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  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Creasy47 wrote:
    I think we'll wed in a panic room locked within ten separate high-security bank vaults that decrease in size (like those nesting dolls), and then we'll be sworn in by a blind, limbless, de-robed priest.
    I feel like this is a movie reference, but I'm not picking up on it. :))
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, if it is, it must have been locked away in my subconscious, as I can't think of one!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Creasy47 wrote:
    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, if it is, it must have been locked away in my subconscious, as I can't think of one!

    Well then my friend, you must have an overactive imagination. ;)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I think you're right. I seem to be able to concoct miscellaneous, random scenarios like that with the snap of a finger. It doesn't really feel like the grandest of skills!
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Got my first ever Bond related meeting yesterday. For the past four years I've taken my son along to Supanova here in Oz. A convention of film/tv/anime that travels the major cities of Australia once a year.
    Usually get some good celebs to meet. But this year was a treat for me.
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    Got to meet George Lazenby and Richard Kiel.
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    I got to speak to both of them for a few minutes. Just a real thrill to be able to talk to them. And they were both so nice. Really friendly.
    I couldn't help asking George about the multi picture contract he turned down. I've read many varying stories relating to this over the years, but he told me he was offered a seven picture contract after Majesty's. And Richard was happy when I told him it was TSWLM that started my Bond fandom way back.
    Both wonderful people to meet, and a credit to them for putting their time into such events. This Bond fan has been truly very lucky this weekend.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Great story @Benny, thanks for sharing. I'm glad you had a great time meeting a couple of Bond legends. :)
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Benny wrote:
    Got my first ever Bond related meeting yesterday. For the past four years I've taken my son along to Supanova here in Oz. A convention of film/tv/anime that travels the major cities of Australia once a year.
    Usually get some good celebs to meet. But this year was a treat for me.
    [img][/img]001.jpg

    Got to meet George Lazenby and Richard Kiel.
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    I got to speak to both of them for a few minutes. Just a real thrill to be able to talk to them. And they were both so nice. Really friendly.
    I couldn't help asking George about the multi picture contract he turned down. I've read many varying stories relating to this over the years, but he told me he was offered a seven picture contract after Majesty's. And Richard was happy when I told him it was TSWLM that started my Bond fandom way back.
    Both wonderful people to meet, and a credit to them for putting their time into such events. This Bond fan has been truly very lucky this weekend.

    That is a fantastic picture Benny! What you wrote above is why i love going to such events! Yes it is great to pick up any merchandise that you maybe seeking? But to meet ACTUAL members of the cast is potentially only a once in a lifetime chance? Really glad that you got to meet the both of them! :-bd
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    It really was a dream come true, to actually meet two actors from the series. And such massive contributors to the films we all love.
    After all the years they must've been doing such events, I was amazed at how friendly and keen they were. Considering the thousands of people they would see, and the endless questions, you'd think they'd be over the whole thing.
    But as I said, they were true legends.
    And thanks @RogueAgent, the picture came out really well. It's easily one of my favourites. George and Richard were so nice to my son, who to be honest is not a Bond fan. Though he did think it was cool to meet James Bond and Jaws.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited June 2014 Posts: 41,011
    That really is awesome, @Benny, thank you for sharing. I can't imagine what it'd be like to meet anyone from the series. I still have yet to do so, but hope to one day.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    Benny I second your opinion of Richard Kiel, that man is such a gentle person and was really kind to my then very little daughters.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    @Benny, I'm so jealous of you. I loved to read that story and I wish I could have been there myself. Treasure the memory, sir.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    Great stories throughout this thread. Thanks all for sharing!

    I met Richard Kiel last year and got his autograph and a picture with him. We talked for a few minutes as the convention we had to had a small turnout so we got to spend a lot of time at the table. His wife Diane is tremendously nice and a very genuine person. My dad asked her if she was "Dolly" and both she and Richard laughed. I'm sure they've gotten that response many times, but still nice of them to share the laugh.

    Caroline Munro is also wonderful. She spoke fondly of her time shooting TSWLM and had great things to say about Roger Moore. We spoke for a good 5 minutes and she is very personable and down to earth.

    Martine Beswick was also a pleasure to meet at the same convention.

    Other non-Bond related people include running into Charles Barkley at a golf course when I was a child. Very nice guy, shook my hand and spoke for a few minutes with me.

    Also met Bruce Campbell a few times. Very funny and nice person, great experience being a huge evil dead fan :)
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Benny wrote:
    It really was a dream come true, to actually meet two actors from the series. And such massive contributors to the films we all love.
    After all the years they must've been doing such events, I was amazed at how friendly and keen they were. Considering the thousands of people they would see, and the endless questions, you'd think they'd be over the whole thing.
    But as I said, they were true legends.
    And thanks @RogueAgent, the picture came out really well. It's easily one of my favourites. George and Richard were so nice to my son, who to be honest is not a Bond fan. Though he did think it was cool to meet James Bond and Jaws.

