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Post by ruddernut on Jan 27, 2008 17:34:56 GMT -8
I'm of the belief that adults should not be pestering celebrities for autographs, unless it's at an official public appearance such as a book signing session or something like that. Never on their own private time though. I agree completely. The part of these people's lives that you're entitled to is the part that they offer on the screen, or in the music they make. I've never understood why someone would thrust a piece of paper at a perfect stranger when they're living their private life, and ask them to sign their name. Can't for the life of me see the point. If it's a child though, it would be more understandable and you wouldn't have the heart to refuse an autograph, would you?
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Post by FNS on Jan 27, 2008 17:43:41 GMT -8
I did see a celebrity person aboard a BC ferry once. This was at the MV SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Open Ship at Ogden Point, Victoria. His name is Stephen Yan. He's best known for his humorous Chinese cooking show "WOK WITH YAN". He passed me by when I was standing in line to see the bridge. Letter writers usually called him "Mr. Wok". He usually said "Mr. Yan is my Name, Wok is my Game". He had a different saying on his front apron cover he wore each show. He'd always got us laughing when he called the wok cover a "Chinese Muffler". Here is more about this neat celebrity chef: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Yan
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Post by kylefossett on Jan 27, 2008 18:17:53 GMT -8
i have had a few celebrity encounters on saltspring. it takes a ferry for most to get there so it kind of fits in; Robin Williams-has a place on the saltspring Rod Stewart-buying ice cream for his kids at glads ice cream shop on saltspring Whoopi Goldberg-in thrfty's foods on Saltspring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn- in farmers market on saltspring there are many more celebrities on saltspring at any given time during the summer
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 27, 2008 18:18:56 GMT -8
I remember seeing Bruno Gerussi on the Langdale ferry when I was about 5. My mother asked him for an autograph; I would say he didn't handle fans well and leave it at that... I'm of the belief that adults should not be pestering celebrities for autographs, unless it's at an official public appearance such as a book signing session or something like that. Never on their own private time though. Kind of like with Borat and Pamela Anderson. Borat politely waited in line, for his turn to meet Pamela. For my own opinion: I don't really think a "signature" is all that important. Maybe it's because my own is so messy. But I'd much more treasure a small, meaningful conversation with someone instead of some dried ink on paper. In my dreams, if I were somehow a celebrity, I'd try to find a consistent alternative to writing an autograph. Perhaps I'd try to have a short conversation, asking the person who they are, and what they happen to like about what I do. And I'd get a TV show like entertainment-tonight to explain why I don't believe in written autographs. And I'd get hate mail from angry parents who's kids were disappointed that I didn't sign their Flugel-Horn lunch-box. That's what I'd do, hypothetically speaking.
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Post by ruddernut on Jan 27, 2008 18:31:20 GMT -8
i have had a few celebrity encounters on saltspring. it takes a ferry for most to get there so it kind of fits in; Robin Williams-has a place on the saltspring Rod Stewart-buying ice cream for his kids at glads ice cream shop on saltspring Whoopi Goldberg-in thrfty's foods on Saltspring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn- in farmers market on saltspring there are many more celebrities on saltspring at any given time during the summer But do they really take the public ferry? Don't they take a private float plane or yacht instead, to avoid getting mobbed by celebrity hounds?
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Post by Mill Bay on Jan 27, 2008 18:46:05 GMT -8
But do they really take the public ferry? Don't they take a private float plane or yacht instead, to avoid getting mobbed by celebrity hounds? Depends on the celebrity on the personal attitudes they have towards appearing in public. Some 'celebrities' are still able to live relatively normal lives when not in the camera lens and could almost go unnoticed on a ferry. The ones that would take a private yacht or plane are the ones who can't seem to live any thing resembling a normal life because they are always doing such extravagant or incomprehensible things that they draw too much attention to themselves at every turn to the point that their sanity might be in question. But then, the celebrities who tend to get that much attention might not be able to even think rationally enough to identify Saltspring as a quiet retreat. They'd go somewhere big and busy to make sure they stay in the public eye. If a celebrity really wanted a private crossing, though, do you think BC Ferries would ever charter a vessel for them to use exclusively for one crossing?
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Post by ruddernut on Jan 27, 2008 18:55:18 GMT -8
But do they really take the public ferry? Don't they take a private float plane or yacht instead, to avoid getting mobbed by celebrity hounds? Depends on the celebrity on the personal attitudes they have towards appearing in public. Some 'celebrities' are still able to live relatively normal lives when not in the camera lens and could almost go unnoticed on a ferry. The ones that would take a private yacht or plane are the ones who can't seem to live any thing resembling a normal life because they are always doing such extravagant or incomprehensible things that they draw too much attention to themselves at every turn to the point that their sanity might be in question. But then, the celebrities who tend to get that much attention might not be able to even think rationally enough to identify Saltspring as a quiet retreat. They'd go somewhere big and busy to make sure they stay in the public eye. Like Britney and Paris Hilton? I guess it's also the ones that are still young and attractive who have to look out. The Saltspringers listed by Kyle above are all pretty old. If a celebrity really wanted a private crossing, though, do you think BC Ferries would ever charter a vessel for them to use exclusively for one crossing? I can't imagine. There are plenty of private boat operators for that.
