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DrMaddVibe Offline
#51 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 8:42 AM EST
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I would've cut off my hand!

Don't expect ANY inheritance!
jreddoch Offline
#52 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 9:58 AM EST
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DMV, have you slept with Hillary too?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#53 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 10:09 AM EST
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No, I'm not a homosexual!

I love women.
CulleyJC52 Offline
#54 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 2:54 PM EST
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Heres one more,

My son and I met Chuck Norris at Kick-boxing event in El Paso, Texas. He was signing autographs, shook my sons hand, he, (was 12 at the time), was star struck. My son, (now 26), is resent masters grad at Yale and Black Belt in Karate
nato308 Offline
#55 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 9:00 PM EST
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My father, he joined the marines at 14 and was in the first wave to hit the beach at Iwo Jima and of course survived.
E-Chick Offline
#56 Posted: Thu, Dec 19 2002, 9:13 PM EST
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Nato is the winner!

Game over...except that I need to look up a site that show Leonard's credits so that I can post it for xrundoggie...
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#57 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 3:37 AM EST
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NATO gets my vote ... I guess I overlooked the obvious ... my Grandfather was 17 and made it through Guadalcanal - came out with both a Silver and a Bronze Star - neither of which any of us knew about until after he passed away - my vote and salute goes to NATO.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#58 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 4:14 AM EST
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I applaud Nato's dad, but was he on tv or in the movies? How does that qualify for the "Most Famous Person"?

My vote is going to the Pope. So what if he was mumbling, he had a private audience. Until someone says they're the Dali Llama that's the one...in my book.
Guest
#59 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 4:32 AM EST
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My vote goes to NATOs dad too. My argument for his dad would be that each and every soldier that stormed that beach IS famous in my book, not to mention a true American Hero! God bless the Veterans!

Joel
Charlie Offline
#60 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 5:32 AM EST
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Way to go NATO!

Charlie
Sonny_LSU Offline
#61 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 5:40 AM EST
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Have hunted boar on my family's property with Gerald McRaney (Major Dad) a couple of times....hunted with a gun given as a gift from Charles Heston (it was engraved).
Roomed in the summers with NY Jet Center Kevin Mawae at LSU...we were in the same recruiting class (1989)
Ex-fiancee's dad was Joe Fortunato of the Chicago Bears (OLB-#31)....one damn impressive man!
Cousin is former Buffalo Bill center Kent Hull.
I'm friends with Sammy Guy, Buddy Guy's brother....been back stage many times.
Bought a beer for Brittany (seriously)....shame on me.
Sonny_LSU Offline
#62 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 5:50 AM EST
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Charlton...sorry
Charlie Offline
#63 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 7:44 AM EST
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Something I haven't posted would be my following of the PGA tour, both Senior and regular tours! I have had several Jack Daniels with John Daly (did not help him become addicted to booze) and have met the following: Arnold Palmer (one of nicest humans in the world), Fuzzy Zoeller, Dave Stockton, Payne Stewart, Davis Love III, Jim Dent, Curtis Strange, Jack Nichlaus, Paul Goydos, Julius Boros, Tony Lema, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelsonm and Freddy Couples among others.

No, they do not know me and I have worked at several golf tournaments as a volunteer. My favorite golfer is Davis Love III, a cigar smoker!!!!

Charlie
DrMaddVibe Offline
#64 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 7:46 AM EST
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Honorable and courageous just don't come close to famous! I'd take a hero over any of those listed BUT it's stated "Most Famous"!

The defination of famous is: fa·mous Pronunciation Key (fms) adj. Well or widely known. The word I believe you're trying to reference or completely has you confused is hero. It's defination is: he·ro Pronunciation Key (hîr)n. pl. he·roes. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.

The hero that I had a chance to rub sholders with is MSgt. Gary Gordon. There's a HERO! Col. Hackworth is another HERO. They're not famous. While I applaud ALL veterans for time served it hardly ranks as fame. Most of the heroes I know wouldn't even let you buy them a beer. They were ordinary men that rose to extraordinary occasions.
E-Chick Offline
#65 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 9:19 AM EST
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Everyone needs a good spankin' now and then...thanks Doc! I was so impressed and taken up in the moment with NATO, that I failed to understand what you so graciously pointed out.

I'll add that I also met the dad from 8 Is Enough (can't think of his name) at the beach in Del Mar a couple of years ago. He and his wife were in town for the racing season (she was recovering from a knee injury or surgery) and have a beach house near a friend of mine.

I think that most of the people I've met that I consider to be a type of celebrity, may actually not be considered famous...so I guess that you can forget everything I've said...LOL!
Guest
#66 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 9:25 AM EST
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Dr. Madd Vibe-

I completely understand the definitions of famous and hero, prior, to you regurgitating their definitions (good work…by the way). However, in my opinion, and only my opinion, I look at those soldiers who stormed the island of Iwo Jima, collectively, famous. Most people are familiar with Iwo Jima, and that’s why I think Nato’s dad is famous, as well as a hero (in addition to).

