Nicest and meanest celebrity you've met

[letty1970]

Im a Hairdresser in England and work in a town called Leatherhead. We have a small but popular theatre there. When I was about 20 a man came in. He had orangy brown hair(colour of Donald Trumps) and was very bizarr. He told me he was an actor in america. He also told me which parts of his hair to cut,by picking pieces up himself. It took forever and his home colour was vile. He was very strange. I found out it was George Chakiris(west side story-Bernard i think)Everyone told me how famouse he was I just thought he was odd.

[Glamrock Princess]

''On the other hand, Davy Jones. My first love at 6 or 7 years old. What a disapointment. The stories I could tell. Horrible little man with a HUGE chip on his shoulder. Every time I hear his name I say, "Little Shit". Sad that my pre-teen fantasies were destroyed. ''

Oh dear, I was in love with him back then as well. That's shattered my illusions. lol.

[Snudgie]

''On the other hand, Davy Jones. My first love at 6 or 7 years old. What a disapointment. The stories I could tell. Horrible little man with a HUGE chip on his shoulder. Every time I hear his name I say, "Little Shit". Sad that my pre-teen fantasies were destroyed. ''

Oh dear, I was in love with him back then as well. That's shattered my illusions. lol.

I'm depressed to read that too! I adore the Monkees...When Take That first came on the scene back in the early 90's my Mum took one look at them and compared sweet little Mark Owen to Davy immiediately.

I actually saw the Monkees back in 1989..only Peter Tork, Davy, and Mickey...Mike Nesmith wasn't there..but they were fab!

[GAdeathhag]

I have met Emma Kelly-in hilton head-- piano lady from Midnight in the garden of good and evil
she was spectacular
I have met Robert Newman( josh lewis) from Guiding Light-- also in hilton head--he was very nice and his family was super sweet-- his wife wanted to know where to take the kids for som fun-- he is extremely tall- and nice legs
Roselynn Carter-- she was a little standoffish -- i had a run in with her sercret service detail-- i worked at my college 4 yr old program--her posse had parked and blocked the parent pick up-- I had to ask the ss guy to move it-- the kids were going to be picked up-- he snotted back-- DOnt you know who these cars are for-- I said I dont give a crap-- I have a job to do-- so MOVE the cars-- hehe
Ester Rolls-- fabulous women and a great hugger
Lots of Political people from Ga-- we know--Sonny and Mary Perdue--various reps and senators

[Glamrock Princess]

I'm depressed to read that too! I adore the Monkees...When Take That first came on the scene back in the early 90's my Mum took one look at them and compared sweet little Mark Owen to Davy immiediately.

I actually saw the Monkees back in 1989..only Peter Tork, Davy, and Mickey...Mike Nesmith wasn't there..but they were fab!

Ive seen Davy Jones in the flesh myself way back in 1982 when he was playing in panto, he just said hello to me quickly afterwards, I was swooning, he seemed really nice.

[lab_rat]

While living in the Florida Keys back in the 80's, Gary Burghoff was a customer of mine. I serviced a water softening system he had and used to see him quite often at his home. I have to tell y'all...the man was truly a dickweed! He had a HUGE ego and treated us "regular" folk like dirt. After several months of his abuse, I told him exactly what I thought of him. Needless to say...he did not appreciate this and I ultimately lost his account!

I also saw him once in Connecticut in a small club playing a gig with his jazz quartet. Despite his being a jerk and having a deformed hand the man can play the drums surprisingly well.

Radar's a dick?

[ceege]

Man I hate to hear that radar is a dickwad!! I really loved his character. pfffffffff

[Glamrock Princess]

Minor celeb moment, Benny from Crossroads aka Paul Henry , was doing a public appearance and signing autographs way back in 1980 at my local park. He was charging people a quid a throw. At bit steep I thought. He was a miserable sod as well, nothing like his dim witted character who was in love with 'Miss Diane'' lol

[darlingdawn]

I have met the model Kim Alexis and thought she was stuck on herself. She used to come into the grocery store where I worked (with her nanny, who was a little bitch) and just expected everyone to fall all over her.

My mom was working at a private resort/club and Bruce Springsteen stayed there. She said he was real nice, left nice tips. She said his butt was very nice too (she was watching him leaning over a pool table playing pool).

