Celebrity homes
May 31st, 2005, 12:42 PM
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Celebrity homes
I am a big fan of Triple H, the WWE wrestler, who I have heard has a house somewhere in New Hampshire and was also born in New Hampshire. Does anyone know where in New Hampshire is his house? I know it's blocked off from the road. While I am there,
I would love to catch a glimpse of him. If anyone is a pro wrestling fan like I am and can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
I would love to catch a glimpse of him. If anyone is a pro wrestling fan like I am and can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
May 31st, 2005, 12:57 PM
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Sorry, while I too am a big WWE fan, you won't get help from me. I'm an even bigger fan of respecting personal privacy, so even if I knew where he lived I wouldn't broadcast it on the internet.
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Jun 1st, 2005, 07:00 AM
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What I expect to see is the same thing people who go to Hollywood to see their favorite star's house expect to see: A glimpse of the house and possibly the star themselves. I realize Triple H is a big star and likes his privacy. In fact I have seen pictures on his web site of him standing in front of a big iron gate at the end of his driveway so I am sure he has his house blocked off. What I am doing is no different than anyone who goes to Hollywood, CA and take one of those star home tours.
Jun 1st, 2005, 07:27 AM
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It's a bit different. Instead of taking an organized tour, you're asking people to post a private address on the internet.
Also, this is pretty much the same type of reply that people get when they ask about the Hollywood tours, so you're not being singled out.
Also, this is pretty much the same type of reply that people get when they ask about the Hollywood tours, so you're not being singled out.
Jun 1st, 2005, 07:47 AM
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The "stars' homes" tours here in Los Angeles will be pointing out the homes of stars of yesteryear, sorry to say. The current digs of today's "stars" are a closely-held secret, even in the white-hot real estate market out here. Those addresses of Golden Era stars only come out way after their star has dimmed-- often after their death when their home goes on the market.
The only time in recent memory I know of a current star owning a home on a common tour route was Madonna, who briefly owned Hedy Lamarr's rambling Spanish colonial on Roxbury in Beverly Hills (sometimes it pays to know good realtors!). She sold it to Diane Keaton (I saw her there one afternoon while I was in the area at an Open House), who sold it soon after and locked in a tidy profit.
But to hang out in private neighborhoods just to "catch a glimpse" of someone famous-- that's different. Paparazzi do that, and they are loathed for it (and for good reason). Invasion of privacy is never something to condone. I used to run into John Lithgow on the UCLA campus all the time when I taught there; but everyone respected his privacy, and besides, when he was there he was simply the husband of a professor teaching there. Once they're off-stage they're private citizens and deserve their space.
The only time in recent memory I know of a current star owning a home on a common tour route was Madonna, who briefly owned Hedy Lamarr's rambling Spanish colonial on Roxbury in Beverly Hills (sometimes it pays to know good realtors!). She sold it to Diane Keaton (I saw her there one afternoon while I was in the area at an Open House), who sold it soon after and locked in a tidy profit.
But to hang out in private neighborhoods just to "catch a glimpse" of someone famous-- that's different. Paparazzi do that, and they are loathed for it (and for good reason). Invasion of privacy is never something to condone. I used to run into John Lithgow on the UCLA campus all the time when I taught there; but everyone respected his privacy, and besides, when he was there he was simply the husband of a professor teaching there. Once they're off-stage they're private citizens and deserve their space.
Jun 1st, 2005, 07:51 AM
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Well, this can start a nasty debate, I'm sure.
(BTW, I wouldn't take the time visit a "star's" home in a million years and don't evern know who Triple H is.)
First, I see no difference between an organized tour and securing the address privately. The invasion of privacy is no less just because it's "organized." It's not as if the star authorized the tour.
Many of these people are in the business of publicizing themselves, so when they complain they have no privacy -- tough. Fame is a two-edge sword.
If I had the address, I'd give it to you. There used to be a Web site somewhere that has the addresses of famous people. But, sorry, I can't remember what it is. Go to Google and type "addresses of famous people."
