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Author Topic: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?  (Read 7732 times)

Offlinemanolo

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Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« on: October 10, 2015, 09:07:14 AM »
Hi all  :wave

I managed to meet with Mark Knopfler Wednesday before the sounds check, but he refused to take a picture with me only signature :( I was surprised ... I managed to take a photo with Guy Fletcher and Mike Mcgoldrick, I retry after the concert but Mark totally ignored me, he wanted to ride in the car quickly... I was really disappointed it was my dream to take a picture with him  :-[

Anyway

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2015, 09:48:09 AM »
Hi all  :wave

I managed to meet with Mark Knopfler Wednesday before the sounds check, but he refused to take a picture with me only signature :( I was surprised ... I managed to take a photo with Guy Fletcher and Mike Mcgoldrick, I retry after the concert but Mark totally ignored me, he wanted to ride in the car quickly... I was really disappointed it was my dream to take a picture with him  :-[

Anyway

Good for you but just to say that it was exactly the same when I met MK a couple of years ago at Bridport and I'm afraid it's one of those things - he is a very shy chap. We respected his wishes of course but my wife did take a few pictures before/after meeting him though!! Anyway I think its the knowing yourself that you have met your 'hero' and to me having MK's Signatures are just an added bonus and they spark a lovely memory of our meeting;-)
Don't feel disappointed, however - feel very fortunate as there are lots on here and people I know would love to have the chance to meet him...
« Last Edit: October 10, 2015, 09:54:50 AM by Knopflerfan »
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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2015, 09:51:50 AM »
The same happened to me as well, twice.

Respect is the key I suppose.
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Offlinemanolo

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2015, 11:38:07 AM »
Thank you for your answer my friends! Maybe one day we will take the photo with him, I am not abandoning hope :)

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2015, 12:19:44 PM »
Yes, seems he's just not that comfortable.  That said, he volunteered to do pics at the meet and greets earlier in the tour so who knows.
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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2015, 01:45:24 PM »
People seem to use Photoshop all the time these days!  ;)

At least you know you met him and had the experience.  That's the main thing.
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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2015, 11:40:59 AM »
Totally agree dmg ;)

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2015, 09:06:02 PM »
Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's
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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2015, 09:49:41 PM »
Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2015, 11:23:13 PM »
Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2015, 07:34:52 PM »
I think it has more to do with technology and that all of us carry a camera these days. If every fan wanted a pic (probably a dreaded selfie) it would get really annoying. So best to say no to everyone.

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2015, 08:31:38 PM »
It would have been nice but at the end of the day it's his decision and you did manage to get his autograph :D

I'd be happy with that.

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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2015, 08:39:39 PM »
Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

I have no theory but was reported one or two times that Mark was openly signing and just abruptly turned feet the second someone took a camera out.
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Re: Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2015, 10:04:47 AM »
Unless you are in a meet and greet... it´s unlikely.
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