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    20 August

    Oh, the English came and they jumbled up the letters, but the brave Irish boys made it into a word...

    Today, I went to yet another show at the Edinburgh Festival - but this one was free! It was also the bestest show ever. Mainly because I met Bill Bailey. I KNOW! Cool or what... Here's how it went:
     
    Jenny approached St Johns church apprenhesively. Having read on Bill Bailey's blog that he was doing a free talk at the church that day, she had decided to go along, but both the Fest newspaper and the Edinburgh Fringe website had agreed that there was some sort of new age hippy exhibition on at the same time. She was alone, due to friends having a lack of time, prior arrangements, lack of funding, lack of knowledge of Bill Bailey, and various other excuses. A small sign at the door whispered to her "Bill Bailey: Talk and q&a session today. Free. All welcome" Smiling, she went in, gladly accepting a free programme from a lady at the door, and grabbed a pew.
    Some kid played tuba for a minute or so, but since Jenny did not know the piece, she was not certain if he was playing it beautifully or just hitting bum notes and mispitching. A minister introduced Mr Bailey, who came on and did a talk in his usual pant-wettingly (not literally) funny way. He included a couple of jokes from his stand up, including the one where the Muslim school children asked him what the British crops were, and the joke about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, which were even more funny in the flesh, and he also included a lot of new material - most notibly a parody of the Da Vinci Code. Once his talk was over, he sat down and was quizzed by some church guy, and various members of the audience about life, death, and everything in between. Tuba boy played another minute of tuneful warblings, and it was over. Bill was standing in a corner of the church. Jenny took her time switching on her phone and gathering her stuff. She ambled over to Bill in a discreet manner, and when the people who were talking to him before her moved, she grabbed her chance and started talking to him.
    Jenny: Hi! *beams*
    Bill Bailey: Um...hello!
    Jenny: Great show today! I saw you in The Odd Couple yesterday, it was VERY good *beams like a maniac*
    Bill Bailey: Cool, thanks!
    Jenny: Could you sign my programme for me please?
    Bill Bailey: Sure, got a pen?
    Jenny: Um, no *looks around madly*
    Geek Boy: Here!
    Jenny: Cheers! *passes pen to Mr Bailey*
    Bill Bailey: There you go!
    Jenny: Thanks! I was wondering, well, you mentioned playing piano and guitar in your talk.
    Bill Bailey: Yuh-huh, that's right *twiddles with pen*
    Jenny: Did you get lessons?
    Bill Bailey: Well I did for the piano, but I'm self taught on the guitar.
    Jenny: Cool!
    Bill Bailey: Yeah, there was a guitar tutor at my school, but he was hopeless. All he did was play something like this *gets out air guitar and plays a big slash-esque solo* then go, "Right, play that!". And we would all just go "Eh? No!"
    Various Eavesdroppers: *laugh merrily*
    Bill Bailey: Oh dear, I seem to have broken your pen! *hands pen in two pieces back to Geek Boy*
    Geek Boy: *looks positively thrilled to have had his pen broken by a God*
    Bill Bailey: But the piano, I got lessons for. So yeah, do you play instruments?
    Jenny: Yeah, well I play piano and guitar and stuff.
    Bill Bailey: Nice! Yeah, music is great. Piano and guitar are the best. I usually prefer playing guitar to be honest, though. It's a bit cooler, innit?
    Jenny: Yeah, unless you are Stevie Wonder or something.
    Bill Bailey: *laughs* exactly! *air keyboards, Stevie Wonder style*
    (Various Eavesdroppers: *laugh*)
    Bill Bailey: Or Kraftwerk! *vivid imitations of playing keyboard like Kraftwerk* But usually you just look like you are working a machine or something, y'know?
    Jenny: Hahaha, yeah. *thinks* Yaay Kraftwerk! *notices menacing glares from people surrounding* Well I guess I'd better go.
    Bill Bailey: Oh well, nice meeting you, thanks for coming!
    Jenny: Byee!
     
    Jenny then skips out of the church, with a massive grin, clutching her shiny new Bill Bailey autograph, and saunders off into the sunset. Well, the scorching post-midday sun.
     
    And that, my friends, is all.
     
    So, who is jealous?
     
    Since I did not get a chance to get a photo taken with Mr. Bailey, I took it upon myself to MAKE a photo. In the words of Kyle, it "almost looks real!":
    I will put up a photo of my shiny new autographed programme as soon as I scan it up!
     
    Today's question: Which famous persons have you met? (For the record, I have also met Jack Straw, who laughed at Iona's joke. Well, he's a politician, did you expect him to have a sense of humour?)
     
    Toodle pip, my little amigos!
    Jenny xxxxx
     
     
     [EDIT] The pen wasn't very broken, just the clip bit at the top.
    [EDIT 2] Can you please tell me if the pic works? I have added it into the bit below, but I want it to be in the actual blog too.
    Also, does the new music work? (It's Bill Bailey's Cockney Parody - obsessed? Me? Never!)
    Here's a little poll:
    Q: Which Bill Bailey song should I use for this space?
    A: 1. Cockney Parody
        2. Magic Roundabout
        3. BBC Apocalyptic Rave
        4. Countdown
     Please tell me what you think!
     
