The Famousest Person You've Met?

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HomeschoolCowgirl wrote:Does one's state house rep count? If so, yes.
Probably more like infamous, but I would say yes. ;) I've also met the former Representative from my district.
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TigerShadow wrote:
HomeschoolCowgirl wrote:Does one's state house rep count? If so, yes.
Probably more like infamous, but I would say yes. ;) I've also met the former Representative from my district.
Not exactly infamous, he is a Christian and very nice and he goes to our church.
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I've met a CO Rockies player before. And then some Odyssey people; Brock Eastman, Paul McCusker, Bob and Jesse, the three GITS finalists, Katie Leigh, Andre Stojka, and Zach Callison.
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I've met Blimeycow, most of the main AIO actors (They're so nice, omygosh xD), Kevin McCreary and Garrett Vandawhat (I cannot spell his last name to save my life xD) from the Ceiling Fan, some of the AIO writers such as Nathan Hoobler and Paul McCusker, various band members, and more people I'm probably forgetting xD
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Great snakes! You're lucky, Audrey!
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I met Stan Lee
And by met I mean I saw him about a few yards away until security told me to keep moving
It’s not about the stand we take, but the grace we give
It’s not about the name we make, but the life we live
Heard about a King who stepped down, took my place
True Love gave His life away
It’s love that lights the way
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Gaberk wrote:I've never met anyone famous. My parents are kind of over-protective.
Mine too
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I grew up on the dukes of hazard. I have been to some cast reunions.

I have met:
John Schneider (Bo)
Tom Wopat (Luke)
Catherine Bach (Daisy)
James Best (Rosco)
Sonny Schroyer (Enos)
Rick Hurst (Cletus)
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Lisa Whelchel (Blair on the facts of life)
Former nba player mark price

Meadowlark lemon spoke at my high schoolboy

Former MLB player and Christian Dave Dravecky spoke when I was in high school
And we got our picture with him

Braves players
Tom glavine
Nick esasky
Bobby cox (manager)
Andres Thomas
Jeff treadway
Pete smith
Pete van Weiren ( announcer)
Dale Murphy

Then current dodger and christian Orel Hershiser

Dr. James Dobson

Rebecca St. James

Point of Grace

I saw then Vice President Dan Quayle in person and was a few feet from him and he was shaking too many hands and I am too short.

Then presidential candidate pat Buchanan.

I saw George w bush when he was running for president the first time.
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...I saw the guy from Reading Rainbow. Our pastor is pretty famous, though. (Anyone heard of Andy Stanley?)
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Really? Cool! No, I've never heard of him.
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I've had brief convos with Niall Horan and Harry Styles
And Zach Callison, Andre Stoijka, Katie Leigh, Jess Harnell; Nathan Hoobler, and a host of other Odyssey people
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gablerbage8 wrote:I've had brief convos with Niall Horan and Harry Styles
And Zach Callison, Andre Stoijka, Katie Leigh, Jess Harnell; Nathan Hoobler, and a host of other Odyssey people
Lucky!
It’s not about the stand we take, but the grace we give
It’s not about the name we make, but the life we live
Heard about a King who stepped down, took my place
True Love gave His life away
It’s love that lights the way
~Family Force 5
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I skyped with Josh Taylor once...

I have several uncles who are actors and singers; does that count? xD

And Chad Reisser nOTICED ME ON FACEBOOK. HE COMMENTED ON OUR GRC TRAILER THAT I POSTED. *hyperventilates*
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MilkandEggs wrote:
gablerbage8 wrote:I've had brief convos with Niall Horan and Harry Styles
And Zach Callison, Andre Stoijka, Katie Leigh, Jess Harnell; Nathan Hoobler, and a host of other Odyssey people
Lucky!
about what?
"What-ever."- Pound Foolish

E.R.K.

"Why are you cutting a table with a chainsaw...?"
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gablerbage8 wrote:
MilkandEggs wrote:
gablerbage8 wrote:I've had brief convos with Niall Horan and Harry Styles
And Zach Callison, Andre Stoijka, Katie Leigh, Jess Harnell; Nathan Hoobler, and a host of other Odyssey people
Lucky!
about what?
Meeting the cast and crew of AIO
It’s not about the stand we take, but the grace we give
It’s not about the name we make, but the life we live
Heard about a King who stepped down, took my place
True Love gave His life away
It’s love that lights the way
~Family Force 5
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shnoodlec wrote:...I saw the guy from Reading Rainbow. Our pastor is pretty famous, though. (Anyone heard of Andy Stanley?)
I've read Communicating for a Change by him. :o
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The question is, how many of you can say you played ping pong with The Old Judge?

*silence*

I thought so.
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You met the infamous TOJ? :o Wow. I am impressed.
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Renae wrote:I have talked to my dad, who has talked to the Romanian President, who has talked to President Barack Obama.
Therefore I have talked to President Barack Obama

(My logic is impeccable. Do not question it.)
You poor person. How many months of therapy did you need? xD

I've met Jon Foreman's dad. \:D/ And Tim Foreman waved back to me on the street =P And Margaret Peterson Haddix emailed me(<--That's probably my greatest claim to fame right there)
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Woody wrote:
Renae wrote:I have talked to my dad, who has talked to the Romanian President, who has talked to President Barack Obama.
Therefore I have talked to President Barack Obama

(My logic is impeccable. Do not question it.)
You poor person. How many months of therapy did you need? xD

I've met Jon Foreman's dad. \:D/ And Tim Foreman waved back to me on the street =P And Margaret Peterson Haddix emailed me(<--That's probably my greatest claim to fame right there)
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I have no idea who those peeps are. But still, they must be famous. Otherwise you probably wouldn't say you know them.
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