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Apart from The band Frankie goes to Hollywood on a short flight from Liverpool to London in about 1985. It was Ken Dodd at Aintree when I told him I was at the courts during his trial. He said " Thank you judge, I didn't recognize you without your wig". I was on jury duty but not his case..
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The late Duke of Westminster,i picked him up from Farnborough airport,very chatty talking about his mothers Arkle.
The fella that played darth Vader also he was the green cross code man 
Sheltered life? How pompous, most of the population never meet anyone famous, why would they.
I probably have C, never smoked, never took drugs, never swore, never gambled. ****g hell, I've left me ciggies in the betting shop, never mind I'll get some weed in the ale house tonight
Sounds like you should have got out more saddo,beyond your street?
Nice one Billy....an updated version of the one I remember....I don't smoke, don't drink, don't swear....fkn hell I've just left me **** in the pub.
Why, so I can boast and bathe in the reflected glory of the famous? No ta.
begins with f and ends in s....four letters....kin hell!!
Its a dead heat for me between Sir Roger Moore and Sir Paul McCartney, I dined at the next table to each of them
Sir Roger at the Queens in Cheltenham and Sir Paul at the Sharrow Bay in the lakes, said hello to both of them as we sat down and they were both gentleman replying, not like some of the z listers who don't speak to anyone and just bark orders in a disgusting manner to the staff.
Sir Roger at the Queens in Cheltenham and Sir Paul at the Sharrow Bay in the lakes, said hello to both of them as we sat down and they were both gentleman replying, not like some of the z listers who don't speak to anyone and just bark orders in a disgusting manner to the staff.
Exactly my point saddo,a reflective memory is rico standing in the Dock laughing as the judge sentenced him to 6 months saying "I will do that standing on my head"!!
The judge (Doddy's btw) replied "In that case you can have a further 6 months to help you get back on your feet"!!
The judge (Doddy's btw) replied "In that case you can have a further 6 months to help you get back on your feet"!!
Mrs T ,I won a raffle prize at ' Women in Politics 'talk , her reply ' Oooh a man ' .
Got Tom Cruise a taxi once outside a theatre. He's still be there if I hadn't. Shared a cab with George Melly once after Ascot. He'd been fishing. Great fun.
Everytime I pop into church I have a little word with the main man upstairs.
Tobymug trying to sabotage a perfectly decent thread again with his vile outbursts
Most famous he's seen - is himself
In his mind
Most famous he's seen - is himself
In his mind
As a paperboy, delivered to Dorothy Squires house, and met her ex hubby/boyfriend again Roger Moore many times. Before Bond but after The Saint.
He liked the paper to be delivered before 6am, otherwise got met at the door with a raised eyebrow.
A few years later, actually went on a "date" with Kate Bush. Didn't last long when she found out I was in the school year below her(different local schools). So about 14/15, a few years before her first hit.
He liked the paper to be delivered before 6am, otherwise got met at the door with a raised eyebrow.
A few years later, actually went on a "date" with Kate Bush. Didn't last long when she found out I was in the school year below her(different local schools). So about 14/15, a few years before her first hit.
One of the most famous was Leonard Cohen , he invited me backstage for a drink during a break in a gig ,a pure Gentleman ...
Probably Sir Clement Freud, he used to frequent the Corals in Poland Street that I used as well and I'd chat with him about the days racing every now and then. He was a very likeable man I thought.
Emlyn Hughes - one for Billy
Ambassador type for supermarket chain back in day
Not as jovial as on QOS
But... i wasn't Prinny Anne
Ambassador type for supermarket chain back in day
Not as jovial as on QOS
But... i wasn't Prinny Anne
I did not talk to her but I was one of a few children who Gave a bouquet to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at Vickers Armstrongs Ltd 21/10/1960 for the launch of "Dreadnought" Still have my ticket with the seat no on. No 49.
Had breakfast in Mount Maunganui on a couple of mornings this February on the next table to Michael Atherton, chatted about local Lancashire cricket and he gave our club a mention in commentary. No airs or graces about him, lovely chap.
Had breakfast in Mount Maunganui on a couple of mornings this February on the next table to Michael Atherton, chatted about local Lancashire cricket and he gave our club a mention in commentary. No airs or graces about him, lovely chap.
No Royalist by any means but it would have to be The Late Queen.
Billy idol at forde green pub Leeds gig 1976, John Lyndon sexpistol and the 2 leaders of the clash joe and mick 76 Leeds uni
I passed John Thaw in the street in Covent Garden about the time he was Reagan in The Sweeney,he just pointed at me and said YOUR NICKED.
Marie Fredriksson (sadly died a few years ago) and Per Gessle (both Roxette) at Helsinki airport. Benny Anderson (Abba) at Berns hotel, Stockholm.
Back in the early 90's.
In racing, i guess John Gosden and Teddy Grimpthorpe (sat next to him on a flight) if you call them famous, although i could add Laurie Williamson (Brigust) BG's groom
Back in the early 90's.
