(Ooh la la, that topic title sounds so naughty...) So I was just on the subway with Jennifer Connolly and Paul Bettany and their baby. They got on at my station in Brooklyn Heights and were playing with their beautiful little boy. It was wonderful to see such attentive and loving parents,…
Originally posted Monday, October 11, 2004 (7 years ago)
I once saw Julia Roberts with a big Century 21 shopping bag waiting on the subway platform near World Trade Center, long ago after Mystic Pizza and before superstardom.
Saw Linda Evangelista on Lafayette St modeling on the cobblestone street.
Norma Kamali stopped by to see someone at my office, it was shocking to see her in person, wicked boots and all.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
I met actor Willem Dafoe at a wedding I played in Washington DC back in 2000. Great actor, but I never saw him in real life, so I had no idea who he was, though I knew in advance he'd be in attendance. He's WAY short and looks nothing like he does on the screen. When I was brought to his table (to be introduced to the bride's family and friends, Dafoe among them), I'm glad I kept my mouth shut...he looked a bit like a little old lady, and for a minute I thought he was the bride's mother!
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
I've seen Ringo Star in his pajamas
George Harrison asked me a question
I touched Sting twice on separate occasions
I've seen Joan Collins in fuzzy animal slippers and her hair in rollers
I was checked out by Brad Pitt
I literally ran in to Jonny Depp
I've been on stage with Elton John while he sound checked his song at the Versace memorial
John Cleese used to wave hello to me
I've ridden an elevator with Tom Selleck
I was kissed on the cheek by Wynton Marsalis in his living room
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
That's funny Lt.
I went to a wedding where the bride was pals with Madonna, and yep, she was there. The reception was in a soho loft.
Once when I went to Irving Plaza in the 80s to see I can't remember who, (the fuzztones, fleshtones?) I sat at a big banquet table, and Frank Zappa was seated there too. I left him alone. I hate pestering folks.
More recently, I saw Mary McFadden with some weekend bags on her way to the Hampton Jitney on Park Ave and 37th St.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Quoted from "Lt Jim" I met actor Willem Dafoe at a wedding I played in Washington DC back in 2000. Great actor, but I never saw him in real life, so I had no idea who he was, though I knew in advance he'd be in attendance. He's WAY short and looks nothing like he does on the screen. When I was brought to his table (to be introduced to the bride's family and friends, Dafoe among them), I'm glad I kept my mouth shut...he looked a bit like a little old lady, and for a minute I thought he was the bride's mother!
Carry on...
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Quoted from "VLG"
The funniest part was that when he walked in the door I was all, "Dude, that guy really looks like Kevin Nealon." Then had to explain who that was to some of my co-workers. I soon realized that it was, in fact, him, and had a good chuckle. :D
Sounds like something that happened to my neighbor Tracy a while ago. One of the other folks (who we'll call "Mark", because that's his name) who lives in our three-flat is an old Second City guy, so we get lots of random folks hanging out in our yard during the summer. Anyway, last Memorial Day, there was a big cookout in our yard. Tracy goes up to one of Mark's friends and says "man, that guy over there looks really familiar. Who does he remind me of?"
Mark's friend said "Tim Kazurinsky".
"Yes!" Tracy replied. "He looks exactly like Tim Kazurinsky!"
Mark's friend answered "Well, that's because he is Tim Kazurinsky."
Now I realize that he's no John Astin, but he was one of Tracy's favorite comedy actors. And now she dog-sits for him when he's out of town :)
We are the keepers of Funny, the Judges, the Whisperers. We are Superior Naysayers And Rebukers of Knavery. We are SNARK. - Boosh!
