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by MIA on September 19th, 2008
Yes and in no particular order:
Morgan Freeman, William Shatner, Donna Mills, Alex Haley, Eli Manning...a few others not as recognizable.
by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on September 19th, 2008
Gerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead stayed with us for a week when I was small, but I didn't know he was famous, I just thought he looked like Santa Clause.
by the VP wears a Wicked COAT on September 19th, 2008
Yes, several. Mostly simply due to places I've lived, jobs I've had and things that I have done regarding music and such.
by andthenitsgone on September 19th, 2008
Sure have! I won't mention names, but can tell you that they struggle with the same things you and me do. We all pull the handle the same way.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on September 19th, 2008
I've met quite a few. Vincent Price, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Stephen King, Stan Rice, Bill Clinton, Amy Carter. I met several Germans who were supposed to be famous, but I had never heard of them before or since. They must only be famous in Germany.
by needtoknow on September 19th, 2008
I haven't, but my son met jack Nickelson, right here in our crappy city. He was making the movie Ironweed. He got 2 autographs and gave one to me. Can that count???
by Sweet T on September 19th, 2008
Yes,a few.
by mistje on September 28th, 2008
Erm, I had breakfast with one of the members of 80s hairmetal band Firehouse one morning (he and his brother were driving through Virginia and stopped at the convenience store I was working at during midnight shift). We started talking about music and then after my shift we went across the street for breakfast while I waited for my brother to get off work so I could drive us home. It was pretty cool, until he offered to sign a cd for me and I had to admit the only CD in my car at that moment was from Slayer hehe!
Oh, and I stood stupidly and stared at John Corbett once in the parking garage at the Sea-Tac airport. He smiled and went back to helping his driver load his baggage into the trunk.
Lame stories, I know! LOL :D
by Chuquilson on September 19th, 2008
I met Joe Frazier heavy weight boxing champion in 2007. He was signing boxing gloves for fire fighters and I got to sit down on a fire truck with him and shake his hand. i asked him to sign the glove to my dad "To my buddy Pete" and he was like "Buddy? Buddy is what i call my dog! I'll sign in pal." and I was like "Joe he likes it signed 'to my buddy'" and the fire chief was like "You don't tell Joe Frazier what to do, Joe Frazier tells YOU what to do!" and I was like "good point". He signed it pal.
by Scott D - ex-QnA on September 19th, 2008
John & Jim Belushi were childhood playmates. I sold rare coins to John Denver. I met countless musical "stars" in my rock'n'roll days. I met a number of actors and comedians at various times of my life.
Aside from that ... nope ... no one in particular.
;-)
by Nasiswand on September 19th, 2008
Some of the people I work with are pretty famous in some circles. Greg Ayres, Monica Rial (most people know her and don't know it), Chris Ayres, etc.
by wezsox on September 19th, 2008
Fritz Wetherby (most wouldn't know him unless you're from nearby here I suppose), of course my 5th grade math teacher was Steven Tyler's sister
by Miharu19 on September 19th, 2008
My friend has a famous relative, she played in A Time To Kill as Samuel Jackson's wife, I met her and she was really nice. And I met the hosts of 106 and park, Terrance and Rocsi. They come to my friend's school all the time lol.
by advracer on September 19th, 2008
I know (and trained with once upon a time) some UFC guys. Knew Evan Tanner, drank beer with him, although he probably wouldn't have remembered me. RIP
Know a few published authors.
by Anonymous D on September 19th, 2008
I once went to a church meeting where Dale Evans and Roy Rogers were speaking. My friends and I got there late and were standing just outside the sanctuary door, in sort of a foyer. Dale was about to go on and had to enter through the door we were standing at. She gave us a big smile and said hi or something friendly. She seemed really nice in that five seconds of waiting with her. lol
Then once when I was a little older, I rode a roller coaster at Magic Mt. When it was over, I saw a whole group of young girls screaming and chasing somebody. I just got a glimpse of him, but saw that it was Mario Lopez. Later that day, I saw him again, with a girl he was apparently on a date with, being hounded again for autographs. I was too shy, so made my little brother get one for me.
