested in scintillating conversation with said hunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Gardner Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Sir Richard Branson live just down the road from me.I've seen him out on his bike quite a few times!I saw the lady who plays Pat Butcher in my local Sainsburys and Julia Mackenzie in a nearby Farm shop.I saw Simon Le Bon in Oxford once too!That means alot to a former eighties Duranie !! Kim Mrs.Frisby Whitestar:Marjory Clary (RIP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Tim, that's a very impressive list! - did you meet them through work? or do you have an autograph book and hang around waiting? (now that will date me as well! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I know I had sunstroke yesterday but fancy forgetting to mention that my very own big sister is a t.v star Joyce Bowler- anyone know who she is I'll put you out of your misery. She was/is the mother of the Bowler family who did the channel 4 series 1900 House. Did anybody watch it She had 2 chickens in the back yard in a old fashioned henhouse which her hubby had to make. She says the best part of the experience was keeping the chickens and she cried when they had to go back after the 3 months of filming *see forum subject on things I learnt today to find out about my embarrasing sunstroke moment I loved the series and my favourite bit was Joyce's face when she saw that they'd got her chickens for her birthday! Is she going to have an Eglu then ? Tim, I'm impressed (well impressed for someone who isn't into celebrity at all). I'd love to meet Michael Caine though not a lot of people know that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 i was stood staring in the window of our local bakery and James Bolam stood next to me eyeing up the cake i was looking at!!! but my best is i got to meet my hero Christopher Lee, perhaps the only time ever i have been at a loss for words. he is just sooooo fab. 25 of us got to meet him on our own, whilst 100's of people queued up for hours just to get a glimpse. i didnt stop going on about it for yonks. i bore everyone i know with this fabulous information, infact im shocked i havent mentioned it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I was at a party the other week and so was Gareth Thomas (The Bill, Londons Burning, Heartbeat, Blakes 7 etc) mind you he is my neighbour so not that surprising really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna 1 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I'm not big on celebs, but my Dad seems to be... He was an 'extra' in Lord of the Rings (a hobbit and a refugee from Rohan) and had lunch on set one day with Christopher Lee and Ian Holm. He said it was weird talking to Christopher Lee 'cos he remembers him from childhood on all those movies. And at this very moment Dad is escorting Prince William all round NZ. If you watch BBC news he's the balding exhausted-looking guy in the background getting pushed out of the way by photographers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 COOL ANNA!! I'd love to have been an extra on LOTR - anything to get a bit closer to Aragorn (no swooning emoticon, I'm afraid!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna 1 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 It is pretty cool isn't it? Sadly I wasn't around in NZ at the time they were auditioning... Quite a few of my friends were Orcs and Elves, and I even know someone who knitted orc chain-mail! Wellington is a very small city!!! We used to go out to Lyall Bay to see if we could spot any of the 'boys' surfing. Apparently Orlando Bloom used to go there all the time (yum)... I did see Liv Tyler and Elijah Wood in the video store, but didn't recognise them till they were leaving!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Wow,Wow,Wow Now I really am soooo jealous. You have been breathing the same air as Orlando!!!!! (thank goodness I'm middle-aged and married and past all this swooning stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Smitten with Orlando, Jane?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Keep your hands and ideas to yourselves- Orlando is mine. He just doesn't realise it yet but he will!!!!!!! Oh gosh I sounded a bit like an obsessed stalker then I promise you I'm not.I don't have any details on him- anyone know his address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Well Kate - I was till Emma laid claim to him, so I guess I'll have to make do with Aragorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
