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Ellen from Endwell's avatar

Interesting story on what inspired "Talk of the Town."

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Michael's avatar

Kinda sad - I can picture this kid having a crush on Chrissie Hynde and never even being acknowledged, but I see it from her POV too. Bittersweet, if it’s the whole story - I think the part about Ray Davies may hold a bit of truth as well, but it’s better as a mystery…

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Ellen from Endwell's avatar

Yes, can see it from both sides too. My sister lined up to get an autograph from Lou Gramm of Foreigner, whom she idolizes, and then they moved the line and messed everything up. She was devastated she didn't get to talk to him. I don't know if celebs get how much they mean to us lowly humans!

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Michael's avatar

I’ve only met a couple of people who could be considered “famous” - they were each pretty much regular folks.

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Ellen from Endwell's avatar

I met Robin Williams in an elevator and he was an absolute gentleman but I made a total fool of myself. But that's not too far out of the ordinary for me, so...

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Michael's avatar

Shook hands with former Speaker of the House Tom Foley in an airport and met Matthew Modine on the set of Vision Quest - weird story there

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Ellen from Endwell's avatar

Now I have to hear that weird story! Do tell if you're willing to share.

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