I once had breakfast with Dustin Hoffman and others at the Old Swan hotel in Harrogate in 1978. Our company had a convention there at the same time as the movie "Agatha" was being filmed there. It told the story of Agatha Christie's famous disappearance from her home in the 1920s owing to marital and mental problems. This was front page news at the time and she stayed at the hotel revisiting the place, scene of lovers' trysts involving her unfaithful husband and his mistress. Hoffman was quite happy to discuss his past filming experiences. Also at the bar we did have a couple of drinks in the company of Vanessa Redgrave (Agatha) and Timothy Dalton (her husband and a staunch City supporter). We did witness several movie scenes lined up. Extras were scrutinised for unsuitable clothing, watches etc for the period. Good and unexpected experience.
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Anyone met a famous celebrity and worth a post?
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Bigg Bigg Blue
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We heard you the first time :)I got ratty arsed pissed with Henry Cooper... Twice!
Does this count?
Bluesince1979
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In 1987(i think) when we played stoke away on boxing day i was 14 and i went to the game with my dad
He was (is) a huge racing fan and had a big bet on and wanted to watch this race so we stopped at the hotel just off the A500 near stoke and went into reception to ask if they had a tv room , girl on reception said yes and pointed us in the direction , she said there is a bunch of gentlemen already in but to just help ourselves.
When we walked in the gentlemen she mentioned was the entire City squad! Imagine being 14 and walking in to that!!
Paul stewart saw my City scarf and called me over , sat me in between him and david white and chatted to me about the game , about the race that was on. I was star struck!!
The days before mobile phone so no photos and dad always discouraged me from mithering for signatures, so all i have is the memory
He was (is) a huge racing fan and had a big bet on and wanted to watch this race so we stopped at the hotel just off the A500 near stoke and went into reception to ask if they had a tv room , girl on reception said yes and pointed us in the direction , she said there is a bunch of gentlemen already in but to just help ourselves.
When we walked in the gentlemen she mentioned was the entire City squad! Imagine being 14 and walking in to that!!
Paul stewart saw my City scarf and called me over , sat me in between him and david white and chatted to me about the game , about the race that was on. I was star struck!!
The days before mobile phone so no photos and dad always discouraged me from mithering for signatures, so all i have is the memory
Idesofmarch69
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I shook hands with Andy Davis of Stackridge while wandering the fields of Glastonbury. Doesn't get much better than that!
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I once met 5 members of The Eggheads.
Bill Walker
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Hahaha hahahaI once met 5 members of The Eggheads.
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Have you been on Eggheads? You should have mentioned it.I once met 5 members of The Eggheads.
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Paul Simon.
Was working in an electronic store in town and he walked in. Didn't recognize him at first but my mate did.
Really nice guy, very softly spoken. Had a chat with him for about 5 mins and he bought a digital camera.
And yes he is fucking tiny!!
Was working in an electronic store in town and he walked in. Didn't recognize him at first but my mate did.
Really nice guy, very softly spoken. Had a chat with him for about 5 mins and he bought a digital camera.
And yes he is fucking tiny!!
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Did he pay for it or did he just take it, like he used to do with other peoples songs?Paul Simon.
Was working in an electronic store in town and he walked in. Didn't recognize him at first but my mate did.
Really nice guy, very softly spoken. Had a chat with him for about 5 mins and he bought a digital camera.
And yes he is fucking tiny!!