More from Bono

administrator · 09-24-2006, 01:28 PM

So I was lucky enough to meet Bono yesterday (i know!

) and I told him that I was really happy that he had met Damien last week. Bono started to rave about how great Damien is... using words like "remarkable talent", "he's really something else", "extraordinary"... I can't quote exactly because my brain was somewhere else at the time, but I'm really happy that Bono's a fan of Damien.

Hopefully we'll see him at a Vicar Street show one day.

Bumpman · 09-24-2006, 02:04 PM

Meh, he's alright. But he's no bowl of Special K! It's really embarrassing when you meet people you look up to like that, and all you can manage to say are some vowels.

administrator · 09-24-2006, 02:11 PM

actually i was fairly coherent (i hope!). i'm a huge U2 fan, so it was great to meet him

SilentNight · 09-24-2006, 02:24 PM

it's rather surpising to me that he is a fan of Damien's music.

Quote:

Originally Posted by administrator

... I can't quote exactly because my brain was somewhere else at the time, .

Dean C · 09-24-2006, 03:03 PM

U2 are legends in their own right, and it's nice to know Bono appreciates good music and "extraordinary talent" when he sees it

But let's hope he doesn't pimp damo too much, we want him to ourselves!

Wheels · 09-24-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by administrator

I'm really happy that Bono's a fan of Damien.

Hopefully we'll see him at a Vicar Street show one day.

Maybe U2 will open for Damien & Co on the next tour!?

Bumpman · 09-24-2006, 04:34 PM

John Lennon would be a more likely choice.

Hendrik · 09-24-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentNight

... I can't quote exactly because my brain was somewhere else at the time, .

You're not thinking what I am thinkin, eh? Ya dirty sod.

Cordelia · 09-24-2006, 05:48 PM

How did you meet him? Please don't deprive us of the full story!

Loveless · 09-24-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordelia

How did you meet him? Please don't deprive us of the full story!

I reckon he was down at Supermacs getting a batter burger and curry chips.. no?

administrator · 09-25-2006, 09:43 AM

i was happy to be meeting my favourite band, so it's all a blur... that's why my brain was somewhere else...

i won a competition to meet them at a book signing

cille · 09-25-2006, 10:32 AM

Good for you that you got to meet your favourite band Emmett!

dramaking · 09-25-2006, 03:10 PM

how cool is that, you met bono!!!

MacrossGirl · 09-25-2006, 03:27 PM

What no pics???? Cmon! Are you holding out? He is so pretty! hehe
Congrats you lucky duck! When I met Gary Oldman, I was in that same
state of holy crap. hehe

Cordelia · 09-25-2006, 05:01 PM

Yeah, congrats on meeting your favorite band!

Oh, and MarcrossGirl, my sis would be very jealous about meeting Gary. Congrats on that one!

Loveless · 09-26-2006, 12:38 AM

U2 fans brave the elements in Dublin
Hundreds of U2 fans braved the elements in Dublin to get a glimpse of the band members who are due to sign copies of their new book at Eason's on O'Connell Street.

But only 250 competition winners are being allowed entry to the shop where the band members are to sign copies of "U2 by U2".

Tickets were allocated to winners of radio competitions and a contest on the band's official website.

The book contains exclusive interviews with, and pictures of, the band.

In the book, it is suggested that Bono may take a back seat in global politics. However, Bono says he is using his celebrity to highlight world issues that politicians should be dealing with.

Earlier this week Bono spoke out about Darfur, Aids and Global poverty.

London

Members of Irish rock band U2, from left, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and Bono, pose with any archive photo of themselves, for the media during their book 'U2 by U2' signing session at Waterstone's bookstore in London, Friday, Sept 22, 2006. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) Photo Credit: AP Photo

http://news.google.ie/news?hl=en&ned...m/id/14989511/

Ranting Thespian · 09-26-2006, 12:54 AM

Wow, what a coincidence. My favorite (very good) radio station today is honoring the exact date of U2's formation with constant U2 tracks from 6-10.

I have to say, Bono has a big head, but a big heart.

. . . and gotta love blue tinted glasses.

Loveless · 09-26-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranting Thespian

Wow, what a coincidence. My favorite (very good) radio station today is honoring the exact date of U2's formation with constant U2 tracks from 6-10.

This week also marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind".

SisterMidnight · 09-26-2006, 02:43 AM

^ i remember it well

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpman

Meh, he's alright. But he's no bowl of Special K! It's really embarrassing when you meet people you look up to like that, and all you can manage to say are some vowels.

i know exactly what you mean.. incredibly embarassing..

this is very cool.. the whole thing.. bono likes damo, emmett meets bono.. that's awesome!

did you take pictures, emm? what were the guys like in person?

administrator · 09-26-2006, 10:55 AM

i bought a disposable camera and gave it to one of the staff to take photos, but they didn't turn out too great. they were all lovely, very chatty and happy and appreciative. bono was the chattiest (not surprisingly!). i was wearing a shirt with Africa and ONE written on it, like one that Bono wears sometimes, so as soon as he saw me he started signing it... very rude really...

i had met bono and edge before, but it was great to meet them all together.

cille · 09-26-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by administrator

i was wearing a shirt with Africa and ONE written on it, like one that Bono wears sometimes, so as soon as he saw me he started signing it... very rude really...

