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Worst celebrity you have the pleasure of meeting😬part 3

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Tutchytutchyfeelyfeely · 23/10/2022 04:48

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LaMarschallin · 23/10/2022 09:22

WobblyLondoner · 23/10/2022 09:14

PS I think the poster might have mixed up the Royal Society (science fellowship body) with the Royal Academy (art exhibitions)?

Exactly what I thought.

And it may be very unfair of me, but it also seems more likely to be RA, given his reported ultra-luvvie persona, than DA.

Anneofwindypoplars · 23/10/2022 09:22

There is a need when someone clarifies on the first page and people are still squawking that they can’t possibly understaaaaand.

It really is not that difficult, unless you have quite serious comprehension difficulties. I think if I said to a group of five year olds ‘Millie, could you bring me the books? Oh sorry - I meant Ellie’ they’d get it, wouldn’t they? Confused

mrsjoyfulprizeforraffiawork · 23/10/2022 09:21

@VirginiaQ Richard Attenborough was President of RADA, not the Royal Academy (of Art).

My relative worked for many years at the RA for the chief executive and I find the Attenborough anecdote rather unbelievable. I don't think they ever opened up for a single vip (yes, for royalty and heads of state and their entourages) but these would all be met and escorted by senior RA staff, probably the president, not the person with the keys. I will check with my relative.

BigFatLiar · 23/10/2022 09:20

PinkButtercups · 23/10/2022 06:48

What? Who's DH?

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David Hattenborough

Motnight · 23/10/2022 09:19

WobblyLondoner · 23/10/2022 09:14

PS I think the poster might have mixed up the Royal Society (science fellowship body) with the Royal Academy (art exhibitions)?

Poster seems to have mixed up a few things to be fair 😬

LargeglassofRosePlease · 23/10/2022 09:17

Anneofwindypoplars · 23/10/2022 09:16

I’m not normally this rude but how slow are people?

DH was a typo and should have been DA. It makes perfect sense, unless you’re really stupid Confused

No need for rudeness.

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LargeglassofRosePlease · 23/10/2022 09:17

PrettyMuchBollocks · 23/10/2022 08:29

Would it not be more likely to have been David Attenboroughs brother Richard going to the royal academy (depending on how long ago this happened)?

This makes more sense. I’m not buying it about DA. That contradicts everything I have ever heard about him.

Anneofwindypoplars · 23/10/2022 09:16

I’m not normally this rude but how slow are people?

DH was a typo and should have been DA. It makes perfect sense, unless you’re really stupid Confused

WobblyLondoner · 23/10/2022 09:14

PS I think the poster might have mixed up the Royal Society (science fellowship body) with the Royal Academy (art exhibitions)?

LargeglassofRosePlease · 23/10/2022 09:14

SerenaB12 · 23/10/2022 06:26

I knew someone who worked at the Royal Academy, so not my story...
He told me that David Attenborough was absolutely vile.
( I know I couldn't believe it either)
Apparently the Academy does out of hours openings for their special members. On this occasion J had to open up, was thrilled to do so as he was a huge fan of DH.
Whilst unlocking the areas he turned to David H and mentioned he thought the last episode of xxx was the best TV he had ever seen. DH stood there and stared at him before saying coldly.. " I don't think someone like you should be talking to someone like me"
J was mortified.
On another occasion DH threw his coat at J and told him to take care of it.
He didn't left the coat on the floor and walked away.
Has never watched anything he's made since. Apparently his partner looked embarrassed both times.

I’ve read this post three times. It’s like a riddle and makes no sense whatsoever.

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WobblyLondoner · 23/10/2022 09:12

SerenaB12 · 23/10/2022 06:26

I knew someone who worked at the Royal Academy, so not my story...
He told me that David Attenborough was absolutely vile.
( I know I couldn't believe it either)
Apparently the Academy does out of hours openings for their special members. On this occasion J had to open up, was thrilled to do so as he was a huge fan of DH.
Whilst unlocking the areas he turned to David H and mentioned he thought the last episode of xxx was the best TV he had ever seen. DH stood there and stared at him before saying coldly.. " I don't think someone like you should be talking to someone like me"
J was mortified.
On another occasion DH threw his coat at J and told him to take care of it.
He didn't left the coat on the floor and walked away.
Has never watched anything he's made since. Apparently his partner looked embarrassed both times.

