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Once sat across from Caprice on MAN-LHR...shame I didn't recognise her at the time 
She scrubs up okay.... 
Also on same flight got chatting to some minor bit part actress from Corrie...she was quite pleasant.
She scrubs up okay.... Also on same flight got chatting to some minor bit part actress from Corrie...she was quite pleasant.
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My Aunt was sitting next to Sam Torrenance on the BA flight back from JFK a few months ago - doors were open and on the ground, and she sent an e-mail from her blackberry to a number of us in the family asking our opinion on whether it would be appropriate to ask for his autograph (she's into golf). Before my reply was composed, she had sent another e-mail saying he'd got upgraded to First.
Oh to be famous ...
Jordan
Oh to be famous ...
Jordan
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Joanna Lumley on 2 occasions, both Heathrow-Dublin. Minnie Driver was with her on one occasion.
Terry Waite, long time hostage in Lebanon on a Moscow-Heathrow.
The RTÉ horse racing presenting team on the way to Cheltenham.
Dick Roche, once Irish Minister for the Environment (now demoted
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Terry Waite, long time hostage in Lebanon on a Moscow-Heathrow.
The RTÉ horse racing presenting team on the way to Cheltenham.
Dick Roche, once Irish Minister for the Environment (now demoted
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Few years back sat next to george best on a flight from cork to london.
I can honestly say I found he was more than willing to talk to anyone about anything, he was very witty in his replies to various people who all plied him with white wine, he started telling me jokes when he quickly realised I know little about football. Really liked the guy who really did'nt need to be talkative or polite to me. A very sociable man.
I can honestly say I found he was more than willing to talk to anyone about anything, he was very witty in his replies to various people who all plied him with white wine, he started telling me jokes when he quickly realised I know little about football. Really liked the guy who really did'nt need to be talkative or polite to me. A very sociable man.
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Had a few celebs on board over the years....
Anne Robinson, took her to Knock of all places. Jasper Carrott, Michelle Collins, Niamh Cusack, Tracy Shaw from coronation street, Quentin Wilson (Top Gear i think) and Paula Radcliffe.
Not such big celeb names..
Some geezer who plays footie for Chelsea, 2 of the cast from that Doctors programme and Dr Leg from Eastenders years ago.
There are more but cant remember right now
Anne Robinson, took her to Knock of all places. Jasper Carrott, Michelle Collins, Niamh Cusack, Tracy Shaw from coronation street, Quentin Wilson (Top Gear i think) and Paula Radcliffe.
Not such big celeb names..
Some geezer who plays footie for Chelsea, 2 of the cast from that Doctors programme and Dr Leg from Eastenders years ago.
There are more but cant remember right now
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I sat next to Evan Dando (lead singer of The Lemonheads once).
I also sat among the winners of the Irish version of Popstars. As they were in Economy, I felt like asking how the career was going - it wasn't - but I bit my tongue.
I've seen a few politicians as well. Had to sit next to Martin Ferris once. Just where you want to be on a plane, next to a convicted terrorist.
The only at the airport sightings I can remember are Rudi Voeller and Christian Cullen.
I also sat among the winners of the Irish version of Popstars. As they were in Economy, I felt like asking how the career was going - it wasn't - but I bit my tongue.
I've seen a few politicians as well. Had to sit next to Martin Ferris once. Just where you want to be on a plane, next to a convicted terrorist.
The only at the airport sightings I can remember are Rudi Voeller and Christian Cullen.
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A small part of my list...
Tessa Jowell - Witch.
Jack Straw - Shy
Anna Ryder-Richardson (diy tv stuff) - Surly, rude, miserable
Ant and Dec - Hungover but very lovely
Davina McCall - Brilliant, always chatty and smiley, doesn't shout in real life, gorgeous husband
Dr Chris Steele (this morning) - Rude, always demanding upgrades-unsuccessfully of course
Paralympics atlethics team - Fantastic! Great fun, best jokes
Rio Ferdinand (footie) - Rude - shoved a hand in my face
Phil Spence (sp? location ch4 guy) - Yummy and polite
I'll think of more some other time
Gg
Tessa Jowell - Witch.
Jack Straw - Shy
Anna Ryder-Richardson (diy tv stuff) - Surly, rude, miserable
Ant and Dec - Hungover but very lovely
Davina McCall - Brilliant, always chatty and smiley, doesn't shout in real life, gorgeous husband
Dr Chris Steele (this morning) - Rude, always demanding upgrades-unsuccessfully of course
Paralympics atlethics team - Fantastic! Great fun, best jokes
Rio Ferdinand (footie) - Rude - shoved a hand in my face
Phil Spence (sp? location ch4 guy) - Yummy and polite
I'll think of more some other time
Gg
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In the security queue for Southampton-Man on Flybe a couple of months ago. Gordon Strachan in a suit, in front (taller than you'd imagine). Behind Jackie Charlton, in a suit (even taller than you'd imagine). All coming home from Alan Ball's memorial service.
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BA LHR to Brussels with Tony Hadley (ex Spandeau Ballet) sat next to me. Decent bloke and cheery considering it was very early.
Late 80's, I was sat in departures at Dusseldorf and the whole of Spandeau Ballet came and sat next to me en route to Birmingham.
Gordon Ramsey was on my girlfriends flight and declined the on board meal with a smile.
Late 80's, I was sat in departures at Dusseldorf and the whole of Spandeau Ballet came and sat next to me en route to Birmingham.
Gordon Ramsey was on my girlfriends flight and declined the on board meal with a smile.