This is just my humble opinion.
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#67 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 9:32 AM EST
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Xrundog: here is a couple sites re: Lenny

http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-13718

http://www.zeal.com/exit.jhtml?cid=10110464&wid=100603374&so=&xr=/website/profile.jhtml%3Fcid%3D10110464%26wid%3D100603374

Neither link has his complete credits...and he also won a Tony Award for (I think this is it) the 1959 Broadway musical REDHEAD...it's in his entryway at home...
penzt8 Offline
#68 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 10:26 AM EST
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I guess I lead a sheltered life. I've been in the presence of a couple former presidents but given the opportunity I didn't go out of my way to shake their hands. Just didn't seem like a big deal you know. Stand in line with hundreds of other people just to say you shook the president's hand. I've met a couple congressmen, a few 4 star generals, and a couple of the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force . Inside my circle I guess they're famous.

And just add to the famous/heroes debate, I guess it depends on your point of reference. How many of you have ever heard of John Levitow ?http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/history/ep/eh12.htm

If you're an Air Force enlisted member his name is probably indelibly printed on your brain. But outside the Air Force few people probably knew who he was. I had always hoped our paths would cross some day but unfortunately Mr Levitow passed away 2 years. Standing in line just to shake his hand would have been an honor.




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#69 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 12:06 PM EST
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Penzt8: Levitow is very famous among those of us who serve in the USAF. I recently sat through a briefing with Gen Jumper, who spoke about Levitow. What a truly remarkable man!
E-Chick Offline
#70 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 12:19 PM EST
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I'm surprised that Longashes didn't mention any famous people...seeing how he started it...
penzt8 Offline
#71 Posted: Fri, Dec 20 2002, 6:14 PM EST
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wswmcj

Like I said, it all depends on your point of reference. Who knows, Gen Jumper may be famous some day (outside Air Force circles). Just look at Gen Powell. If it wasn't for Desert Storm he'd probably be just another retired 4 star on the payroll of some big defense contractor.
huttman78 Offline
#72 Posted: Mon, Dec 23 2002, 1:34 PM EST
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I've met George Carlin, Robert Parish (Celtics), Daryl Dawkins, ****** Gephardt, Walter Mondale, "Irish" Micky Ward, and a bunch of lesser knowns.
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#73 Posted: Mon, Dec 23 2002, 2:27 PM EST
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Ann Margret....in a verrry small elevator in the Ritz Carleton in New York years ago. One of my favorite visual and aromatic memories to this day. That lady could turn night into day with her body chemistry!
CNCInc Offline
#74 Posted: Mon, Dec 23 2002, 2:42 PM EST
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I've met some famous people in my life, but the most memorable was when I was about 10. I was still living in Los Angeles area and my uncle was the head engineer for Dodger Stadium. He used to give my mom and dad tickets all the time, and we would all go and see the Dodgers play. One time he met us up stands and handed me an official Dodger ball and asked if I would like to meet them. I drooled like the kid I was, and he took me down to the locker rooms and I waited while the team exited, and as they exited I was introduced and they all signed my ball. Back in 76 some of the people on that ball are Steve Garvey, Steve Yegger, Don Sutton, Dusty Baker and a lot of other guys I can’t think of right now. Anyways, I'll always remember that.

The most odd experience was when I was about 16. We had a lodge on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. It was a small lodge, about two acres of property on the lake side and about 23 units. Herve Vallachez (sp?) the midget from Fantasy Island came and stayed with us for about two weeks. I remember he was very nice, and had dinner with us several times. We had a few celebrities stay with us while we had the lodge from about 79 to 92, but they pretty much didn’t want to be bothered and kept to themselves, and as proprietors we respected their privacy.


Chris
xrundog Offline
#75 Posted: Mon, Dec 23 2002, 3:00 PM EST
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E, Willy Wonka is on right now. Look it's Leonard!
joemar4 Offline
#76 Posted: Mon, Dec 23 2002, 7:52 PM EST
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Mostly sports guys:

Mark Messier & Wayne Gretzky (were summer vacationing on LI.
Dinner with Rod Gilbert #7.
Joe Klecko, Mark Gastinuea, Marty Lyons of the Jets.
Phil Simms, Joe Morris, Ottis Anderson, 1990 NY Giants.
Kerry Collins, Jeremy Shockey, Michael Strahan, Tiki Barber and John Madden(very full of himself!) - Hall of Fame game in Canton Ohio. (friend is sports reporter).

Film Stars:

Al Pacino, way back when he did Scarface.