[rj9748]

I am a UPS driver. I have a few famous people on my route. Vince neil is a very cool guy. I love saying hi to him. Another is Teller, of Penn and Teller. He is a great guy as well. Joanne Jackson, Michaels aunt, is very sweet, but she tips in nickels, dimes, and pennies. My pocket was full of money, it added up to about $1.08. Another is Greg Maddox. He is very quiet. He just doesnt say much. Doyle, from Doylesroom.com, a poker site. He just smiles and waves hi, that is it. Pornstar Anna Malle worked at UPS for about a week. She was very nice, and a good worker. Robin Leach is not so nice. I have heard other drivers having issues with him. His neighbor is not to happy with him. But I did deliver a package to him earlier this year. He waved and said thank you, as I was driving off, so maybe he is getting happier. Well, that is my info for you.

[crazedfemale]

Gary Burghoff - my sister met him on the beach in Key West years ago. He asked my sister if she'd seen his kid. He described the kid to my sister and she said yes - (he or she) is out there swimming...he came unglued, ran into the water, and grabbed his kid. That's her Radar encounter.

[Nicki]

Meanest!!Hugh O'Brien....wouldn't even give an autograph.
Nicest...Bob Hope...After reports here of what a shit he was...well that was not my experience he happen to be very nice on the day we saw him...signed autographs and responded nicely to compliments.
Carroll O'Conner was the nicest....very sweet man. President Jimmy Carter and President. Clinton were also nice.

[Pammijo]

Nice: Bill Bixby - the sweetest; Katherine Helmond (Who's The Boss?) she was friendly and talkative; same with Judith Light (also from Who's The Boss? - coincidence I met them both separately); Ricardo Montelbon; George Takai (Star Trek) - sweetie; Robin Williams - friendly

Mean: Charles Nelson Reilly - total arrogant prick; Merv Griffin - horrible name calling butthead (I worked my way through college night shift at an answering service - he used to call in and say "which bitch is this?";

[Reecy]

I met sweet Paul Newman at the same time that I met Mother Teresa. Bless them both.

[I♥TinyTim]

Unfortunately, Mr. McAssley (emphasis on ASS) shook my hand or should I say fingertips, eyed me up and down and gave that look like he just smelled rotten eggs and immediately dismissed me.

That's what happened to me when I met Davy Jones at the Gulfstream Race Track here in Florida. (It's in Hallandale.) Though Mike is my favorite Monkee, I had been a long-time fan of The Monkees (all of them) - including Davy - since 1987 (I've been a fan of Tiny's longer, though - since 1985.) Anyway... After the concert, it was customary for the crowd to be able to get autographs from the performers.

Well, here I am, I'm second in line, had already purchased one of his t-shirts and had it on over the shirt I had on at the time, etc. Mind you, I was also letting my hair grow out because I had cut it really short and hated it, so it was black at the roots, and blonde at the tips. I didn't act all excited and stalkerish or what-have-you... Other than my hair, I was pretty normal. All I said was, "It's so nice to finally get to meet you! I've been a fan since 1987." I then handed him a lunchbox that featured all the Monkees on it for him to sign. He was ignoring me, but I thought perhaps he just didn't hear me, so I repeated myself. He gave me that look like you described, but he stared and stared at me for a solid 15 seconds. I just gave him a look like, "Yoo-hoo? Are ya with me?" (I didn't say that out loud, just kind of gave him a look because he was making me uncomfortable the way he was staring at me, as though I were an alien.) He said rather snottily, "Yeah. Well, here we all are," and signed my lunchbox, but I was absolutely heart broken. I was in tears! I then looked over and he was being all cheery with another female fan, who was a lot better looking that me. I knew right then and there that he was all about what people look like. I took that t-shirt off and asked for my money back. I threw the lunchbox away, and I don't care if he saw me do it.

PS: Davy and I saw eye-to-eye because we're the exact same height!

[Nicki]

That's what happened to me when I met Davy Jones at the Gulfstream Race Track here in Florida. (It's in Hallandale.) Though Mike is my favorite Monkee, I had been a long-time fan of The Monkees (all of them) - including Davy - since 1987 (I've been a fan of Tiny's longer, though - since 1985.) Anyway... After the concert, it was customary for the crowd to be able to get autographs from the performers.

