Morrissey's walking towards you. What do you do?

[wemissumoz]

You're walking down the street and you look up and see that Morrissey is about 20 meters in front of you, walking towards you. He is alone, looks unhurried, isn't on the phone and is not distracted with anything, but hadn't yet noticed you coming. When you get near, what do you do?

[jbjork86]

I only dream about this 10 times a day.

[Raphael Lambach]

Certainly I'd thank him for everything good he did in my life.

[Gabriele]

"Make eye-contact, nod silently and keep moving"

I'm too shy to do anything else :P
But maybe I would put a giant happy smile on my face too.

[KenzieW]

I don't know what I would do. I'd probably implode.

[dave.jay1@ntlworld.com]

...To my eternal, embarrasing shame, this actually happened to me in Liverpool, 11th August, 1987.
I was so shocked to see my idol, that I lamely said " ermmm..You're the singer from the Smiths, arent you"??
( I didn't know what to call him...Steven ?? Morrissey?? arrrgghhh!! )
Anyway, he was incredibly polite and signed 4 autographs ( full story on here somewhere, in another "Thread",), but the chap he was walking with was a bit of a Tosser, and kept trying to move him away....dunno who he was...

[SparkleBoy]

I would rape him with a salami stick and send the pictures to TMZ.

[lottie]

LOL,
oh so so many scenarios, id be sorely tempted to let him walk right by me (thats if i could keep the fact that I know who he is in check for long enough not to give myself away, *doubtful*)
and then follow him.. and .... figure it out as we go along. ;-)

[Thelioninlove]

I'd think I'd be too nervous to do anything but nod and smile to Morrissey. I'd hope he'd understand.

[still ill life]

Well, you just sit there.

[joe frady]

I'd thank the lord that I'd worn my brown trousers that day! ;)

(and it's metres not meters...actually it should be feet, but that's a whole other thing)

[andveganpancakes]

I think faint should be an option.

[Emotional Guide Dog]

Not too sure but if I've got chips, he's not having one, hero worship only goes so far!

[CrystalGeezer]

"Are you sure you don't see signs?"

[billy scissors]

Not so much Morrissey as Lionel Blair.A friend once saw him walking through Grimsby,with his trademark grin,followed by about 15 people wherever he went.Bizarre

[Oh my god, it's Robby!]

yay! what I voted for is totally winning :highfive:

[Harsh Truth]

If I were to have one handy, this would surely be the time to administer a pie to the face.

[celibate]

I probally wouldn't recognise Morrissey

but with tours and He's in the neighbourhood, or at the gig, that day

I would sweat and hope I can offer him a not to sweaty hand and say
something stupid, like everyone told him 20 times at a walk

I woulod not make a big thing out of it, going nuts, shouting like, no
I'm Northern European, trying to stay/looking unharmed/no emotion

Strike a pose

[KenzieW]

LOL,
oh so so many scenarios, id be sorely tempted to let him walk right by me (thats if i could keep the fact that I know who he is in check for long enough not to give myself away, *doubtful*)
and then follow him.. and .... figure it out as we go along. ;-)

Good one!:thumb:

[wemissumoz]

I always feel like I'd be bugging any celebrity to say Hi or try to shake their hands. But then if I ignore them, they could take it as, "Everyone's forgotten me and I have a big ego to feed" so I should have said something. I think most people in the public eye expect some degree of being bothered in public. It's both the curse and the blessing of being a performer.

[maudlingirl]

Yep! :D

[owen]

A scenario similar to this one did happen to me.

I had contemplated this situation since the age of thirteen and I had no doubt that if it happened I would casually say hello to Moz and have a very relaxed conversation with him. As it happens, when I did spot him, outside the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge, I was delivering wine to the hotel and I was carrying a case of wine costing several thousand pounds on my shoulder. I spotted him as he was about to jump in a black cab, yelled his name then ran towards the cab, which Moz had hurriedly jumped into, no doubt alarmed at the psychotic Glaswegian with a case of wine hurrying towards him. I got to the cab just after he got in and the cabbie hurriedly locked the door, which I attempted to pull open whilst repeatedly shouting at Moz "I've got to meet you, got to shake your hand!" He looked at me rather cooly in my state of obvious agitation, then got out of the cab, shook my hand and spoke to me for a few minutes on the street. I was too stunned to say much more than "You don't know what this means to me!" over and over.

