Famous People you've met
Famous People you've met
Well I was working today and I noticed a Nova 100 car rock up out the front of the supermarket. Then out steps Dino from Big Brother and he came into the store. Not that it was huge and I didn't really care because I don't count him as a celebrity and you see John "turkeyslapper" walking round Knox City Shopping Centre everyday. So my question is have you met a famous person, it can be whoever, and what were they like?
Hmmm intersting,
Said G-Day to Jimeoin in Baby Bunting (Balwyn Store) in 2001. Cool chap, same mannerisms in the store as on stage.
Unfortunately sat next to Wayne Carey on a flight back to Melbourne from Sydney when I worked for Ansett. He said nothing, just read the paper. Next to him was Tony Grieg who just slept the whole way.
Saw Madonna in her getaway car at the terminal at Tullamarine (the car was underneath the terminal and next to the Engineers room where I was working). Nothing said and nothing happened.
Said G-Day to James Reyne and David Hookes in the Ansett terminal.
Shook hands and had conversations with Graeme McMahon - when he was boss of Engineering at Ansett. He was a top bloke and a very good operator.
Played suburban cricket with former AFL footballers Sean Wight, Jon Ballantyne and Illja Grgic. All 3 are terrifc blokes and characters.
Played indoor cricket against Shane Harwood. He gets very narky when things don't go his way.
Kevin Sheedy came down to our nets and bowled some leg spin at Aberfeldie Park in the early 90's. The boys were doing some pre-season training at the athletics tracks next door to us. Kev is a cool dude and mucked around with us for half an hour.
That's about it. Insignificant, but thought I'd mention it.
Said G-Day to Jimeoin in Baby Bunting (Balwyn Store) in 2001. Cool chap, same mannerisms in the store as on stage.
Unfortunately sat next to Wayne Carey on a flight back to Melbourne from Sydney when I worked for Ansett. He said nothing, just read the paper. Next to him was Tony Grieg who just slept the whole way.
Saw Madonna in her getaway car at the terminal at Tullamarine (the car was underneath the terminal and next to the Engineers room where I was working). Nothing said and nothing happened.
Said G-Day to James Reyne and David Hookes in the Ansett terminal.
Shook hands and had conversations with Graeme McMahon - when he was boss of Engineering at Ansett. He was a top bloke and a very good operator.
Played suburban cricket with former AFL footballers Sean Wight, Jon Ballantyne and Illja Grgic. All 3 are terrifc blokes and characters.
Played indoor cricket against Shane Harwood. He gets very narky when things don't go his way.
Kevin Sheedy came down to our nets and bowled some leg spin at Aberfeldie Park in the early 90's. The boys were doing some pre-season training at the athletics tracks next door to us. Kev is a cool dude and mucked around with us for half an hour.
That's about it. Insignificant, but thought I'd mention it.
My wife used to play netball with Ross Glendinnings wife and I got to meet him at a party one night.
He is a top bloke, didn't want to waste time talkingabout himself and was much more interested in hearing about my travels. I've seen him on numerous occasions since then and he alsways goes out of his way to say g'day and have a yarn. He knows I'm an Essendon supporter and gives me a bit of shit lately but it's all in good fun.
I also met James Crawford (basketballer) at another netball related party. really interesting guy...he'd just retired from basketball and was doing a lot of charity work. We spent an hour or so talking about that.
He is a top bloke, didn't want to waste time talkingabout himself and was much more interested in hearing about my travels. I've seen him on numerous occasions since then and he alsways goes out of his way to say g'day and have a yarn. He knows I'm an Essendon supporter and gives me a bit of shit lately but it's all in good fun.
I also met James Crawford (basketballer) at another netball related party. really interesting guy...he'd just retired from basketball and was doing a lot of charity work. We spent an hour or so talking about that.
