Author Topic: What's your claim to fame? (Read 14775 times)

Son of Spion · « **Reply #80 on:** May 28, 2019, 06:03:27 pm »

Quote from: BobPaisley3 on May 28, 2019, 05:58:55 pm

Business studies class?

Harley Davidson motor mechanics. 😁

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #81 on:** May 28, 2019, 07:24:39 pm »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on May 28, 2019, 06:03:27 pm

Harley Davidson motor mechanics. 😁

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #82 on:** May 28, 2019, 07:31:12 pm »

I got a hug off Pope John Paul II.

I also played in a casual 5 a side football match against a 14 year old Daniele De Rossi.

Joff · « **Reply #83 on:** May 28, 2019, 08:39:27 pm »

I've fingered Karren Brady

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #84 on:** May 28, 2019, 08:56:31 pm »

Quote from: Joff on May 28, 2019, 08:39:27 pm

I've fingered Karren Brady

Per chance did this happen in the doorway of Gregg's?

Chakan · « **Reply #85 on:** May 28, 2019, 08:58:32 pm »

Quote from: Joff on May 28, 2019, 08:39:27 pm

I've fingered Karren Brady

What about the rest of the Brady bunch?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #86 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:00:25 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 28, 2019, 07:31:12 pm

I got a hug off Pope John Paul II.

I also played in a casual 5 a side football match against a 14 year old Daniele De Rossi.

I’d be more impressed if that was the other way round.

Red Beret · « **Reply #87 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:03:21 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 28, 2019, 07:31:12 pm

I got a hug off Pope John Paul II.

I also played in a casual 5 a side football match against a 14 year old Daniele De Rossi.

Let's see... I've shared a minibus with Jenny Agutter... Been in a pew behind Robert Pugh... Oh and I shook hands with Sean Bean. He had very soft hands for a Catholic priest.

Elmo! · « **Reply #88 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:05:28 pm »

I once cleaned Keanu Reeves lodge he was staying in after being at Billy Connolly's party.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #89 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:11:49 pm »

I have a few minor ones:

Coached with, against and did courses with ex-Liverpool, ex-Premier League, ex-International players, and ex-MLS ones (didn't know who they were

)

Was interviewed on live tv as a kid, about youth activities for young people (one of those vox pop things)

Was part of a failed tactical software programme, and a minor advisory role on a Prozone type software that is now used in the the EFL and SPFL among others

Non-football:

I came up with the Hulk Hogan catchphrase "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you"

I was the first person to put an apostrophe in their first name at a random point to separate the name. You're welcome, Mo'nique.

I brought the Goodies together before they were a comedy act

I used to be "Tenspeed" from "Tenspeed and Brownshoe"

I was one of Murphy Brown's secretaries in an episode

And lastly, I invented that ticking sound your phone makes when it passes other electronics.

El Lobo · « **Reply #90 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:30:16 pm »

And the short shorts thing

Pheeny · « **Reply #91 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:51:58 pm »

I rose from the ashes...

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #92 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Pheeny on May 28, 2019, 09:51:58 pm

I rose from the ashes...

Pheenyx?

Pheeny · « **Reply #93 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:20:55 pm »

Quote from: Tesco tearaway on May 28, 2019, 10:16:17 pm

Pheenyx?

My "real" name is Phoenix

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #94 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:33:40 pm »

Quote from: Pheeny on May 28, 2019, 10:20:55 pm

My "real" name is Phoenix

Ah! Well that explains the username then

Red_Mist · « **Reply #95 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:46:08 pm »

Shook hands with Muhammad Ali at a Birmingham City v Liverpool match in the 80s. He feigned to punch my dad before shaking his hand too. The look on my auld fellas face

Around about the same time (early 80s), got pushed backwards by Jack Nicklaus at the Open at Birkdale as I was standing too near his golf ball after he’d hooked one into the rough right by where me and dad were standing.

Not exactly claims to fame but as good as it got.

