greenslimer
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In a discussion online (on another board) earlier about U2, and if anyone's met the band, and everyone talking about meeting the band in personal situations. One guy mentioned how Bono was referred to as being a "dick" to fans, on off-show days. Then, one guy said this, which I am not sure what to make of it:
" In the End of the World book it mentions a moment where Bono refuses to sign
autographs - he takes a moment to explain something that he's happy to sign
while he's involved with a 'gig' or a promo event but not otherwise - I
forget the words he used to frame his position but he drew distinctions (and
presumably different behaviour) depending if he feels he's 'on the job' or
not. "
What's this about? Since its obviously not a direct quote from the book and probably a little out of context.
Is this person saying that Bono is only nice when "on the job", but if someone meets him elsewhere... he isn't the nice guy, or wont sign something?
One thing though. Personally, I would never ask someone for their autograph. No offense to those that do get autographs and such, just I can how sometimes it could bother someone, if a bunch of people were bombarding someone for one, like while they (a band, etc) are out with their families or in private situations.
But, I dont think this guy was referring to that kind of a thing.
Does anyone have any experience with Bono, like meeting him when he was not at a show, or a signing, just random passing when not "on the job", and that he was really nice, and or whatever?
I just hope what that guy is saying isnt true (or how I took it, didnt seem very positive). I have been a fan of theirs for a long time and always thought of Bono as a really sweet down to earth guy who was not like that... So, who knows.
Sorry if I sound like some obsessed, crazy question asker.
" In the End of the World book it mentions a moment where Bono refuses to sign
autographs - he takes a moment to explain something that he's happy to sign
while he's involved with a 'gig' or a promo event but not otherwise - I
forget the words he used to frame his position but he drew distinctions (and
presumably different behaviour) depending if he feels he's 'on the job' or
not. "
What's this about? Since its obviously not a direct quote from the book and probably a little out of context.
Is this person saying that Bono is only nice when "on the job", but if someone meets him elsewhere... he isn't the nice guy, or wont sign something?
One thing though. Personally, I would never ask someone for their autograph. No offense to those that do get autographs and such, just I can how sometimes it could bother someone, if a bunch of people were bombarding someone for one, like while they (a band, etc) are out with their families or in private situations.
But, I dont think this guy was referring to that kind of a thing.
Does anyone have any experience with Bono, like meeting him when he was not at a show, or a signing, just random passing when not "on the job", and that he was really nice, and or whatever?
I just hope what that guy is saying isnt true (or how I took it, didnt seem very positive). I have been a fan of theirs for a long time and always thought of Bono as a really sweet down to earth guy who was not like that... So, who knows.
Sorry if I sound like some obsessed, crazy question asker.