"You can quote me on this... He is gawn" - bomberdonnie re Hurley's contract status 25 February 2012
You can give me the 1st prize now.... King Richard...Yep, the man himself. Bumped into him in the city one day, had a bit of a chat with him too. Told me how he rued the flags he missed out on as Captain/coach, namely the 47 (lost by a point at the death against the scum) 48 (drew with the Dees after kicking 7.27 then lost the replay) and 51 (lost by 11 points to the Cats in the big one after Coleman had been rubbed out for the whole final series)
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jimmyc1985
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Brilliant stuff, the Wildcats of the early 90's! I lived in Perth from 91-93 when basketball was all the rage and the Wildcats were the hottest ticket in town and we used to go to every game! Great times. I got to meet all the players plenty of times, got all the signed stuff and used to show it off at school much to the jealousy of classmates. I even met Tiny Pinder before he went to jail.swoodley wrote:I also met James Crawford (basketballer) at another netball related party. really interesting guy...he'd just retired from basketball and was doing a lot of charity work. We spent an hour or so talking about that.
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billyduckworth
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Back in 1988, I happened to meet both Bob Hawke (then PM) and John Howard (then opposition leader), but in different places & circumstances.
Little Johnny - wimpy wishy washy limp fish handshake. Most unimpressive so-called "leader" I have ever come across. Even seemed intimidated or afraid of me, if that makes sense.
Bodgy Bob - actually is even shorter than Howard - tiny man with huge hair and huge ego. Came across as very slippery but not unlikeable I suppose.
Little Johnny - wimpy wishy washy limp fish handshake. Most unimpressive so-called "leader" I have ever come across. Even seemed intimidated or afraid of me, if that makes sense.
Bodgy Bob - actually is even shorter than Howard - tiny man with huge hair and huge ego. Came across as very slippery but not unlikeable I suppose.
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Megan
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Some people will be more impressed than others - for about three months I couldn't walk out my damn door without running into Boonie. If I went to the supermarket, he was lined up in front of me, if I walked down the mall, there he was walking towards me.
I seriously think David Boone was stalking me.
(He wanted me)
(for budding legalese - I am seriously being sarcastic. All pending lawsuits can be sent to megan@pissofanddie.com)
I seriously think David Boone was stalking me.
(He wanted me)
(for budding legalese - I am seriously being sarcastic. All pending lawsuits can be sent to megan@pissofanddie.com)
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upndownhille
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Robert Allenby - family friend
Shane Warne a few times
Andrew Gaze
Mark Knight
Stuart Appleby
Essendon Football Club
David Hille a few times
James Hird a few times
Matthew Lloyd a few times
Pat Rafter a few times
Naomi Robson (friend dated her)
Kate Alexa (went to school with her)
Andy (drummer from The Living End)
Andrew G
Todd Viney
Spider Everitt (crashed my 18th party)
Haley Mills (did the King and I with her)
The Rock (WW Wrestler)
A few other wrestlers (can't remember their names one was the daughter of the founder, she kissed my dad!..on the cheek.)
A few Melbourne Storm boys (cant remember their names, was at a function they were on our table, i hate rugby)
Kevin Sheedy
Shannon Noll (rude bastard didnt leave me a tip when I served him lunch...then again we didnt recognise him at first)
Damien Oliver
Nick Green (taught rowing at our school, I touched his gold medal and had a photo taken for the Herald Sun with him!)
Josh Kelley twice
Craig Spence - Pro Golfer won 1999 Aussie Masters (used to stay with us)
Jason Dunstall (plays golf with dad time to time)
Simon Beaumont (babysat their kid)
When I think of some more I shall post...I can't remember them all
Shane Warne a few times
Andrew Gaze
Mark Knight
Stuart Appleby
Essendon Football Club
David Hille a few times
James Hird a few times
Matthew Lloyd a few times
Pat Rafter a few times
Naomi Robson (friend dated her)
Kate Alexa (went to school with her)
Andy (drummer from The Living End)
Andrew G
Todd Viney
Spider Everitt (crashed my 18th party)
Haley Mills (did the King and I with her)
The Rock (WW Wrestler)
A few other wrestlers (can't remember their names one was the daughter of the founder, she kissed my dad!..on the cheek.)
A few Melbourne Storm boys (cant remember their names, was at a function they were on our table, i hate rugby)
Kevin Sheedy
Shannon Noll (rude bastard didnt leave me a tip when I served him lunch...then again we didnt recognise him at first)
Damien Oliver
Nick Green (taught rowing at our school, I touched his gold medal and had a photo taken for the Herald Sun with him!)