Well, here I am, I'm second in line, had already purchased one of his t-shirts and had it on over the shirt I had on at the time, etc. Mind you, I was also letting my hair grow out because I had cut it really short and hated it, so it was black at the roots, and blonde at the tips. I didn't act all excited and stalkerish or what-have-you... Other than my hair, I was pretty normal. All I said was, "It's so nice to finally get to meet you! I've been a fan since 1987." I then handed him a lunchbox that featured all the Monkees on it for him to sign. He was ignoring me, but I thought perhaps he just didn't hear me, so I repeated myself. He gave me that look like you described, but he stared and stared at me for a solid 15 seconds. I just gave him a look like, "Yoo-hoo? Are ya with me?" (I didn't say that out loud, just kind of gave him a look because he was making me uncomfortable the way he was staring at me, as though I were an alien.) He said rather snottily, "Yeah. Well, here we all are," and signed my lunchbox, but I was absolutely heart broken. I was in tears! I then looked over and he was being all cheery with another female fan, who was a lot better looking that me. I knew right then and there that he was all about what people look like. I took that t-shirt off and asked for my money back. I threw the lunchbox away, and I don't care if he saw me do it.

PS: Davy and I saw eye-to-eye because we're the exact same height!

You sound like a very sweet fan who was meeting someone they very much admired through the years. All I can say is, DAVEY has no class whatsoever ....he really miss the boat on this one. It wasn't like he was at dinner with a friend and you stepped in to interupt them......plus, It doesn't take alot of energy to be kind to your fans especially at a autograph signing! H-e-l-l-o, what was he there for???? I think you handled the stituation fantastically! Him....he is a shit! I hope you have met celebritys you really liked that were better then that to you?

I am probably a bit older , but the worst of the bunch I met was Hugh OBrien who use to play Wyatt Earp on TV years ago. I wanted to get my picture taken with him and he wanted a $35.00 fee. IT was to benefit an Organization that he created for Kids. Even when I told him I did not have 35.00 , but I could give him $10.00....he refused. I wasn't asking for it to be Free. This was at one of those autograph shows.

On the other hand Troy Donahue and Robert Fuller (from Wagon Train & Emergency) who were at the same event gave big hugs, smiles and took pictures with me. NOW that is what one hopes will happen when they meet someone they have long admired.

[Snudgie]

That's what happened to me when I met Davy Jones at the Gulfstream Race Track here in Florida. (It's in Hallandale.) Though Mike is my favorite Monkee, I had been a long-time fan of The Monkees (all of them) - including Davy - since 1987 (I've been a fan of Tiny's longer, though - since 1985.) Anyway... After the concert, it was customary for the crowd to be able to get autographs from the performers.

Well, here I am, I'm second in line, had already purchased one of his t-shirts and had it on over the shirt I had on at the time, etc. Mind you, I was also letting my hair grow out because I had cut it really short and hated it, so it was black at the roots, and blonde at the tips. I didn't act all excited and stalkerish or what-have-you... Other than my hair, I was pretty normal. All I said was, "It's so nice to finally get to meet you! I've been a fan since 1987." I then handed him a lunchbox that featured all the Monkees on it for him to sign. He was ignoring me, but I thought perhaps he just didn't hear me, so I repeated myself. He gave me that look like you described, but he stared and stared at me for a solid 15 seconds. I just gave him a look like, "Yoo-hoo? Are ya with me?" (I didn't say that out loud, just kind of gave him a look because he was making me uncomfortable the way he was staring at me, as though I were an alien.) He said rather snottily, "Yeah. Well, here we all are," and signed my lunchbox, but I was absolutely heart broken. I was in tears! I then looked over and he was being all cheery with another female fan, who was a lot better looking that me. I knew right then and there that he was all about what people look like. I took that t-shirt off and asked for my money back. I threw the lunchbox away, and I don't care if he saw me do it.

PS: Davy and I saw eye-to-eye because we're the exact same height!

Davy's not doing too well on here is he! I'm sorry he was like that with you...I reckon he's got a chronic case of SMS...Short Man Syndrome....I've never met a little guy who wasn't a little arrogant or obnoxious...it's like they are trying to compensate for something!

[I♥TinyTim]

I am a UPS driver. I have a few famous people on my route. Vince neil is a very cool guy. I love saying hi to him. Another is Teller, of Penn and Teller. He is a great guy as well. Joanne Jackson, Michaels aunt, is very sweet, but she tips in nickels, dimes, and pennies. My pocket was full of money, it added up to about $1.08. Another is Greg Maddox. He is very quiet. He just doesnt say much. Doyle, from Doylesroom.com, a poker site. He just smiles and waves hi, that is it. Pornstar Anna Malle worked at UPS for about a week. She was very nice, and a good worker. Robin Leach is not so nice. I have heard other drivers having issues with him. His neighbor is not to happy with him. But I did deliver a package to him earlier this year. He waved and said thank you, as I was driving off, so maybe he is getting happier. Well, that is my info for you.