Sorry but I don't believe this story - even if he was having an unbelievable off day I don't believe he would talk to someone like this.

I know people who have worked with DA over a long period and this does not tally at all with their experiences.

FeralWitch · 23/10/2022 08:53

FuzzyPuffling · 23/10/2022 08:38

Hurrah! It's not just me feels like this then. I can scarcely watch his programmes because of the "it's all your fault" lecturing. (10 years since I've been on a plane and and that was a one off...)

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I’m sure he got on his bike to meet the gorillas.

VirginiaQ · 23/10/2022 08:52

Well Richard Attenborough was president of the RA so would make more sense it being him than David as a previous poster said. Although he died in 2014 so must be an old story.

Learningstill · 23/10/2022 08:47

Bovrilly · 23/10/2022 07:42

I used to work at the BBC in Bristol where the Natural History Unit is based. David Attenborough is not a twat, he is a very polite person and I've never heard a bad word said about him, which is unusual for a TV presenter and even more so for someone who was a senior manager at the BBC.

Me too at BBC Bristol, @Bovrilly, I too met him and he was just an ordinary charming man. I never heard a word against him either.

FuzzyPuffling · 23/10/2022 08:38

FeralWitch · 23/10/2022 07:29

I’m quite pleased to hear David Attenborough is a twat. It makes me feel better about not being able to stand him popping up on my telly every five minutes lecturing me about climate change, when it’s not me whose entire career is thanks to the wonders of air travel Blush

Hurrah! It's not just me feels like this then. I can scarcely watch his programmes because of the "it's all your fault" lecturing. (10 years since I've been on a plane and and that was a one off...)

gogohmm · 23/10/2022 08:36

Met tony Robinson in a pub, I'd seen him the day before at an event where he was very entertaining. Standing at the bar next to me I said how much I enjoyed the night before and returned to my seat, he actually was sitting on the next table with a friend but preceded to strike up up conversation and barely due breathe, so many anecdotes! Such a lovely man

PrettyMuchBollocks · 23/10/2022 08:29

Would it not be more likely to have been David Attenboroughs brother Richard going to the royal academy (depending on how long ago this happened)?

sami2885 · 23/10/2022 08:10

Quentin Willson (5th gear presenter)... Worked in the motor industry and he came to speak to the apprentices. Most arrogant person I've ever met! Full of his own self importance just bleugh...

Squashpocket · 23/10/2022 08:03

I'm choosing not to believe serenab12's story. Fingers in ears, lalalalala

LondonMummer · 23/10/2022 08:03

Worked with Graham Norton many years ago. He was the the nastiest most vile, self important celebrity I've ever come across and I've worked with many over the years including some huge American stars. Maybe he's mellowed.

custardbear · 23/10/2022 07:43

@RookSoup - I've heard that too about RA. I'm so pleased Graham Norton is nice, love him!

Bovrilly · 23/10/2022 07:42

I used to work at the BBC in Bristol where the Natural History Unit is based. David Attenborough is not a twat, he is a very polite person and I've never heard a bad word said about him, which is unusual for a TV presenter and even more so for someone who was a senior manager at the BBC.

BoneBonita · 23/10/2022 07:40

Jools Holland - grumpy, arrogant and appears to hate anyone who isn’t famous

RookSoup · 23/10/2022 07:36

Rowan Atkinson... I met him at the stage door after seeing him play Fagin in Oliver. He was very unfriendly. I've heard similar stories from other people. There was an arrogance about him.

On the flip side, Graham Norton is one of the nicest I've met. He was very friendly and unassuming.

FeralWitch · 23/10/2022 07:29

I’m quite pleased to hear David Attenborough is a twat. It makes me feel better about not being able to stand him popping up on my telly every five minutes lecturing me about climate change, when it’s not me whose entire career is thanks to the wonders of air travel Blush