Gwenyth Paltrow, Mel Brooks, Robert DiNero - While filming on LI.(was doing security)

Thats about it.


efm Offline
#77 Posted: Tue, Dec 24 2002, 1:39 PM EST
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I spoke to Elvis last night when I beamed up to the mothership. Yes, he is one of THEM.
Slimboli Offline
#78 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 2:17 PM EST
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I actually got drunk once with John Lee Hooker at a bar (before it opened) where he was going to do his show ... he gave me an 8x10 photograph of him that he signed at least 4 or five times. He just kept signing it until he got it right ... LOL!

I also met Tina Turner (many years ago) at the Saddle Back in San Jose ... I was so close to the stage, I could taste her sweat ...
LongAshes2u Offline
#79 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 2:54 PM EST
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Kidding, right?
Slimboli Offline
#80 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 4:42 PM EST
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If you are referring to my comment ... which one?

... either way, both are true.
Tobasco Offline
#81 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 5:00 PM EST
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Slim, dont you mean the "Saddle Rack"? I live in San Jose & never heard of the "Saddle Back". I could be wrong though. BTW, the "Saddle Rack" closed a few years ago.

Mag
rookie139 Offline
#82 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 1:37 AM EST
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Stopped a couple of stars on traffic stops but really shouldn't give any names..One's a prolific director/writer/actor and the other is a former head coach of a professional Chicago team (Todog would love to meet him!...LOL)
Lowman Offline
#83 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 3:46 AM EST
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For all cigar buffs, On a trip to the Bahamas, after dinner at Graycliff Hotel, I met Avalino Lara in the back room rolling cigars and smoked a freshly rolled Graycliff Pirate. This was back in "97 before Graycliff cigars were released. Sitting in "living room" drinking coffee and smoking that stogie was great!!
Charlie Offline
#84 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 6:05 AM EST
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Keith, let me see, would guess Bill Murray and the famous cigar smoking Mike Ditka!!! LOL

Charlie
Slimboli Offline
#85 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 7:19 AM EST
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Magnafide --- you are correct.

... I didn't catch my 'typo' ... :^)
rookie139 Offline
#86 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:20 AM EST
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Charlie, You're correct about "Da Coach"...The other (another hint) is the writer of Caddyshack and Groundhog Day and starred with his good friend Bill Murray in several movies..LOL
Seemed like a really nice guy too!
rookie139 Offline
#87 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:21 AM EST
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BTW, Yes, I gave both of them breaks for speeding..LOL
hegemonic Offline
#88 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 4:55 PM EST
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Out of the famous people I've met, the most famous person is probably Steven Spielberg.
E-Chick Offline
#89 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 5:52 PM EST
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My husband worked at a house in La Jolla formerly owned by George Lucas...the new owner swapped out his stereo system and we now have George's old system installed in our downstairs...

Does that qualify for anything?
CulleyJC52 Offline
#90 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:41 PM EST
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E-chick

I went to Pro-Celeb tennis tourney in Palm Springs and met Johhny Bench. Ended up with Tennis Outfits sponser gave him, we both had, and I said had, 34 inch waist. Does that count??????????

lol,
Charlie Offline
#91 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 6:09 AM EST
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My son got to to "shoot" (he is a photographer) Frank Sinatra at the opening of the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. He was backstage and met Arnold Schwartzneigger and Clint Eastwood at the same event! Does that count?

Charlie
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#92 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 6:49 AM EST
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Muhammad Ali at the philadelphia airport in 1977 I think. I was there applying for a job and walked out and saw him
sitting with his bodyguard. I made small talk and got his autograph. He was a big guy but his bodyguard made him look like a shrimp.
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#93 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 5:27 PM EST
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Trisha Yearwood, was walking and I noticed her, I said Trisha!! She stopped, looked at me and smiled stopping with her bodyguards.

She shook my hand and said WAHHHwahh whhaaawahh ahhhwaah waa wahhh haaw.????? A special moment in time.

Wasn't stuck up at all, very nice person.

joemar4 Offline
#94 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2002, 9:12 PM EST
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Oh, I forgot one. Back in the early 80's I did a job at Billy Joel/Christy Brinkleys midtown (NY) apartment. (I'm an Electrician) Billy was not there either of the two days, but Christy was and was the nicest, most down to earth person you would want to meet. No fancy help, she made us lunch and brought us drinks (coke, ice tea) during the workday. Was very nice to look at I might add!!
E-Chick Offline
#95 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 8:21 AM EST
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Is this post gonna be a record winning post-count, too?
RDC Offline
#96 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 9:46 AM EST
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I'm in. I saw Danny Thomas in a casino Reno in the 70's.

I was an early teen and somewhat intimidated to say HI, so I never actually "met" him, but we made eye contact and I knew he knew I knew whow he was.
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