nicky Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) There might not be a right or wrong and this isn't the law but this is how I've treated guests in the past: 1) Plan what intelligent questions I'd like to ask before the event. Eg. Why did you take the part, what happened to the cut footage etc. Point out their lesser known work if you liked it. 2) Smile, be happy and relax. Down a few shots if you have to but don't be seen doing it. 3) Don't act nervous cos it'll make them feel uncomfortable. 4) Look them in the eye when talking. And speak clearly. 5) Be polite and courteous. Thank them for their time as you leave. Edited April 5, 2005 by nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smottie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 When I was speaking with Dwight at C6 we were talking about his radio show and his love of aliens and ufo's. I think this was the first time anyone had spoke with him about something other then TAT, so he kept me there for a good 10 minutes chatting and was really lovely... Besides it was a sunday morning and his que line wasn't much... so that was nice of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 When I was speaking with Dwight at C6 we were talking about his radio show and his love of aliens and ufo's. Yeah, that's always a good thing too - to talk to them about other stuff (but only if you are into it too). I spent a good while with Carl Weathers last time talking about weight training as I pointed out what great, fit shape he looked in Rocky and Predator. You'll know when a guest likes talking to you when they call you by your name or if they ask you what it is again if they forgot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smottie Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 True that Nicky... Dwight and Dirk both called me by my name... and none of the others did (apart from the guys out of common rotation) so I guess it shows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yeah cant agree more, its also cool when fans take people stuff, its a good ice breaker. Also im sure that these guys are getting wound up with people just flogging this kinda thing on Ebay so if you act uninterested even if you are they will just think you are trying to make a quick quid out of them and that will put anybody out of joint. Maybe we should get together and do a guide to being a better Guest and one for the fans, that way showmasters can give it to these guys and they will see what sort of thing to expect before signing up to do any conventions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotrfreek Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 all u really have to remember is that they are normal people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfi3 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 It was realy great talking to Elijah and Dom - my friend wanted know what colour socks they were wearing (strange gal lol) n they were just talking to us about it for ages lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufresne Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 You'll know when a guest likes talking to you when they call you by your name or if they ask you what it is again if they forgot it. Mark Rolston called me by name a few times , and we had a good long chat about Shawshank ! I suppose he was overcome with Aliens fans that day, and glad to talk about other work ! William Saddler for C7 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 We are all for them being people, just not great fans of them being muppets The hobbits are all really sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 One thing I think people need to bear in mind is if they are giving the guest a gift will they have received it before? I'm sure there must be guests who keep getting the same type of gifts and must find it tiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 When I was talking to Kate Mulgrew privately for the first time (at a hotel lobby), I was rather nervous and she assumed control over our talk within two seconds. Immediately I was assailed with all her questions which I hardly could answer that fast. However, she was really sweet, very interested and so endearing to me and my friends!! Btw, Tim was teribbly nice, too. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaderkid Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 i remember at c5 when i met jake lloyd, i obviously wasnt speaking clear enough ,he asked me if i wanted my photo dedicated and i said yes and then when it came to my name i had to repeat my self at least 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueliza Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I need to speak, nevermind talk about something interesting!lol the lst time i met the trio guys and nick brendon i just stood there like an idiot, i was so nervous! totally regretted it after, so thats my goal for this year, to talk abit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maduncledai Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I to have met many many people in my time mostly from Dr Who and I always use the double bluff. For example Dave Prowse he was in Hitchikers Guide and I spoke to him about this and because he's rarely ask to he spoke in great length about the part and just as I was leaving I said " I bet you sweated a lot in the Vader costume "......... Do some research find out about a realy bizzare part he or she played even if you know nothing about it as you can genraly get the plot etc by surfing the net talk to them about this and then hit them with ' That Question ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 "I bet you sweated a lot in the Vader costume "......... LOL Classic! Ok now make a list of HOW TO BE A BETTER GUEST.... There will be a hell of a lot more points than just 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 There already is one, someelse started it before I did this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isawien Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 What sort of things can u give some one like James though? Thats the only thing im stuck on. Ne ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbitslut Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 What sort of things can u give some one like James though? Thats the only thing im stuck on.Ne ideas? You are going to give him £20 for his autograph thats more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascal Elessar Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 3) Don't act nervous cos it'll make them feel uncomfortable. 4) Look them in the eye when talking. And speak clearly. I have a big problem following these two. I tend to go to pieces when I meet the guests. Even when I can come up with a question or comment, I usually forget completely as I'm so nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOODLE Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I need to speak, nevermind talk about something interesting!lol the lst time i met the trio guys and nick brendon i just stood there like an idiot, i was so nervous! totally regretted it after, so thats my goal for this year, to talk abit more! But it was so hard to talk to nicholas brendon, because thay would'nt allow any pics. i found that he did'nt bother to look up at you. He just kept his head down and he was signing like a mad man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralmoggy Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 If you're nervous and you have 2 things you want signed give one of them to a friend to take up with at the same time (having paid for both of course) cos chances are your friend will get talking and you'll relax and start talking as well. I've used this twice and it works. Preferably don't call another guest a profanity while talking to the one in front of you unless they will take it in good spirit (that one got Dirk and Dwight comedy bickering Can't remember what Dwight said but the verbal punch up that ensued between them was hilarious none the less). Actually just be nice to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditz Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 There might not be a right or wrong and this isn't the law but this is how I've treated guests in the past: 1) Plan what intelligent questions I'd like to ask before the event. Eg. Why did you take the part, what happened to the cut footage etc. Point out their lesser known work if you liked it. 2) Smile, be happy and relax. Down a few shots if you have to but don't be seen doing it. 3) Don't act nervous cos it'll make them feel uncomfortable. 4) Look them in the eye when talking. And speak clearly. 5) Be polite and courteous. Thank them for their time as you leave. yeah gud points in theaory but half the time it goes out the window when you meet them and i always prepare questions before hand but end up stumped when i get there! although i did do a gud job the second time i met billy boyd! ill have to remeber the one with shots! (any in particular?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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