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
WHen I first moved to Atlanta a little over 4 years ago, I used to go salsa dancing with my best friend (not like I was much into it, but it was something to do). We actually had gone to Celbrety Rock Cafe to listen to their band (not salsa) and during the band break the DJ plays some latin music. Well, sitting accross from us were these two couples (an older and a younger couple). The girl (a really hot & stunning blonde) was asking the guy she was with to go dancing but it was evident that she didn't want to. So I take a deep chug of my beer and asked her to dance and we did (in my half drunk stupor). Once the dance was over I scorted her back to her seat and went to talk with my friends. Those two couples left and the bartender serves us a round we hadn't ordered. Apparently Lenny Kravitz had bought us a round in appreciation for dancing with the girl he was with. And didn't even get a chance to thank him.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Quoted from "Mugsy Malone"
Sounds like something that happened to my neighbor Tracy a while ago. One of the other folks (who we'll call "Mark", because that's his name) who lives in our three-flat is an old Second City guy, so we get lots of random folks hanging out in our yard during the summer. Anyway, last Memorial Day, there was a big cookout in our yard. Tracy goes up to one of Mark's friends and says "man, that guy over there looks really familiar. Who does he remind me of?"
Mark's friend said "Tim Kazurinsky".
"Yes!" Tracy replied. "He looks exactly like Tim Kazurinsky!"
Mark's friend answered "Well, that's because he is Tim Kazurinsky."
Now I realize that he's no John Astin, but he was one of Tracy's favorite comedy actors. And now she dog-sits for him when he's out of town :)
WOW! I loved Tim Kazurinsky! At least from his SNL days. What the hell happened to him? He did those crappy Police Academy sequels and disappeared.
This concludes my participation in the celebrity encounters thread.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
He's a family guy now, Gator. I think he does small theater type things in Chicago, but it mostly seems like what he does is tell my neighbor that he's too tired and busy to come over and drink beer.
We are the keepers of Funny, the Judges, the Whisperers. We are Superior Naysayers And Rebukers of Knavery. We are SNARK. - Boosh!
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Here's another one I just remembered...
Back in the mid-1950s, there was a well-known vocal group called "The Cadillacs", who had a string of R & B hits. The best known of these hits would be "They Often Call Me Speedo but my Real Name is Mr. Earl" (from 1955; oldies fans may know this one)...anyway, in my first (and to this day, only) "acting gig", I found myself in a commercial shoot with members of the Cadillacs, including Earl Carrol (aka "Speedoo" himself!)...
This too was in the fall of 2000. I was on my way from Vermont to Boston (gig weekend) when I got a message asking if my band would be interested in auditioning for a commercial. Long story short, I rounded up the band and went to this audition, where a few other bands and individual musicians were present. We set up and did a couple of numbers. At that point I didn't really know what these folks were looking for.
What I do know is that I am NOT the best looking fellow in my band by a long shot, but I alone was called back for a second audition (maybe it was the beret). By now I figured that they weren't looking for music, but for "air instruments". Those who have seen me know I like to twirl drumsticks and "ham it up" (at least when the mood strikes), so I figured maybe this is why I got the callback. Anyway, they divided up the remainder of the musicians into several small groups of three and had us "go through the motions". My group consisted of myself and two of the Cadillacs (Earl among them). BOY, did we ham it up! (BTW the Cadillacs were a vocal group, and didn't play instruments, but the other fellow sure LOOKED like he knew how to play a bass!). For the record, Carroll was 16 when they had their first hit record, which would have made him about 62 or so when we did this gig.
The three of us were among the six or seven finalists who got the gig. In the end, I was given a trombone, and you don't even see me on the commercial (I got paid, however...and how!), but during the two day shoot I got to know Earl Carrol and listen to some of the stories about black R&B musicians during the early days of rock and roll. Stories of exploitation (apparently, Carroll had to pull a knife on his record company puke to get paid once!), travels with the Basie Band (among other things), &c &c &c.
The Cadillacs still do the oldies circuit. Carroll drives a slick caddy himself (70s vintage, of course!) and is a down to earth guy. He gave me an autographed picture on our way out the door...
Perhaps this isn't your usual celebriity encounter, particularly when the "celebrity" in question has been pretty much relegated to history, but to me it was way cool to get to know a guy who was making rock and roll hits when rock and roll was still considered a "communist plot"...
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Bobby McFerrin was at y6a.
I met and talked to Dan Savage, who I worship.
I'm friendly with El Vez, the Mexican Elvis (he's a celebrity to ME!)
