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Thanks, Polly. Nice titfer for a really nice guy.

 

An illustration of the man, posted in digitalspy thread about nice and not so nice celebs

 

 

I work in radio so have been very fortunate to meet a lot of music and showbiz types over the years. The vast majority are lovely and I have had some wonderful times, being lucky.

 

One person who really sticks in my mind is Darius. Back in about 2003 we had a complete re-furb of the studios and station so we asked Darius to come and perform for some invited clients, listeners and Asda Heroes. Now the Asda Heroes were children of courage and part of a charity campaign they were doing. Anyway, at the end of the set he gave his towel to a disabled girl in a wheelchair and had a good chat with her.

 

About 6 months later we were hosting the Smash Hits Tour at the Sheffield Arena and Darius was on the bill. We went down on a mini bus, again with some of the Asda Heroes, including this girl. She pulled me to one side and said "Darren when Darius gave me his towel he told me he liked my bracelet ( it was in the style of a bike chain ) so would you give it to him when you see him backstage please ?" I did and he was as charming as ever. He told me to thank her. A month or so later he was pictured in Heat Magazine wearing said bracelet. I just thought that was pure class. Apparently the girl was really made up. What a touch

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I don't think I've posted this link before to an article about actors overcoming interruptions or other hitches.

 

Darius gets a mention for handling unusual circumstances in Gone With The Wind. Some of you will remember it clearly because you were there right at the edge of that round stage.

 

The first time I went, I couldn't get over how close the audience was to the actors.

 

Oops, it would be better with the link?

 

http://rageoffstage.wordpress.com/2011/12/...blesome-phones/

Edited by Baytree

I don't think I've posted this link before to an article about actors overcoming interruptions or other hitches.

 

Darius gets a mention for handling unusual circumstances in Gone With The Wind. Some of you will remember it clearly because you were there right at the edge of that round stage.

 

The first time I went, I couldn't get over how close the audience was to the actors.

 

Oops, it would be better with the link?

 

http://rageoffstage.wordpress.com/2011/12/...blesome-phones/

 

 

Being near the stage we could see he was singing a lullaby very well to s stuffed wooly hat. It was great about the only time that scene even made me smile

 

Do you have the Pop Idol one, megham?

 

I loved it. They were such lovely, genuine and humble young people, taking part in a contest, yes, but doing it in a spirit of friendship. Those were the days!.

 

 

I'll try and find it. There are just so many tapes to go through

Mum's a bit upset at the moment as her best friend is dieing. when she settles again, I'll have a look

 

As close as sisters, their families were brought up together. No chance of Mum being well enough to visit. It is so sad

 

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