Mistaken for famous person on travels?
Oct 9th, 2005, 06:34 AM
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Mistaken for famous person on travels?
Just reading through the thread about bumping into someone famous whilst travelling, etc....
I'm from the UK and I travel certain parts of the USA both for work and leisure. It's only in the USA that total strangers, and others, frequently mistake me for the Senator for New York State. I was once asked why I was reduced to shopping 'downmarket' in a Beall's Outlet, and, on one occasion about 3 years ago, the gentleman who stopped me suggested that I get a little more political experience under my belt before I had the temerity to stand for election as a senator. It took a while before he was convinced I was not who he thought I was. I was amused, he was embarrassed, but we ended up shaking hands and having a laugh.
Not sure if this is a compliment or a bit of a hazard. Here in England, not many folk know who she is but I reckon she ain't so bad and, undaunted, I shall continue my explorations of the USA.
Who else has been mistaken for someone else?
Best wishes
Mary
I'm from the UK and I travel certain parts of the USA both for work and leisure. It's only in the USA that total strangers, and others, frequently mistake me for the Senator for New York State. I was once asked why I was reduced to shopping 'downmarket' in a Beall's Outlet, and, on one occasion about 3 years ago, the gentleman who stopped me suggested that I get a little more political experience under my belt before I had the temerity to stand for election as a senator. It took a while before he was convinced I was not who he thought I was. I was amused, he was embarrassed, but we ended up shaking hands and having a laugh.
Not sure if this is a compliment or a bit of a hazard. Here in England, not many folk know who she is but I reckon she ain't so bad and, undaunted, I shall continue my explorations of the USA.
Who else has been mistaken for someone else?
Best wishes
Mary
Oct 9th, 2005, 08:06 AM
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In the 80s while leaving a hotel on Long Island, a very flustered bell hop came running over to our car saying "Excuse Miss Simon, may I please have your autograph?" My sister who had always beentold that she looked quite a bit like Carly Simon tried to politely explain that she was not who he thought she was. He looked devastated and we were never sure if he really believed her or thought Carly Simon was just blowing him off.
As for me, it is a bit of a nuisance when I travel to constantly explain that I am not Cindy Crawford.
As for me, it is a bit of a nuisance when I travel to constantly explain that I am not Cindy Crawford.
Oct 9th, 2005, 08:17 AM
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While visiting in an Ireland monestary, an Irish man came up and asked if I was Barbara Bush, a compliment to be sure, though she is quite a few years older than I...we got a huge laugh!!! Nothing like a big fat momma with white hair to start the rumors!!
Oct 9th, 2005, 09:25 AM
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Not while traveling, but here at home. I was at a bar/restaurant with a friend when a small group of Japanese tourists approached me and asked for my autograph. I played along and scribbled something random. Then each had their picture taken with me. I never found out who they thought I was, but it was fun being a "celebrity" for the evening! 
Oct 9th, 2005, 10:13 AM
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I've never been mistaken for anyone famous but a couple of times people have mistaken me for someone the knew at another point in their life.
Do you think my parents had twins and gave one of us up for adoption?
Do you think my parents had twins and gave one of us up for adoption?
Oct 9th, 2005, 11:45 AM
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When we was younger, my FIL was often mistaken for Danny Kaye. Once he actually ran into DK in the bar at the Paris Ritz. DK was amazed by his German double and actually followed him out into the street.
Oct 9th, 2005, 12:29 PM
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My dear departed grandfather was commonly mistaken for Gavid McCloud, the Captain of the Love Boat TV show. He would play along, shake their hands, have his picture taken with them, and even sign autographs. Imagine their surprise when the name he wrote was not the one they were expecting!
Oct 9th, 2005, 01:14 PM
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Not me, but one of our friends is 72 years old and still statuesque and drop dead gorgeous. She still dresses fabulously all the time as well. Once while vacationing in California, two women came up to her in a restaurant and asked, "Excuse me....but are you a movie star?" And she batted her eyes and sighed, "Oh, honey, not anymore."
ha ha!
ha ha!
Oct 9th, 2005, 01:57 PM
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Patrick, that's a real laugher, 'cause we all know what you look like. On a more serious note, quite a few years ago I was mistaken frequently (when I was doing a lot of business travel to Los Angeles) for Johnny Carson. In fact, several people were actually insulted when I insisted I was not--they really thought I (Johnny) just wanted to avoid them.
After Johnny's demise, no one has made that mistake.
After Johnny's demise, no one has made that mistake.
Oct 9th, 2005, 02:34 PM
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Good grief Patrick, I hope not! Didn't she die in the early 1960's?? Or maybe you get jetlag really really bad...if so you must always start flying first class. That might help a little, LOL. Take good care dear one.