In racing, i guess John Gosden and Teddy Grimpthorpe (sat next to him on a flight) if you call them famous, although i could add Laurie Williamson (Brigust) BG's groom
Regbutler wins the prize for me - a date with Kate Bush .
Can't think of any outside of a few trainers Paul Nicholls, Matt Mccormack and John Dunlop.
.Can't think of any outside of a few trainers Paul Nicholls, Matt Mccormack and John Dunlop.
SlippyBlue 15 Jun 23 21:30
Probably Sir Clement Freud, he used to frequent the Corals in Poland Street that I used as well and I'd chat with him about the days racing every now and then. He was a very likeable man I thought.
Slippy, I worked as a trainee settler in that Poland Street shop 1964.
Probably Sir Clement Freud, he used to frequent the Corals in Poland Street that I used as well and I'd chat with him about the days racing every now and then. He was a very likeable man I thought.
Slippy, I worked as a trainee settler in that Poland Street shop 1964.
Had a few drinks with Shane MacGowan about 10 or so years ago. Lovely chap, when I could understand him. Also often shared a drink with the late, great John Martyn, who lived close to me in his later years. Another sound man, even though his manner could be a bit abrupt at times.
I also happened to share an elevator with Damon Hill in Marbella about 20 years ago. However, as I have zero interest in F1, I hadn't a clue who he was until after he had alighted from said elevator. It was then that my cousin informed me who he was. Seemed a nice man.
I also happened to share an elevator with Damon Hill in Marbella about 20 years ago. However, as I have zero interest in F1, I hadn't a clue who he was until after he had alighted from said elevator. It was then that my cousin informed me who he was. Seemed a nice man.
Willie Mullins often
Barney Curley several times
Roman Abramovich once
Gabriel Byrne once
Martin Pipe regularly back in the day
Barney Curley several times
Roman Abramovich once
Gabriel Byrne once
Martin Pipe regularly back in the day
I used to know Steve Hodge quite well. Smashing bloke. Even got his and hers dressing gowns from him and his missus when I got married!
If we do a ‘who’s the most famous person you’ve shagged’ thread then Glentoby will win hands down!
If we do a ‘who’s the most famous person you’ve shagged’ thread then Glentoby will win hands down!
Met a few at Yorkshire TV in Leeds. My wife and I had a long chat with Michael Aspel about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. On another occasion was in the bar there when Dennis Waterman had the contents of an ice bucket tipped on him by the barmaid.
Banksy - didn't know it was him at the time (15 years ago in brizzle, suspected it was him) but told it was him a few days later.
Spyker, my sister in law is Bristolian, has lived in Greenbank area 30 years plus
Banksy came from that area
She bought 3 x Banksy prints circa mid 90s,one for each of her kids
Paid about 750 quid for them in total , was taking a chance then on unknown artist
The transaction took place at the local bicycle sales/repair shop!
He didn't have enough money for his bike but was offering the owner the deal
He declined, but she stepped in
One of them sold about 5 years ago for about 30 grand, the other 2 kids not sold theirs yet
Banksy came from that area
She bought 3 x Banksy prints circa mid 90s,one for each of her kids
Paid about 750 quid for them in total , was taking a chance then on unknown artist
The transaction took place at the local bicycle sales/repair shop!
He didn't have enough money for his bike but was offering the owner the deal
He declined, but she stepped in
One of them sold about 5 years ago for about 30 grand, the other 2 kids not sold theirs yet
Princess Di when she came past our primary school. She said to the teacher "Are you in charge of this lot?" which I thought was a bit off.
Loved the story on here a whiles back from someone who struck up a regular acquaintance with his hero Ray Davies in the pub, talking about football.
I once met Mariella Frostrup, in her early thirties and what a babe. I laid it on thick and she loved it, knowing full well our lives would part forever within five minutes. A smile to warm the cockles of any heart and then, a pert little pair above a smart, athletic looking, beautifully formed a rse and pins. And a backward glance,.......
I once met Mariella Frostrup, in her early thirties and what a babe. I laid it on thick and she loved it, knowing full well our lives would part forever within five minutes. A smile to warm the cockles of any heart and then, a pert little pair above a smart, athletic looking, beautifully formed a rse and pins. And a backward glance,.......
Thanks Honcho , you've created a lovely vision in my head that'll last for a while yet
Some good ones here, also thanks LH. You have a great way with words..
40 odd years ago Simon Le Bon, crashed his boat and it was hauled in to the town where I live, I was about 15 years old and saw him in the street one evening with his Mrs. I quickly ran into the British Legion where y pap was drinking and picked up a betting slip from behind the bar which the locals used to write their bets out on each day before the local bookies runner would come and pick them up each lunchtime.
Anyway I digress, I quickly ran out and asked him for his autograph, he duly obliged and I then told him that his hair, that he'd just changed looked better the way it used to, he looked down and said "Did it"
Anyway I digress, I quickly ran out and asked him for his autograph, he duly obliged and I then told him that his hair, that he'd just changed looked better the way it used to, he looked down and said "Did it"
exchanged a brief conversation, was part of a delegation that met him....
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