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PLEASE READ - I met him and he's a WONDERFUL human being!!!


I live in Boston and was visting my parents several years ago in Manhattan. They live the upper East Side and it was common knowledge that at the time, he lived across the street in another high-rise, in the penthouse apt (all the doormen from building to building talk, ya know!). So anyway I was getting out of a cab late one night, just as he was walking towards his building. I usually don't bother celebrities when I spot them (I've seen a bunch, just because of where my parents live) but I just HAD to approach him and say "hi." He was, by far, a TRUE CLASS ACT. The most sweet and unassuming man I've ever met. When I raced over to say "hi," he was actually startled for a second, because I was yelling his name and he looked nervous, as if there was a young girl in trouble! (I was about 30 at the time, but everyone thinks I look like I'm about 18). So when I told him how much I've enjoyed his movies, etc, I swear to God he acted as though I was the only person who ever complimented him! He said, "that is so nice of you to say...thank you so much!" Then he started asking questions about little 'ol boring me! Like I said, he's a true class act. I hope he's coping as best as one can since Anne died *fingers crossed*

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I agree. I don't think we've heard the last of this most wonderful comrdian. I think he's got a few more movie's/plays left in him, but first he's got to gtrive the love of his life.

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dude you are so lucky! he's by far my favorite writer/director. he always kinda struck me as a down to earth person, and its great to know that he really is. i hope we see loads more out of him. i actually saw that movie robots just to hear him.

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"he always kinda struck me as a down to earth person, and its great to know that he really is."

I know, that's why I was so glad to have met him - it only makes me enjoy his work more! And I thought the same as you - that he was really down to earth - even before I had proof. So anyway, I'm so glad these boards exist so we can swap stories like this. Meeting him was definitely a highlight in my life:)

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*BUMP*

Sorry to bump my own post, but I really wanted people new to the board to read what I experienced with Mel, first-hand. It was one of the best days of my life:)

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I would like to meet him too... he's a living legend!!!!!!!!!
And with my acting dream (I have played roles in some plays, and been an extra in several films) it would be a dream of my life if I could be involved in his work. But I guess that will never happen... :(

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"it would be a dream of my life if I could be involved in his work. But I guess that will never happen... :(


Hey...you never know...one thing I've learned in my 35 years of living is that you never know what's around the corner in life...so don't stop dreaming!

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Lucky.

"Yo! Juice me!"

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