Two of my Favourites there, Corinne Clery was stunning in MR. -{ ( In many of my Fantasies )
and Yaphet Kotto is one of my Favourite Villains -{ ( and a great, very natural actor )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
{[] Thanks for posting moose. -{ how charming and entertaining is Yaphet, I
Was laughing out loud on his first night watching British TV, sex everywhere ! )
and how humble he is at saying he was just lucky to get some of the most
Influential movies, changing the perceptions of the black leading man. It was
Also really funny him saying he never thought as a kid he'd be scared to death
Of a few little old women.
Great interview. {[]
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Last night I had the great opportunity to meet Jane Seymour. She was doing an art exhibition at our mall and was extremely friendly, enough to take the time to sign my LALD poster and take a picture. Very nice woman and great artist! You will notice her Solitaire portraits in the background of the picture.
I met Roger Moore when he did a book presentation (My word is my bond) at his Dutch publisher. It was a very small setting and I had time to talk with him a bit about his work for UNICEF and about the book. I had already read the English version that came out a few weeks before the presentation of the Dutch version.
I also met Desmond Llewelyn and Denise Richards at the Dutch premiere of TWINE. It was only a few months before Desmond Llewelyn died.
I've met Roger Moore - at a book signing at Bluewater.
We were not really allowed much time, but I said how much of a fan I was... he looked me in the eye with his 'Thank you' and he signed 2 books for me, one for my Dad and one for my bf.
I've also met and knew David Spedding (former head of Mi6) - he was posted in Amman, Jordan, the same time my father was. My father was the Military Attaché.
He was known as the "hush hush" man... my brothers and I kicked around with his sons... in fact there was a group of us (a lot of the diplomats had kids the same age) - it was a brilliant time. Jordan is an amazing country... we had a blast. Plus I had diplomatic immunity... got me out of all sorts of trouble B-)
She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
Sorry to come to this thread late but as a newcomer I'm trawling through all the old threads to see if anything I wanted to post had already been discussed as my knuckles were firmly rapped by Barbel after posting my first thread which had already been discussed many times before (only kidding, Barbel) )
I was eating dinner at the Ramada Jarvis hotel in Birmingham (2001 or 2002 I cannot remember) when George Lazenby sat at the next table. I politely said hello and said he was my favourite Bond in which he was very pleased. He said meet me in the bar after dinner and he subsequently joined me for drinks - he said he was signing autographs at the NEC for the weekend at a memorabilia show. We had a great evening and were joined by more stars such as Richard Kiel and Britt Ekland.
About 3am in the morning I was woken by the fire alarm and everyone was herded out into the car park freezing our nether regions off! I spotted George and managed to get next to him when I said "I bet this never happened to the other fella" his laughter was magnificent as he slapped me on the back - I can imagine how hard he could punch after feeling that )
And it is true that he was always my favourite Bond not became my favourite because I met him!
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Posted this before..interviewed Roger Moore in 2009 for a Graham Norton Show. Great fun to do and we even had something in common..the cinema I first saw my first Bond film (LALD) was a cinema he used to go to as a child (Both South London boys..me Peckham, him Stockwell) Odeon Elephant & Castle, South London www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6jSUxTYj8
Lovely story, CHB!
I was on business in LA quite a few years ago, may have been 2005, and someone told me that "A James Bond guy" was in the hotel to do a convention the next day. I figured it was anyone but George, as he is the rarest of the breed...so, lo and behold, turns out to be him!
I run to a trophy shop, have them rush me a brass plate that I would be installing in the Aston DBS that I was going to have someday (see how positive thought works...)
I knew one of the vendors, and he got me in early whilst the private signings of items were going on.
Spoke w GL, and had him sign my plate. He loved the idea that I was so positive about wanting to have a DBS someday.
Told me he loved the car, and posed for a pic signing the plate.
STIFF handshake! I think he really was a tough customer.
Great storoes, cheers!
Unfortunately I must announce that I have stopped signing TND themed pictures.
The demand has really gotten out of hands and people made fortunes selling those on ebay.
Hope that this does not come across as snobby, I am still the down to earth guy that I used to be
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
"About 3am in the morning I was woken by the fire alarm and everyone was herded out into the car park freezing our nether regions off! I spotted George and managed to get next to him when I said "I bet this never happened to the other fella"
Actually , it *did* happen to the other fella when 007 set off the fire alarm on purpose in TB )
"About 3am in the morning I was woken by the fire alarm and everyone was herded out into the car park freezing our nether regions off! I spotted George and managed to get next to him when I said "I bet this never happened to the other fella"
Actually , it *did* happen to the other fella when 007 set off the fire alarm on purpose in TB )
Brilliant! I have never connected that scene before now - every time I watch TB I will think of that night in Birmingham!
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I have been a professional stage actor for twelve years.
Actually wrote the Bond fan film "Dead On Arrival" and helped with several others. A guy that I performed with and know very well is filming a movie with Brosnan. Closest I have gotten.
Spotted Terri Hatcher in a local restaurant.
Normally I let celebs be but a Bond Girl is a Bond Girl.
She was just having wine with a friend so dared to ask for an autograph.
Like the rest of us, I'd heard she could be testy but was actually incredibly nice, asked for the spelling of my name.
Most of my 007 player experiences have been at official meet 'n greets. At the last AutoGraphica I attended the dinner where I chanced to be seated with Corinne Clery. Since it wasn't entirely planned, I'm counting that one. I always take anyone talking about how they did their own stunts with a grain of salt but she did tell a Moonraker story I hadn't heard before.
At the last Pinewood BBQ it was a given I'd meet Lamont but it was still an interesting encounter: I'd seen him at other events but as I'd recently acquired a prop I needed to discuss, this time around I was anxious to talk with him. I showed him a picture of the piece which he immediately recognized and then, before I could ask, stated who the subcontractor was (the detail I most needed).
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and Yaphet Kotto is one of my Favourite Villains -{ ( and a great, very natural actor )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N8LiVpodNA#t=818
Was laughing out loud on his first night watching British TV, sex everywhere !
and how humble he is at saying he was just lucky to get some of the most
Influential movies, changing the perceptions of the black leading man. It was
Also really funny him saying he never thought as a kid he'd be scared to death
Of a few little old women.
Great interview. {[]
I also met Desmond Llewelyn and Denise Richards at the Dutch premiere of TWINE. It was only a few months before Desmond Llewelyn died.
We were not really allowed much time, but I said how much of a fan I was... he looked me in the eye with his 'Thank you' and he signed 2 books for me, one for my Dad and one for my bf.
I've also met and knew David Spedding (former head of Mi6) - he was posted in Amman, Jordan, the same time my father was. My father was the Military Attaché.
He was known as the "hush hush" man... my brothers and I kicked around with his sons... in fact there was a group of us (a lot of the diplomats had kids the same age) - it was a brilliant time. Jordan is an amazing country... we had a blast. Plus I had diplomatic immunity... got me out of all sorts of trouble B-)
Wow, I never thought Judi Dench would do something like that.
You have to have somewhere to keep
Those memory cards !
All tastes catered for
I was eating dinner at the Ramada Jarvis hotel in Birmingham (2001 or 2002 I cannot remember) when George Lazenby sat at the next table. I politely said hello and said he was my favourite Bond in which he was very pleased. He said meet me in the bar after dinner and he subsequently joined me for drinks - he said he was signing autographs at the NEC for the weekend at a memorabilia show. We had a great evening and were joined by more stars such as Richard Kiel and Britt Ekland.
About 3am in the morning I was woken by the fire alarm and everyone was herded out into the car park freezing our nether regions off! I spotted George and managed to get next to him when I said "I bet this never happened to the other fella" his laughter was magnificent as he slapped me on the back - I can imagine how hard he could punch after feeling that
And it is true that he was always my favourite Bond not became my favourite because I met him!
with the films, but Bond himself. -{ brilliant.
Don't worry about the knuckles, First time I got punished.
He strapped me to a seatless chair and got a carpet beater .......
I was on business in LA quite a few years ago, may have been 2005, and someone told me that "A James Bond guy" was in the hotel to do a convention the next day. I figured it was anyone but George, as he is the rarest of the breed...so, lo and behold, turns out to be him!
I run to a trophy shop, have them rush me a brass plate that I would be installing in the Aston DBS that I was going to have someday (see how positive thought works...)
I knew one of the vendors, and he got me in early whilst the private signings of items were going on.
Spoke w GL, and had him sign my plate. He loved the idea that I was so positive about wanting to have a DBS someday.
Told me he loved the car, and posed for a pic signing the plate.
STIFF handshake! I think he really was a tough customer.
Great storoes, cheers!
The demand has really gotten out of hands and people made fortunes selling those on ebay.
Hope that this does not come across as snobby, I am still the down to earth guy that I used to be
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Actually , it *did* happen to the other fella when 007 set off the fire alarm on purpose in TB
Brilliant! I have never connected that scene before now - every time I watch TB I will think of that night in Birmingham!
" Unfortunately I must announce that I have stopped signing TND themed pictures"
It was never your signing, but rather WHAT you wrote on them, and
Some of those cartoons were very disturbing !
Glad that you enjoyed my scribbles
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Great story, CHB, must have been a wonderful experience.
And TP, you didn't mention that you asked me to do that for you!
Actually wrote the Bond fan film "Dead On Arrival" and helped with several others. A guy that I performed with and know very well is filming a movie with Brosnan. Closest I have gotten.
Normally I let celebs be but a Bond Girl is a Bond Girl.
She was just having wine with a friend so dared to ask for an autograph.
Like the rest of us, I'd heard she could be testy but was actually incredibly nice, asked for the spelling of my name.
Most of my 007 player experiences have been at official meet 'n greets. At the last AutoGraphica I attended the dinner where I chanced to be seated with Corinne Clery. Since it wasn't entirely planned, I'm counting that one. I always take anyone talking about how they did their own stunts with a grain of salt but she did tell a Moonraker story I hadn't heard before.
At the last Pinewood BBQ it was a given I'd meet Lamont but it was still an interesting encounter: I'd seen him at other events but as I'd recently acquired a prop I needed to discuss, this time around I was anxious to talk with him. I showed him a picture of the piece which he immediately recognized and then, before I could ask, stated who the subcontractor was (the detail I most needed).
Lazenby
Rigg
Lonsdale
Blackman
Dor
Bochenko
Clery
d'Abo
Paluzzi
Munro
Stavin
Ashby
Beswick
Schell
Sims (OHMSS script)
Leech
Mountain
Robinson
de Souza
Michaels (GE bungee jump)
Seen :
Moore
Walken
Lowell
Skyfall girl (she was in Oslo , fail to remember her name then again haven't seen Craigs films that many times)
Really cool list Grindelwald -{