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Post by kev on Jan 27, 2008 19:25:09 GMT -8
Kurt Russell was sitting just afew seats away from me at a nanaimo clippers hockey game once. he really went unnoticed by alot of people. (well, alot of people knew it was him, but nobody went up and asked him for an autograph) oh, and on the note of private ferries, back in '86, my dad was at the departure bay terminal when princess Diana and Prince Charles had the Queen of the North as a private ferry to go to vancouver. he said he walked towards the ferry to go check out what was going on and this limo pulls up surrounded by bodyguards, and out the one door gets priness Diana. my dad and his friend got a smile from her when my dads friend complimented her on her fine looking legs ;D (the body guard wasnt too impressed though) hows that for a celebrity ferry sighting
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Post by ruddernut on Jan 27, 2008 19:47:44 GMT -8
Kurt Russell was sitting just afew seats away from me at a nanaimo clippers hockey game once. he really went unnoticed by alot of people. (well, alot of people knew it was him, but nobody went up and asked him for an autograph) That's probably because his son (Wyatt Russell) was playing in net against them. Too bad he didn't make the big leagues. Goalie Hawn would have been a good nickname for him (named after his mother). ;D oh, and on the note of private ferries, back in '86, my dad was at the departure bay terminal when princess Diana and Prince Charles had the Queen of the North as a private ferry to go to vancouver. he said he walked towards the ferry to go check out what was going on and this limo pulls up surrounded by bodyguards, and out the one door gets priness Diana. my dad and his friend got a smile from her when my dads friend complimented her on her fine looking legs ;D (the body guard wasnt too impressed though) hows that for a celebrity ferry sighting Publicly announced appearances don't count.
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 27, 2008 20:21:01 GMT -8
If a celebrity really wanted a private crossing, though, do you think BC Ferries would ever charter a vessel for them to use exclusively for one crossing? I can't imagine. There are plenty of private boat operators for that. Some celebrities would just make the crossing on their own yachts.
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Post by kev on Jan 27, 2008 20:47:02 GMT -8
Publicly announced appearances don't count. yeah, but its still a prety amuzing story
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 27, 2008 21:35:57 GMT -8
Many celebrities are a real let down when you meet them. Others are just as you thought. Some seem to be looking around almost willing people to notice them. Others have enough attitude for 5 people.
Nothing to do with a ferry but an illustration of how celebrities behave is an experience I had in NYC. Just after 9/11 they moved the Grammy awards to NYC. We went to buy tickets from the discount ticket place in Times Square. The only tickets available my travel companions could buy were to Chicago. After seeing it 3 times I said I would do my own thing after dinner and we would meet up afterward for a drink. I love people watching there so was quite happy. I decided I would get a Starbucks in the Lobby of the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Turns out it was the location for Grammy Cares the big fundraiser the night before the Grammys. So with my latte, I just stood and watched. PDiddy came and went, in and out of the lobby about 5 times, each time trailing an entourage of 10 people. Saw scores of celebs. As the event began wrapping up and everyone was leaving it showed the difference between the real classy performers who I call superstars from the new comers who behaved very different.
This was the hotel lobby and only patrons of the restaurants and hotel guests had been allowed up into the lobby. So it was very calm and not a mob scene like down in the street. Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight and many other of the real big stars all took their time posing for photographs and signing autographs. They young rappers were rude and all had huge possies with them. Gwen Stafani had just made it really big and a massive guy the size of fridge was shielding her holding his hands up no saying in a loud voice, "no photos." One of the aforementioned big stars was standing beside me after asking me to take the pic of her and the woman she had been talking to. She saw the look on my face as Stefani went by, rolled her eyes and said to me, "I am tempted to ask her to pose with me for a picture." We both laughed really loud.
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Post by coastalcody on Jan 27, 2008 21:39:40 GMT -8
Well the first time i saw matt cooke on the ferry i talked to him because i know his daughter very well and was like wow your dad is matt cooke because i had never though of asking her. Now i have been to his house and everything
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jan 28, 2008 4:38:28 GMT -8
I'm of the belief that adults should not be pestering celebrities for autographs, unless it's at an official public appearance such as a book signing session or something like that. Never on their own private time though. Kind of like with Borat and Pamela Anderson. Borat politely waited in line, for his turn to meet Pamela. For my own opinion: I don't really think a "signature" is all that important. Maybe it's because my own is so messy. But I'd much more treasure a small, meaningful conversation with someone instead of some dried ink on paper. Niel, and ruddernut: I couldn't agree with you more, but, hey, I was five at the time, and Beachcombers was the in thing! However, it wasn't the fact that he didn't want to give an autograph, it was his whole attitude when asked. As far as I'm concerned, general rudeness is not acceptable from anyone...a polite refusal and possibly an explanation why would have be much more appropriate. I also appreciate Flugelhorn's sentiments. My wife and I have a friend who is quite well known musically, and I would much rather have that friendship than any piece of paper.
