What famous people/celebrities have you met????So, I was going over my meager list with my husband...it includes famous people/celebrities that you have seen up close, spoken with, or interacted with....not a concert or play.... kelleo22 Jun 22, 09 10:03 pm Wayne Dyer - Met and spoke to him twice. Back In the day...Kid from kid and play I think every day people are more interesting than celebs. Speaking of celebs did anyone else hear that Chastity Bono has begun the procedure to become a man? I think she is going to be called Charles. As left wing as Cher is I'll bet she's having a fit. Denny Jun 22, 09 10:45 pm Mackenzie Phillips, Ernie Banks. Saw Jack Lemmon buying socks in Saks Fifth Ave. in NYC......I think that's it. LVMomofBoys Jun 22, 09 10:54 pm Chuck "U" Schumer Oh My God!!! Can't even Look at Him ( Shelly take him off your List) Chubby Jun 22, 09 10:59 pm Regis Philbin Just Asking Chubby Jun 22, 09 11:51 pm Bill paxton and bruce springsteen were two of my personal favorites that ive met. Htownmama Jun 23, 09 12:51 am JA & NotaNJNative, Martha Stewart Celeste Holms Does not live in Califon, she lives right off of Stephensburg Road. She lives next to my uncle but I have never meet her. I know concerts aren't aloud but what about meet and greets after the concert. I met, shook hands with and spoke to Firehouse and Carlos Mencia. Calico were you under the Influence when you met this plethera of Celebritys Or were you Solber... olderman-shopper Jun 23, 09 9:00 am olderman.....depends on the date and the celebrity. I have been fortunate (or maybe unfortunate...LOL) to personally know some connected people ;-0 Is Jim Bruer the guy from SNL? I met him a few times at a park in Chester. I was there with the kids I care for and he had 2 of his children. He was a really nice guy and seemed to have a fun personality. The kids really liked him to! Anyway I remember talking with him on a few different occassions and (not knowing who he was) I had asked what he did for a living and I believe all he said was he worked at night and he liked it because he could spend time with his kids during the day. Then a few months later I saw him on the comedy channel and realized it was the same person!! Spent a lot of time in the restaurant business in Morris Co...met alot of musicians etc in these places jettailgaiter Jun 23, 09 9:27 am CVR and I met Zach Braff from Scrubs the last time we were in Cali. My mom works with his dad so we got to go to the set and hang out and watch them film. It was pretty interesting. OH yeah I almost forgot Malcolm Jamal Warner from the Cosby Show. I met him in the village the night I graduated from high school. Not many for me. I was standing in line at the local deli in Montauk and Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley were in line in front of me. This was before they were married/divorced. I was a teenager and Billy Joel was one of my favorites at the time, but I was afraid of coming off like a fan and said nothing. I know concerts should not count however with my 25 year tenure at Waterloo I met almost every performer who played there. At times it was just a hello and other times we spent a great deal of time interacting during pre and post concert time. I recall having a nice dinner with Elvis Costello on his birthday. Some were great to talk with like George Carlin or Arlo and especially Stevie Ray Vaughn. And some were, as one can imagine, real a-holes! I will say Regis and Kathy Lee top that list for a good reason. It was not just rock performers it was country, bluegrass, jazz, classical, comedy etc. This also included people like Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and others. I recall we had held a few boxing nights as fundraisers as well. We had some notables come in for a cocktail event prior to the bouts. George Forman was wonderful at one of the events while Mike Tyson was as one would imagine. I think the Governors wife, Lucinda Florio learned a few new words that night. There have been lots of interesting people both at public and private events at Waterloo -good old times. Met and spoke to Mickey Mantle at his restaurant in NYC, he signed a copy of his book for me. Coach Jun 23, 09 10:16 am Soccrgrl, when DH worked at his parents camera store he used to give Zach Braff cookies whenever he and his father went into the store. Zach's father still goes in there and once after Zach got famous he went in too. Mike didn't work there anymore though. Greg, Umm lol ok so Nas, Busta Rhymez and Missy Elliot. (she actually is at the Stop and Shop in Butler a lot bc she lives in West Milford) That was in my hang out days like ten years ago (they are rappers/singers) Birdie Jun 23, 09 11:01 