If you spotted your idol, would you go up to them?
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Obviously a lot of people do it simply for attention, but I'd never want a pic or anything to 'show off' with. For a start, I only know about 3 people tops who have even heard of him! It's simply about meeting the person who has created something that means a lot to me.
Not my idol, but a friend of mine absolutely loves Ana Cheri (fitness model). She was at the weigh-ins for the Amir Khan fight on Saturday, so I took the opportunity to get a photo with her to send to him and had a brief chat with her. Seemed like a nice girl.
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I've met some WW2 veterans at a war memorial. I didn't want to intrude, but I quietly thanked the one who was nearest to me. It seemed appropriate.
I've also met someone who survived a Nazi concentration camp. I said nothing about it. It didn't seem appropriate. Different things, different contexts.
If I met Buzz Aldrin, I'd be inclined to babble at him a bit. You walked on the moon! Awesome! I'd just been born! I have an 1869 USA silver dollar as a birth gift because of that! You walked on the moon! But I wouldn't do it because I'd see it as intrusive and therefore inappropriate.
Had the same with (the) Stephen Davis last weekend. He was obviously having a few quiet beers with friends in an evening after commentary for the Crucible snooker.
My words were something like "well hello, it's THE Steve Davis" he gave me a smile and a hello back and that was that
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I have some of my better conversations at the urinal, then again we're all friendly up here in Stoke. I can remember a friend coming out the bog who came from down South and he said "A bloke has just spoke to me in the toilet
He'd only asked him if his meal was OK but my mate found it weird.
Seen Frusciante on stage, Gers's antics blew my mind though. Unreal stage energy and antics. Truly blew my mind.
Let on to Anthony Wilson down Oxford rd once, just a simple, mutal nod and "Alright." "Hello.".
At a function and working then yes I might say hello. But if they are clearly off work hours and just going about their business I would probably show respect. I would be happy to give a smile and let them be.
I think it could quickly get awkward for them and me.
I think it could quickly get awkward for them and me.
I'll be honest, I don't really have any "idols" 
All the people I've met have been through work so it makes it even harder (read: inappropriate) to gush over them and ask for a selfie. Probably my best was spending an evening at work with David S Goyer and Henry Cavill. This was right after Cavill was announced as the new Superman, Goyer was showing Cavill his new TV show and they were clearly having early talks about MoS/BvS.
Second was in the same room, all the creators of Friends (David Crane, Marta Kauffman etc.) when they were working on a new show.
Oh, I nearly forgot but we had Kate Winslet in for a screening last year. I said hello and opened the door for her?
I think you have to judge the scenario before approaching. There must be a million stories of celebrities going mad at someone for approaching them whilst they're having a meal out with family etc, or is that just Curb Your Enthusiasm I'm thinking of?
All the people I've met have been through work so it makes it even harder (read: inappropriate) to gush over them and ask for a selfie. Probably my best was spending an evening at work with David S Goyer and Henry Cavill. This was right after Cavill was announced as the new Superman, Goyer was showing Cavill his new TV show and they were clearly having early talks about MoS/BvS.
Second was in the same room, all the creators of Friends (David Crane, Marta Kauffman etc.) when they were working on a new show.
Oh, I nearly forgot but we had Kate Winslet in for a screening last year. I said hello and opened the door for her?
I think you have to judge the scenario before approaching. There must be a million stories of celebrities going mad at someone for approaching them whilst they're having a meal out with family etc, or is that just Curb Your Enthusiasm I'm thinking of?
Pretty much this - I quite often go to BTCC races, and it's annoying to see people almost harassing both Current drivers and other drivers and minor celebrities that attend these events, when they are quite clearly busy.
On the other hand, when they do have time, most of them do make a huge effort to speak to fans, take photos, sign autographs etc.
The funny part is when you rarely see other celebrities/sport stars fawn over big name celebrities.
Rob Austin is a top quality bloke. Really really nice guy and had loads of time for the people that wanted to chat and have pictures etc.
Outside of some exceptional circumstances, I would not. I'm a stranger to them. They probably don't want strangers bothering them whilst they're out living their normal life. Especially strangers who act as if they're friends or something.
Acting, singing, playing football - these are jobs. I've always rejected the idea that you're volunteering your personal life to the world just because of the job you do.
Acting, singing, playing football - these are jobs. I've always rejected the idea that you're volunteering your personal life to the world just because of the job you do.
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I have to say, if they were at a signing or something then I probably would go and speak to them.
Otherwise, I'd only speak to them if it was a normal circumstance, such as you would talk to anyone, I certainly would not cross the street to bug one during their daily business. I certainly would not like to be bugged if I were famous and not working.
Otherwise, I'd only speak to them if it was a normal circumstance, such as you would talk to anyone, I certainly would not cross the street to bug one during their daily business. I certainly would not like to be bugged if I were famous and not working.
This part in that Ronaldo video made me cringe. People putting their arms around him like they're bezzie mates. That would do my head in.
I have to say that's where I sort of have some sympathy for footballers and singers. Those are both jobs that people can quite feasibly do for the love, and it's been turned into something else. Acting on the other hand I find is very much putting yourself out there in front of everyone -- where your success relies on being a recognisable brand that people want to see. A-list actors saying they do it for the love (and hate the attention) is generally nonsense. If they loved it so much they'd do theatre which is a purer form of acting and nobody really cares who you are (
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That's an awesome story!