⭐Alan Morris: Celebrity Encounters.
These blogs are about the celebrities I have met at various times throughout my life. I have never gone out of my way to meet these people; I have simply encountered them throughout my day. All these people were very nice, and I thank them all for their company, conversation, and the stories they shared with me, which I will remember.
What is a celebrity?
A celebrity is someone who is widely recognised by the public, often due to their work in entertainment, sports, media, or social platforms and in some cases because of their criminal links. Think of actors, musicians, athletes, influencers, writers, criminals, or even famous chefs, anyone whose name or face is known by a large number of people.
Here’s what typically makes someone a celebrity:
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Public Recognition: Their name or image is widely recognised.
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Media Presence: They appear in movies, TV shows, music videos, interviews, or on social media.
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Influencer: Their opinions or actions can shape trends, spark conversations, or inspire fans.
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Profession or Talent: Often tied to a skill, like singing, acting, or playing sports, that puts them in the spotlight.
Some celebrities are famous for their achievements, while others might be known simply for being in the public eye (like reality TV stars or viral internet personalities).
Jacqueline Carpenter is the author of the novels Louisa, Joan and Nancy. I met her at a quiz in a local bar in Los Alcazares in Murcia, Spain.
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While living in Florida, I met Mickey Spillane in a downtown restaurant in Orlando.
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My good friend Derek Almond took me to the Emirates Stadium to do a celebrity-guided tour in 2014. Our tour guide was Charlie George, an Arsenal legend.
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I have always been an Arsenal fan, and when I was a kid I did go to Highbury with my dad to see a lot of matches. I met David O´Leary, however, at Heathrow airport.
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Noel Blake, a Jamaican-born football player, played for Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Stoke City, Bradford City, Exeter City and Dundee at one time or another.
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Unless you were an Elvis Presley fan, you probably wouldn't know who Vester Presley was, but he was the Uncle of Elvis Presley.
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In the early 1990s, I stayed at my home in Orlando and decided to visit Clearwater Beach for the weekend. I met Hulk Hogan at his bar.
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I must have been about 16 or 17 years old when I met Barbara Windsor very briefly outside a bank in Portsmouth, England.
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I met Chris Eubank in Brighton when I was there for a friend's stag party.
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The first time I met Dave Courtney was in a pub in Barkingside called The Chequers. At that time I had never heard of him but I have since read his books and been told who he is.
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I have a lot of family living in South Wales and I go to Porthcawl, Glamorgan, to see them when I can. Whilst there, one time I was introduced to Howard Marks in a pub in Kenfig Hill.
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I met Jim Quillen on a tour of Alcatraz in San Francisco in about 1992. I had gone on one of the self-guided tours where you are given a headset with a narrated talk of the island and can do the tour at your speed.
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Sir Lenny Henry (born 29 August 1958) is a celebrated British comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter. Rising to fame in the late 1970s through stand-up and variety shows, he became one of the UK’s most prominent black entertainers, blending sharp wit with affectionate parodies of his African-Caribbean heritage.
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In 1997, Les Wallace became the first left-handed dart player to win the World Dart Championship. I have met Les a couple of times since then.
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While I was at home watching the movie Karate Kid, I remembered meeting Pat Morita in Los Angeles, California.
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When I lived in Orlando, I went to see Rod Stewart at the Orlando Arena, and I spent the evening with his wife, Rachel Hunter.
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In the mid-1980s, I stayed in Los Angeles and went to Universal Studios for the day. When I got there, I met Renate Blauel and spent a morning with her on a backlot tour.
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While on holiday in Jamaica, I took a trip to Kingston for an overnight stay. When I was there, I went around Bob Marley's house and met his wife, Rita Marley and many of their children.
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When I lived in Orlando, I went to watch Duran Duran live at The House of Blues in Walt Disney World, and I met the group's drummer, Roger Taylor.
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I met Shaquille O'Neal when I was living in Orlando, Florida, and he had just signed up for the Orlando Magic basketball team.
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I have met Tom Jones several times in America and the UK and have also seen him perform in Spain.
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I have always been an Arsenal fan and I used to go to a lot of Arsenal games, as did Tom Watt.
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