Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 10:10     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:At first I laughed. Then I thought "Christ I have! A lot!"

ExW - Not directly famous, but three of four grandparents were internationally famous. Authors, artists, etc. Fourth grandparent was famous in his state.

Dated a woman from a big business, charitable family. She and the family name are instantly recognizable in their home state and surrounding states (big states too).

When I lived in New York 20 + years ago I dated a woman who was super duper famous. You would instantly recognize the name and face. She was awesome as long as she wasn't connected with the business.

Before that I dated a woman who was Hollywood famous in her own right. Her grandfather was sup-duper uber famous.

Famous people are frequently not happy people. The pressure they feel 24/7 is unimaginable. Most who I have met would give it up in a heartbeat.


Seriously, this adds nothing. All you're saying is, I dated someone who was Hollywood famous. Her grandfather was super famous. You are revealing nothing incriminating about them so why not just say, I dated drew Barrymore. In NY 20 years ago I dated, Katie Couric or whatever.

Geez people, you're not holding or revealing national secrets here.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 10:01     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
The main thing is to treat he like a normal person. She's famous but she still has the same fears, awkwardness, insecurities as anyone else. Find out what makes her tick.

The biggest turn off for me is dating a guy who is intimidated by my income and success. They don't need to be as rich or as successful as I am, but they do need to feel secure in what they do and what they can offer to me (friendship/support/love). Normal guys are great. I don't need a power struggle about who has more success.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 09:44     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had a friend who dated Joshua Bell, and another who dated Yann Martel.


Who are these people?

I'm old. Obviously! LOL


Wiki is your friend.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Bell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yann_Martel
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 09:09     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:I had a friend who dated Joshua Bell, and another who dated Yann Martel.


Who are these people?

I'm old. Obviously! LOL
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 08:58     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
I had a friend who dated Joshua Bell, and another who dated Yann Martel.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 08:25     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Me too. I assumed the writer was someone who likes celebrity gossip magazines and not terribly well educated.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 08:06     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:Gone on a date. Not went on a date.


Thank you. That was bothering me.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 07:59     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Lame without names.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 07:55     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Gone on a date. Not went on a date.


+1. Jesus, people.


+2. If she is "world famous in her field," I bet she knows grammar, too.

No grammer nazis are failures. Can't see the forest..
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 07:36     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
At first I laughed. Then I thought "Christ I have! A lot!"

ExW - Not directly famous, but three of four grandparents were internationally famous. Authors, artists, etc. Fourth grandparent was famous in his state.

Dated a woman from a big business, charitable family. She and the family name are instantly recognizable in their home state and surrounding states (big states too).

When I lived in New York 20 + years ago I dated a woman who was super duper famous. You would instantly recognize the name and face. She was awesome as long as she wasn't connected with the business.

Before that I dated a woman who was Hollywood famous in her own right. Her grandfather was sup-duper uber famous.

Famous people are frequently not happy people. The pressure they feel 24/7 is unimaginable. Most who I have met would give it up in a heartbeat.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 06:51     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Why would a successful, intelligent woman go out with someone who writes "has anyone went on a date"? Normally, I'm not the grammar police, but I couldn't let this one go...
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 06:44     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Gone on a date. Not went on a date.


+1. Jesus, people.


+2. If she is "world famous in her field," I bet she knows grammar, too.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 06:36     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:Gone on a date. Not went on a date.


+1. Jesus, people.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 06:26     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Anonymous wrote:So i'm just a normal/average guy (not in DC) and I tinder matched with a woman (and have been chatting and setting up a date with) who after doing some research happens to be world famous in her field. When you google her you get hit after hit after hit and magazine covers, spreads, etc. She's not famous in the layman/common term - so not showbiz or something like that but in her field she's at the top.

If you are a famous woman (even in local dc terms - not even worldwide fame in your field) - i used to live here so talking head types that get booked or journos/hill/policy/political types chime in - and have gone out with 'normal/average' guys, what are some pet peeves or things I should avoid?

I don't care if we don't click and its a milquetoast date - I just don't want to be annoying and a complete turn-off.

She's cute/above average looking, but this is very different than going out with a bombshell hot type (which oddly enough I've never had confidence issues going out with women way more physically attractive).



Well, that's not famous. Famous is instantly recognizable, no need for research
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2016 06:16     Subject: Has anyone went on a date with a famous person?
Ha, are you dating my boss? I wonder about her dating life sometimes, as I can imagine most men would find her super-intimidating. She's all those things you describe, but also pretty gorgeous, and direct in a way that would require a certain kind of partner. the thing is, she's also lonely and a bit vulnerable, entrenched in a stressful job from which she could really use a diversion/some support. She's a great woman, adventurous and charismatic, and I think just looking for someone outside the world where she has to rock it all the time to provide some companionship and escape. I couldn't imagine her dating a total loser, but a nice guy with at least a certain amount of confidence and shared hobbies would be awesome for her.

I have a famous friend from high school (not a household name, but she has fan websites and is well known in certain circles) who also dated, and married, a really normal guy after years of trying to find someone. I wouldn't over think this one!