The thread in which PHers reveal tenuous links to famous people.
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JackJarvis said:
A few that spring to mind, all close to home in Scotland ;
Paolo Nutini's sister was a guest at my wedding.
Carol Smillie asked me if I'd seen her husband, who had wandered off at an event she was hosting.
A few months ago I apologised to 'Tam from Still Game' Mark Cox when my 6 year old ran into him. (as my username suggests, I'm a Still Game fan)
I nearly ran over John Higgins in a busy car park when he walked out without looking.
Stevie the Bookie's son is in the same school classes as my daughter, I've seen him (Stevie) but not spoke to him at a parents evening event at the school. Paolo Nutini's sister was a guest at my wedding.
Carol Smillie asked me if I'd seen her husband, who had wandered off at an event she was hosting.
A few months ago I apologised to 'Tam from Still Game' Mark Cox when my 6 year old ran into him. (as my username suggests, I'm a Still Game fan)
I nearly ran over John Higgins in a busy car park when he walked out without looking.
Dropping off a friend at Heathrow recently I noticed that the guy getting out of the taxi in front was Stephen Hendry complete with big black cue case and luggage. I said a quick hello and he stopped for a friendly picture.
I completely forgot to pay the £5 drop-off/rip-off and was landed with £40 fine shortly after.
Cheers Stephen !
I completely forgot to pay the £5 drop-off/rip-off and was landed with £40 fine shortly after.
Cheers Stephen !
Pelicula said:
An old mate was being treated in a hospital cubicle when they brought Phil Lynott into the adjoining one.
Sometimes these things can be weirdly circular :My uncle Phil owns Phil Lynotts old Mini-Moog synthesiser
Uncle Phil's Dad had a bit part in The Sweeney
Dennis Waterman was in The Sweeney
My Mum went to stage school with Dennis Waterman.
Dennis Waterman's Dad worked for British Rail at Clapham Junction station
I occasionally drive freight trains through Clapham Junction station
Roofless Toothless said:
My son used to use Rod Stewart’s athletic support.
My boy buggered his cruciate ligament playing football. His physio also used to treat Rod. He left a knee support with the physio because he couldn’t get on with it. It was a very good piece of kit. The physio pulled it out of a drawer and said he could have it, but don’t tell anyone.
To which I hope he churned the line "I dont wannnnaa..... talk about it"......I would'veMy boy buggered his cruciate ligament playing football. His physio also used to treat Rod. He left a knee support with the physio because he couldn’t get on with it. It was a very good piece of kit. The physio pulled it out of a drawer and said he could have it, but don’t tell anyone.
I got drunk with Scott Adkins in London because we both got refused entry to an awards ceremony, for being drunk.
He was supposed to be there I was not.
We stumbled into a great bar somewhere and proceeded to get hammered til 2am.
He was a very pleasant chap and said he was an actor (I guessed at the time he meant an extra) and it was only a long time later I learnt who he was (a Z list actor).
That is not the story. In the same bar sitting right next to us was Russell Crow who was also drunk. We did not speak to him.
He was supposed to be there I was not.
We stumbled into a great bar somewhere and proceeded to get hammered til 2am.
He was a very pleasant chap and said he was an actor (I guessed at the time he meant an extra) and it was only a long time later I learnt who he was (a Z list actor).
That is not the story. In the same bar sitting right next to us was Russell Crow who was also drunk. We did not speak to him.
blueg33 said:
Passed Hermione Norris in the street in Manchester one evening. She gave me a big smile and said “hello”
Partly topical with the rugby being on, I was in the local supermarket (the upmarket one) doing some beer shopping when someone bumped into me from behind, turned around and it was Gabby Logan who apologized and gave me a beaming smile, not quite sure what to say I replied 'No problem, would you like my autograph' 
In about 1998/9, Fern Brittan smiled at me in a bar, that adjoined the hotel where Phil Vickery ( she married soon after) was head chef.
Had my photo taken with Jenny Bond in 2002.
Billy Connelly was on the same flight as me in 2003 ( going LA)
Sabine Schmitz- spoke to her briefly (and signed poster) at the Ohlins stand at FOS in 2016 or 17?
My Dad shook hands with Lady Diana in 1991 ( picture in local press!)
My brother had a quick conversation with Gordan Ramsay as he was making his way in through the back entrance of the local WH Smith for a book signing ( Gordan Ramsay- not my brother- he's never written a book)
Had my photo taken with Jenny Bond in 2002.
Billy Connelly was on the same flight as me in 2003 ( going LA)
Sabine Schmitz- spoke to her briefly (and signed poster) at the Ohlins stand at FOS in 2016 or 17?
My Dad shook hands with Lady Diana in 1991 ( picture in local press!)
My brother had a quick conversation with Gordan Ramsay as he was making his way in through the back entrance of the local WH Smith for a book signing ( Gordan Ramsay- not my brother- he's never written a book)
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