James May: Exclusive: James May talks to me about FinalGear!!!! - Page 3

Lilleput · July 29th, 2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ahpadt

Great find! It's probably not surprising to hear that the chaps regularly visit FG. It's 2008 - who doesn't use the Internet?

Women

robybobey · July 29th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Just had another little chat with James lol, want me to upload that too?

Lilleput · July 29th, 2008, 03:10 PM

What? Do you live in his back yard or something?

Viper007Bond · July 29th, 2008, 03:11 PM

robybobey · July 29th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Well, a few doors down from were he was filming.... images/smilies/tongue.gif

BTW, James will be looking at this thread tomorrow morning images/smilies/smile.gif

James May's Hair · July 29th, 2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by robybobey

Just had another little chat with James lol, want me to upload that too?

It doesn't feature you wearing his skin does it, Robey? You big mad stalker. images/smilies/wink.gif

That's pretty cool, actually. James is a gent and no mistake.

Aston Martin · July 29th, 2008, 03:15 PM

In James column on Friday he said "By the time you read this i'll be in a caravan"

Which means series 1 of the wine show was an XJS, series 2 the Winnebago and this series a caravan... now it makes sense.

robybobey · July 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I wasn't planning on having a chat with him. I saw a big Rolls and a caravan go past at like 2 mph so went outside and saw him straight infront of me...

Actually video is rubbish, tried to slighly start filming during conversation but it did not work.
But yeah, looks like he's on here frequently

Censport · July 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Good on you, robybobey! I can't watch the video here at work (shhh!), but I trust you treated The Captain with respect.

epp_b · July 29th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Top-Gear-Fan-Gasm!! images/smilies/w00t.gif

That was fantastic!

LindenChase · July 29th, 2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by robybobey

BTW, James will be looking at this thread tomorrow morning images/smilies/smile.gif

*Tries to think of something witty or clever to say* images/smilies/smile.gif

SuperStalin · July 29th, 2008, 03:19 PM

Let's make a list of things to do, and not to do, when someone meets Willman, Clarkson, May or Hammond in the future.

Example

If you meet Hammond, do not slap him over the back of his head, and shout "Why aren't you wearing that helmet I gave you".

If you meet Clarkson, tell him SuperStalin asked when will another DVD of "Clarkson makes fun of Americans" come out.

etc.

So, if some of our British members ever meet them, they can ask some of the more interesting, prepared questions.

To the moron who gave me negative rep. - what I've written is just a joke, nothing more.

robybobey · July 29th, 2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperStalin

Let's make a list of things to do, and not to do, when someone meets Willman, Clarkson, May or Hammond in the future.

Example

If you meet Hammond, do not slap him over the back of his head, and shout "Why aren't you wearing that helmet I gave you".

If you meet Clarkson, tell him SuperStalin asked when will another DVD of "Clarkson makes fun of Americans" come out.

etc.

So, if some of our British members ever meet them, they can ask some of the more interesting, prepared questions.

Yeah, the video was pathetic, the questions were pathetic, but I had just woke up when I heard he was outside.....

I dont spend hours making questions up for all 3 of them incase I see one of them out of the blue....

Lets just make the most of what we have and move on...

richo · July 29th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Haha, well done robybobey! You sure live in the right area.

Two top blokes (James & Oz). It's good to see they're easy going & approachable in real life. Can't wait to see the new series when it airs images/smilies/smile.gif

Oh and James, if you get to read this thread - please do the Oz & James Aus+NZ trip I just read about. You'll love the (sea)food & wine in NZ particularly! Think it'd make a brilliant series.

Cheers all

Gibby · July 29th, 2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by robybobey

Just had another little chat with James lol, want me to upload that too?

Yes please, robybobey is my new Final Gear forum hero! images/smilies/lol.gif

SuperStalin · July 29th, 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by robybobey

Yeah, the video was pathetic, the questions were pathetic, but I had just woke up when I heard he was outside.....

I dont spend hours making questions up for all 3 of them incase I see one of them out of the blue....

I don't think either the video or the questions were pathetic,
they are just about what anyone here would do/ask if they suddenly met
the TG people.

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Lets just make the most of what we have and move on...

robybobey · July 29th, 2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperStalin

I don't think either the video or the questions were pathetic,
they are just about what anyone here would do/ask if they suddenly met
the TG people.

images/smilies/blink.gif

Lol ok mate, just thought it was aimed at having a go at me images/smilies/smile.gif

stevanford1 · July 29th, 2008, 03:42 PM

James if/when you read this, DON'T let Clarkson drive the mazda Furai i want you to drive it. images/smilies/smile.gif

Censport · July 29th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperStalin

Let's make a list of things to do, and not to do, when someone meets Willman, Clarkson, May or Hammond in the future.

Example

If you meet Hammond, do not slap him over the back of his head, and shout "Why aren't you wearing that helmet I gave you".