Hey! The next time you see Penn, tell him he beat me out for one of Tiny Tim's tote bags full of goodies.
But I'm not bitter... heehee

[Cathy J.]

That's what happened to me when I met Davy Jones at the Gulfstream Race Track here in Florida. (It's in Hallandale.) Though Mike is my favorite Monkee, I had been a long-time fan of The Monkees (all of them) - including Davy - since 1987 (I've been a fan of Tiny's longer, though - since 1985.) Anyway... After the concert, it was customary for the crowd to be able to get autographs from the performers.

Well, here I am, I'm second in line, had already purchased one of his t-shirts and had it on over the shirt I had on at the time, etc. Mind you, I was also letting my hair grow out because I had cut it really short and hated it, so it was black at the roots, and blonde at the tips. I didn't act all excited and stalkerish or what-have-you... Other than my hair, I was pretty normal. All I said was, "It's so nice to finally get to meet you! I've been a fan since 1987." I then handed him a lunchbox that featured all the Monkees on it for him to sign. He was ignoring me, but I thought perhaps he just didn't hear me, so I repeated myself. He gave me that look like you described, but he stared and stared at me for a solid 15 seconds. I just gave him a look like, "Yoo-hoo? Are ya with me?" (I didn't say that out loud, just kind of gave him a look because he was making me uncomfortable the way he was staring at me, as though I were an alien.) He said rather snottily, "Yeah. Well, here we all are," and signed my lunchbox, but I was absolutely heart broken. I was in tears! I then looked over and he was being all cheery with another female fan, who was a lot better looking that me. I knew right then and there that he was all about what people look like. I took that t-shirt off and asked for my money back. I threw the lunchbox away, and I don't care if he saw me do it.

PS: Davy and I saw eye-to-eye because we're the exact same height!

On one of the radio sites I used to belong to a couple of years back there was a story about when Davy Jones appeared as a guest on some radio station in Pennsylvania. I would say I think it was Wilkes-Barre but that I am not sure but from what I remember it was some oldies show.

Anyway from what I read Davy was bored doing that radio show and the host was quite pissed about it. After a number of one-word answers Davy gave to the questions, the host said something like "..Davy..are were boring you ? To which Davy replied "..well YES you are !!".

Then the host called Davy on the air a "son of a bitch".

I would pay money to hear that !!!!

[I♥TinyTim]

You sound like a very sweet fan who was meeting someone they very much admired through the years. All I can say is, DAVEY has no class whatsoever ....he really miss the boat on this one. It wasn't like he was at dinner with a friend and you stepped in to interupt them......plus, It doesn't take alot of energy to be kind to your fans especially at a autograph signing! H-e-l-l-o, what was he there for???? I think you handled the stituation fantastically! Him....he is a shit! I hope you have met celebritys you really liked that were better then that to you?

I am probably a bit older , but the worst of the bunch I met was Hugh OBrien who use to play Wyatt Earp on TV years ago. I wanted to get my picture taken with him and he wanted a $35.00 fee. IT was to benefit an Organization that he created for Kids. Even when I told him I did not have 35.00 , but I could give him $10.00....he refused. I wasn't asking for it to be Free. This was at one of those autograph shows.

On the other hand Troy Donahue and Robert Fuller (from Wagon Train & Emergency) who were at the same event gave big hugs, smiles and took pictures with me. NOW that is what one hopes will happen when they meet someone they have long admired.

You're sweet, hon, thanks for saying that about me. Yes, I have met several celebrities; they all have been great - Davy is the only exception. I can't believe that guy refused your $10 - at least it was something towards his charity - sheesh! It seems like you have had more good experiences meeting celebs, too, though.

Davy's not doing too well on here is he! I'm sorry he was like that with you...I reckon he's got a chronic case of SMS...Short Man Syndrome....I've never met a little guy who wasn't a little arrogant or obnoxious...it's like they are trying to compensate for something!

LOL! I think the same exact thing, only I call it Little Man Syndrome. But you're right - all short men seem to have that attitude going on.

On one of the radio sites I used to belong to a couple of years back there was a story about when Davy Jones appeared as a guest on some radio station in Pennsylvania. I would say I think it was Wilkes-Barre but that I am not sure but from what I remember it was some oldies show.

