Tell us a story!

Reading on a different thread about @Birdleson once having a disagreement with the one and only Charlton Heston, and him "teasing" encounters with Robert Redford and Jack Nicholson, it's obvious we need a thread to share these sort of things.

If you have any funny anecdotes, if you or someone you know have had encounters with famous people, or if you have other fun/interesting/(you name it!) things you want to share; here's the place to do so!
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  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
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    I've had 2 separate encounters with a few of the members of the cast of American Graffiti

    Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins

    Paul Lemat
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    I've had 2 separate encounters with a few of the members of the cast of American Graffiti

    Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins

    Paul Lemat

    How did you happen to meet them, @PropertyOfALady? :-)
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
    Posts: 3,675
    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?
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    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?

    Interesting! Were they guests at the car shows, or just part of the crowd?

    Never watched that film unfortunately, but I'm sure I've watched them all in other stuff. Candy Clark played in David Fincher's Zodiac, if I remember correctly.
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    Bad stories or just who you have met ?

    I've met and chatted to Sir Roger Moore twice and Sir Michael Caine once.
    Shook hands with Robert Vaughan and talked Arsenal with George Graham.

    There are more but im watching a film at the moment !
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
    Posts: 3,675
    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?

    Interesting! Were they guests at the car shows, or just part of the crowd?

    Never watched that film unfortunately, but I'm sure I've watched them all in other stuff. Candy Clark played in David Fincher's Zodiac, if I remember correctly.

    They were special guests.
  • edited September 2018 Posts: 17,241
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Bad stories or just who you have met ?

    I've met and chatted to Sir Roger Moore twice and Sir Michael Caine once.
    Shook hands with Robert Vaughan and talked Arsenal with George Graham.

    There are more but im watching a film at the moment !

    Anything that might be fun/interesting/etc., @barryt007!
    If you want to, feel free to write about these encounters. Obviously the Roger Moore ones might be of particular interest here on the forum, but you know I'd like to hear about George Graham as well! How is he like?
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    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?

    Interesting! Were they guests at the car shows, or just part of the crowd?

    Never watched that film unfortunately, but I'm sure I've watched them all in other stuff. Candy Clark played in David Fincher's Zodiac, if I remember correctly.

    They were special guests.

    Should probably have guessed so, them being in the cast of American Graffiti! Did they talk about the film/Lucas, etc.? I guess nobody expected it to become the classic it became.
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    Years ago, I asked some questions to Roger Moore through his website's Q&A section. After reading his answers, I decided never to wash my eyes again. I want to preserve their Mooreian splendor.
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
    Posts: 3,675
    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?

    Interesting! Were they guests at the car shows, or just part of the crowd?

    Never watched that film unfortunately, but I'm sure I've watched them all in other stuff. Candy Clark played in David Fincher's Zodiac, if I remember correctly.

    They were special guests.

    Should probably have guessed so, them being in the cast of American Graffiti! Did they talk about the film/Lucas, etc.? I guess nobody expected it to become the classic it became.

    Unfortunately, I don't think I fully grasped who they quite were at the time, and so didn't ask questions. I was just happy to see them!
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    Years ago, I asked some questions to Roger Moore through his website's Q&A section. After reading his answers, I decided never to wash my eyes again. I want to preserve their Mooreian splendor.

    That seems like the right thing to do, @mattjoes!
    They were both at car shows actually. I was about 10ish when I met Candy and Bo. Both very nice people, Candy especially. I loved her leopard pattern sunglasses.

    LeMat I think was about 15. He was happy to talk about Graffiti.

    I'm assuming you've seen it?

    Interesting! Were they guests at the car shows, or just part of the crowd?

    Never watched that film unfortunately, but I'm sure I've watched them all in other stuff. Candy Clark played in David Fincher's Zodiac, if I remember correctly.

    They were special guests.

    Should probably have guessed so, them being in the cast of American Graffiti! Did they talk about the film/Lucas, etc.? I guess nobody expected it to become the classic it became.

    Unfortunately, I don't think I fully grasped who they quite were at the time, and so didn't ask questions. I was just happy to see them!

    That's understandable! Not everyday you see film stars in person.
  • PropertyOfALadyPropertyOfALady Colders Federation CEO
    Posts: 3,675
    Graffiti is one of my favourite movies.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    barryt007 wrote: »
    Bad stories or just who you have met ?

    There is another thread for just sharing what celebrities you have met/talked to.
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    Graffiti is one of my favourite movies.

    Added to my list now! Far too many classics I've yet to watch.
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Bad stories or just who you have met ?

    There is another thread for just sharing what celebrities you have met/talked to.

    I'm aware of that.
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    @Birdleson That's neat! I knew Jack is a big Lakers fan, so that type of encounter is quite fitting! Good stuff. I look forward to more stories!
  • edited September 2018 Posts: 17,241
    Interesting stories, @Birdleson - thanks for sharing!