If you meet Clarkson, tell him SuperStalin asked when will another DVD of "Clarkson makes fun of Americans" come out.

etc.

So, if some of our British members ever meet them, they can ask some of the more interesting, prepared questions.

Mainly, just treat them with respect. They're people with jobs to do. I grew up here in Nashville, any yes, many country music stars actually live here. So do a number of Hollywood stars, and people from other music genres. If you get out much, or attend charity events, or even just go shopping, you'll run into them. They're practically a neighbor, so treat them as such. No, not like the neighbor with the dogs that bark all night. More like the nieghbor who keeps a neat yard and doesn't throw parties which line the streets with cars.

There are some people in the "fame industry" who are flakier than an obsessive fan, and they're gonna be flakes no matter how you treat them. But from what I've heard of others' encounters with the TG blokes, these guys are the down-to-earth real deal. If you get to meet them, my suggestion is don't forget to show your appreciation for that.

My company was recently participating in a charity event hosted by country music star Vince Gill. One of my co-workers is a HUGE fan of the man. When Gill arrived, my co-worker was nervous and wanted to meet him, but didn't want to bother him and was afraid of being nervous, and in turn making him nervous. I said "Ah, whatever", and walked over and introduced myself. He was a genuinely nice guy, and treated my co-worker like an old friend.

To contrast, I've met guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen a few times, but only once when he was sober. I wouldn't go so far as to say he's flaky, but he is a bit cautious of everyone. Having met some of his other fans, I can understand why. Maybe he just attracts a different kind of personality.

dschiller · July 29th, 2008, 03:51 PM

Thanks for sharing! It's good to know TG will be back soon enough images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

July 29th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#42
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 494 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	Just had another little chat with James lol, want me to upload that too? __________________ .

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July 29th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#45
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 494 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	Well, a few doors down from were he was filming.... BTW, James will be looking at this thread tomorrow morning __________________ .

July 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#48
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 494 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	I wasn't planning on having a chat with him. I saw a big Rolls and a caravan go past at like 2 mph so went outside and saw him straight infront of me... Actually video is rubbish, tried to slighly start filming during conversation but it did not work. But yeah, looks like he's on here frequently __________________ .

July 29th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#47
Aston Martin Not Don Vito Joined: Sep 20th, 2006 Last Online: 08:11 PM Location: Hull, England Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 18	In James column on Friday he said "By the time you read this i'll be in a caravan" Which means series 1 of the wine show was an XJS, series 2 the Winnebago and this series a caravan... now it makes sense.

July 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#49
Censport Joined: Jul 23rd, 2008 Last Online: November 14th, 2008 Location: Nashville TN, USA Age: 41 Posts: 337 Car: '96 XJ6, '94 MX-5, '63 Corvair, '06 FZ6 Rep Power: 10	Good on you, robybobey! I can't watch the video here at work (shhh!), but I trust you treated The Captain with respect.

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 07:28 PM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,657 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 40	Top-Gear-Fan-Gasm!! That was fantastic!

July 29th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#52
SuperStalin Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 09:12 PM Posts: 1,026 Rep Power: 17	Let's make a list of things to do, and not to do, when someone meets Willman, Clarkson, May or Hammond in the future. Example If you meet Hammond, do not slap him over the back of his head, and shout "Why aren't you wearing that helmet I gave you". If you meet Clarkson, tell him SuperStalin asked when will another DVD of "Clarkson makes fun of Americans" come out. etc. So, if some of our British members ever meet them, they can ask some of the more interesting, prepared questions. To the moron who gave me negative rep. - what I've written is just a joke, nothing more. __________________ "....fifth gear!!!" - Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by SuperStalin; July 29th, 2008 at 03:25 PM..

July 29th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#54
richo Joined: Jan 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 8 Car: Nissan 300zx Rep Power: 0	Haha, well done robybobey! You sure live in the right area. Two top blokes (James & Oz). It's good to see they're easy going & approachable in real life. Can't wait to see the new series when it airs Oh and James, if you get to read this thread - please do the Oz & James Aus+NZ trip I just read about. You'll love the (sea)food & wine in NZ particularly! Think it'd make a brilliant series. Cheers all

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stevanford1 Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 02:48 PM Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 752 Rep Power: 15	James if/when you read this, DON'T let Clarkson drive the mazda Furai i want you to drive it. __________________ THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY "Deprogramming the masses since 1547" "Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher" - Niki Lauda, 1995

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dschiller Joined: Nov 25th, 2006 Last Online: 09:41 PM Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 73 Car: Not old enough =/ Rep Power: 11	Thanks for sharing! It's good to know TG will be back soon enough __________________ "We get quite a few complaints that we don't feature enough affordable cars on the show, so we're kicking off tonight with the cheapest Ferrari of them all" J. C. - FinalGear RSS Widget for Mac OS X -