Have you met Damien?

[Moves-My-World]

Simple poll, just leave your comments on the mater

[LaurenM]

I think if I did, I wouldn't really know what to say. On the one hand I would love to meet him, but it really isn't that important. It may ruin the illusion

[Mikko]

I just wish I'd get to see him in concert.

[lalla32]

Never met... and I don't really know if it will ever happen. I wouldn't have the guts to say anything... but being able to shake his hand and to say "thank you" wuould be more than enough for me!

[Lindsay]

No....haven't even seen him in concert yet. But lalla32 I tooootally agree.....I would just want to say thank you over and over again!

[PenguinBoy]

Maan i've been a fan for yonks, but have never even seen him live. I probably wouldn't have too much to say to him if I saw him for real, apart from "I really really like your stuff, you've inspired me a lot, thank you" but it's not how i usually strike up conversation, so he'd be "thankyou it means alot" and would probably be busy and move on etc etc, if i had a demo recorded I'd definitely shove it into his hand though.

[Shahar]

Originally Posted by LaurenM

I think if I did, I wouldn't really know what to say. On the one hand I would love to meet him, but it really isn't that important. It may ruin the illusion

I'm agree with you, I thought about it like two weeks ago and I got to conclusion that if I'll ever meet with him I wouldn't have any word to say, from the other hand I really want to see him live, at least once, but I don't think that it is going to be in the close future, the way from Israel till Damien's shows is to far for me

[mucker]

I'm sure I never would, except by accident. And if I did have that accident, of course I'd love to shake his hand, give him a wink, and just say Thanx for re-connecting me to the non-chest thumping world of real reality.

[Soleillily]

Both times were odd...i felt like he felt awkward. Sweet though...

(and I've met Simon too!)

[bryce5.23.88]

Originally Posted by Soleillily

Both times were odd...i felt like he felt awkward. Sweet though...

(and I've met Simon too!)

i met him about a month ago and i too felt like he felt it was awkward a bit. i know he's a shy guy so i tried not to bother him. i just told him that even though he heard it daily, his music changed my life and is incredibly inspiring. and then i asked him about his new cd that he's recording to benefit the environment. he didn't give many details other than that he's doing it with 'some friends' and it's about halfway done.

let me just echo what others have said... meeting him is a much bigger deal before it happens. it won't make you feel the satisfaction that you think it will. unfortunately. it was nice though.

[Adelaide]

I met him twice over the span of three days, first in Toronto then in Montreal. in Toronto there was a big crowd and as he declined pictures and autographs (very politely of course) I asked for a hug, lol. Then in Montreal there were only about 5-6 people hanging around, so I kind of talked to him a bit more but I didn't tell him I was the girl that asked for a hug in Toronto. ha ha... good times.

[dawno]

My husband and I met Damien, Lisa, Tomo, Shane & Vyv outside of the Beacon Theatre in NYC in May '04.... it was a chilly rainy night, yet everyone was gracious enough to chat with us and sign autographs. My husband actually held an umbrella over Lisa for a good 20 minutes and helped Vyv carry her cello onto the tour bus.

[GlttrGrrl]

Originally Posted by Soleillily

(and I've met Simon too!)

Now that's something for me to be jealous of! hubba hubba

[verenita]

i wish i did!... butím so far ths could happen!

glad for everybody who could say hi (at least) to him!

[FightthegdFight]

Twice, once very briefly and once what ended up being quite a nice conversation.

They were incredibly different experiences.

The first time I met him, he was very open and warm. He was joking around, laughing, asked a fan for a smoke, and talked for quite a bit. Also, he's probably the best hugger you'll ever meet.

The second time, he was much more brief and shy. He felt almost stand-off-ish. But he did remember me, so I think that makes up for it.

I think the best way to describe him is that he's exactly as you'd imagine. He's just a person and he's about as genuine as a person as you'd meet.

[viv]

I saw him outside a gig once. He talked for a while to several people. I'm no good at conversing with people I don't know (i never know what to say ) so I didn't try talking to him. It was funny though cause all the girls were asking for hugs, and getting them, and all the guys were shaking his hand, until this kid steps up, awkwardly shakes his hand and then just says "ah, **** it" and goes in for the biggest bear hug. Damien seemed to think it was pretty funny.

[Kristi]

Ive met damien a couple times before and after shows. He was very nice and friendly... he did give a great hug too! He drew a picture of "me" and signed his name on the shirt I bought. That was pretty cool, even though he did it for the other girls standing around too

[Moves-My-World]

I just want to be able to meet the guy and talk to him without sounding like a hyper groupie. Though I doubt it shall ever happen.

