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This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 2:16 pm

Oh he really is smoking in that pic!

Tinks · March 27, 2014 2:19 pm

Naughty boy!!
I'm sorry he does it, but strangely glad he doesn't hide it; at least he's not hypocritical about it, if that makes sense!

mrshouse · March 27, 2014 2:19 pm

Actually, I don't like him smoking. Wish he would quit, for himself and the greater good, being an idol for lots of youngsters.

gently69 · March 27, 2014 2:26 pm

Nobody is perfect, girls. Even HIM ...

Tinks · March 27, 2014 2:31 pm

True, and in fairness, he's probably been smoking for far longer than he's been famous, and it's not that easy to give it up.

clareiow · March 27, 2014 2:55 pm

No it's not! Especially when roles sometimes dictate smoking, temptation all around!

I think it's appropriate for the photoshoot....

He's so bloody sexy.

Tinks · March 27, 2014 2:57 pm

He really is - and he really should be right here, right now, with me!

clareiow · March 27, 2014 3:24 pm

Lovely goss coming from Malaysia, apparently he's been giving his food to a homeless person.

I die...

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 3:30 pm

Aaaw! How can you not love him completely?? Bless him!!

clareiow · March 27, 2014 3:37 pm

Well apparently it counteracts other news that he was rude to some bloke but I should imagine it was because the bloke was a pushy bastard!

It infuriates me when people seem to think they have some kind of "ownership" of people in the public eye. That they can just demand pictures/autographs/time when someone is having a private break!!

Don't get me wrong, if the opportunity arose, and it was appropriate, I'd ask. If he said no I'd totally respect that.

clareiow · March 27, 2014 3:38 pm

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 3:43 pm

I get some... uh, mind palace worthy images in my head from that picture *Blushes*

I will not claim that I know what he is like; but if he was rude I do believe he had a very good reason! Especially if he's as tired as he has been looking lately.

Tinks · March 27, 2014 3:46 pm

I saw that guy's tweet and lovely James Rhodes sticking up for Ben, but it seems very very unlike Ben to be "rude" to anyone, so either the guy was rude to begin with, or Ben politely refused to have his picture taken at that time, and the guy took offence.
It doesn't stand up with all we know about the time he gives people, and all the lovely reports I've read from people who've met him.

clareiow · March 27, 2014 3:51 pm

My thoughts exactly Tinks.

Cutting a long story short my ex-colleague had a full scale twitter row with someone off Eastenders because he refused a pic in the airport lounge in Dubai. It was ridiculous! Celebrities have the right to say no, any time they want!

For all we know, this bloke could've asked him right at the end of the night when he'd had enough of pics etc, he could've been a bit drunk, or extra tired - it's his right!!

People pee me off. Poor Ben :-(

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 3:55 pm

It's not fair to Ben really!

Of course, if it happened to me I would be sad; but I would accept it... and just cherish the fact that I got to see him at all. He's still a human being and I can understand if it got too much for him.

Some people are just way too thin-skinned!

Tinks · March 27, 2014 4:00 pm

It's just goes to show too, that you can't put a foot wrong without someone taking to social media to trash you.
I do feel so sorry for him here, because he's looked absolutely knackered since he got there, yet he's done things like overruling security guys to let fans into the Hotel, we know he let Polar have another go at getting a photo when her hands were so shaky, signing posters and pictures, etc.,
And I'm sorry but I just don't believe that he'd flatly refuse the guy without a very good reason, or an "ask me later as it's not convenient right now."
I know celebs can't be sweetness and light all the time, but Ben has an inherent politeness that wouldn't suddenly disappear.
***and breathe...**
(By the way, the guy is a skateboarder, not a fan waiting outside the venue - my guess is that it was simply an inappropriate time)

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clareiow · March 27, 2014 4:11 pm

Anyways!! Let's get back to our boy ;)

zeratul · March 27, 2014 4:13 pm

The press will turn Sherlock, they always do...

Tinks · March 27, 2014 4:14 pm

Looking lovely and relaxed

rebeccaholmes · March 27, 2014 4:16 pm

Delving into sis alcoholic drinks. ;)

Also, it's being said that Ben's in KL till Monday, so could that mean he'll be making an appearance at the Grand Prix?

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