Well- I met Meat twice, but I had that tongue-tied issue both times, although the second time (when we did a little diddy from Swan Lake) I managed to ask a semi-intelligent question about his acting style and whether he followed the ilk of Stanilavsky or Meisner...
The main problem is, He really intimidates me- and it's not a fame thing, it's a talent thing...It's so difficult to be eloquent with somebody you REALLY respect. I was hoping that I would have another opportunity to speak POPERLY (Meat mentioned on Canada AM the possibility of a Canadian date in the tour) but I'm thinking with all the trouble Meat has had, (health wise) that he'll probably want to cut the tour a little shorter...and who could blame him, poor guy.
What would I say if I had the chance, and could talk like a normal person?
I'd say thank-you- for his incredible music,
I'd tell him that he really inspires people, and (if I had any nerve left) I'd tell him how phenomenal he looks - and how dearly I will miss his voice and shows when he finishes touring.
It's such a hard situation, I can understand why he needs to retire, and focus on his acting (which is superb!) but I can't quite get used to the idea of NEVER seeing him sing live again. It's quite a sad thought, isn't it?
It always worries me that I would sound like a crazy fan saying this stuff to him personally, though, I just wish it could be more natural than meeting him for five minutes and trying to say everything you want to say, without sounding desperate.
well that was a bit long