Pheeny · « **Reply #96 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:46:14 pm »

Quote from: Tesco tearaway on May 28, 2019, 10:33:40 pm

Ah! Well that explains the username then

Indeed it does

Pheeny · « **Reply #97 on:** May 28, 2019, 10:54:17 pm »

I also drank in the same pub as Joey Jones back in the late 70's in Wrexham,The Fairfield Tavern,he came in one night with a few other Liverpool players,including Clem my hero at the time ,as he knew I was a Red he introduced us and I ended up going on a "mini" pub crawl with them. The pub was also a regular for most Wrexham players,who at the time were a 2nd Division team,many a time I got into the local night clubs free as I was with a player,great feeling as a 17/18 year old.

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #98 on:** May 28, 2019, 11:28:40 pm »

In the top 1% of Mensa. (honestly!)

It just means I'm good at tests, that's all.

Peabee · « **Reply #99 on:** May 28, 2019, 11:32:19 pm »

I’ve snogged Duffy. Before she was famous.

Played a prank with the Dirty Sanchez lads backstage at Wakestock, who told me I went too far.

Pissed off Carl Barat so much that he spent an hour by a camp fire sharpening a stick, as he was paranoid off beak.

Loads of stories like that as I used to knock about with some people involved with music.

Medellin · « **Reply #100 on:** May 29, 2019, 07:33:11 am »

Was very good friends with Robbie Brookside the Wrestler, seen him get fronted regularly when having a bevvy..big mistake,very tough & strong as an ox too.
Gary Mavers too.
Local lads..

Millie · « **Reply #101 on:** May 29, 2019, 07:38:55 am »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 28, 2019, 07:31:12 pm

I got a hug off Pope John Paul II.

I also played in a casual 5 a side football match against a 14 year old Daniele De Rossi.

Yeah? I got a hug off John Barnes.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #102 on:** May 29, 2019, 08:19:08 am »

I look like Vince Vaughn, while in Budapest on a stag do, friends convinced an amateur tv company that I was actually him and I spent 20minutes doing an exclusive interview to them.

I coach football for Anthony Ogogo’s (boxer) nephew is about my only other claim.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #103 on:** May 29, 2019, 10:23:50 am »

I took a penalty against Sepp Maier at Melwood..and Mick Jones ( The Clash) gave me his plectrum.

KurtVerbose · « **Reply #104 on:** May 29, 2019, 12:03:54 pm »

I went to school with the daughter of John Cleese, and when he came to the school for parents day I had to give directions. I had a badge saying 'public relations' but I changed it to 'pubic relations' thinking he'd notice and invite me to be a python, but because of his great height he didn't notice.

I once gave Graham Norton a lift on my motorcycle, which wasn't a Norton. It was when he was doing standup and although he was on TV with Carnal Knowledge he wasn't well known. He was a delightful guy though.

I also dated Cindy Crawford. She didn't know about it at the time, but to me it was a full on relationship.

Medellin · « **Reply #105 on:** May 29, 2019, 12:09:33 pm »

Quote from: KurtVerbose on May 29, 2019, 12:03:54 pm

I went to school with the daughter of John Cleese, and when he came to the school for parents day I had to give directions. I had a badge saying 'public relations' but I changed it to 'pubic relations' thinking he'd notice and invite me to be a python, but because of his great height he didn't notice.

I once gave Graham Norton a lift on my motorcycle, which wasn't a Norton. It was when he was doing standup and although he was on TV with Carnal Knowledge he wasn't well known. He was a delightful guy though.

I also dated Cindy Crawford. She didn't know about it at the time, but to me it was a full on relationship.

..and you thought that tv programme Different Strokes was called Vinegar Strokes too?

jambutty · « **Reply #106 on:** May 29, 2019, 01:46:07 pm »

Quote from: Pheeny on May 28, 2019, 01:37:56 pm

I opened the car door for the Queen but she got out the other side...

She's not soft.

Pheeny · « **Reply #107 on:** May 29, 2019, 02:18:30 pm »

Quote from: jambutty on May 29, 2019, 01:46:07 pm

She's not soft.

I stood there like a prat, Saluted as well.

My mate on the other side was trying his hardest not to laugh as she got out his side...

