Have you ever been rude to a celebrity?Whilst at school we had a field trip to the Ironbridge Gorge museum. Oddly enough kids TV presenter Johnny Ball happened to pick the same day to make a visit. We were rather excited and crowded round asking questions. Johnny took this rather well and held an impromptu lecture. This was all fun and games until a kid at the back threw a small rock at his head. Silence fell for a moment then Mr Ball blew a gasket and did the whole "no one is leaving until I get a confession" routine. Er.. typing this out makes me feel rather sorry for the chap. Anyway - can you beat that?
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rob, Wed 14 Apr 2004, 19:06)
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BuerkeMichael Buerke's twin sons were in my year at school (I think one of them followed in dad's footsteps and now reads the news on Channel 5 or something). Anyway, there was a gig at school, featuring loads of school bands. One of his sons was in a band and he came along to watch. A couple of incidents from that event stand out in my mind. Firstly I was running around organisng stuff (I was playing in another band on the bill), I ran through a set of swing doors and almost knocked Mr. Buerke senior to the floor - he looked quite startled, I think it must have hurt.
Secondly, if I recall correctly they were boo'd off stage for playing rubbish indie-goth drivel. Must have been hard for the man to stand and watch his child being humiliated.
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ZoomZoom, Fri 16 Apr 2004, 13:28,
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