Who's the most famous person you've ever met?

Sidney Poitier..very briefly. I saw him just walking around by himself at the Expo 67 in Montreal. I asked if he'd pose for a picture and he did.
 

In the '50s I worked at Idelwild Airport (there's a blast from the past).I chatted with Golda Meir as she checked in. Helped Roert Welch (of McCarthy hearings fame) get back on course when his flight was cancalled. Found Bobby Kennedy's lost golf clubs.

I wonder if they will post about having met me?
 

met jerry lewis --such a talented man … in Canada …
met some prince of Swaziland in a bar motel in south Africa .. heavly guarded' he shook hands with hubby me kids …
met queen mother in Canada on tour ..
beatles
roy orbison bck stage late 60s....
chuck berry back stage -- little club in London ...
 
Met many NFL coaches,broadcasters and players.At one point, I used to deliver their football gear to Texas Stadium for their games and had free sideline access..
 
I've met Drew Carey at my graduation from college. Also met Deidre Hall the soap opera actor. Met Tricia Nixon long time ago. Met the Mayor of Cleveland when he was running for office. I also met the lead singer of the group The Baby's. Almost had a date with him but couldn't understand a word he said! lol
 
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Hmm....Jessie Jackson. He was in town during, a presidential campaign, do not remember whos though. Also, I was standing in line at a ladies room in LA once and there was Ellen Degeris standing behind me. We spoke briefly on how ladies rooms always seemed to have longer lines than mens rooms. LOL.
 
I met Jerry Brown when he was governor of California and I was a student at San Jose State University.....in the 1970's. As I recall my pals and had smoked a few shortly beforehand......I thought the gov could probably tell we were stoned. It seems like a lifetime ago now, those days and that conduct.
 
Repondering said:
I met Jerry Brown when he was governor of California and I was a student at San Jose State University.....in the 1970's. As I recall my pals and had smoked a few shortly beforehand......I thought the gov could probably tell we were stoned. It seems like a lifetime ago now, those days and that conduct.
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Surprisingly, Jerry Brown served 16 years as Governor of CA (1975-83 and 2011-2019).

He was just replaced this past January.
 
I met Buffalo Bill in 1952 when I was 5 years old. He was 105 years old at the time. At least that's the story my old man told me. We were on this trip out west and he had gone into this bar out in Nevada for his usual "shot and a beer" and left me out in the car. A while later he came out with this old dude that had a big bushy white beard and was wearing western clothes and he introduced him to me as Buffalo Bill. When we got back to the trailer park where we were staying I told my mother about how I had met Buffalo Bill. But she wasn't much interested. She just read my old man the riot act for leaving me out in the car while he went into a bar to do drink.

Here's the trailer we went out west in:

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And here's me and my old man on that trip.

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Unfortunately I don't have a picture of Buffalo Bill.
 
Trade said:
I met Buffalo Bill in 1952 when I was 5 years old. He was 105 years old at the time. At least that's the story my old man told me. We were on this trip out west and he had gone into this bar out in Nevada for his usual "shot and a beer" and left me out in the car. A while later he came out with this old dude that had a big bushy white beard and was wearing western clothes and he introduced him to me as Buffalo Bill. When we got back to the trailer park where we were staying I told my mother about how I had met Buffalo Bill. But she wasn't much interested. She just read my old man the riot act for leaving me out in the car while he went into a bar to do drink.

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Unfortunately I don't have a picture of Buffalo Bill.
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Your dad might have been pulling your leg...

William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917)
 
AZ Jim said:
Never liked "my old man/my old lady". Total lack of respect. Exception: In the military the commanding officer is "the old man!"
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Falcon said:
Right you are Jim. Couldn't have said it better. SOME people STILL don't get it!

..........and they can KMA !
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Just a different era

In Trade and I’s time, ‘my ol’ man’ was THEE way to reference yer dad
Gonna say that was the ‘60s

Then again, some fathers didn’t warrant any other term

(Falcon, love ya, but nobody's ever gonna kiss that wrinkled ol' thing)
 
The most famous was Elvis. Had a nice 10-15 conversation with him around 1972.