Coldest celebrity encounter: Lauren Hutton was a VIP guest at an Atlanta fashion industry reception. I was there with a coworker, who was the retail reporter and we were seated at the first table. She was two seats away from me and made conversation primarily with the biggest fashion honcho there. I greeted her politely but that was all... I could tell she was there as a business obligation, not to make friends. A man brought up his teen age daughter, obviously both nervous, and said, "Miss Hutton, I'd like to introduce my daughter. Her name is Lauren, too!" Without extending her hand, Miss Hutton replied "How nice for you." with an icy fake smile that could freeze carbon. They made their excuses and skedaddled.
eep!
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Quoted from "hoya01"
Walked past Scott Glenn just outside of my summer job - he's shorter in person.
Met Kurt Russell at his son's new student orientation (he's also shorter in person).
Dude, you're so tall, everyone is shorter in person. :P
The velocity of Spanish is that many tables do not have sadness...
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Quoted from "SwingKid570"
Quoted from "hoya01"
Walked past Scott Glenn just outside of my summer job - he's shorter in person.
Met Kurt Russell at his son's new student orientation (he's also shorter in person).
Dude, you're so tall, everyone is shorter in person. :P
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
Two Christmases ago I was working as a counter girl at the Origins store in Northpark Mall in Dallas. LeAnn Rimes came in and bought a bunch of Christmas gifts. She was wearing this awful hat and no makeup at all, but she was really friendly. All of the staff knew who she was, but none of the customers recognized her.
About 10 years ago just after Shannon Miller won all those gold medals at the Olympics, she came into the Bath & Body Works in Oklahoma City where I was working. She was soooo tiny and sounded like Minnie Mouse.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
I have seen Brazilian superstar Sonja Braga twice (star of Dona Flor and her Two Husbands). Once at City Center where Bale Folklorico Da Bahia was performing. I also saw her at a cultural center on 116th st at Many Vega's candomble/sateria ceremony.
Originally posted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (7 years ago)
I once sang live on stage with progressive metal gods "King's X" in Dallas. Unfortunately the pictures my friend was taking from the floor didn't turn out. :(
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Third. That's the point.
I once saw Julia Roberts with a big Century 21 shopping bag waiting on the subway platform near World Trade Center, long ago after Mystic Pizza and before superstardom.
Saw Linda Evangelista on Lafayette St modeling on the cobblestone street.
Norma Kamali stopped by to see someone at my office, it was shocking to see her in person, wicked boots and all.
I met actor Willem Dafoe at a wedding I played in Washington DC back in 2000. Great actor, but I never saw him in real life, so I had no idea who he was, though I knew in advance he'd be in attendance. He's WAY short and looks nothing like he does on the screen. When I was brought to his table (to be introduced to the bride's family and friends, Dafoe among them), I'm glad I kept my mouth shut...he looked a bit like a little old lady, and for a minute I thought he was the bride's mother!
Carry on...
I've seen Ringo Star in his pajamas George Harrison asked me a question I touched Sting twice on separate occasions I've seen Joan Collins in fuzzy animal slippers and her hair in rollers I was checked out by Brad Pitt I literally ran in to Jonny Depp I've been on stage with Elton John while he sound checked his song at the Versace memorial John Cleese used to wave hello to me I've ridden an elevator with Tom Selleck I was kissed on the cheek by Wynton Marsalis in his living room
That's funny Lt.
I went to a wedding where the bride was pals with Madonna, and yep, she was there. The reception was in a soho loft.
Once when I went to Irving Plaza in the 80s to see I can't remember who, (the fuzztones, fleshtones?) I sat at a big banquet table, and Frank Zappa was seated there too. I left him alone. I hate pestering folks.
More recently, I saw Mary McFadden with some weekend bags on her way to the Hampton Jitney on Park Ave and 37th St.
My aunt and uncle are friends of Dafoe's parents.
I was an extra in "The Waterboy" with Kathy Bates who was in "Titanic" with Bill Paxton who was in "Apollo 13" with Kevin Bacon.