    The Jack Nicholson encounter looks to have been an eventful one; how on earth could security be so non-existent? At least you and your friend made the most out of the $80 spent on your tickets that day!

    On a side note, $80 on tickets back then must have been crazy money? I guess it's not comparable, but watching a football match here in Norway in 2018 (and I guess in several leagues elsewhere in Europe too), doesn't cost nearly as much – at least for regular seats.

    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?
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    Yes, keep those stories coming, @Birdleson!
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.
  • Agent_99Agent_99 enjoys a spirited ride as much as the next girl
    Posts: 3,099
    Birdleson wrote: »
    It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour.

    Oh you lucky beggar.
  • edited September 2018 Posts: 17,241
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .
  • edited September 2018 Posts: 17,241
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .

    What did he order? Would have been fun to just deny the Crown Prince getting served at the bar.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .

    What did he order? Would have been fun to just deny the Crown Prince getting served at the bar.

    I don t know. I was in the reception. I would have denied him if it wasn t for the servile manager, and the lawless police.
  • Posts: 17,241
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .

    What did he order? Would have been fun to just deny the Crown Prince getting served at the bar.

    I don t know. I was in the reception. I would have denied him if it wasn t for the servile manager, and the lawless police.

    Oh, I see. Very strange by the police though, letting the law being broken right in front of them…
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .

    What did he order? Would have been fun to just deny the Crown Prince getting served at the bar.

    I don t know. I was in the reception. I would have denied him if it wasn t for the servile manager, and the lawless police.

    Oh, I see. Very strange by the police though, letting the law being broken right in front of them…

    The royals and the superrich are all above the law in reality.
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Regarding the Pierce Brosnan story; did you get a sense of why he seemed nervous?

    It seemed that he was upset that his cover was blown.

    Him.
    I guess that's not unusual behavior from celebrities, but the chances would be there to get recognized at a small venue. At least it looks like Brosnan enjoys other artists than just ABBA!

    Someday I'll tell the short bit about coming across Jeff Bridges "incognito" during the filming of THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

    Please do! Was he "incognito" or you?

    Another Dylan concert. It was the Bob Dylan/Paul Simon Tour. Looking back it was '99, so filming for THE BIG LEBOWSKI had already wrapped, and I believe the film was already in release. The reason that I associate this sighting with that film is that Bridge's had the full Lebowski hair and beard, which I don't believe that he had beforehand. This was at one of my favorite venues; The Hollywood Bowl. I was with a large group of fellow teachers and I had wandered off to smoke a joint. I was sitting on a cement wall (about four feet high), and this guy comes walking in my direction (not at me, but on a path to go in front of me) with one of those Navajo blankets pulled over his head like a hood. But even with the blanket and the excessive facial hair I could tell it was Jeff Bridges (his dad had been a big star in the '50s and '60s, by the way). It was also obvious that he was trying to stay undercover. As he got within a few feet of me we made eye contact. I just smiled and said, "Oh, hey.", and nodded at him. He smiled and gave me this conspiratorial wink, as if to say "Yeah, it's me, but let's keep it a secret." I found this to be odd. Did he really think that I was about to start yelling, "My God!!! It's Jeff Bridges!!!" This was LA; celebrity sightings a dime a dozen. These people crack me up.

    Interesting story! Would have thought wearing a Navajo blanket pulled over his head like a hood, would attract attention, and thus making it more likely to try having a look at his face?

    Then again, I've never been to a Dylan concert. Maybe audiences wearing Navajo blankets is a thing at Dylan shows!

    About three decades ago, I was working in a hotel. One night the manager calls me and says the Crown Prince is on his way, and don t make any trouble.

    Sure enough, shortly after the Crown Prince, who was a minor, headed into the bar to order a few drinks, with two policemen as his escort. Only the King is above the law here, but who cares right?

    At the same hotel, later, the Queen was coming for dinner and the manager told the waiters to stay away as he didn t want them to mess anything up. He would serve her himself, which he did.

    And forgot to give her cutlery.

    How young was the Crown Prince? Funny how the manager messed up by forgetting the cutlery!

    He was 16 .

    What did he order? Would have been fun to just deny the Crown Prince getting served at the bar.

    I don t know. I was in the reception. I would have denied him if it wasn t for the servile manager, and the lawless police.

    Oh, I see. Very strange by the police though, letting the law being broken right in front of them…

    The royals and the superrich are all above the law in reality.

    Unfortunately so…
  • Agent_99Agent_99 enjoys a spirited ride as much as the next girl
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    I used to love live Dylan, but these past 12 years or so his shows have been crap.

    He's very variable and was definitely having an off night last time I saw him (touring with Mark Knopfler, who was fantastic).
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