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As simple as that,well I never
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Edinburgh
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Have you had your 15 minutes of fame?
These days you switch on the television and yet another load of 'ordinary' people are getting their fifteen minutes of fame. Be it a game show or reality program, antiques show or property buying/selling. Thousands are clamoring to be seen on the box. and of course once you have been on the television you are then a 'celebrity'.
Which got me to thinking of my own moments in the public limelight but for me it was not the road to fame and riches just a few moments when I was was on the telly. My first appearance was in a Weetabix advert age,all I can say I was young,had to run through a field of wheat, jump a ditch and turn back and call my dog. I might add that there was no stunt double for the ditch jumping scene, it was all my own work. For that I got a chauffeur driven car to take me to and from the shoot site,notice the casual but accurate terminology,and I think around 20 quid, a lot of money at the time. The second time is when the kids home I lived in in Harrow appeared on the local news program and I was selected to kick a football, I have no idea why, possibly a strange TV ritual. The third time and this is one for the older forum members, I appeared on Crackerjack and I got a pencil. To my shame I cannot remember who the presenter was at the time but I do remember it was not much fun. You were pushed and shoved all over the place by the TV people just so you were in the right positions for the camera shots, there it is again,casual use of terminology. So there you have it, since then I have shied away from the limelight,preferring to live a life of quiet industriousness. So the question remains unanswered: Have you had your 15 minutes of fame?
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Co-Mumble Ruler!!
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
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I can be seen in the background for an interview with some girls at the movie premiere for Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. My leather jacket and backpack anyway.
Umm so not really in the video and not fame but still know it was me. Nothing else really though as a claim to fame i have met some A list movie stars
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As simple as that,well I never
Join Date: Nov 2009
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System Support Specialist
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: United Kingdom
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I met and spent the day with Quentin blake a few years back, lovely guy.
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Space Cadet
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Somewhere, Out There
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If security footage counts, I've been drinking and chatting to the All Blacks and the Australian rugby teams several times in '06-'09 and once with a few of from the Saffa team.
Other than that, a few minor celebs, a couple gig afterparties and drinking with one of my favourite Saffa bands, Prime Circle |
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Needs more dragons and stuff.
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey, UK
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Many, many years ago, I was linked with Nell McAndrew, as I was working with her at a radio station. Having finished a day's work, we got snapped heading into a restaurant to get some food. My 15 minutes of fame? The media thought I was dating her. Still good friends with her now, thanks to that.
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Multimodder
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Shetland Islands
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Was interviewed on the Scottish news when I was 10. Was the youngest member of our local kart club and we were hosting the Scottish Championships.
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Level Chuck Norris
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: London, UK
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My only 'claim to fame' so far is CPC Folder of the Month, though I forget the month!
That said, I have met a couple of famous people: ![]() Me & Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain (taken in 2006, I was 19 at the time) ![]() Me & Queen guitarist Brian May (taken in August 2011)
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Good news everyone!
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Salisbury, UK
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My arsehole had its fifteen minutes of fame detailed in the thread linked in my sig.
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SVM PLACENTA CASEI
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Some of my work was displayed in the Royal College of Art, but that's about it.
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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What did you do on it?
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For Science
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rauma, Finland
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What's this television thing you speak of?
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Downwind from the bloodhounds
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Well, there was that episode of Crimewatch, but it was an uncredited appearance...
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I don't do red...
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: London
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I did some model work for GAP. It was wierd to see my chops on posters in stores.
I was 20 and went to the Gym 7 days a week for two hours. I'm now touching 29 and I struggle to do the gym 3 times a week. |
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I unsuccessfully then tried again
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I was in the queue on Antiques Roadshow at Burghley House, clear as day, spotted by a few people. You're welcome to come and touch me.
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CPC Folder of the Month Sep 2011
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Used to play waterpolo for GB and played with Prince Willy-bum for a while, not really fame. But I don't have anything else to add!
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Destroyer
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Having one of my tweets in response to the Burger King twitter 'hack' go viral and having my name & photo on news websites around the world when they mentioned my tweet.
edit: the tweet I made was this https://twitter.com/flibblesan/statu...57394393362434 making the news in random places like St Louis in the US http://fox2now.com/2013/02/18/burger...-to-mcdonalds/ Last edited by flibblesan; 20th Feb 2013 at 12:22. |
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I don't do red...
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Destroyer
Join Date: Jul 2005
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