Anyway from what I read Davy was bored doing that radio show and the host was quite pissed about it. After a number of one-word answers Davy gave to the questions, the host said something like "..Davy..are were boring you ? To which Davy replied "..well YES you are !!".

Then the host called Davy on the air a "son of a bitch".

I would pay money to hear that !!!!

ROTFL! I would have paid to hear that too! I know that celebrities have their bad days, but it seems Mr. Davy-poo has a bad day EVERY DAY! Davy is just into himself. I don't know why. It's not like he still has a baby face. I think he's lost his looks. Truth be told, I always, always, always thought Mike was the cutest. Then Peter, then Micky and THEN Davy. (Then again, I never go for traditional beauty, either. Plus the fact that everyone was always ga-ga over Davy, so there's no originality there.) If you want my opinion, Davy Jones is a has-been, and one day, he's going to wake up and realize it, and have the nerve to wonder why. Of course, I could be biased, being that I've had my illusions of him shattered all to heck, causing me to lose my respect for the guy. But I really don't think it's just me who thinks this.

[Reecy]

That's what happened to me when I met Davy Jones at the Gulfstream Race Track here in Florida. (It's in Hallandale.) Though Mike is my favorite Monkee, I had been a long-time fan of The Monkees (all of them) - including Davy - since 1987 (I've been a fan of Tiny's longer, though - since 1985.) Anyway... After the concert, it was customary for the crowd to be able to get autographs from the performers.

Well, here I am, I'm second in line, had already purchased one of his t-shirts and had it on over the shirt I had on at the time, etc. Mind you, I was also letting my hair grow out because I had cut it really short and hated it, so it was black at the roots, and blonde at the tips. I didn't act all excited and stalkerish or what-have-you... Other than my hair, I was pretty normal. All I said was, "It's so nice to finally get to meet you! I've been a fan since 1987." I then handed him a lunchbox that featured all the Monkees on it for him to sign. He was ignoring me, but I thought perhaps he just didn't hear me, so I repeated myself. He gave me that look like you described, but he stared and stared at me for a solid 15 seconds. I just gave him a look like, "Yoo-hoo? Are ya with me?" (I didn't say that out loud, just kind of gave him a look because he was making me uncomfortable the way he was staring at me, as though I were an alien.) He said rather snottily, "Yeah. Well, here we all are," and signed my lunchbox, but I was absolutely heart broken. I was in tears! I then looked over and he was being all cheery with another female fan, who was a lot better looking that me. I knew right then and there that he was all about what people look like. I took that t-shirt off and asked for my money back. I threw the lunchbox away, and I don't care if he saw me do it.

PS: Davy and I saw eye-to-eye because we're the exact same height!

All this time and all these years I have loved Davy. How sad he treated you in that manner. If he was having a bad day he should've taken a chill pill or walked away to get himself together. I will never see Davy the same again.

[ericinwisconsin]

Just found this thread while browsing the Internet, so of course I had to sign up to share mine.


The first is strictly second-hand from my dad, who was driving a cab in Louisiana back in the 1950's. He drove Elvis Presley to his first appearance on the Louisiana Hayride radio show, which made Elvis a star. He said that Elvis was a shy, quiet kid, at least back then.

My own encounter was with George Foreman. I lived in Kingwood, TX back then, which is where Foreman lives. I was in the local Randall's supermarket at about 3 AM, and Foreman was there with about six of his kids, shopping. (I guess that's about the only time that he can do it.) They were hanging all over him and having fun, obviously enjoying being with their dad. We were on the same aisle, and Foreman held up a bag of chips and asked me if they were any good. (I guess he saw the bag in my cart.) I assured him that they were tasty. He smiled, said thanks, and loaded about 5 big bags into his cart. Seemed like a nice guy and definitely loved being around his kids.

For you Brits....

I met Elizabeth Sladen at a science fiction convention, about 20 years ago. She was signing autographs and we were the last in line, so she took some time to chat with us. What a sweet lady. I was with a bunch of friends, and we were all being rude little sci-fi nerds, except the shy one of the bunch. After about 10 minutes of us, she looked at Mr. Shy and said "You're too sweet to be hanging out with this lot!" which broke us all up. Funny lady and very sweet.

[ericinwisconsin]

Oh yeah! Can't believe I forgot this one...