Sounds like something that happened to my neighbor Tracy a while ago. One of the other folks (who we'll call "Mark", because that's his name) who lives in our three-flat is an old Second City guy, so we get lots of random folks hanging out in our yard during the summer. Anyway, last Memorial Day, there was a big cookout in our yard. Tracy goes up to one of Mark's friends and says "man, that guy over there looks really familiar. Who does he remind me of?"
Mark's friend said "Tim Kazurinsky".
"Yes!" Tracy replied. "He looks exactly like Tim Kazurinsky!"
Mark's friend answered "Well, that's because he is Tim Kazurinsky."
Now I realize that he's no John Astin, but he was one of Tracy's favorite comedy actors. And now she dog-sits for him when he's out of town :)
We are the keepers of Funny, the Judges, the Whisperers. We are Superior Naysayers And Rebukers of Knavery. We are SNARK. - Boosh!
I've got to dig out a few pictures and post them to this thread...
The velocity of Spanish is that many tables do not have sadness...
MissBehave--what do you do for a living? (Assuming that's what brought you in contact with most of these celebrities)
miss behave - you forgot about when marc jacobs checked you out!
WHen I first moved to Atlanta a little over 4 years ago, I used to go salsa dancing with my best friend (not like I was much into it, but it was something to do). We actually had gone to Celbrety Rock Cafe to listen to their band (not salsa) and during the band break the DJ plays some latin music. Well, sitting accross from us were these two couples (an older and a younger couple). The girl (a really hot & stunning blonde) was asking the guy she was with to go dancing but it was evident that she didn't want to. So I take a deep chug of my beer and asked her to dance and we did (in my half drunk stupor). Once the dance was over I scorted her back to her seat and went to talk with my friends. Those two couples left and the bartender serves us a round we hadn't ordered. Apparently Lenny Kravitz had bought us a round in appreciation for dancing with the girl he was with. And didn't even get a chance to thank him.
WOW! I loved Tim Kazurinsky! At least from his SNL days. What the hell happened to him? He did those crappy Police Academy sequels and disappeared.
This concludes my participation in the celebrity encounters thread.
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He's a family guy now, Gator. I think he does small theater type things in Chicago, but it mostly seems like what he does is tell my neighbor that he's too tired and busy to come over and drink beer.
We are the keepers of Funny, the Judges, the Whisperers. We are Superior Naysayers And Rebukers of Knavery. We are SNARK. - Boosh!
Here's another one I just remembered...
Back in the mid-1950s, there was a well-known vocal group called "The Cadillacs", who had a string of R & B hits. The best known of these hits would be "They Often Call Me Speedo but my Real Name is Mr. Earl" (from 1955; oldies fans may know this one)...anyway, in my first (and to this day, only) "acting gig", I found myself in a commercial shoot with members of the Cadillacs, including Earl Carrol (aka "Speedoo" himself!)...
This too was in the fall of 2000. I was on my way from Vermont to Boston (gig weekend) when I got a message asking if my band would be interested in auditioning for a commercial. Long story short, I rounded up the band and went to this audition, where a few other bands and individual musicians were present. We set up and did a couple of numbers. At that point I didn't really know what these folks were looking for.
What I do know is that I am NOT the best looking fellow in my band by a long shot, but I alone was called back for a second audition (maybe it was the beret). By now I figured that they weren't looking for music, but for "air instruments". Those who have seen me know I like to twirl drumsticks and "ham it up" (at least when the mood strikes), so I figured maybe this is why I got the callback. Anyway, they divided up the remainder of the musicians into several small groups of three and had us "go through the motions". My group consisted of myself and two of the Cadillacs (Earl among them). BOY, did we ham it up! (BTW the Cadillacs were a vocal group, and didn't play instruments, but the other fellow sure LOOKED like he knew how to play a bass!). For the record, Carroll was 16 when they had their first hit record, which would have made him about 62 or so when we did this gig.