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #108 on:** May 29, 2019, 03:19:54 pm »

I used to work with Val Doonican's daughter. Never licked her hair though.

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #109 on:** May 29, 2019, 03:27:50 pm »

I was in the Coca Cola Premier League ad that came out in February (bizarrely came about from eating chips outside the Church before the Derby in December)

Ziltoid · « **Reply #110 on:** May 30, 2019, 11:24:26 am »

Quote from: LanceLink!!!!! on May 29, 2019, 03:19:54 pm

I used to work with Val Doonican's daughter. Never licked her hair though.

Had she used an epilator?

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #111 on:** May 30, 2019, 12:16:48 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on May 30, 2019, 11:24:26 am

Had she used an epilator?

No, she was a ginger

cg82 · « **Reply #112 on:** May 30, 2019, 01:50:44 pm »

Me and the wife saw Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in December 2007 in Belfast.

It being close to Christmas we knew there was a good chance he'd play "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" as the final encore song so we went prepared (as did many others) with Santa hats - mine a regular type Santa hat and the wife with a cowboy style Santa hat (red Stetson thing with white fluffy trim).

So the last regular song is played and everyone whips out the hats.

We'd queued for ages to get close to the front, ended up about 4-5 rows from the stage. The wife turns and tells me to throw her hat up for Bruce. I'm shitting myself- we're so close I don't want to launch the hat and hit the fucking Boss square in the face lol.

So I chuck it up kinda gentle, a terrible, 7 year girl effort. It falls short of Bruce but Stevie Van Zant (Tony frigging Soprano's consigliere) spots it, points to me, strolls over, picks it up and places it on Bruce's head!

I was delighted! But then, the kicker - 2 nights later Bruce plays in London and then Paris a few days after that. On both occasions he produced my wife's hat when playing the Santa song - it even appeared on an official video of the song which is on YouTube!

Was (and still am) absolutely thrilled about it. I have this ridiculous hope that he brings it out every Christmas eve when sitting round the piano with the family for Christmas carols lol

Medellin · « **Reply #113 on:** May 30, 2019, 02:37:45 pm »

Got caught bollocko in me Ma's house with a girl who did the gold run on Blockbusters.

Qston · « **Reply #114 on:** May 30, 2019, 02:45:02 pm »

Quote from: LanceLink!!!!! on May 30, 2019, 12:16:48 pm

No, she was a ginger

Buck Pete · « **Reply #115 on:** May 30, 2019, 03:23:46 pm »

Quote from: Qston on May 30, 2019, 02:45:02 pm

Once I googled what an 'Epilator" was, it made the gag very funny

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #116 on:** May 30, 2019, 03:29:49 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on May 30, 2019, 02:37:45 pm

Got caught bollocko in me Ma's house with a girl who did the gold run on Blockbusters.

Did you find her hot spot?

Medellin · « **Reply #117 on:** May 30, 2019, 05:47:19 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on May 30, 2019, 03:29:49 pm

Did you find her hot spot?

Nearly got me binbagged that did.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #118 on:** May 30, 2019, 05:48:42 pm »

Quote from: LanceLink!!!!! on May 30, 2019, 12:16:48 pm

No, she was a ginger

A Qualcast then

RedSince86 · « **Reply #119 on:** May 30, 2019, 07:24:51 pm »

Quote from: Roady on May 27, 2019, 11:47:28 pm

Some boss ones here! I’ve got nothing in comparison. Best o can do is I shared a few spliffs with Denise van outen and Kelly brook many many years ago in a house party in hackney. Denise van outen gave me her autograph saying “thanks for a great fuck” she was a boss laugh. But I have since lost it after about six house moves. I also met sporty spice with terrible consequences in the height of spice girl game. I didn’t think it was her and ended up getting sparked out by her minder.

I saw Denise Van Outen in a roof top bar in Magaluf with Julian Clary, They were doing a show on the main beach there for Sky i think it was.

The Bar there had these tanned blonde Swedish girls there who were all ridiculousy hot AF, i don't think the male revellers were noticing Denise much.