meeting mark

[twm]

Are we discussing degrees of reliability now?  [This could become embarrassing.]

I'm the least reliable witness in this context but here goes.

Mrs twm is, without doubt, the nicest of lady MK fans - now or ever - and she has filled my life with absolute joy. Could I say anything different?  [Do you think I'm stupid?]

[dmg]

Are we discussing degrees of reliability now?  [This could become embarrassing.]

I'm the least reliable witness in this context but here goes.

Mrs twm is, without doubt, the nicest of lady MK fans - now or ever - and she has filled my life with absolute joy. Could I say anything different?  [Do you think I'm stupid?]

All I intended was to suggest that I may have met you and your good lady a few times before, without actually saying so thereby removing some privacy we have by using our nicknames.   Apology for any misunderstanding.

[AFknopfler]

I met him only one time, casually in Verona (Italy) during the "All The Roadrunning Tour". I was in front of an hotel, I was there waiting for some friends when I saw him outside the hotel, I did not recognize him but I saw a lot of people following him in order to take photos next to him and/or asking autographs, the same old stupid things, you know. Mark said that he wanted to be left alone (he was busy, going to the gym I guess), anyway almost everyone kept on following and pressing him. Except me, in fact I only watched him, smiling, very happy to see him in person for the first time. Since the "typical fans" did not stop doing the same old stupid things, Mark suddenly used the big black pencil for the autographs like a "weapon" and began making random drawings on people's shirts and clothes!!! I was there watching the whole situation, at the end of the scene I put my hand on his shoulder, then, instead of brutally signing my shirt like he did on others, he ONLY said "leave me alon" and drawed a "little point" on my white shirt. Ah ah ah ah !!!

[twm]

No offence was taken in the first place, dmg, so no need to apologise.

I can recall sittingin a Dublin hotel once, just off the lobby and sipping coffee, when who should come in the rear entrance but MK with a friend - both in their tennis togs. And, no, I didn't swoop with pen and paper (or whatever) in hand to confront said rock star. Just sat quietly and observed the scene.

[Jules]

No offence was taken in the first place, dmg, so no need to apologise.

I can recall sittingin a Dublin hotel once, just off the lobby and sipping coffee, when who should come in the rear entrance but MK with a friend - both in their tennis togs. And, no, I didn't swoop with pen and paper (or whatever) in hand to confront said rock star. Just sat quietly and observed the scene.

To do such a thing its a great pleasure... I love when I see someone famous, and I see many because of my job, and just stay looking at them quietly... Its far better than go and bother them.

[Banjo99uk]

Judi Dench goes to one of my local pubs. Seen her there loads of times, but never bothered her as she is having private time. It was her late husbands drinking hole.

[vgonis]

I should say something like "I envy you" or "funny situations" but I am really happy for you all and yes, AFknopfler's story is somehow the gem here, so far. Meeting famous people is very awkward sometimes, and I have been trying to come up with a fitting opening phrase or line, to captivate their interest. (or at least to avoid pen fights  ) Like going to MK and telling him, something completely out of context with his music and occupation, like the Python's sketch "Do you want to come back to my place". This will surely attract his attention and then you could actually set his mind at ease with a simpler request of an autograph or a photo. (or both)   Of course it only depends on the mood of the man, maybe we should think about catch-phrases. (The ones used to hit on women should be obviously avoided)

[silentguy]

Met him outside Benaroya Hall in Seattle in 2001 Sailing to Philadelphia Tour.

He signed about 5 fans programs including mine and my friend.
Was able to chat with him for a few minutes.
Seemed very down to earth and like a normal guy.
I was a bit star struck, but he put me at ease.

[superval99]

I met him in 2008.  I was with my husband and we were having a pre-show walk down Pilgrim Street in Newcastle and he stopped his black Mercedes alongside of us to say hello!   It was a never to be forgotten moment!