The three of us were among the six or seven finalists who got the gig. In the end, I was given a trombone, and you don't even see me on the commercial (I got paid, however...and how!), but during the two day shoot I got to know Earl Carrol and listen to some of the stories about black R&B musicians during the early days of rock and roll. Stories of exploitation (apparently, Carroll had to pull a knife on his record company puke to get paid once!), travels with the Basie Band (among other things), &c &c &c.
The Cadillacs still do the oldies circuit. Carroll drives a slick caddy himself (70s vintage, of course!) and is a down to earth guy. He gave me an autographed picture on our way out the door...
Perhaps this isn't your usual celebriity encounter, particularly when the "celebrity" in question has been pretty much relegated to history, but to me it was way cool to get to know a guy who was making rock and roll hits when rock and roll was still considered a "communist plot"...
Carry on...
Wow, I guess we all had no idea just HOW hot Miss Behave is.. because Marc Jacobs is a flaming homo!
(Although perhaps he wants to use our Miss B as a "muse" for his next collection.. which means she gets to be in the ads!)
I'm in the same club as Rue McLanahan. It is a life goal of mine to get smashed with her.
Wilt Chamberlin, Muhamed Ali, Paul Anka, Ron Howard, Diana Krall, and many others.
Bobby McFerrin was at y6a.
I met and talked to Dan Savage, who I worship.
I'm friendly with El Vez, the Mexican Elvis (he's a celebrity to ME!)
Coldest celebrity encounter: Lauren Hutton was a VIP guest at an Atlanta fashion industry reception. I was there with a coworker, who was the retail reporter and we were seated at the first table. She was two seats away from me and made conversation primarily with the biggest fashion honcho there. I greeted her politely but that was all... I could tell she was there as a business obligation, not to make friends. A man brought up his teen age daughter, obviously both nervous, and said, "Miss Hutton, I'd like to introduce my daughter. Her name is Lauren, too!" Without extending her hand, Miss Hutton replied "How nice for you." with an icy fake smile that could freeze carbon. They made their excuses and skedaddled. eep!
heh - i almost added something in about making swingkitten jealous!! :P
silly swingkitten, he was checking out her dress- which was a lovely vintage number with pink cabbage roses, if i remember correctly.
although she can be my muse any day!
Saturdy night?
The velocity of Spanish is that many tables do not have sadness...
Got to joke around backstage with Dave Chappelle (though one of my friends ended up smoking . . . with him).
Got to lug around Ben Folds' piano.
Got to chauffeur Wyclef Jean around.
Saw Ben Stein walking in Georgetown with a really hot blonde (whom I noticed first).
Ran into Newt Gingrich at the airport on my way to Y6A.
Walked past Scott Glenn just outside of my summer job - he's shorter in person.
Checked Ivanka Trump into her freshman dorm (no Ivana or Donald).
Met Kurt Russell at his son's new student orientation (he's also shorter in person).
Can't think of anything else right now, though.
Yes.
Dude, you're so tall, everyone is shorter in person. :P
The velocity of Spanish is that many tables do not have sadness...
Damn. All the pretty ladies must have been jammin my celeb-radar.
The velocity of Spanish is that many tables do not have sadness...
But I'm not even taller than Julius (I think).
Two Christmases ago I was working as a counter girl at the Origins store in Northpark Mall in Dallas. LeAnn Rimes came in and bought a bunch of Christmas gifts. She was wearing this awful hat and no makeup at all, but she was really friendly. All of the staff knew who she was, but none of the customers recognized her.
About 10 years ago just after Shannon Miller won all those gold medals at the Olympics, she came into the Bath & Body Works in Oklahoma City where I was working. She was soooo tiny and sounded like Minnie Mouse.
I have seen Brazilian superstar Sonja Braga twice (star of Dona Flor and her Two Husbands). Once at City Center where Bale Folklorico Da Bahia was performing. I also saw her at a cultural center on 116th st at Many Vega's candomble/sateria ceremony.
I once sang live on stage with progressive metal gods "King's X" in Dallas. Unfortunately the pictures my friend was taking from the floor didn't turn out. :(
Florist to the stars. Yes Swingkitten it was the dress that Marc was checking out. One of the highest compliments a homosexual can give a woman.
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