Josh Kelley twice
Craig Spence - Pro Golfer won 1999 Aussie Masters (used to stay with us)
Jason Dunstall (plays golf with dad time to time)
Simon Beaumont (babysat their kid)
When I think of some more I shall post...I can't remember them all
It's peanut butter jelly time!
"...but no sprinkles. And for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you..."
"...but no sprinkles. And for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you..."
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Meet Damien Oliver and Michael Klim at the recent Robbie Williams concert.
Meet Sir James in Coolangatta airport with his family.
Just about the whole of the Essendon Football club at one time or another.
Roger Federer at last years aus open.
Shane Warne, Brad Hodge at state matches.
I have just realised all the famous people i have meet have been athletes.
Meet Sir James in Coolangatta airport with his family.
Just about the whole of the Essendon Football club at one time or another.
Roger Federer at last years aus open.
Shane Warne, Brad Hodge at state matches.
I have just realised all the famous people i have meet have been athletes.
Ben Affleck - Actor
Jeremy Piven - Actor
Ryan Reynolds - Actor
Andy Garcia - Actor
Alicia Keys - Actor/Singer
Shane Yost - skate boarder
Ron Dennis - F1
Jackie Stewart - F1
Flavio Briatore - F1
Eddie Jordan - F1
Alex Wurz - F1
Eddie Irvine - F1
Sir Jack Brabham - F1
Peter Brock - V8s sadly missed and was extremely super nice to me.
Niki Lauda - F1
Mark Webber - F1
Some V8 Supercar drivers, couldn't be bothered listing.
I miss living in the US, if I would have stayed there I would have met a whole bunch of famous people, as a friend of mine over there knew all the big names when they came into town and is friends with Michael Jordan (basketball player well dah). Bummer.
Jeremy Piven - Actor
Ryan Reynolds - Actor
Andy Garcia - Actor
Alicia Keys - Actor/Singer
Shane Yost - skate boarder
Ron Dennis - F1
Jackie Stewart - F1
Flavio Briatore - F1
Eddie Jordan - F1
Alex Wurz - F1
Eddie Irvine - F1
Sir Jack Brabham - F1
Peter Brock - V8s sadly missed and was extremely super nice to me.
Niki Lauda - F1
Mark Webber - F1
Some V8 Supercar drivers, couldn't be bothered listing.
I miss living in the US, if I would have stayed there I would have met a whole bunch of famous people, as a friend of mine over there knew all the big names when they came into town and is friends with Michael Jordan (basketball player well dah). Bummer.
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Megan
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Was an official for Targa two days ago, and lets say he's taking the race pretty seriously... or was.
Disclaimer: I don't believe I had anything to do with him crashing out today
Oops. By 'he' I mean Eric Bana not Glenn Ridge.
Disclaimer: I don't believe I had anything to do with him crashing out today
Oops. By 'he' I mean Eric Bana not Glenn Ridge.
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Former Indonisian President Soharto
Former Phillipines President Marcos
Bob Hawke
Bill Hayden
Daryl Summers
Ossie Ostrich
Sheeds
Barassi
Hirdy and his father.
Fletch
Paul Vautin
Max Walker
Allan Jones
Tim Rogers and Andy Kent of You Am I
Eric Stoltz
Don Walker of Cold Chisel
Peter Knights
Mike Fitzpatrick
Dimma
Rhino
Paul Kelly (The singer)
Brett Whitely
Cathy Dennis (singer who wrote Cant You Out of My Head for Kylie)
Deek
Craig McDermott
Steve, kevin, and Kerrod Walters
Wally Lewis
Wally Masur
Ian Baker-Finch
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bomberdonnie
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Tim Freedman - The Whitlams
Mark Owen - Take That
Greg Norman - I had a signed gold ball of his too, but it got lost somewhere in one of my many moves
Wil Anderson - Didn't like him one bit. He just looked down my top and acted like I wasn't cool enough for him to have a conversation with me (I wasn't, but that isn't the point)
Mark Owen - Take That
Greg Norman - I had a signed gold ball of his too, but it got lost somewhere in one of my many moves
Wil Anderson - Didn't like him one bit. He just looked down my top and acted like I wasn't cool enough for him to have a conversation with me (I wasn't, but that isn't the point)