I sat next to Joe DiMaggio while watching the moon landing in the press box at Angel Stadium. After sneaking into the baseball writers dinner sat at the same table as Mickey Mantle. I drove Bill Buckner from San Diego back to Los Angeles after he hurt himself at a game. The Dodgers had an off day in San Diego between games and I had the pleasure of letting Maury Wills play my guitar while a bunch of us (groupies) were sitting around the pool at the hotel.

Years ago I was in politics and sat next to the former CA governor Edmund (Pat) Brown at a fundraiser. I did meet his son Jerry between his gigs as governor in a hotel lobby. Lastly I spent time talking to former NM governor and libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson.

Yet somehow I'm still looking for my 15 minutes of fame.

Rick
 
Well she is not famous, but Sweetie is the best person I ever met, she is an excellent cook, is always pleasant and somehow can read my mind. The only thing I don't like about her is that she hogs the remote and when she goes to get me another beer, she takes the remote with her. (just kidding, that is where she draws the line) Now I have met a few people who thought they were important, but the one I remember most is Colonel Sanders, He was at one of his restaurants Grand Opening and I ask him to autograph the foods box my KFC was in, On the way back to my seat I dropped it and chicken went everywhere. He shouted out, ''Get this man another order and brought it to us.'' My wife said my ears turned bright red from ebarrassment. If this happen today it wouldn't matter because I have so much hair growing out my ears no one would notice.
 
I've met several famous people - some planned & some by chance.

As one of those "child prodigy" musicians, I had to take photo sessions with some celebrities - George Burns, Debbie Reynolds. Ms. Reynolds wasn't shy, but I was - at 16. Before the photo, she grabbed my arm, put it around her & said, "Hey...you NEVER stand next to a beautiful woman without touching her." LOL!!!

I was at the TV studio for more photos with the cast of "Green Acres." I've always loved animals, so when I was wandering around the studio, I found that huge pig that was on the show. I sat on the floor & he sat next to me. After an hour, the photographer found me & said, "Where the hell have you been; we've been looking for you for an hour; ya know how much time costs here?" Well....no, I didn't know, & didn't care; I'd rather spend time with an animal than most people, anyway.

When I was around 20, I drove to Las Vegas with friends. We arrived at 2am & were walking around the casino at Ceasar's Palace. I saw Lorne Greene chatting with George Burns. A couple of teen-age girls walked by & one of them said, "Ooooh, George, you're so sexy." Lorne said, "Hey....what about me?" All of us LOL'd.

I flew to Youngstown, OH for my cousin's wedding. The flight stopped in Houston, TX for a couple of hours. I was in the restroom washing my hands & Brian Dennehy walked in. We chatted for a minute. I remember thinking, "Even when he smiles, he looks like he's angry."

I was on a lunch break from work & I was sitting in my car in front of a health food store. I noticed a guy parked next to me sitting in his car. He was slumped down in the seat with his head down, also eating. A couple of girls walked by his car & started giggling; they recognized him - Dennis Weaver. He signed a napkin for them, then looked at me, frustrated. I said to him, "Well, nice try at not being recognized."

I was in a restaurant with my girlfriend. David Soul walked in (dressed exactly as he dressed on "Starsky & Hutch;") that brown jacket & blue jeans. My girlfriend really liked him & she wanted an autograph. I said maybe she shouldn't bother him. She couldn't resist. He was really nice; he autographed a napkin & wrote "Much Joy, Andrea" on it.
 
GreenSky said:
The most famous was Elvis. Had a nice 10-15 conversation with him around 1972.

I sat next to Joe DiMaggio while watching the moon landing in the press box at Angel Stadium. After sneaking into the baseball writers dinner sat at the same table as Mickey Mantle. I drove Bill Buckner from San Diego back to Los Angeles after he hurt himself at a game. The Dodgers had an off day in San Diego between games and I had the pleasure of letting Maury Wills play my guitar while a bunch of us (groupies) were sitting around the pool at the hotel.

Years ago I was in politics and sat next to the former CA governor Edmund (Pat) Brown at a fundraiser. I did meet his son Jerry between his gigs as governor in a hotel lobby. Lastly I spent time talking to former NM governor and libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson.

Yet somehow I'm still looking for my 15 minutes of fame.

Rick
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I would have passed out if I met Elvis !
 

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