am Oooo, I forgot. James Taylor.....and I saw Meryl Streep in the pharmacy in Mendham. And I met some old time comedian, CANNOT remember his name...when I worked in Epstein's in Morristown. He came in to buy gifts for all of the staff at the hotel where he was staying. His name was Jack something, maybe?? LVMomofBoys Jun 23, 09 11:15 am That's pretty cool jrsemom. Hal is a nice guy. Lori- I started at Waterloo 29 years ago this month in June of 1980. I am still wrapping up the process of dissolving the foundation today. I was very involved and worked closely with all the folks from both the New Jersey Youth Corps program as well as the residential group program from Oxford we had there all those years. What is your dads name? I am certain we know each other. Was he one of the tradesmen or in the culinary arts field? Hey Happy- doesn't Ashley Force drive with a flashing blue light in her window? LOL Lori... Dame Judi Dench Greg, i went to high school with Ray Liotta, he's a year ahead of me (Union, NJ) great guy! NJ2FL05 Jun 23, 09 1:30 pm I hung out with Jessica Simpson. Met President Bush (twice), had lunch with VP Cheney. Met Joe Piscipo, General Peter Pace (Fmr Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). General Bolden was my Commanding General (launched the Hubble Telescope and is now the NASA Administrator). Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte, and Joe Namath. i met muhamed ali at logan airport in boston when i was a kid and got his autograph.i also met lawrene taylor of the giants. Ted Nugent, he is awesome! He signed my helmet. Richard Simmons, he's a jerk. Oliver North, a great human being. auntiel Jun 23, 09 2:13 pm
oldman Jun 23, 09 2:14 pm The Naked Cowboy @ Times Sq ....he told me he lived on the Main St once upon a time NumNuts Jun 23, 09 3:03 pm oldman - I have to say I am shocked. You should change your username to "Cool Oldman" Very cool LOL naked cowboy. I meet him a few times but i don't know if i count him as a celeb. Lori- I was going to guess Paul. What a very kind gentle man. He had the students do all sorts of great work. I learned how to lay a floor from him. The good old days..... I have met and talked to: I saw the Naked Cowboy in Hackettstown on a Sunday Morning about two years ago...some firemen were having a cookout behind in the municipal parking lot on high street behind the mechanic's garage there...i'm forgetting the name of the garage now...it'll come to me later I'm sure When I was 18 years old, I attended "Guitar Camp" in Connecticut. A place called the National Guitar Summer Workshop. I complained to the head of the camp that my teacher was teaching the people in the less advanced class the exact same thing he was teaching us. Adrian Belew scolded me, saying something like, "You're learning something, aren't you?" I looked at him and then I ignored him. I think he was offended. Later I found out that he was the guitar player for King Crimson and a major player in the Progressive Rock movement. i also met David Jo...way back when...at the Showplace in Dover...and in another bar he played... right after the New York Dolls broke up...David Jo...is the best...no attitude..a regular...guy... oldman Jun 23, 09 7:26 pm Bobby Holik ML Laker Jun 23, 09 7:54 pm Back in the day, I hung out with just about everyone in the NYHC scene, but Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front/Madball) and Jimmy Gestapo (Murphy's Law) were about the two coolest guys I've ever met and they played and partied at my frat house quite a few times. I met aaeadena Jun 23, 09 8:19 pm Greg, Joe Piscopo, Linda Blair and Margot Kidder? You weren't locked up in the loony bin, were you aaeadena? (Consider me very sorry if you were... it's just a *strange* combination of people, lol). Ive only met a simi-famous UFC fighter named Forrest Griffin in Las Vegas last November...My dad, on the other hand, used to eat pizza and watch Yankees games with Dee Sinder (of Twisted Sister) almost on a monthly basis when my dad lived in Weehaken in the mid 70's. Erin G. Jun 23, 09 8:57 pm ianimal..lol. aaeadena Jun 23, 09 9:24 pm He came in to buy gifts for all of the staff at the hotel where he was staying. His name was Jack something, maybe?? Coach Jun 23, 09 11:15 pm Joe Piscopo Patrick O Jun 24, 09 2:05 am Jeff Gordon (pompous) H-Town Dad Jun 24, 09 8:15 am Hey John K.... sounds like a life in the military to get that audience. Ive got President Reagan & George Schulz. Also senators James Webb, John McCain, Gen., Al Gray USMC (a treat), Joe Gibbs @ the Chuckie Cheese with his grandkids, Dan Marino, John Elway.... but no such luck with Jes Simpson (was she chubby?) Begin Again Finnigan Jun 24, 09 8:52 am I forgot