HEY YOU stop writing on my shirt!!

09-24-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	More from Bono So I was lucky enough to meet Bono yesterday (i know! ) and I told him that I was really happy that he had met Damien last week. Bono started to rave about how great Damien is... using words like "remarkable talent", "he's really something else", "extraordinary"... I can't quote exactly because my brain was somewhere else at the time, but I'm really happy that Bono's a fan of Damien. Hopefully we'll see him at a Vicar Street show one day. __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

09-24-2006, 02:04 PM	#2
Bumpman ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,801	Meh, he's alright. But he's no bowl of Special K! It's really embarrassing when you meet people you look up to like that, and all you can manage to say are some vowels. __________________ Mic Christopher Is Great

09-24-2006, 02:11 PM	#3
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	actually i was fairly coherent (i hope!). i'm a huge U2 fan, so it was great to meet him __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

09-24-2006, 04:34 PM	#7
Bumpman ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,801	John Lennon would be a more likely choice. __________________ Mic Christopher Is Great

09-24-2006, 05:48 PM	#9
Cordelia Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At my desk in Toronto Posts: 44	How did you meet him? Please don't deprive us of the full story! __________________ We are not the first Who with best meaning have incurred the worst

09-24-2006, 03:03 PM	#5
Dean C Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,058	U2 are legends in their own right, and it's nice to know Bono appreciates good music and "extraordinary talent" when he sees it But let's hope he doesn't pimp damo too much, we want him to ourselves!

09-25-2006, 09:43 AM	#11
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	i was happy to be meeting my favourite band, so it's all a blur... that's why my brain was somewhere else... i won a competition to meet them at a book signing __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

09-25-2006, 10:32 AM	#12
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	Good for you that you got to meet your favourite band Emmett! __________________ Yeah

09-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#13
dramaking King of Pain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 3,833	how cool is that, you met bono!!! __________________ ...if i could change one thing about myself, i would not take it all so seriously...

09-25-2006, 03:27 PM	#14
MacrossGirl No hero in her sky.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 532	What no pics???? Cmon! Are you holding out? He is so pretty! hehe Congrats you lucky duck! When I met Gary Oldman, I was in that same state of holy crap. hehe __________________ Your lack of passion is unforgivable.. I shall have to beat you! http://www.myspace.com/5859320

09-25-2006, 05:01 PM	#15
Cordelia Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At my desk in Toronto Posts: 44	Yeah, congrats on meeting your favorite band! Oh, and MarcrossGirl, my sis would be very jealous about meeting Gary. Congrats on that one! __________________ We are not the first Who with best meaning have incurred the worst

09-26-2006, 12:38 AM	#16
Loveless Eskimo Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kyrgyzstan Posts: 1,188	U2 fans brave the elements in Dublin Hundreds of U2 fans braved the elements in Dublin to get a glimpse of the band members who are due to sign copies of their new book at Eason's on O'Connell Street. But only 250 competition winners are being allowed entry to the shop where the band members are to sign copies of "U2 by U2". Tickets were allocated to winners of radio competitions and a contest on the band's official website. The book contains exclusive interviews with, and pictures of, the band. In the book, it is suggested that Bono may take a back seat in global politics. However, Bono says he is using his celebrity to highlight world issues that politicians should be dealing with. Earlier this week Bono spoke out about Darfur, Aids and Global poverty. London Members of Irish rock band U2, from left, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and Bono, pose with any archive photo of themselves, for the media during their book 'U2 by U2' signing session at Waterstone's bookstore in London, Friday, Sept 22, 2006. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) Photo Credit: AP Photo http://news.google.ie/news?hl=en&ned...m/id/14989511/ __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC), Court Photographer Extraordinaire. "To avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing."

09-26-2006, 12:54 AM	#17
Ranting Thespian Eskimo Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 331	Wow, what a coincidence. My favorite (very good) radio station today is honoring the exact date of U2's formation with constant U2 tracks from 6-10. I have to say, Bono has a big head, but a big heart. . . . and gotta love blue tinted glasses.

09-26-2006, 10:55 AM	#20
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	i bought a disposable camera and gave it to one of the staff to take photos, but they didn't turn out too great. they were all lovely, very chatty and happy and appreciative. bono was the chattiest (not surprisingly!). i was wearing a shirt with Africa and ONE written on it, like one that Bono wears sometimes, so as soon as he saw me he started signing it... very rude really... i had met bono and edge before, but it was great to meet them all together. __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode