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What are some techniques to calm your nerves when talking to someone famous?

Posted - February 22, 2019
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  • Oh, I would probably find that a bit intimidating, dating a publicly recognized person. An upside though, you could probably dig up more info on them than the average person before the meet up. See what level of mess you may be getting into lol. Maybe even find out their net worth, that’s good info :)

      February 23, 2019 12:45 PM MST
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  • 7939
    That is true. lol :)
      February 23, 2019 6:36 PM MST
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  • 53531

      Wait, you mean to say you actually researched me before our first face-to-face?  I don't even know who you are any more!


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      February 24, 2019 3:41 AM MST
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  • before and after...I’m still collecting data.
      February 24, 2019 9:36 AM MST
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  • 53531

      That was you?  I knew someone was watching me shower, I just knew it!


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      February 24, 2019 9:52 AM MST
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  •   February 24, 2019 6:28 PM MST
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  • 53531

      Gee, it's funny you should mention police, I've arranged for them to come and get you.  Take her away, officers, and remember, there's no such thing as handcuffs too tight.

    (That's ironic funny, not ha-ha funny.)



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      February 24, 2019 7:01 PM MST
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  • How could you DO this to me?? I’ll never get over this:( 

    *hey I wonder what this cop is doing later and if his windows easily accessible* 

      February 25, 2019 7:01 AM MST
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  • 5391
    Remember they are just like anyone else, only better known. Smile and be cool.  
      February 23, 2019 6:33 AM MST
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  • 46117
    So, I shouldn't give them the letter declaring my ardent love for them upon the first encounter?  What if I don't get another chance????!!!!!
      February 23, 2019 8:33 AM MST
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  • 5391
    It’s worth a shot. They probably get a lot of that. 
      February 23, 2019 8:58 AM MST
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  • 46117
    Oh please.  I'm too "mature" to be dazzled by other humans.  They are just humans, after all.  I might be nervous if I had to have them over for dinner or something I had to actually DO for them, that is another story.   But just talking?  How can that matter.  (just musing)
      February 23, 2019 9:03 AM MST
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  • 5391
    Right
      February 23, 2019 9:12 AM MST
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  • I don’t need to calm down. They need to keep their cool around me!!
      February 23, 2019 6:56 AM MST
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  • 44660
    You stole that from me.
      February 23, 2019 9:29 AM MST
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  • Keep in mind that they need to impress you to keep their fans happy!  Fans pay their bills.  :)
      February 23, 2019 6:58 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I don't believe I've ever met anyone famous, but I would speak to them the same as I'd speak with anyone else.  
      February 23, 2019 7:50 AM MST
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  • 1305
    Remember, they are just normal people who also scratch their arse and pick their nose, and may be doing the holiday camp stint or local music festival, even the Christmas pantomime at the local theatre in 20 years time. 
      February 23, 2019 3:50 PM MST
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  • 17620
    I've never been nervous talking to famous people. 
      February 24, 2019 1:33 AM MST
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  • 53531

      Oh, wait a minute, back it up there, hold the phone Ramon!  What about all the blushing and the stammering and the profuse sweating and the twisting of locks of your hair around your fingers whenever you speak with me?



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      February 24, 2019 3:35 AM MST
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  • 17620
    You have me confused with someone else. 
      February 24, 2019 2:40 PM MST
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  • 53531


      It's not easy for me to keep track of all of my adoring fans, after all, there are so many of you.
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      February 24, 2019 3:29 PM MST
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  • 17620
    ...there are so many.
      February 24, 2019 3:34 PM MST
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  • 1893
    Treat them like anyone else, forget they are famous.  In short treat them like any other Arse who wants something.

    There are some who are in their own head, so ignore them.  Their are others who are down to earth enjoy them.  I meet with so many of these types it is old hat for me.  I find out what they want, massage their ego, and help our Sales/Marketing team make the sale or get the endorsement.  If it is a casual run in if they are polite, I am polite.  If they are an Arse, I let them know it.  Actually shocks the hell out of a few.

    We actually had a funny one 2 weeks ago.  Doc and I were out to dinner with the Resident Labradors, yes dogs are allowed in Restaurants here.  One of the California Celebs came in, made a stink about the Residents, he was asked to leave with his party. Since I am a regular I did make up the loss to the owner.  Next day the Pr___K saw us and started making a scene - the Police did have some fun explaining he could be arrested.

    In Austria celebrity status barely buys you anything except 1st invites to some of the lesser Balls
      February 25, 2019 6:44 AM MST
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