People that would make you awestruck

[Jimmy McGill]

The other thread got me thinking, I don't get nervous around people that are "known".

So I started to think about who it would it take to make me speechless.


Still trying. The only living person I can think of is the Dali Lama. Big hitter, the Lama

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

The other thread got me thinking, I don't get nervous around people that are "known".

So I started to think about who it would it take to make me speechless.


Still trying. The only living person I can think of is the Dali Lama. Big hitter, the Lama

Mitch Cumstein

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Mitch Cumstein

Mitch the Bitch

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I can’t think of anyone I put up on a pedestal nowadays. When I was younger, definitely, but not at 45. People are people, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. I’m honestly not easily impressed anymore.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

 

[BrianNole777]

Any of the Led Zeppelin members.
Any American president.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Alive nominations only. Shit, anybody could come up with a list of dead people.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

I can’t think of anyone I put up on a pedestal nowadays. When I was younger, definitely, but not at 45. People are people, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. I’m honestly not easily impressed anymore.

Kind of where I am at.

 

[seminole97]

Any of the Led Zeppelin members.
Any American president.

I woulda guessed pope.

 

[BrianNole777]

I woulda guessed pope.

I almost mentioned him.

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

The other thread got me thinking, I don't get nervous around people that are "known".

So I started to think about who it would it take to make me speechless.


Still trying. The only living person I can think of is the Dali Lama. Big hitter, the Lama

I saw the Lama give a talk at the McCleod Center in CF ca. 2010. Even with the considerable language barrier, it was a powerful experience. Fascinating way of looking at this life. This was the gist that I took away for his speech:

A quote by Dalai Lama XIV

NEVER GIVE UPNo matter what is going onNever give upDevelop the heartToo much energy in your countryIs spent developing the mindInstead of the hear...

www.goodreads.com

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

I'd say meeting any President in the Oval would have me a bit awestruck. Not necessarily the person, but being right next to the incredible power they wield.

Also Elena Kagan.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Kind of where I am at.

I was absolutely obsessed with certain celebrities in my youth and now I see my kids going through the same thing. It’s amusing to say the least.

In the last few years I’ve met former Olympian's, former NBA and NFL players, successful musicians, famous authors and Broadway stars. Some were outgoing and fun but others were boring as hell and had no personalities at all. They are just like everyone else I’ve ever met. Some fun and some not.

 

[ihawk in FWB]

In 2018 I had VP Pence walk up next to me at a conference. I shook his hand and told him he was much better looking in person than on TV.

He thought that was funny.

Not many people make me nervous anymore.

 

[BrianNole777]

I was absolutely obsessed with certain celebrities in my youth and now I see my kids going through the same thing. It’s amusing to say the least.

In the last few years I’ve met former Olympian's, former NBA and NFL players, successful musicians, famous authors and Broadway stars. Some were outgoing and fun but others were boring as hell and had no personalities at all. They are just like everyone else I’ve ever met. Some fun and some not.

How'd you meet them?

Details, please?

 

[Jimmy McGill]

There is nothing like taking a piss next to Ben Folds at urinals in the basement bathroom of IMU right before he was ready to go on stage. We shot the shit.

 

[BrianNole777]

I'd say meeting any President in the Oval would have me a bit awestruck. Not necessarily the person, but being right next to the incredible power they wield.

Also Elena Kagan.

Why Kagan?

I played golf with Sandra Day O'Connor when I was 8 years old. She walked on when I was playing with my Dad. I thought she was just an old lady.

I've also seen Brett Kavanaugh at Church three times in the past 5 years or so. He was by himself and had no security or family with him.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

How'd you meet them?

Details, please?

Honestly most of them are either friends of friends or parents of my kids friends. Nothing really exciting.

 

[BrianNole777]

Honestly most of them are either friends of friends or parents of my kids friends. Nothing really exciting.

Big shot.

Who is your closest celebrity friend?

 

[fredjr82]

I deal with C-Levels down to the wrench turners. It's still a little nerve racking going into a meeting with someone you have interacted with. It's like that moment in sports (and it's cliche) that you're nervous until "the bell rings", then it all goes away. Same way with presentations/demos in front of crowds. Once it starts there is no going back.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

There is nothing like taking a piss next to Ben Folds at urinals in the basement bathroom of IMU right before he was ready to go on stage. We shot the shit.

I find it awkward talking with people at urinals but that’s probably because they’re always staring at my huge unit.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Big shot.

Who is your closest celebrity friend?

I can’t share that kind of sensitive information, but you’d be surprised at how many successful people are in my little Iowa town.

 

[BrianNole777]

I can’t share that kind of sensitive information, but you’d be surprised at how many successful people are in my little Iowa town.

Boo.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

I find it awkward talking with people at urinals but that’s probably because they’re always staring at my huge unit.

I tend to be a non-talker there as well. But I was pre-concerted loose, and Ben seemed chatty. Short man, Ben is

 

[seminole97]

There is nothing like taking a piss next to Ben Folds at urinals in the basement bathroom of IMU right before he was ready to go on stage. We shot the shit.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Boo.

 

[The Tradition]

Chicks with great tits.

 

[seminole97]

Chicks with great tits.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Chicks with great tits.

Virgin?

 

[Jimmy McGill]

I would have bet the farm that @BrianNole777 would have said the Pope. Kudos to you for outsmarting me again.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I wish those were my pillows

 

[General Tso]

I feel like younger people in general today have much less reverence - or at least respect - for those who have a bit of life experience. Which I suppose is fine and perhaps no different than what any other middle aged person thinks of younger people.

 

[seminole97]

I wish those were my pillows

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

Why Kagan?

I played golf with Sandra Day O'Connor when I was 8 years old. She walked on when I was playing with my Dad. I thought she was just an old lady.

I've also seen Brett Kavanaugh at Church three times in the past 5 years or so. He was by himself and had no security or family with him.

She is absolutely brilliant. And pretty funny at argument and in her opinions sometimes. She is by far the best at getting to the heart of the issues with the advocates in a no-BS manner. I'd love to have a fraction of her legal acumen. We need more like her on the bench.

 

[BonzoFury]

The other thread got me thinking, I don't get nervous around people that are "known".

So I started to think about who it would it take to make me speechless.


Still trying. The only living person I can think of is the Dali Lama. Big hitter, the Lama

Lousy tipper

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I can’t think of anyone I put up on a pedestal nowadays. When I was younger, definitely, but not at 45. People are people, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. I’m honestly not easily impressed anymore.

I am rarely impressed by others.

I think for me it would be musicians. I’m in awe of what they can do.

Meeting someone like David Gilmour or Jimmy Page…I’m sure I would be tongue-tied and look like a fool.

 

[HawkeyeHitman]

Milton Friedman
Thomas Sowell
Peter Lynch

 

[TJ8869]

John Cleese
Michael Palin
Eric Idle

 

[Moral]

The Rizzler

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Quite a few back in the day.

Now a pretty short list - I’d probably be star struck meeting Obama and Morgan Freeman.