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these days a celebrity could be anyone from a big brother contestant to a major film star but i frisked Ann Widdicombe, Posh and Sue Johnston some years ago. All were very pleasant although Brooklyn did have a tantrum (terrible two's ). Sir Trevor MacDonald was a gentleman at security. MUFC players often come through Manchester and they go through the same screening as all passengers. Major politicians are sometimes excempt but not many. David Blunkett was screened just like all of us last week.
Remember The Bangles (Manic Monday)? Shared an upper deck First Class B747 cabin with them & their manager from EWR to LAX at the height of their popularity (1986). They came and had a chat to my colleague and me. Nice girls. Still got their personally autographed photo in my office at home. Think they're making a comeback by the way.
On an Easyjet flight with Stelios, who was sat in 1F as we all boarded. Once under way he spent half the flight working down the cabin saying hello and chatting to all. It's always good to see someone who runs a business talking to their customers.
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Sat next to Kissenger JFK-LHR once he said hello when he sat down and goodbye when when he got off - not another word...
David Bellamy in a queue at a check-in top bloke had a long chat (it was a long queue)..
Noel Gallagher LHR-EDI nice bloke very witty and chatty not at all the gob-****e I expected...
Justin Rose (when he was having a run of bad form) Me: Wish I was on my way to play golf
Him: (big grin) Not if you were playing as badly as I am you wouldn't
Barry Humphries: In a taxi queue his other half and Mrs R very chatty - he totally up himself w@nker
Seen loads more round various terminals usually spotted by Mrs R First...including the pneumatic Jordan (who was a good deal shorter than I imagined and a good deal prettier in minimum issue slap)
David Bellamy in a queue at a check-in top bloke had a long chat (it was a long queue)..
Noel Gallagher LHR-EDI nice bloke very witty and chatty not at all the gob-****e I expected...
Justin Rose (when he was having a run of bad form) Me: Wish I was on my way to play golf
Him: (big grin) Not if you were playing as badly as I am you wouldn't
Barry Humphries: In a taxi queue his other half and Mrs R very chatty - he totally up himself w@nker
Seen loads more round various terminals usually spotted by Mrs R First...including the pneumatic Jordan (who was a good deal shorter than I imagined and a good deal prettier in minimum issue slap)
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Seen Ryan Giggs at MAN 2 years ago getting off my flight.
Flying to Antigua a few years ago on BA and looked down the aisle and who did I spot....Richard Branson. Sitting in economy too. Really nice guy as well. I was only twelve at the time and he chatted away asking about where I was going etc. He was going to his private island with about 20 of his childrens friends (this before Virgin started Carribean routes). Even got his autograph on a BA economy menu!
Flying to Antigua a few years ago on BA and looked down the aisle and who did I spot....Richard Branson. Sitting in economy too. Really nice guy as well. I was only twelve at the time and he chatted away asking about where I was going etc. He was going to his private island with about 20 of his childrens friends (this before Virgin started Carribean routes). Even got his autograph on a BA economy menu!
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working on checkin at MAN most days we see a face or two.
Last week Russel brand, ronan keating and valencia football team flew out. Gordan Brown has flown on flymaybe a few times, so has peter kay, he was wicked at checkin! Sven gorden erkinson flew in couple of days ago, seen many of the northwest football teams, checked most of them in too, recently black burn rovers, man city, man u, bolton and also ac milan, spraka prague (i think) oooh and the welsh football team!
a couple of years back Milan Baros (mmmmm) flew reguallary on czech airlines, very lovely bloke, very chatty and friendly and even bought us a few coffees esp during the winter when the terminal decided not to have any heating! him and another team mate whom is also czech and use to play for liverpool, smicer(?) very lovely and wen they won the european cup (?) we had our pics taken with their medals! 
i checked in sir bobby charlton on a santa flight few years back with his grandchilden, lovely guy. Also checked in Mr Patrick Trueman from eastenders - very funny! also checked in most of the corrie crew, they always fly to dublin on ryanair! strange! Gary and Phil Neville and family regually fly to malta on air malta too, they have a place out there. ooh nearly forgot, Pink flew out on swiss 2 weeks ago, she was abit moody and dam right rude. half the time i dont recognise these people, infact most of the time i dont recognise them as im useless with celebs!! maybe just as well really! plus with not being a fan of football, it doesnt bother me checkin in the team, unlike others where it could be there own team and get very excited at checkin!
Last week Russel brand, ronan keating and valencia football team flew out. Gordan Brown has flown on flymaybe a few times, so has peter kay, he was wicked at checkin! Sven gorden erkinson flew in couple of days ago, seen many of the northwest football teams, checked most of them in too, recently black burn rovers, man city, man u, bolton and also ac milan, spraka prague (i think) oooh and the welsh football team!
a couple of years back Milan Baros (mmmmm)
flew reguallary on czech airlines, very lovely bloke, very chatty and friendly and even bought us a few coffees esp during the winter when the terminal decided not to have any heating! him and another team mate whom is also czech and use to play for liverpool, smicer(?) very lovely and wen they won the european cup (?) we had our pics taken with their medals! i checked in sir bobby charlton on a santa flight few years back with his grandchilden, lovely guy. Also checked in Mr Patrick Trueman from eastenders - very funny! also checked in most of the corrie crew, they always fly to dublin on ryanair! strange! Gary and Phil Neville and family regually fly to malta on air malta too, they have a place out there. ooh nearly forgot, Pink flew out on swiss 2 weeks ago, she was abit moody and dam right rude. half the time i dont recognise these people, infact most of the time i dont recognise them as im useless with celebs!! maybe just as well really! plus with not being a fan of football, it doesnt bother me checkin in the team, unlike others where it could be there own team and get very excited at checkin!