(BTW, I wouldn't take the time visit a "star's" home in a million years and don't evern know who Triple H is.)
First, I see no difference between an organized tour and securing the address privately. The invasion of privacy is no less just because it's "organized." It's not as if the star authorized the tour.
Many of these people are in the business of publicizing themselves, so when they complain they have no privacy -- tough. Fame is a two-edge sword.
If I had the address, I'd give it to you. There used to be a Web site somewhere that has the addresses of famous people. But, sorry, I can't remember what it is. Go to Google and type "addresses of famous people."
Jun 1st, 2005, 08:08 AM
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You're right about what you're doing and what those who take movie star tours are doing not being any different. Of course, given that they are invading the privacy of those individuals and their families, not sure you'd want to use that defense.
Instead of considering what you want, how about you consider the impact on their families. Last year I was at a Yankee game and Christie Brinkley was two rows behind me. She spent the entire game being asked for photos and autographs. How much fun do you think that was for her son to have to now compete with the masses for some quality time with his Mother?
Instead of considering what you want, how about you consider the impact on their families. Last year I was at a Yankee game and Christie Brinkley was two rows behind me. She spent the entire game being asked for photos and autographs. How much fun do you think that was for her son to have to now compete with the masses for some quality time with his Mother?
Jun 1st, 2005, 08:19 AM
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I've seen him several times, in a local mall signing autographs. You can shake his hand, talk to him, get an autograph. He's not a recluse like Bobby Fisher where you have to hope to run across him in Iceland or wherever he's now hiding out/imprisoned. Or you can by a ticket to a WWE event. I can sorta understand tracking down someone you'd otherwise never get to see in person, but why hide in Triple H's rhododendron hoping for a distant glance when he'd be happy to meet you on his terms? You can go to wwe.com and see what mall they'll be at next. Unfortunately, Triple H is not currently on the schedule but I suspect he'll come around.
Jun 1st, 2005, 08:21 AM
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If Christie doesn't want to be bothered, she should quit doing stupid infomercials for exercise equipment.
Seriously, I get your point about privacy, but some of these "celebrities" want it both ways. They want to attract people and cameras when it suits them and promotes their careers (or produces revenue), but then want to turn off the faucet when it suits them. It doesn't work that way.
To counter the "privacy" argument: Two years ago, my brother and I saw old-time Dodgers great Sandy Koufax in a restaurant in FL. My brother was a big Koufax fan, so he walked up to him and shook his hand while telling him how great it was to meet him
Koufax was very friendly and cordial, and spoke with us for a few minutes. Didn't seem at all annoyed.
So maybe there is a line here regarding privacy, but I still say fame has its penalities.
Seriously, I get your point about privacy, but some of these "celebrities" want it both ways. They want to attract people and cameras when it suits them and promotes their careers (or produces revenue), but then want to turn off the faucet when it suits them. It doesn't work that way.
To counter the "privacy" argument: Two years ago, my brother and I saw old-time Dodgers great Sandy Koufax in a restaurant in FL. My brother was a big Koufax fan, so he walked up to him and shook his hand while telling him how great it was to meet him
Koufax was very friendly and cordial, and spoke with us for a few minutes. Didn't seem at all annoyed.
So maybe there is a line here regarding privacy, but I still say fame has its penalities.
Jun 1st, 2005, 08:56 AM
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Thank everyone for their advice. I did not realize when I made the initial post that maybe I should have thought about it before writing. Yes I would like to meet Triple H but I do not want to break the law doing it. Loki, I'll take your advice and look on wwe.com
Jun 1st, 2005, 10:25 AM
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I believe you missed my point J9999. You'll note I said nothing about Christie Brinkley's happiness. In fact, she seemed to enjoy the attention. My comment related to her son who is clearly paying the price for his Mom's pursuit of fame.
If that wrestler does have kids, how often you think he's home? Regardless of their father's decision, I would view it as unfair to intrude on that kids chance at normalcy.
If that wrestler does have kids, how often you think he's home? Regardless of their father's decision, I would view it as unfair to intrude on that kids chance at normalcy.