I met Beyonce once. I was working for a guy in his side business. (He did some security work for Desinty's Child, also.) He and I were walking into a building across the street from a small recording studio in Houston, when he suddenly called out "Hey, Beyonce!"

Sure enough, from across the street, Beyonce comes bouncing toward us, carrying a duffle bag and definitely dressed down in old jeans, a jacket, and tennis shoes. She hugged him and they chatted for a few minutes. He introduced me and she smiled at me (oh, my!) and shook my hand and was generally a sweet person. A class act.

[A-train]

Oh yeah! Can't believe I forgot this one...

I met Beyonce once. I was working for a guy in his side business. (He did some security work for Desinty's Child, also.) He and I were walking into a building across the street from a small recording studio in Houston, when he suddenly called out "Hey, Beyonce!"

Sure enough, from across the street, Beyonce comes bouncing toward us, carrying a duffle bag and definitely dressed down in old jeans, a jacket, and tennis shoes. She hugged him and they chatted for a few minutes. He introduced me and she smiled at me (oh, my!) and shook my hand and was generally a sweet person. A class act.

She's sooo pretty I think.

[Nessa]

She's sooo pretty I think.

She's beautiful!


You should tell Wes's Buddy Guy story!

[lane4]

I waited on the Oakridge Boys - I was 18 so this was 20 years ago. Small restaurant where I worked & I didn't recognize them at all. Found out after they left. They were nice but small tippers.

My Dad met Tanya Tucker - she was aloof, again was a long time ago. He also met Madonna's Dad - he owns a Winery in Michigan and was down in Grand Rapids doing promotion. Dad said he wasn't friendly at all. Maybe he needed to drink some his wine to loosen up.

My brother has met much better celebrities - he lives in San Francisco. He met Steve Vai (really nice guy). Ex mayor Willie Brown (very personable). Guys from Metalicca (super cool - yes, even Lars). Luscious Jackson - the drummer & guitar player borrowed, lets just say a 'smoking instrument' from my brother. There are more (mainly from the music industry).

Oh - he met & partied w/Bill Maher.

[ericinwisconsin]

She's sooo pretty I think.

She's gorgeous, and remarkably charming as well.

I've dated primarily African-American women over the years (my wife is African-American) and if there is one woman I would consider dating even when married, it's Beyonce.

"Sorry, dear. I love you and all, but it's freakin' BEYONCE!!"

Which is only fair, since my wife has always told me she'd have to do the same with Keanu Reeves.

Reeves is a good actor and all that, but every time I see him, I think of Bill & Ted.

["What Tha....?"]

When I was the front desk manager at a Ramada Inn in Meriden, Ct., I met Eydie Gorme. This was back in the late 80's, when we didn't have cell phones. She came down to the front desk and requested that more phones be put in her room. She wanted one on each side of the bed, one on the desk and one in the bathroom. Believe me, our rooms weren't that big! To this day, I still call her the 'phone lady', whenever I see her on TV, or hear her on the radio!

[BuelahWitch]

Several years ago, when I first moved to Kansas, I found out Mickey Rooney was coming to a nearby town for a show. For $75 we were supposed to have dinner with him, take a picture and then he would perform.
But Mickey didn't show up until dessert was almost over. And when he did show up he was a disappointment. He answered questions, but seemed very agitated (he reminded me of someone in the first stages of dementia; I recognized it as I had gone through it with my mother). Needless to say, there were some very unhappy Kansans that night, which is why most of the people in the pic above look pissy (except for Mickey and his wife; I'm in orange behind Jan Rooney).
After the show Mickey signed autographs. I had brought an old pic of him and Judy for him to sign. Again, he seemed agitated, although he did sign it. I thought his wife looked upset that I hadn't purchased any of her CDs. I wasn't there to see her, I was there to see Mickey.
To be fair, the man was 81 at the time, and he'd had a very long ride from the nearest airport to the auditorium in Ottawa, KS. I kind of felt sorry for him, being dragged out to nowhere to perform at his age.


I also met Betty Garret, best known as Mrs. Babisch on Laverne and Shirley, also the costar in many Gene Kelly/Frank Sinatra MGM musicals. She was a very sweet, gracious lady and told us many funny stories about her days at MGM. She was also "in the middle of nowhere" (Salt Lake City) and was a year older than Mickey, but she seemed to be having as good a time as we were. Unfortunately, I didn't get a pic with her, but I'll remember that night fondly forever.

