I met John Paul Jones on the Wellington waterfront when he was in town with Them Crooked Vultures (super group of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and JPJ). JPJ was the bassist of Led Zeppelin. He was just sauntering around and no one seemed to be recognising him. I just gawped, said hi, shook his hand and said I was looking forward to tonight. Sadly no backstage pass.

When I went to the Flight of the Con chords live gig last year, Billy Connolly sat a few rows in front of me. During the intermission, I went and talked to him. My girlfriend took my photo with him. The camera was kinda crap and had to think for a bit before it took the photo. He swore at her to hurry up, but she was actually quite happy to have been sworn at by Billy Connolly.

After that same show, in the foyer, various Hobbit stars were about (this was during peak Hobbit filming). Saw Ian Mckellan, Martin Freeman et al. Outside, Billy Connolly asked my brother and I for directions. Then we overheard him discussing FOTC with his wife. He didn't like them.

Also went to the Hobbit premiere red carpet. Peter Jackson etc, but not an intimate encounter. Andy Serkis (Gollum) did give me a high five though.