abut Wayne Gretzky! Met him the year he became the youngest highest scorer in the NHL. He was walking through the halls of MSG buying popcorn. Also met Ron Duguay from the Rangers back when they did the Sassoon ads....He was shocked by my purple hued hair. He was amused that I had his bubble gum card though. blackcat Jun 24, 09 10:34 am The singer to Agnostic Front's little brother was filling in for him once at Obsessions, and he stepped on me. He left bruises on my inner thighs. Coach, did he sound like the Anteater from the Pink Panther? If so, it was Jackie Mason... Ianimal- Sadly it was plywood. I would have preferred a waxed beautiful Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring if I could choose what to lay. ; ) The guys from the boy band 98 Degrees, and Jody Sweeten form Full House at the Rockaway mall. justagirl Jun 24, 09 7:51 pm Chris Benoit - WWE wrestler that killed his wife and kid and then himself. He was signing autographs at the M&M car show years back. don't know how famous you'd consider them but years ago I hung out with two brothers from town,paul and al (scal) laurette(not sure of the spelling)watched them on t.v.on don kirshners rock concert back in the 70's.they were with a band called cross country the old tokens(lion sleeps tonight)band. the Laurette brothers you mention did lighting and stage setup work for many years for the band Blackfoot...Blackfoot has very deep roots in and around Hackettstown...they lived in the area for years...and used to rehearse in any space they could find...they also used to play at the old Riverside restaurant on rt 46 near Townsbury...there is more to this story... enough said oldman Jun 27, 09 12:13 am 1) I've met Tito Santana, he was my substitue health teacher in high school. BAF...Jessica Simpson was a little chubby when I met her (still amazingly attractive)...She is much shorter in person too. It was before she got married to Nick. One of my guys actually got to sing "you've lost that lovin feeling" to her...It was fitting because Top Gun was filmed at Miramar. The guys from Simple Plan and the guys from Yellowcard. Sarah Jessica Parker (Before Sex in the City, really nice!!) An early post helped me remember meeting John Force, before he was a superstar in drag racing. He was staying at the same hotel in Lake George, NY we were staying at in the mid 80's. At any rate, he backed his car out of the hauler for all of the hotel guests to see and squeeze in to. What was interesting was that it was his actual car, not a show car. I don't think fame has gone to his head a bit, as he seems just as friendly now as when I met him. H-Town Dad Jun 29, 09 11:28 pm As a journalist with press credentials, I've met quite a few, but since I had access I won't even get into those ... I think this thread is all about regular folks meeting someone famous when they least expected it. When I was a teenager seeking autographs I found Brooks Robinson to be very accommodating and friendly to everyone ... very rare for an all-star player. I unexpectedly ran into Soupy Sales once at a hotel lobby in Morristown. When I told him I watched him on TV as a little kid, he looked up at me (I'm 6-5 and 300 pounds) and asked, "When were YOU ever little?" However, my best celebrity story is about Curt Blefary, who batted over .400 against the Yankees (remembered as one of the all-time Yankee killers) but only batted about .200 against everybody else. He was selling cars at Town and Country Chevrolet in Toms River and I purchased a 1969 Chevelle Malibu from him. We became fast friends because I knew a lot about the Orioles' teams he played on and I invited him to join the softball team I was playing with at the time. He showed up and I simply introduced him to everyone as Curt from Town and Country. Of course, he hit the ball out of sight his first time up and an inning later, when he threw a runner out with an air strike from the outfield, an opponent yelled out, "who is that (expletive deleted) guy?" We let the secret out and he signed autographs the rest of the night. It was 35 years ago but I still remember the looks on everybody's faces when he made that throw! Andy Loigu Jul 1, 09 3:26 pm Haha heyyyy Clyde!! Joba Chamberlain and Alfredo Aceves...he's a pitcher. I repeat the question was: What famous people/celebrities have you met???? Clyde Potts Jul 2, 09 4:36 pm When my daughter was about2 richard petty was at the laneco store in wind gap pa.had his car there,giving out all kind of promotional stuff.any way I had was carrying her and when we got up to meet him she reached her arms out,he picked her up and kissed her on the head.by the way she's 21 now and has had 5 speedin tickets.hmmmm I wonder.
