This guy has met people I know, and has been very VERY…
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YourMovieAuthority — 18 years ago(July 08, 2007 02:49 AM)
"Anybody else here have any REAL stories to share as well??? "
This is a true story related to me by a member at an elite country club I used to work at about a year ago. The guy telling me the story had recently flown somewhere on a business trip, and lo and behold seated in front of him in the first class section was TLJ. The member telling me the story, who I will refer to as Frank, was seated next to an Australian traveler who was apparently enjoying a few drinks and who also happened to be somewhat of 2000a TLJ fan.
First off, Frank told me that TLJ was extremely rude to the in-flight stewardess over some trivial issue. She was serving the in-flight meals and TLJ was working on something on his laptop computer and she simply was trying to do her job and ask him what he wanted to eat and he bit her head off for disturbing him from whatever he was doing on the laptop. Something like that.
Once the plane landed and the passengers were disembarking, the Australian guy greeted TLJ and politely expressed that he was a fan and extended his hand to shake TLJ's hand and was told to "Go away" without a handshake.Frank witnessed the entire exchange and as they were getting off the plane, walking directly behind TLJ he turned to the Aussie. "I'd like to shake your hand."
"Why is that?" asked the Aussie, shaking Frank's hand.
"Because," said Frank. "You just saved me a couple bucks. Because I'm never gonna see another one of this a$$hole's movies." TLJ heard him and turned around to glare at Frank.
I am not trying to bash TLJ, but I thought this story was pretty funny
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AWERTH — 18 years ago(July 08, 2007 05:16 PM)
It makes me wonder how are favorite stars on TV are like in real life?? I mean, we all know that an actor or actress is playing a character on screen, but it makes me wonder "how is this man or lady we see on TV seen in real life"??
I also wonder if being in movies or tv makes a person look down on their fans, like their fans are inferior to them.
Just because fans love their favorite stars, does not mean the stars have to treat fans like dirt. But unfortanetly, I guess some stars do treat their fans like dirt. I guess some people have big egos!!
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YourMovieAuthority — 18 years ago(July 10, 2007 11:31 PM)
I think you're right Awerth. For some of them (perhaps TLJ is one), the big ego works to their advantage. Maybe that confidence and "screw the world" attitude actually helps them succeed. I can think of some real life people I know where this is the case. The entertainment industry is no different.
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Jamesjupe57 — 18 years ago(August 20, 2007 06:54 AM)
Well from the stories TLJ's rudeness is inexcusable. However, while they are normal people just like us I think they have an added disadvantage. Sure, it must be great to have fans and be popular but it will also be very tiring and annoying at times, because whenever out in public you have to be on top form, and there are times when you just want to be left alone. So like I said, TLJ acted like a complete idiot to these people, but we should always examine the situation too.
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Spacer1 — 18 years ago(July 18, 2007 03:08 AM)
I have rarely seen so many bad stories about a celebrity not involving drinking or drugs, just jerk attitude behavior. I think it is clear Jones is a jerk to people who don't know him. He could use a common decency wake-up call.
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Prom_Queen_Carrie — 18 years ago(September 28, 2007 01:05 AM)
lmao. Tommy Lee Jones is real and is not going to kiss his fans asses and doesn't want fans kissing his ass. He wants to be an actor and not deal with the celebrity bullsh-t. Fans need to respect that and stop thinking they are entitled to special attention from celebrities. If I saw Tommy Lee Jones out I wouldn't be gushing over him and begging him for handshakes and autographs. I would respect his privacy and leave him alone and then later tell my friends "Oh I saw Tommy Lee Jones" today. I wouldn't want to shake the hands of people I don't know either. And why can't he shop without someone begging for his autograph. Some celebrities get off on that beccause they like to feel like they are God maybe Tommy Lee doesn't. Sure he has a bit of a temper on him that he needs to control maybe, but I understand somewhat where's he's coming from. And I laughed at that story of that lady in the store hassling him while he's shopping going "OMG it's Tommy Lee" lame bitch, let the man shop. He's not Michael Jackson or Britney Spears.He doesn't beg for celebrity or attention just because he acts in movies. And he doesn't owe them any handshakes or autographs. He probably despises playing the hollywood game that's all. That's the impression I get from him. Though he does need to control his temper somewhat.
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texas_shorty — 18 years ago(September 30, 2007 11:11 PM)
he's been down here to alpine texas a lot with his polo team and i always hear what a jerk he is, especially when he's drunkbut whatever, he can act however he wants but when tom selleck comes down here, he's a sweetheart
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serratedteeth — 13 years ago(January 23, 2013 04:10 PM)
most actors that have made it have SPS Sensory Processing Sensitivity.
This means the creative side of their brain is dominant - they are right brained.
These people have finely tuned nervous systems - they are abnormally sensitive, in all areas, physical or emotional stimuli.
they are overcome easily by emotion. loud noises, strong odours, people's bad vibes etc, can overstimulate these people.
This causes them to shut down. With TLJ he is easily irritated when he is not in a low stimulating, quiet, simple environment. This is because being in the glitz and glamour BS environment for TLJ would be very emotionally exhausting. he seems to be a 'no small talk allowed' kinda guy. not to be rude, but because he sees it as pointless and phony.
To even give a facial expression requires too much effort when overwhelmed.
These people are very easily upset, but they are gifted in the arts. They make up 20% of the population. 80% of people just don't "get them" and this leads to isolation, chemical dependencies etc. -
stephtastrophe — 13 years ago(January 24, 2013 01:52 PM)
Interesting post serratedteeth, sure does explain a lot.
I am a huge TLJ fan and would hope if I went up to him he wouldn't be rude though, I've liked him since I was a kid and it would be very disappointing. I know they get things like that a lot but still, really they should be prepared to deal with it. Even if they don't want a full blown conversation they could just say "nice to meet you" and shake your hand or take a picture and then leave.
Well, did you ever ask yourself what you're doing screwing a psychopath in the first place? - Billy -
mlmerit — 13 years ago(January 28, 2013 04:59 AM)
Emma, I'll take your word for your experience and give Mr Jones credit for having a bad day etc.. That just happened to be my experience with him and had I tried to speak with him and he ignored me without a sound I wouldn't have been nearly as botheredIt was his assumption that he was important enough that I'd just Have to talk to him during the flightI'm glad you had a different experience, and I still watch his work, just don't care for him personally