Have you ever met one of your heroes?

[exitseven]

It is said that you should never meet your heroes.

[Lliam]

Yes. Bruce (Utah) Phillips.
I never heard of him before I met him in 2002. But, as it turned out, he was a famous song writer, story teller, performer and personalty. I gradually learned more about him by reading articles, listening to his stories, and talking to him. I talked to him at least once a week until his death in 2008. I even worked together with him on a couple of projects and opened for one of his performances.

The guy's life was amazing.

I came to admire him tremendously for his intelligence, vast knowledge, character, and philosophy on life.

He is one of my heroes and I miss him a lot.
I treasure his CD box set "Starlight on the Rails" that he inscribed for me.

[exitseven]

I liked his music. He was a big influence on Ian Tyson, Tom Waits and Kate Wolf. I remember his song about the Moose Turd Pie.

[Jamie05rhs]

I have. And it was a wonderful experience. It is a memory I will treasure forever.

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO. :)

[RandomGirl42]

As cliche' as it may sound my parents and grandparents are heroes to me. And I almost met Stephen King once at a book signing but he's not really a hero.

Other than that, no, since Harley Quinn never answered my emails.

[exitseven]

Stephen King is a moonbat. I never saw the attraction.

[RandomGirl42]

And TY for the MHO! You're my hero! 🤣

[beefcakebradybatson]

Why is Stephen King a moonbat? (John Voight, who was 88 yesterday, Dec.29, is the REAL righty moonbat !!!)

[OlderAndWiser]

I have had two heroes over the past fifty years. One was Bobby Bowden, and I never met him. When I was in law school, I once saw him eating at the barbecue restaurant where I frequently had lunch. I didn't approach him, as I wanted to respect his privacy.

The other hero was a member of my church. He was a wonderful man and an excellent role model for all who knew him. I talked to him quite often.

[BCRanger10]

Yes. I met the members of Alter Bridge once back in 2014. I got one of my guitars autographed by them. I got to tell Mark Tremonti "man, I play guitar because of you."

"Ah, thanks man!"

And in my mind, I'm thinking ""Man!' He called me 'man', like we're best friends or something!"

[lightbulb27]

yes I met a WWII veteran at church, served on pacific islands, and he's a hero.

I am Batman, so I know him.

[FunkyMonkee]

Yes, several! Most of them turned out to be really nice people. I only recall maybe two of them not being so nice. Oh! And then there's Devo! We waited well over an hour for them to come give autographs, they came out, signed one set and shoved through the rest of us!!

[Levin]

Well, hero is a bit strong.

But yes. And she's very cuddly.

[molonski2]

Yes , Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus , met both.

[exitseven]

were they cool guys?

[molonski2]

I was very young when I met Arnold and he was wonderful to a 16 year old kid , with Jack was older , a deep discussion , great substance and a really wonderful analytical man , so really happy with both stars.

[Xawyx-2]

Nope, never. Most of my heroes are from the past.

[Phoenix98]

No most of them are all dead.

[exitseven]

all mine are dead too.

[Chazmatazz269]

Yes, and the adage suited my experience.

[NathanDavis]

I got no heroes

[AviatorTom]

Not yet... there's still time...

[fish5505_87]

Good Question?

[queenofcardio]

No.. Hopefully next year

[beefcakebradybatson]

My parents.