I also met Donny (nice) and Marie (not so nice) Osmond. I met DNC Chairman Howard Dean a few times when I worked on his 2003 campaign and he is a real sweetheart.

[michelle8461]

Marie Osmond not nice?? Do tell...she's almost too damn perky.

[BuelahWitch]

Marie Osmond not nice?? Do tell...she's almost too damn perky.

A woman who was once my voice coach told me she toured with the Osmonds as a back-up singer in the early '80s. She said that the brothers were always nice to the "help" but Marie was a real brat. Once she came to rehearsal with some dangly earrings and Marie ripped them right off her ears. When she (the coach) protested, Marie tried to have her fired, but apparently the brothers voted against her and the woman was allowed to finish the tour with them.

[John Connor]

A friend of mine is an actor who was in Joseph and the Technicolor Raincoat with Donny Osmond. He can't say enough good about the guy. He said his family came to the show and he didn't want to bother Donny thinking he was too busy to meet them. Donny heard about it, called my friend into his dressing room and told him off for not introducing his family.

I think Marie's theatrics of late show her true colours. The passing out bit was pure cheese.

[neilmpenny]

Not a happy bunch of campers at all are they?

[BuelahWitch]

I think Marie's theatrics of late show her true colours. The passing out bit was pure cheese.

Marie came into her fame on the coattails of her brothers, although she would have everyone think otherwise. Apart from a few appearances on the Andy Williams show, and a performance in Japan, she was a non-entity until about 1973. Of course, no one ever calls "hogwash" on her assertion that she's been performing since she was 3 years old, because they never bother to do the research. As someone who grew up an Osmond fan, I remember all the stories about "sister Marie" in the background until Paper Roses first came out. After one hit her follow up records flopped until someone thought to pair her with Donny for a duet. She doesn't have one tenth the talent her brothers have, but she seems to get all the glory.

[Noelle Page]

. Once she came to rehearsal with some dangly earrings and Marie ripped them right off her ears. .

What the hell? Why did she do that?

[BuelahWitch]

What the hell? Why did she do that?

Apparently the earrings distracted her in some way during the rehearsal. But she could have just asked the woman to remove them and not yank them out.

[michelle8461]

Apparently the earrings distracted her in some way during the rehearsal. But she could have just asked the woman to remove them and not yank them out.

Lord...I hope they weren't pierced earrings...that would hurt just a little bit.

BITCHY, isn't she? No wonder she's been divorced...twice.

[BuelahWitch]

BITCHY, isn't she? No wonder she's been divorced...twice.

Not only that, but I think (and I could be wrong here) that she's the only Osmond with "problem" children. The brothers have huge families too, but I don't think any of their kids have had the problems that Marie's have (or maybe they have and were just hushed up).

[AaronVail]

Erik Estrada - nice (surprised me!)
Kim Carnes (before Bette Davis Eyes) really nice, don't know how she turned out
Pat Butram (definitely senile, but nice)
Gallagher - nice, but in a leering kind of way
Dick Martin - (MAJOR dickwad)
Loni Anderson - very sweet
The guy who played Will's uncle on "Fresh Prince" - arrogant
O'Shea Jackson (Ice Cube? Ice T? I confuse them) very nice
Howie Mandel - very nice, but a loon
I'll post more as I think of them

James "Uncle Phil" Avery? I met him at a Pier 1 in Toronto in 1994 and he was really nice. Signed my train ticket.

[AaronVail]

Oh, can I play?

Steve Allen - I used to be his personal assistant and all I can say is WHAT A FUCKING ARROGANT BASTARD I'M GLAD YOUR DEAD YOU PRICK!

(oh god I feel so much better now)

Jayne Meadows - was always nice to me but always acted like the Grande Dame actress she never was. True story - I was once at their house in Encino Hills and I was stuck in Jayne's wig closet for over an hour! I'm still in therapy over that one.

Bill Allen - he is an executive at one of the big studios and was a great guy. Seemed to know that he grew up priviledged and knew his dad was a has-been.

Terry Gibbs - vibe player/musician who played with Steve Allen and super nice and just a regular hard working musicians

Bill Nye - always nice and polite, very approachable.

Bob Newhart - ok but his wife was a mean as snakes

Dick Clark - his first name says it all. Didn't care who he stole from.

Bryan Cranston - dad in Malcom in the Middle = very genuine; always nice to his fans

John O'Hurley - J. Peterman from Seinfeld was always a great guy.

Marvin Hammlish - not a nice man.