Most recently, I just attended a rally where Alan Autry and Arnold Schwarzenegger both spoke. That was pretty cool, because I had my three sons with me and the crowd was really nice. They encouraged them to get up to the front row, about 20 ft or so from the podium, because they knew the kids wanted to see The Terminator! Plus it was cool because I actually had my good camera with me and was able to get some great shots of both of them. I just wish we'd been able to stay until the end so the kids could have gotten autographs or a hand shake. My oldest was thrilled because Arnold pointed at him from stage as he was grinning from ear to ear and waving frantically. lol
Anyway, that's as close to stardom as I've ever gotten. Pretty sad huh? lol
by Yarnlady is happy every day on September 19th, 2008
Yes, I was very active in the Science Fiction conventions of the 1970's and some of my costume designs won prizes. I met several authors and Star Trek crew members.
by Anonymous on September 19th, 2008
Yes. He was a fairly famous Canadian from B.C. You probably never heard of him.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on September 19th, 2008
No, I cannot say that I have.
by SumanitoTaka on September 19th, 2008
My sister and I worked at an auditorium where the WWE came to do house shows frequently. She asked a rather large man who was otherwise inconspicuously hanging out in the shadowy end of the lobby if he was a wrestler. He flat out told her that he was not. I told her, "That's not how you do it. Watch me." I approached him and asked if he was wrestling. He said, "We'll see." I left it at that. An hour later, he walked out to the ring as the wrestler known as Adam Bomb. I've also been down into the locker room, where the wrestlers, for the most part, were pleasant people. They are mostly just somebody's dad, making a living. Other than the wrestlers, I've met radio DJ's, politicians (no one worth identifying by name) and some other celebrity types along the way.
by Kurdawar on November 4th, 2008
a wrestler called Eddie.
I don't really know if he is super famous.
by Bsweet. on September 28th, 2008
yes i met Tommy steele in the 70,s also little and large, cannon and ball who are british commedians.:)
by Theby on September 28th, 2008
I met Delta Goodrem when she was going through chemo for her cancer. I worked in the chemotherapy department of the hospital. Got to know her quite well. She was such a brave and upbeat girl. I just realized, you might not know her in USA. She is a famous singer here in Australia.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on September 28th, 2008
I've met several presidents -- Carter, Reagan, Nixon and Ford. My father was Secret Service and they would often show up for things or invite us to "family" type events at the White House. I've met "Johnny Rotten" from the Sex Pistols. We were staying at the same hotel in Amsterdam. I've met some famous soccer player in first class on a plane, but I don't remember his name because I meant nothing to me as I know nothing about soccer. Everyone else was bugging him for autographs though. I met Vincent Price and had dinner with him while in college. I could have met Clinton in an International VIP Lounge, but my husband flipped him off so he didn't come join us. (thinking...thinking...thinking...)
I apparently met several famous European actors at the Bavarian Film Company, but I have no idea who they were or what they did. Oh, and I ran into Johnny Depp at a shop in France. He looked kind of dirty. LOL Oh...and Arthur Mitchell. That was a thrill for me, but you probably have no idea who he is. He accepted my daughter into one of his residency programs. I had hopes he'd hire her eventually, but I didn't realize at the time that he made a policy of only hiring African Americans. Oh well. It was still a thrill for her to get the benefit of his instruction.
I think that's it.
by Halskiisaklink on January 8th, 2009
I was once babysat by John Butler's sister, Jane, and had a massive crush on her that she apparently encouraged.
by Takei-Shihan on January 8th, 2009
... had lunch with Leslie Neilson ...
... said, "hi" to Brad Pitt, he waved, smiled, nodded, but did not speak ... I then gave detailed directions to the lost limo driver ...
... got an autographed concert T-shirt, signed by "uncle Alice" ... the day after seeing Alice Cooper in concert, I was in a restaurant, wearing my new concert T-shirt, when I heard a child say, "thanks uncle Alice ..." at "the birthday party" at some nearby tables ... when I turned to look, there he was ...
... I know most of the family of former Canadian Governor General Roland Mitchener ...
by Arisztid on January 8th, 2009
I nodded at Dorothea Puente a few times before she was caught.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Puente
That is the closest I have come to meeting someone famous. It is really odd knowing that you lived near a serial killer.
by Gymrat on January 8th, 2009
When I was in china last... oh, wait, 2 years ago now, I met Jackie Chan, had a bit of a chat with him.(yay!! he's awesome). owen wilson and Kate hudson were at mcdonalds here in Gympie one day a couple years ago when I was there with my family. Also at a special children's christmas party around 4,5 years ago I met... I cant quite remember his name, but he played Toadie(or whatever it was) on 'Neighbours'. also met Ziyi Zhang, too, around 2,3 years ago.
I also met Australia's Governor-General, before she was Governor-General. I've ran into her a few times, and we stop to have a chat. as well as Prime-Minister Kevin Rudd, and former Prime Minister John Howard.
also Matt Welsh(i think it was), a former Australian Gold Medallist Olympian swimmer, who has competed in many olympics in his time. I met im when I was 9 years old.
by tater tot on January 8th, 2009
Hmm.. I was in france and I was taking pictures of the scenery, when pierce brosnan came up to me and yelled at me because he thought i was taking pictures of him. I didnt even recognize him and had to ask him who he was...