Hey Texas! ML Laker Jul 3, 09 5:32 am my friend Joe just met Meredith Baxter Bearney(sp?) in Chester....apparently she lives there. She was on Family Ties... kelleo22 Jul 3, 09 9:58 am Was out in LA for a few months back in the 80's.... JerZeeGal Jul 3, 09 12:47 pm Frank & Kathie Lee Gifford (back in the 80's) Erin G ...the candle factory you speak of was owned by an old-time guy named Bill...he sold a little bit of everything...my parents knew him...the place was right between the new A&P...and Callaremi...the last i knew of him he left the area and was killed in a bad storm in upstate New York...i also met Dee Snider...in 1976 at a car show in New York city...he was with his girl friend walking around checking out cars like everybody else...i also knew some Twisted Sister fans who liked Dee after meeting him backstage...they said he would have a beer with them...and in general was a decent guy... oldman Jul 4, 09 12:07 am Joe Satriani Bob G Jul 9, 09 9:09 am Geraldo Rivera He was shorter and smaller than he looks on TV. My husband and I were on his show in the late 90's. Roxpat Jul 9, 09 10:30 am i once say phil lesh getting in a limo i scream yo phill and he said whats up When I lived in NYC I worked for a high end fitness club and saw the following: Victoria Jul 19, 09 12:58 am When I was seventeen (1976) I met John Lennon in Philadelphia at the studios of the local ABC affiliate, WFIL (now WPVI) on City Line Ave. Bender Jul 20, 09 9:38 am Im so surprised to hear that Ricki Lake wasnt very nice. Go Ricki Go Ricki Go Ricki oops sorry had a little flashback there. As for John Lennon being a hero I don't think so. I found him to be rather creepy and don't even get me started on Yolko Ono. Ive met Archie, Meathead, Edith and Lionel Jefferson. Very friendly bunch of people. Oh and little George Jefferson and Weezie . Weezie was a ton of fun but that little runt got on my nerves. Sally Struthers Jul 21, 09 5:00 pm I meet Gianni Russo on Saturday at a small backyard party in Keyport...he played Carlo...Sonnys brother in law in The Godfather. I guess Mr Russo isnt doing very well for himself if he's going to bbq's in Keyport. Wasnt he the one that beat on Talia Shire the sister and then got killed by Sonny? Sally Struthers Jul 21, 09 7:30 pm Jim Bruer- We were both staying at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, PA. I was standing in the hall watching my daughter as she went to the soda machine. The door I was standing smack dab in front of opened and there was Jim Bruer. We exchanged hellos, but it took me a few minutes to realize why he looked familiar. I wonder if he thought I was some sort of middle aged comedy groupie hanging outside his door. Kerry Collins and Joe Jerevicious (when played for NYG- I am a HUGE Giants Fan)- won tickets to exclusive party at a club in NY from WPLJ. Was dancing and turned around and I saw them at a table right next to the dance floor. Hubby took a picture of us, They were extremely nice when I asked for one. Sally Jesse Raphael used to frequent a restaurant in Hackettstown when her TV show was very popular...i was at dinner with friends and looked over and saw her having dinner with her daughter.. at the next table...she was wearing her trademark red glasses...we did not disturb her... hilly Jul 22, 09 5:51 pm I have met and talked with in the last few years, the last remaining members of Easy Company. We lost another one a few days ago, Darrell "Shifty" Powers and you will never here of his death in the MSM. Very sad that people are so enthralled with celebrity and forget the true hero's that saved the world from Nazism. Dianne Wiest is a very good actress. She was the senators wife in Birdcage and I saw her in a play a ways back. as for sally jesse raphael I liked turning her off. Sally Struthers Jul 22, 09 8:12 pm Sally, your Godfather knowledge is less than stellar, lol...
hilly Jul 22, 09 11:33 pm Sally...Gianni now is a lounge singer and has his own line of wines & pasta sauces....he is 57 and had a early 20's blonde girlfriend...I guess he's doing pretty good...at the same party there were 3 members of The Elegants from the 50's....a little before my time.. Muhammad Ali in 1977. It was in Wilkes-Barre Pa. I was a college student and I heard that he was going to be at the local WABC station to do an interview. He was up in Deer Lake Pa (in the Poconos) while training for the Ernie Shavers fight. He came over and shook our hands, talked to us for about 10 minutes and signed authographs. He couldn't have been nicer. At the time, I really didn't like him. I rooted for Joe Frazier in their infamous 3 fights. But I liked him after that. Still have his autograph framed on the wall! Tom Landry (former Cowboys coach) I met Larry Holms a couple of times through my husband. He and his father used to cover him for newspapers in the Easton and Allentown areas. He's been very generous with his time with them. HOLY crow!!! I just had a mutual conversation with Issac from The Fray, he's my Bf's cousin. SMALL WORLD!!! By the way, he, and The Fray are FABULOUS!!! kelleo22 Jul 24, 09 11:20 pm When I lived in NYC - Linda- Why was Michael E Knight your favorite. I'm asking because he always has seemed to me to have a great sense of humor and a good guy. Considering I have only seen him on screen this could be completely inaccurate. Arturo Gatti, George Foreman, cast from Soprano's, Ron Darlin, Phil Sims, Jim Bruer, geddy lee and the band rush helped the crew load the equipment up on the trucks geddy was cool Brian Cashman - GM of NY Yankees, actually used to eat lunch with him all the time in college I met Jack Dempsy former heavyweight champ at the Golden Cue pool hall right there in good old H'Town back in 68 or 69. Leave a ReplyTo comment on this topic, fill out the form below. If you would like to comment privately, you may click on the envelope next to the posters name if they provided an email address. |
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