    That's funny about your son not being a fan as such. Atleast he didn't say that bless him! :))
  • TokolosheTokoloshe Under your bed
    edited August 2014 Posts: 2,667
    WillyGalore wrote: »
    Tokoloshe wrote:
    I won a series of the UK quiz show Countdown ten years ago so had several chats with Richard Whiteley (sadly his penultimate series) and Carol Vorderman, who was lovely. Have since met Rachel Riley at numerous related competitive events.

    My first Countdown shows had Jimmy Carr as the special guest. It was around the time he was first gaining popularity but I confess I sat with him in the reception area for about 20 minutes when we first arrived at the same time and I had no idea who he was!

    Do you have any video clips of your time on Countdown?

    I don't have any Countdown clips, but the Scrabble connection did lead to a rather entertaining interview on Radio 5 Live this morning with Nicky Campbell.

    Skip to 2h28m into this to hear it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04cb2rl

    It's also currently linked from the UK edition of the BBC News website front page. Fame at last, of a sort.
  • fromswedenwithlovefromswedenwithlove
    edited October 2014 Posts: 654
    I got to meet many big names from the Bondworld at a 007-event in September arranged by From Sweden With Love. It was the best weekend of my life!

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    Me with Bonddirector John Glen!

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    My fav baddie Robert Davi!

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    Happiest moment of my life! Carole Ashby, Kristina Wayborn, Anne Lonnberg, Mary Stavin and myself!

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    Me and John Moreno who played Luigi in FYEO

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    Me with the wonderful Mary Stavin

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    Carole Asby from AVTAK

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    Kristina Wayborn and me. Christ, I love this woman!

    I have even more pics but I can't seem to find them for the moment. When I do I'll upload them! I had the time of my life and actually became friends with some of the guests!
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
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    Great pictures, @fromswedenwithlove!

    I would love to have a conversation with John Glen about his time on Bond.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    Damn, looks like an amazing event! Would love to meet that group of Bond actors, especially Glen, Wayborn, and Davi. I met Lazenby a few weeks ago which was great. Going to see Yaphet Kotto this month and Jane Seymour next month.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    I've seen Daniel Craig fairly up-close but never talked to him, he was filming a movie in my neighborhood.
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
    edited October 2014 Posts: 3,277
    I was also at this event @fromswedenwithlove, it was amazing. Here's a pic of me with Mr. John Glen and the good friend @BondMorten. It was fascinating talk with John Glen, he's a true gent, with so many Bond memories that he love to share.

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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Great pics, @fromswedenwithlove and @marketto007!!
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    Yes indeed gents some fine pics. Thanks for sharing.
    Love seeing what some of these well known Bond alumni look like nowadays.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Kristina Wayborn has a golden smile! She still looks mighty good. I could say "for her age" but seriously, she still LOOKS MIGHTY GOOD, no matter what her age!
  • OddjobOddjob
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    fromswedenwithlove wrote: »
    I got to meet many big names from the Bondworld at a 007-event in September arranged by From Sweden With Love. It was the best weekend of my life!

    [img][/img]10600622_689488911143926_6794194977279214453_n.jpg
    Me with Bonddirector John Glen!

    [img][/img]10702173_689487114477439_1205361959224094332_n.jpg
    My fav baddie Robert Davi!

    [img][/img]10676337_689486777810806_2142660031992139303_n.jpg
    Happiest moment of my life! Carole Ashby, Kristina Wayborn, Anne Lonnberg, Mary Stavin and myself!

    [img][/img]10678852_689485791144238_8420526772323941011_n.jpg
    Me and John Moreno who played Luigi in FYEO

    [img][/img]10701936_689491144477036_7540130360107234046_n.jpg
    Me with the wonderful Mary Stavin

    [img][/img]10593068_689490241143793_9191716625619021795_n.jpg
    Carole Asby from AVTAK

    [img][/img]10418526_689489081143909_7742602681916436721_n.jpg
    Kristina Wayborn and me. Christ, I love this woman!

    I have even more pics but I can't seem to find them for the moment. When I do I'll upload them! I had the time of my life and actually became friends with some of the guests!

    those are some great photos. You have an amazing camera
  • OddjobOddjob
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    Went to the Hollywood Show autograph show here in Los Angeles saturday and met the Miami Vice Cast(sans Dj and PMT),David Hedison(made its own thread),and Ed Asner. Here are the photos.

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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    edited October 2014 Posts: 17,835
    Oddjob wrote: »
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    Saundra is SO hot.... OMG.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    They both look fab still! Great pics!
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
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    This photo was taken last month when I was in Stockholm for the 10 years of From Sweden With Love website. All I can say is that Mr. Glen is a fascinating gentleman.

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  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Bond celebs, none. Other celebs, plenty.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    What celebrities have I ever talked to?

    Well, I speak with @Thunderfinger on a daily/weekly basis.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    And OBrady and the whole bunch for me.
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