He then got back in the taxi and they drove away, whilst I stood on the street and watched them go with a huge smile on my face. And a case of very expensive wine still on my shoulder.

[Georgissey]

I wouldn't do what I did in 2002 when I met him for the first time, which is to thank him for the last 13 years of my life, and tell him I love him.

Although his response of "I know", followed by the signature Moz bow and warm handshake was great.

[M-in-Oz]

I grabbed his upper arm too firmly and babbled my thanks and said some silly things, and he was very kind...but all the time in the back of my head I was thinking 'let go of his arm, let go of his arm'.

[WhalleyRange]

As I live in Manchester I dream that one day it will happen, especialy as I frequent book shops, which I know he does.

I'd probably say Wonderful Woman is a really under rated song.

Something that will let him know I'm a real fan.

[Branwell]

Beam shyly at him.
Approach him. "Excuse me. Sir. Please do."
Nod. "This is for you." as I swipe something and run.

[Kilt Uncle]

I would say - "I'm not the fan you think i am".

Ok, it was an attempt.

[DorianG3]

As Morrissey fans I think we should all stop, shake his hand and say "i am a very big fan" and "thank you for putting out such great music" . Maybe even say your name as you shake his hand to make it more personal. Seems simple and appreciative. Then off we go.

[billy scissors]

If I were to have one handy, this would surely be the time to administer a pie to the face.

youre still in the lead

[hand in glove]

"Are you sure you don't see signs?"

When and where was it he said that he had the gift of foresight? Was it in a recent interview? Or...did I dream that?

[hand in glove]

I'd offer a greeting and shake his hand. I'd thank him for everything - especially for making life more bearable and pleasant. I KNOW that I would cry. Not hysterically, but I wouldn't be able to stop the tears from falling from the sides of my eyes. I would be so emotionally moved and thankful that I'd most likely ASK for a hug...and after all was said and done and he was gone, I'd have a huge melt down.

I think we all have fantasies of having conversations with him. I'd love to talk art, old movies (including old Hollywood), and James Dean with him. Even have a good debate. But, I'd have to get past that first meeting!

[Patrick!]

i wouldn't explain in words what he means to me, because i'm sure he already knows how i and everybody else feels. if i got the chance to hug him, i would plant a kiss on his cheek or (swoon) his neck and try to slip my phone number in his back pocket. this thread has convinced me to write a letter to morrissey that includes my phone number to carry on my person from now on in case this ever happens.

[Christ]

I would say hello and if possible shake his hand and thank him for all the great songs !! i did meet Johnny Marr once and he thanked me for being a Smithsfan and shake my hand !! :)

[brenda]

Id be one big emotional wreck! and if he did by any chance see me he'd probobly think im completely insane and run away. But on a serious note I would walk up to him and thank him for all that hes done.

[Peter Marr]

i would say Hello, Mr Morrissey, give a shake hand, and trying to hug him by permission :P and then i start to be dramatic in tears

[jm053091]

I'd ask him if these compilations are ever going to stop.

[Eric Hartman]

I would kick his ass for releasing yet another greatest hits album.

[Brel]

He's in Dublin right now, so I'd invite him for a jar or four.

(I'm in Manchester though)

Be quick, he's still out and about!

[Trouble loves me]

I'd go for the handshake, but I'd have to say something moderately profound too. I ran into Jarvis Cocker recently and I think he appreciated the short but sweet approach; no photo, or autograph, just a handshake and a quick conversation. He seemed rather touched by my love of his music. I think Moz would have a pretty similar reaction, but I guess, like anyone, you have to catch them on a good day.

[Caitlin]

I would simply place my hands on his face, kiss him and cry hysterically.

[Morrisseyfan08]

I would like to make a sexual move instinctively but I think if the opportunity arose I would barely be able to utter a syllable out never mind making a stretch for his crotch.

[lottie]

A scenario similar to this one did happen to me.

