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[ImTheMoneypenny]

"Here's a story of a man who recently met Connery and tried to get autographs :"

Re-read this , it is NOT me who met Connery , I merely wanted to share this tale.

I agree that respect is important but if a celeb goes to such an event he should prepare for that he might meet autograph seekers...if a celeb can't handle this then perhaps they should find another job as it is part of the whole PR machinery....can't stand heat get out of kitchen imo.

They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !

I have to strongly disagree if you feel this man's behaviour towards Connery was appropriate. He got his autograph, then he continued to spring up every time Connery turned around, for yet more stupid autographs. I have a feeling this man was NOT a true fan but someone who sells autographs. His behaviour was no better than paparazzi. It's about being a decent human being towards your fellow man.

Sure without fans these people would not be making a living, however without THEM we would not have entertainment! It's an even draw. They give me hours upon hours of thrills and chills, which by the way, they work very hard to make, they work longer hours than you or the rest of us do, regardless of weekday or weekend, they are away from their family for weeks on end, and they risk their safety to give you a wonderful film or tv show to enjoy and you infer that they are the ones to be grateful TO YOU to sign a "few" autographs? I happen to be grateful to them, for producing wonderful films and tv shows that feed the imagination and to take my mind off the worries of the real world out there, and for that I give them the respect they deserve.

[ACE]

I merely wanted to share this tale.

But why?

I'm sure you would condemn the shameful conduct of the person who allegedly told you this tale.

And you obviously think that by spreading stories like this, it is not tantamount to being an apologist for that person who is venally trying to justify his/her appalling behaviour as acceptable conduct.

You merely think that the retired, ailing 80-year target of such terrible conduct should have been more polite in fending off repeated, unsolicited, insensitive, predatory and commercial requests for even more autographs from someone selling them for personal profit.

[Zorin Industries]

"Here's a story of a man who recently met Connery and tried to get autographs :"

Re-read this , it is NOT me who met Connery , I merely wanted to share this tale.

I agree that respect is important but if a celeb goes to such an event he should prepare for that he might meet autograph seekers...if a celeb can't handle this then perhaps they should find another job as it is part of the whole PR machinery....can't stand heat get out of kitchen imo.

They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !

And at what point does any of this pitiful excuse justify haranguing a man nearly in his 80's whose arm was in a sling and who could barely hold a pen?

And Sean Connery HAS got another job. It's called retirement. If you retired today would you still be liable for work related matters five years later? (or indeed 25 years later - which is the last time Sean Connery played Bond onscreen?). And you have an extremely naive attitude to "PR" if you think it justifies autograph stalking. PR is about garnering attention from people who are not aware of something, not film fans who clearly know too much.

And why would you want to "share this tale" if it was not yours? A tale that is actually written with great detail for someone who was "not there".

As for "They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !".... what is that about if it is not the childish rants of a film fan who thinks because they watch Bond films every day that automatically implies Bond actors will want to see them every day. I think it was probably the likes of Cubby Broccoli, Harry Saltzman and United Artists who put the likes of Connery on the world stage, not some pen-yielding obsessives who think owning autographs gets them nearer their idols.

My tone is deliberately harsh here as I think your supposed justification to your/someone else's exploits is as sordid and lame as the original behaviour itself.

PS. You still haven't explained why there was a "pun intended lol" when clearly there was not one created? This is another reason why I don't trust people who put "LOL" in everything as if grammatical laziness is the internet's new stand-up.

Now I'm really FPO!

[Daddy Bond]

"Here's a story of a man who recently met Connery and tried to get autographs :"

Re-read this , it is NOT me who met Connery , I merely wanted to share this tale.

I agree that respect is important but if a celeb goes to such an event he should prepare for that he might meet autograph seekers...if a celeb can't handle this then perhaps they should find another job as it is part of the whole PR machinery....can't stand heat get out of kitchen imo.

They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !

Well, I know now for sure that it was not you who did this, but it still is shameful how these guys acted. Also, there's a difference between politely asking for an autograph at an appropriate moment and hounding someone repeatedly and never giving them a moment of peace.

[MarkA]

I agree that respect is important but if a celeb goes to such an event he should prepare for that he might meet autograph seekers...if a celeb can't handle this then perhaps they should find another job as it is part of the whole PR machinery....can't stand heat get out of kitchen imo.

They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !

Whoa hold on a minute. One autograph maybe politely asked for at the correct time and place. And then if the person is grumpy, doesn't want to do it. Walk away. To me a autograph is the icing on the cake to an experience of meeting and talking to someone you admire. Why have it associated with a bad memory. Then like glutton for punishment this person goes back for more!! No mate it was purely profiteering on their part and they deserved everything they got.

[ACE]

I agree that respect is important but if a celeb goes to such an event he should prepare for that he might meet autograph seekers...if a celeb can't handle this then perhaps they should find another job as it is part of the whole PR machinery....can't stand heat get out of kitchen imo.

They earn millions of dollars and can't even sign a few autographs for the fans , w/o the fans they'd NEVER be able or in a position to demand those outrageous salaries in the first place !

Whoa hold on a minute. One autograph maybe politely asked for at the correct time and place. And then if the person is grumpy, doesn't want to do it. Walk away. To me a autograph is the icing on the cake to an experience of meeting and talking to someone you admire. Why have it associated with a bad memory. Then like glutton for punishment this person goes back for more!! No mate it was purely profiteering on their part and they deserved everything they got.

Well said, that man!

[ACE]

I merely wanted to share this tale.

But why?

I'm sure you would condemn the shameful conduct of the person who allegedly told you this tale.

And you obviously think that by spreading stories like this, it is not tantamount to being an apologist for that person who is venally trying to justify his/her appalling behaviour as acceptable conduct.

You merely think that the retired, ailing 80-year target of such terrible conduct should have been more polite in fending off repeated, unsolicited, insensitive, predatory and commercial requests for even more autographs from someone selling them for personal profit.

I like this thinking ACE, young man ... but hold onto your blood pressure.

Thanks Dr!
Nothing wrong with my blood pr............ugh..ah..

[Piz Gloria 1969]

Agree to disagree...imo autograph signing as well as paparazzis is part of the package.

But cursing out those poor Russian women was just plain rude of Connery...cut and simple.

Nobody forced him to go there either....

I had to buy my Connery autograph , most folks don't have any alternative if they want a real one & w/o serious dealers who put in much effort = no autographs

Edited by Piz Gloria 1969, 26 June 2008 - 03:19 AM.

[OO4]

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