    Also, in the light of Shelagh's comment, I remembered the time at Edinburgh Waverly where I saw Hamish Clark from Monarch of the Glen. I didn't have a clue who in buggery he was, but I was with some MOTG obsessives at the time.
     
    [EDIT 3] Heehee! I'm loving all the jealousy! I need more votes on the poll, come on people - this is pathetic.
    I redid the photo of me and Bill, after too many complaints about how sunburnt I look in it. This time I have gone too far the other way - I look like a ghost. Thoughts please? Also added some more quotes in - Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey ones. Go see!

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    browser schrieb:
    hiya
    u r sooo funny! like in da humorous way cos u made me laugh.
    lol
    wel if u went 2 my skool i wud deff try n b ur m8
    lol
    umm drop by my space sumtime
    oh n i met richard branson n i hav didos mob no.
    but newayz
    bieeeee
    xxxx
    7 Sept.
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    The_Innes schrieb:
    I just remembered that Bill Bailey song that went:

    "Or the duck that lands so clumsily on a frozen pond in winter, but the intoxicating power of our love transforms this simple act into an anthropomorphic drama, where Mr. Duck’s embarrassed and the other ducks are laughing; ‘quack quack quack’"

    I heard that on TV when he did some charity comedy stand-up event. I don't know what it's title is [or if it even had one] but that's my favourite one.
    5 Sept.
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    The_Innes schrieb:
    I met Liam Gallagher in the Lounge in Terminal 1 at Heathrow. It was quite a while ago, he was with Patsy Kensit and her son "Little James". Thoroughly nice guy though.
    4 Sept.
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    Christina schrieb:
    I love your photo! It's really realistic. :D

    And I love Maximo Park, which automatically means I love you!!
    27 Aug.
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    madA's a Hat schrieb:
    Microsoft won't let me comment! It sucks!

    If I hurt the feelings of your autograph you have persmission to be DEEPLY unpleasant to me. Hmmm, what exactly are the chances of that happening?

    Now you're starting to resemble Michael Jackson though, is that scarier than sunburn? I think so!
    23 Aug.
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    яetarded_gav schrieb:
    omfguz bill bailey Theeee ayatolla or rock n rolla!!! the coolest cat to ever pick up a guitar and play it in the funniest mannner evvvvvvvver!!! yaaaaaaaassss i once had the oppertunity to have sex with bill bailey as i do with many other famous people, i declined. as an albino went streaking after he asked and i had my albino catching net with me so i went hunting, didnt catch the bugger, oh well =[

    The [Gav...]
    22 Aug.
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    modwyer schrieb:
    i also met billl bailey that day bt howevr it was not a true meeting it was more of the sort which some may class as a dream... bt i believe it was a celestial merging of souls so i am now one with bill bailey as well as samuel l jackson david bowie and morrissey. here ends my comment
    22 Aug.
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    Purification711 schrieb:
    oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god! *speechless* will be back tomorrow when i can think of somet to say other then..I am soooooooooooooooo jealous you met BIll Bailey! *sobs back to own space*
    21 Aug.
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    darth_jeebo schrieb:
    i cuda came with ya,wud only hav been a matter of stealin a car,drivin to the airport,sneakin on a plane to edinbourgh then find ya sumwer n go withya,easily worth it for thee almighty bill bailey. o yea and u too,but mainly bill bailey. now ul b able to die happily. there is no word in most languages for how overwhelmingly jealous i am, u must feel amazn havin soo many ppl jealous of ya. wow this is the 1st time iv ever commented n not been too negative,ever,about anythn at all. thats bill baileys influence..
    21 Aug.
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    FueLeD_bY_AnGeR1 schrieb:
    from the magical words of dylan moran "I HATE U, I HATE U SO MUCH IT GIVES ME ENERGY!" im so over-ruled with jealously, im as over-ruled as a catholic at a rangers v linfield match (i kno that it wud never happen but still (northern irish joke)) so yea, go and die happily with ur bill bailey autograph and ur memories and ur big grin!!

    ps. I HATE U
    21 Aug.
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    SwivellingLovedmusicman schrieb:
    well jenny.not only have you left 2 yes 2 count them 2 comment on my page but u have met bill baily and therefore i love u.u told me to tell my frendz they smell welll u smell.i adore bill baily he is a total god in my eyes and i so want to meet him simply to say
    "we'r tough on slogans,tough on the causes of slogans"
    anyway.thank u for the comment
    ur a good blog person
    could u tell me bills "my space".i love him so

    oh well

    we have estab;lished ur a legend and im wierd

    so wats new

    bye

    peace

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxnickxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    21 Aug.
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    -x-Be-my-devil-angel-x- schrieb:
    Bill Bailey!!! The legend!

    Ooooh I've met the Sugababes and Busted briefly, and a few actors on trains and at stations.. but can't.. remember... names. I saw a Steps guy in HMV once.