[LaurenM]

Originally Posted by Moves-My-World

I just want to be able to meet the guy and talk to him without sounding like a hyper groupie. Though I doubt it shall ever happen.

unless youre following him to every gig and waiting by the bus every night to talk with him, i dont think he would consider you, or anyone else for that matter, a hyper groupie. i agree though, meeting him in a fortuitous encounter would be a thousand times better!

[cuuliem]

I took my breakfast last week in castlebar with... the guy who works at the sound board. big guy curly hair and a bear... and talked to the tall tattooed guy who pour ,Damien ,some wine during cheers darlin

otherwise, I had the chance to meet him - Damien - in France for my first concert. Talked in French, asked everyone where we came from, what were our occupations, called lisa for some pictures and some autographs... neat...

[Tinkabell74]

yes, i have met him one time after the hamburg concert in july.

[poe11371]

I met Damien, Vyv, and Lisa briefly - walked past each other and exchanged hello/great show/thank you's after the show at the pool hall - years ago when he was in town to support O. I really had no idea what to say I was shocked to see the three people who make the music come alive live in front of me. I just dorked out and ran away.

Last winter after the Orpheum show I met Lisa and Vyv for real this time and actually got to hang with Lisa for a bit. It was such a magical moment for me. Such beautiful women and honestly so humble. Vyv was heard saying "you really want me? my signature?" as in "all this fuss over me?" Lisa came out carrying a large box of goodies for the rest of the crew/band on the bus and while giggling at us had promised to come right back out. Sure enough she did mush to the enjoyment of those who braved the cold for the better part of and hour and a half - December in Boston can be a bit nippy. Before all that I got to meet Glen from The Frames/Swell Season for the second of five times that I have racked up now.

Then just this spring I was waiting with some others from the winter show by the tour bus and finally it paid off as Damien and some of his entourage came round the corner and stopped to talk with us. He explained to those who did not know that he does not sign or pose but will chat for a moment. The newbies were upset as expected and asked "what can we do then?" at that moment I never before wanted to slap someone so badly for being so rude - the ignorant fans not Damien. We talked a bit and said our thanks and he blushed and stammered a bit. When we said our goodbyes we shook hands - no bear hug (I'm 6'1" and 280 so I would most likely crush him) and was amazed how soft his hands were. Soft like my grandmother's hands. He must moisturize.

I will be at the show on Wed. at the Pavilion here in Boston. Look for me outside at/after the show. I am rather to spot - I look like Randy (Earl's brother) or Al Borlin (Home Improvement/Tool Time). See you all there and Happy Stalking!

[ell's]

Originally Posted by Kristi

Ive met damien a couple times before and after shows. He was very nice and friendly... he did give a great hug too!

i WANT damien's hug seriously~

.....can i kiss him?

[Wheels]

Originally Posted by ell's

i WANT damien's hug seriously~

.....can i kiss him?

I'm not sure we're authorised to decide that... you might try asking his mammy.

[dboyd]

Originally Posted by ell's

i WANT damien's hug seriously~

.....can i kiss him?

then he'd have to write another love song about u...... YES!! DO IT! hehe... i wonder what he'd say. :P...

[Kristi]

Originally Posted by ell's

i WANT damien's hug seriously~

.....can i kiss him?

Im sure he would allow a peck on the cheek. why not?

[dawno]

Originally Posted by Kristi

Im sure he would allow a peck on the cheek. why not?

When I met him and the band outside the Beacon Theatre in NYC back in May '04, I was fortunate enough to get a hug and kissed him on the cheek.

[dylanfan]

met him early in his career at joes pub in new york in between sets for the public and then his label. cool thing is that hung out so long with damien and lisa that by the time i got back upstairs they had cleared out the public and started serving free drinks for the folks there of rthe label show! what a night!

met him and the band again after their show at hiro (another small club in ny) which kicked off the 9 tour. geez that feels like a lifetime ago.

[dawno]

Originally Posted by dylanfan

met him and the band again after their show at hiro (another small club in ny) which kicked off the 9 tour. geez that feels like a lifetime ago.

The Hiro gig was amazing... I was in the front row for that show... sigh... it DOES seem like a lifetime ago; hard to believe that it will be a year ago next month....

[dylanfan]

Originally Posted by dawno

The Hiro gig was amazing... I was in the front row for that show... sigh... it DOES seem like a lifetime ago; hard to believe that it will be a year ago next month....

i was the one who called out "happy" when he asked for requests in phrasing his ad-lib song.