I had contemplated this situation since the age of thirteen and I had no doubt that if it happened I would casually say hello to Moz and have a very relaxed conversation with him. As it happens, when I did spot him, outside the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge, I was delivering wine to the hotel and I was carrying a case of wine costing several thousand pounds on my shoulder. I spotted him as he was about to jump in a black cab, yelled his name then ran towards the cab, which Moz had hurriedly jumped into, no doubt alarmed at the psychotic Glaswegian with a case of wine hurrying towards him. I got to the cab just after he got in and the cabbie hurriedly locked the door, which I attempted to pull open whilst repeatedly shouting at Moz "I've got to meet you, got to shake your hand!" He looked at me rather cooly in my state of obvious agitation, then got out of the cab, shook my hand and spoke to me for a few minutes on the street. I was too stunned to say much more than "You don't know what this means to me!" over and over.

He then got back in the taxi and they drove away, whilst I stood on the street and watched them go with a huge smile on my face. And a case of very expensive wine still on my shoulder.

:lbf::lbf: this is so funny, glad you didnt scare him too much. ;)

[everydayslikesunday]

A scenario similar to this one did happen to me.

I had contemplated this situation since the age of thirteen and I had no doubt that if it happened I would casually say hello to Moz and have a very relaxed conversation with him. As it happens, when I did spot him, outside the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge, I was delivering wine to the hotel and I was carrying a case of wine costing several thousand pounds on my shoulder. I spotted him as he was about to jump in a black cab, yelled his name then ran towards the cab, which Moz had hurriedly jumped into, no doubt alarmed at the psychotic Glaswegian with a case of wine hurrying towards him. I got to the cab just after he got in and the cabbie hurriedly locked the door, which I attempted to pull open whilst repeatedly shouting at Moz "I've got to meet you, got to shake your hand!" He looked at me rather cooly in my state of obvious agitation, then got out of the cab, shook my hand and spoke to me for a few minutes on the street. I was too stunned to say much more than "You don't know what this means to me!" over and over.

He then got back in the taxi and they drove away, whilst I stood on the street and watched them go with a huge smile on my face. And a case of very expensive wine still on my shoulder.

I agree, this post is brilliant. I wish I had been there to see it :D

I know someone who when they bumped into Brian May (Queen, big hair), pointed a finger in their face and said repeatedly, "Do You know Who You Are?". Mr May was not amused. I figure in this situation Morrissey would reply with something witty like "No, tell me, who am I?"

[billy scissors]

I agree, this post is brilliant. I wish I had been there to see it :D

I know someone who when they bumped into Brian May (Queen, big hair), pointed a finger in their face and said repeatedly, "Do You know Who You Are?". Mr May was not amused. I figure in this situation Morrissey would reply with something witty like "No, tell me, who am I?"

about 3 years ago,while walking through Waterstones in Leeds,I turned to my right to see Phil Oakey of The Human League ,a one time hero of mine,looking at books in the sci-fi section.I stopped and looked at him again and walked away.I was strangely underwhelmed.

[DAVIE]

about 3 years ago,while walking through Waterstones in Leeds,I turned to my right to see Phil Oakey of The Human League ,a one time hero of mine,looking at books in the sci-fi section.I stopped and looked at him again and walked away.I was strangely underwhelmed.

Phil Oakey is quite a boring person though, Human League's latest single was quite good tho....Morrissey would be quite different!

[billy scissors]

He was a class act in his time though.I just caught the end of the new song today.I thought it was La Roux.Very 80s

Ive also met Viv Nicholson a few times.She's trash

[DAVIE]

Yeah, but what were you expecting from a 80s electronic band...I met saw The Human League at a gig 2 years ago! They didn't have any new material then, they just played all their 80s hits and nothing more..

[everydayslikesunday]

Yeah, but what were you expecting from a 80s electronic band...I met saw The Human League at a gig 2 years ago! They didn't have any new material then, they just played all their 80s hits and nothing more..

I also saw them about then in Oxford and thought they were brilliant. I didn't want to hear any new stuff, just an evening of 80's nostalgia.

I also saw them years ago on an 80's revival night with Culture Club and ABC. Human League was def. the best band there that night. Although I'll never forget the sight of Boy George swearing his head off and threatening to kick some one's head in after they threw a coin at him. He's a bloody big bloke, I wouldn't want to get in a punch up with him :lbf: