BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / What would you say if you met your favorite Sherlock actor?

**Posted by tobeornot221b** August 4, 2012 6:10 am

Oh KP - that sounds like a story too weird to not to be true!
In case you need someone to carry your water melon – anytime!
I can also drop my bag in front of him and scream: "YOU'RE HIM!" – if that'll be helpful to you…

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**Posted by ancientsgate** August 4, 2012 8:26 am

tobeornot221b wrote:
I can also drop my bag in front of him and scream: "YOU'RE HIM!" – if that'll be helpful to you…

I love it. The perfect line. I wonder how many times Ben has had women do exactly that. *smile*

Maybe KP should be sure to be carrying a Sharpie, so she can open her blouse and ask him to sign..... it.
Remember, there are only two types of fans: a) catch me before I kill again, and b) my bedroom is just a taxi ride away. I don't think KP is either one of those, though. ha

**Posted by Irene Adler** August 4, 2012 9:16 am

KP, I hope you get to meet him and give an outstanding performance

If I had a chance like that I would surely spoil it by babbling and trembling and being extremely annoying

**Posted by horserider99** October 15, 2012 4:02 am

I'd pass out.

**Posted by 221B Baker Street** October 15, 2012 4:13 am

ancientsgate wrote:
tobeornot221b wrote:
I can also drop my bag in front of him and scream: "YOU'RE HIM!" – if that'll be helpful to you…
I love it. The perfect line. I wonder how many times Ben has had women do exactly that. *smile*

Girls, you made my day

**Posted by ennui** October 15, 2012 8:44 am

Standing at 165cm, I know I will blurt if I do see BC - Boy, you ARE tall! For MF, probably - You've a BAFTA!

**Posted by Milad** October 15, 2012 10:20 am

Shake hands with Benedict, Martin and Gatiss. Tell them they are doing a wonderful job, and if they even think about stopping I will hunt them down and give them the evil eye of xargega which my grandmother assures me caused the black plague in yemen! Smile politely and run along. Of course not, I would be a total Michael Jackson fan, faint after screaming like a little bytch!

**Posted by Ronny Dax** October 15, 2012 4:02 pm

I think I would just stare. Very much. Maybe it's because my English is horrible and I wouldn't want to say something unintelligible... Well, perhaps I could force myself to ask for anautograph shyly. Who knows...? But after that, I would defenitely become quite exited and after that, I would probably hate myself for saying nothing and jump from the nearest hospital. Good thing I will never meet them at all.

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**Posted by besleybean** October 15, 2012 4:22 pm

Likewise!

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** February 4, 2014 2:13 pm

tobeornot221b wrote:
"I carried a watermelon!"

Ha ha - yeah!

I'd be really nervous, probably go red, but would soooo not want to go all fangirlie because I'm sure that embarrasses them and makes them feel uncomfortable.

I'd probably say to Ben or Martin that they make a perfect Sherlock/Watson and are a great actor. And that I hope they continue to make the show. For years and years! Then reluctantly scuttle away, my face resembling a tomato!

**Posted by Tinks** February 4, 2014 2:28 pm

I'm quite shy and very aware that actors must long for some privacy sometimes so I probably would say nothing at all and pretend not to recognise them:D

What I'd LIKE to say to Martin is that he starred in my favourite ever on screen love story (Tim and Dawn's story in The Office - so sweet, subtle and realistic) and I've always loved his acting.
And to Benedict - that his acting gets better and better, and I hope his hard work and talent gets him the recognition he deserves and the roles he wants - and that he's able to stay happy and grounded.

**Posted by Zatoichi** February 4, 2014 3:52 pm

Tinks wrote:
I'm quite shy and very aware that actors must long for some privacy sometimes so I probably would say nothing at all and pretend not to recognise them:D

Same here..

**Posted by TeeJay** February 4, 2014 4:28 pm

For me, it would very much depend on the setting of the meeting. If it was like randomly running into them, I would really think twice about approaching them -- for privacy reasons. I don't think I would disturb them if they were, say, having dinner with someone in a restaurant. But if I ran into them alone in a hallway to the loo or something, I might just try to get their attention and politely tell them I tremendously enjoy their work.

I've actually met a few actors up close and personal that I admire, and it's always been a really great experience. A friend of mine and I actually got to interview one of them (twice!), one of them (a German actor) I've met several times and have had a drink or two with, and another one I met in a café in Toronto and we just talked for almost two hours (Sherlock actually came up in that conversation, funnily enough). Honestly a dream come true for any fan. And I'd like to think that I've always tried not to be a stereotypical fangirl and kept the gushing to myself. But I'm telling you, getting a hug from a guy you run a fansite for is a really, really cool thing to happen!

**Posted by tonnaree** February 4, 2014 8:34 pm

I would try my best to say something that would make them laugh.

I once had the pleasure of meeting Don Henley of the Eagles at a book signing. When my turn came I said "Could you sign it To Tonya, I never should have let you go. I want to piss off my x-boyfriend."
He cracked up. It was a moment I'll treasure for life.

**Posted by sherlocked4ever** February 4, 2014 9:39 pm

I really don't know what I would say ... I'd be so excited that I just could say 'Hi' or something like that ... not more, I guess.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 6, 2014 12:51 pm

If I ever ran into Benedict I would gasp, look at his cheekbones and lips and go:

"No!" and run as fast I could. To put it short I would panic I'm sure.

What I would like to say is "Thank you for the smiles you have put on my face, You're fantastic".