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Post by ruddernut on Jan 28, 2008 11:19:58 GMT -8
Kind of like with Borat and Pamela Anderson. Borat politely waited in line, for his turn to meet Pamela. For my own opinion: I don't really think a "signature" is all that important. Maybe it's because my own is so messy. But I'd much more treasure a small, meaningful conversation with someone instead of some dried ink on paper. Niel, and ruddernut: I couldn't agree with you more, but, hey, I was five at the time, and Beachcombers was the in thing! However, it wasn't the fact that he didn't want to give an autograph, it was his whole attitude when asked. As far as I'm concerned, general rudeness is not acceptable from anyone...a polite refusal and possibly an explanation why would have be much more appropriate. I figure at his level of celebrity, Bruno should feel very flattered and thrilled that anyone would ask him for his autograph.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jan 28, 2008 11:54:02 GMT -8
Niel, and ruddernut: I couldn't agree with you more, but, hey, I was five at the time, and Beachcombers was the in thing! However, it wasn't the fact that he didn't want to give an autograph, it was his whole attitude when asked. As far as I'm concerned, general rudeness is not acceptable from anyone...a polite refusal and possibly an explanation why would have be much more appropriate. I figure at his level of celebrity, Bruno should feel very flattered and thrilled that anyone would ask him for his autograph. My understanding is that the ego was much larger than the britches...but that's just what I've heard...
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Post by Fenklebaum on Jan 28, 2008 12:23:34 GMT -8
*Fenk just noticed your Joe Trio comment. Heard them on Vinyl Cafe and were excellent. They took a song (which one I can't remember) and did a bunch of variations on it. For example, what it would sound like if Mozart wrote it, Beethoven, Debussey, Elvis performed it, etc. It was both hilarious and interesting at the same time. "This History of Western Music (With Apologies to Henry Mancini)" is my favorite piece of theirs! The first time I heard it I laughed for nearly five minutes; the section where they delve into the twentieth century with Shostakovich/Stockhausen is fantastic. Fenk, re-listening
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Post by NMcKay on Feb 5, 2008 10:17:12 GMT -8
We had Red Robinson on the Lynx a couple of times... he called our reservation center... and the girl there had never heard of him... and just before the call ended... she remarked "You have a really great voice, you should be on radio"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2008 11:22:03 GMT -8
I remember being on the same bus, traveling from Victoria to Vancouver as Chief Dan George. His daughter borrowed my pen.(I didn't ask for an autograph)
Chief Dan George was an actor, he was in the film "Little Big Man" with Dustin Hoffman.
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Post by Kam on Feb 5, 2008 11:25:13 GMT -8
We had Red Robinson on the Lynx a couple of times... he called our reservation center... and the girl there had never heard of him... and just before the call ended... she remarked "You have a really great voice, you should be on radio" wow.... just... wow...
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Post by clay4056 on Feb 10, 2008 1:00:56 GMT -8
Margot Kidder, Horsehoe Bay-Nanaimo, right after her mental breakdown a few years back. Her pants were ripped right up the back, exposing her rather loose fitting underwear, and her front teeth were missing. She was on her way to Duncan to visit her sister, and was supposed to depart from Tsawwassen, but missed the exit, I guess, and wound up in West Van! She looked and sounded very rough at that point, but was quite pleasant.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 10, 2008 11:12:41 GMT -8
Margot Kidder, eh? Who would have thought that she would have a sister living on Vancouver Island. Margot Kidder is best known for her role as Lois Lane, in the four Superman Movies from 1978-1987, with Christopher Reeve as Superman/Clark Kent. I've always been amazed with the Celebrity tie ins over on the Island.
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Post by Quatchi on Feb 10, 2008 11:18:18 GMT -8
Well, whats that saying?
You know the one the government uses.
The land of the rising sun!
Nope.
We know what we are doing!
Nope.
BC, the best place on earth!
BINGO WE HAVE A WINNER.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Feb 10, 2008 12:24:42 GMT -8
Margot has suffered from bipolar depression and has had a couple of public demonstrations of that. The one where she was found in Hollywood is the best known one. She has been very open about it and very helpful in helping to dispell some of the misconceptions about bipolar. I attended a symposium she was spoke at, in the Chan Centre at UBC as part of the Canadian Mental Health Association. She has a sister in BC who has lived in a number of places including Vancouver. Margot is Canadian too.
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Post by jimpilch on Feb 25, 2008 6:57:48 GMT -8
This is one of my favorite pics. Election time 1979, Queen of Coquitlam. We were informed that the Prime Minister would be aboard the next day on the 3PM sailing to Nanaimo, so I brought my camera. Close to the end of the trip I went looking for him and he and his entourage were just coming out the door from the wheelhouse to the sundeck. I asked him if he would mind if I took his picture and he said that I could, at which point his assistant offered to take a picture of the two of us. www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=5686406821&set=t.660851821&type=3&size=604%2C415
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