Bob Hope - never met the man but I worked on several of his specials but his production company can all rot in hell (you know who you are).

Burt Young (deceased) - the coach in Rocky movies = loved being recognized by his fans.

Kurt Russell - are you kidding? One of the worst in Hollywood. A real macho shithead. It was real bad on the set of that movie he did with Stallone years ago.

Bobby Flay - an asshole both on and off the set

Saw both Kurt and Goldie at the Windermere House pub on a lake up in Muskoka, Ontario where they have a cottage. We didn't go up to them, but anyone who did was treated wonderfully.

Burgess Meredith was Rocky's coach. Burt's still alive and well. He sent me an email on myspace! Actually, so did Danny Bonaduce.

[John Connor]

I've read that Kurt says his career kind of nosedived because of his Libertarian beliefs. He never really been on the radar for me although we just watched The Thing and it still stands up.

[AaronVail]

I've read that Kurt says his career kind of nosedived because of his Libertarian beliefs. He never really been on the radar for me although we just watched The Thing and it still stands up.

Did he really have that much of a career to begin with?

[John Connor]

He was a Disney star as a young guy then he did alot of stuff in the mid 80's. Maybe never A-List but certainly a working actor and well known. He did escape from New York and Silkwood.He has the worst hair. 1979 forever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Russell

[lobosco107]

Tony Martin (1930s singer) - truly friendly
Judd Hirsch - ok but not overly friendly
Maxene Andrews (one of the Andrew Sisters) - bitch
Lennon Sisters - very nice
Rev. Bob Levy - partied with him, very nice
Artie Lange - met him three times, bought him dinner once, nice but a very depressed person
Carlos Jaime Alazraqui (Garcia from Reno 911) - very nice, but hyper like on coke
Nell Carter - very nice but very short
Andy Williams - nice but getting senile
Dave Atell - dick
Carol Channing - once of the nicest celebrities I have ever met

[Paige B]

The nicest people that I have met:

Roland Orzabal- Creative genius of Tears For Fears. He went to school in Bath, UK with my husband and we have met on several occasions.
Gary Numan- Here in my car, I feel safest of all, I can lock all my doors, It's the only way to live in cars!! Fun guy and great to hang out with.
Alice Cooper- Sat next to him on an airplane and he was very cordial and chatty!

Close encounters of the famous:

Cloris Leachman- Nice, yet very professional. I used to wait on her in a vegetarian restaurant in Denver.
Max Wright- He played the father on Alf. He and his "special friend" used to come to a restaurant I worked at in LA. They wore matching train engineer caps and always requested the private dining room. Nice guy, great tipper, but they definitely wanted to be left alone!!

Wankers (as my hubby would say):

Huey Lewis (and the News) and his guitar player Chris Hayes. I met them during their peak in the 80's in a club in Denver. They were rude, snobbish and basically went out of their way to be arses to most everybody that night. Oh how the mighty fall!

Tried to meet but was unsuccessful:

Billy Idol- In a nightclub in LA (80's), was in line to say hello and he passed out. I guess the rust colored rings around his eyes should have been an indicator!!
George Michaels- Another nightclub in LA (80's). He stood next to me at a bar for almost an hour. My friend asked me why I didn't say anything to George Michaels the entire time I stood there 2 feet away. DUH!

And that's it for me! :-)

[ajlposh]

My dad has met Lou Brock. It was just a little wave though. However, from what he hears, he's a very nice man. The same thing happened to one of my friends and Paul McCartney. I have another friend who met Richard Simmons. He was nice, but a little crazy.

[Noelle Page]

Paige, what did you and Alice cooper chat about?

[ShatteredMirror]

Tried to meet but was unsuccessful:


George Michaels- Another nightclub in LA (80's). He stood next to me at a bar for almost an hour. My friend asked me why I didn't say anything to George Michaels the entire time I stood there 2 feet away. DUH!

Next time try your local public toilet. Chances are you'll probably encounter him there in one form or another.................

[Paige B]

Paige, what did you and Alice cooper chat about?

He was carrying a golf magazine, and we talked about that actually! Although I know nothing about golf!! When I first spotted him in the airport, he was wearing a black baseball cap, his hair back in a ponytail and he had some of those half-reading glasses on!! I was thrilled when they put me by him, he was very nice!

[Paige B]

Next time try your local public toilet. Chances are you'll probably encounter him there in one form or another.................

Ugh, I know. I love his music, but he is becoming a train wreck with his behavior!