    Ooooh and I bumped into Hayley from Pop Idol at a concert! Cept I kinda noticed her before anyone else had [perhaps that's a reflection on her importance..], therefore pissing her off as it was me that made other people realise who she was, thus loads of attention and invasion of privacy. Um, whoops.

    Oh and, I didn't meet.. but I saw that guy from Hollyoaks! I don't watch it enough to know names.. but the one that's all pissed off about the double marriage, especially the older couple cause he's the man's son... y'know? :P

    And er.. Rolf Harris. Ahem. But only because he was at my Dad's workplace.
    21 Aug.
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    Tis_Stalker_Me schrieb:
    The music didn't work when I tried it but it may, never fear! I'm glad you cleared up the confusion with the age difference! By the by don't let that person join! She seems scary and ned-like! I can't take anymore ned's attacking me! *cries*
    21 Aug.
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    -_-Ali_Bali_Bee-_- schrieb:
    hope you had fun. seems like you did! eventhough you were a big loooooooooner :-P hee hee love you really. you should've asked me. i was in edinburgh that day anyway an would've gladly chummed you. oh yes and about meeting famous people... ive met santa claus, jack straw (ah the days of the girl guides) ive met richard and judy and a few footballers but that was on behalf of my brother, i had no idea who the hell they were! also im a famous person myself you know! i played the third inkeeper in our school nativity which was performed on "this morning" with richard and judy. if you want to see me again (im wearing turquoise and stand at the very very very right of the stage) just watch the "best ever christmas moments" that they usually show at christmas and we're usually there!! this was because rosie (who played mary) started to cry during the show and got a hug from judy an then got lots of presents. however, during the dress rehearsal i was in hysterics and all i got was some hairy sound technician tryin to fit my microphone and my techer asking "are you ok? is your headscarf too tight?" MY HEADSCARF TOO TIGHT?! stupid teacher. ive also appeared on tv only about 2/3 years ago when i sang in a choir at st mary's cathedral in edinburgh at christmas. oh yes! also i was interviewed by forth one whilst in a shop in edinburgh and was asked "now what would you like for christmas?" and of course i answered "a barbie camper van :-)" sorry for the great length of this comment but i thought id just show you all how popular and well known i am! *cough cough* big head.

    toodle-oo! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    21 Aug.
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    madA's a Hat schrieb:
    Aaaah, now you've fixed the pic. Hehe, that's a good effort, although with the different lighting it looks like you have reeeeaaaaaally bad sunburn ;o) maybe you do anyway.
    God, I'm so pendantic! I'm just kidding though, so don't whack me with a rusty spade! *puppy dog eyes*

    You can't take that autograph to the grave missy, sooner or later it'll perish and BE GONE FOREVER. Eep!

    Never heard any of Bill's songs before, but I must say 'BBC Apocalyptic Rave' sounds the most intriguing. No, wait, I HAVE heard of that! And the Countdown one... Hmmmm... Just struggling to remember the tunes though. Hey ho, go with the BBC one anyway ;o)

    ...And as it'd seem appropriate... Yaaaaaay BBC Apocalyptic Rave!
    21 Aug.
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    madA's a Hat schrieb:
    1) Poor Geek Boy! Unless that's his actual name? Are you judging him by what he looked like? Holy crud, I don't think I want to know what you think of *me* then ;o)
    2) Did you really SAY 'Yaay Kraftwerk!'? Oooh, how cute!
    3) I am DEEPLY relieved about the pen, phew. Heh.
    4) The photo doesn't seem to work. Weeee-eeeeell, I think Yahoo tends to stop letting people view stuff for a day if too many peeps look at something. So maybe your site is soooooooo popular that you've passed that quota for today.
    ...Or maybe it just doesn't work :o)
    5) How much do you think Bill's autograph is worth? Did he write anything other than his name on it?
    21 Aug.
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    Tis_Stalker_Me schrieb:
    Also, to your famous person question, I met the woman from River City! Ok, when I say met I mean passed and when I say from River City I mean she used to be in it but isn't any more! But I still saw her! I was this close --- to her! Twas great! Although Iona and Jennifer didn't remember her from it, it was her!!! I will fight to the death the fact I met her!
    I bet she saw me and was like, "Oooo who is this interesting creature? I must talk to her! But what if she hasn't noticed me?! I shall have to admire her from a distance!" If that wasn't what she was thinking then I may have to runaway to live in a convent!
    21 Aug.
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    Tis_Stalker_Me schrieb:
    Oooo I just looked at your introduction on the funkee few space, tis uber fabby! I like how you pointed out your older than me *frowns* =)
    Your also a stalker! Hurrah! I shall challenge you in your stalking skills as mine are clearly fabulous! Does short-sighted mean you can't see things that are far away? If it does then I'm the same! Hurrah!
    21 Aug.
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    Blink-horn schrieb:
    yeh course you can! Glad you enjoy my space. No idea about similies metaphors etc i could look it up but cant really be buggered! xxxx
    21 Aug.
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    Tis_Stalker_Me schrieb:
    I'm not good at it either, so mines is crappy but I shall make it better someday!

    Twice in two days?! You are the luckiest person ever! *smites you and your luckiness*
    21 Aug.

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