I dont know if he is much of a celebrity any more though... sad for him :(
by Schroeder on January 8th, 2009
Once, way back when on Martha's Vineyard I was 3 passes down from JT on a doobie and I worked for one day in a recording studio with Jim Henson.
by Ice man on November 5th, 2008
Nicole Kidman
by Don Gorgeous George on November 5th, 2008
Yeah I met Chuck Liddell. Just in the right place at the right time.
by Scott D - ex-QnA on November 5th, 2008
Too many to count.
Mostly in the music industry, some in the acting field, a few sports figures, a couple of comedians, radio & television personalities, a few foreign dignitaries, and a gaggle of politicians (and not one Statesmen in the bunch).
Oh yeah, and I grew up playing with John Belushi (the weird Armenian kid at the opposite end of the block).
by Kimaw on November 5th, 2008
Yes. Jimmy Buffet, Lee Majors, all of the Baldwin brothers (I think), Krammer guy in New Orleans during the Katrina Poker Tournament, and last but not least Kenny Loggins.
by songofjoy on November 5th, 2008
Carol bernette...love her.
by EcoTechGeek - 5-MeO-DMT on November 5th, 2008
Yes, a lot of politicians, musicians, and actors.
by LadyLuck on November 5th, 2008
Yes.
by chickenchaser on November 5th, 2008
Yes as a matter of fact, I have, Martin Sheen. He was in my city filming a movie and I was in his trailer.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 4th, 2008
I have met many famous people.
Actors, musicians, athletes and Donald Trump.
by Zack on November 4th, 2008
Ned Betty.
by RamaRoo on November 4th, 2008
Max from Neighbours. You won't know him. And Dane Bowers from Another Level, probably haven't heard of him either!!! I'm so in with the in crowd!
by Larmes and the ... butterfly of hope .. on November 4th, 2008
No.. you ?
by valentina on November 3rd, 2008
yes.
-the margarita king...he's my bestie
-the mayor of San Francisco knows me by name and he's been on tv a bit so i guess he's famous
-i also met the drummer from Machine Head
-my step dad was in a Machine Head music video so i guess he's somewhat famous
-and myself, i've been on the cover of a magazine, back of a mag and center fold with three pics of me in a news paper..so im well know around where i live
by roadpup2 on September 28th, 2008
I met Pete Seeger once in the 1970's.
by MagicSquares on September 19th, 2008
Yes, I've met many well-known magicians as a result of my interest in the art of magic.
Possibly the most well-known, in England at least, would be Paul Daniels, and Ali Bongo.
by Takei-Shihan on September 21st, 2008
Way back in the 70s, Leslie Neilson was doing commercials for the Bank of Montreal, and was filming at the branch where my mother worked ... I had lunch with him and the bank staff and filming crew ... my first name is also Leslie, and we talked at length until he finally had to get back to filming ...
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... the day after seeing him in concert, I was in a restaurant when I heard a child's voice say, "... uncle Alice ..." I turned to look, and at the table behind me was Alice Cooper and a birthday party that I had been trying to ignore.
by Stick it!! on September 25th, 2008
Yes.......many times. They are just people I like for who they really are, and I guard their privacy as my own.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on September 25th, 2008
I've met many. Musicians, actors, athletes...
by singwell-is off researching a lot on September 25th, 2008
Yes, I have met many of the greats of Australian rock, have some as email friends.
But the most famous person I ever met is Bishop Festo Kivengere of Uganda. He was responsible for the bringing down of Idi Amin. A magnificent man. I did shake his hand. It was an honour.
by Coexist on July 21st, 2011
No, but I caught a drumstick of someone kinda famous at a concert I went to.
He's the drummer of Slipknot, don't know his name though.
That kinda counts right?
by PinkFloydLover on July 21st, 2011
Jesus. Me and his angels are like this *crosses fingers*.
lol just kidding..
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That's a lot - what a cool list!
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on September 19th, 2008
Wow, did you like William Shatner? I love Boston Legal!!!
by needtoknow on September 19th, 2008
Thanks Sixty and yes William Shatner was a really nice guy. Actually they all were very nice and very welcoming. Not at all what I imagined. Morgan Freeman and my boss are really good friends so I see him quite often. The others I only met that one time.
by MIA on September 19th, 2008
I don't know what it is about Shatner, but all I have to do is look at him and I laugh.
by Kravenhead on September 19th, 2008
Yes a very funny actor and truly a delight to be around in person.
by MIA on September 19th, 2008
Yeah, I really like him on Boston, although my favorite is James Slater. Just somethin' about the guy.
by needtoknow on September 19th, 2008
Yeah? I met Alex Haley too in my 9th grade history class Old Central High School 80' 81' Mpls,Mn ...
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