It could only happen to me. A few blog posts ago, I regaled you with the tale of getting locking in the office after an awards ceremony until 5 in the morning. The ‘Lock In Pixie’ obviously has it in for me because this time it was the toilet of a Virgin West Coast main line train (how glamorous) and after 15 minutes of indecision, I finally had to hit the red button to get out. Sorry to all my fellow passengers but….
… my day got worse (or maybe better, depending on your mood). My 4 back-to-back meetings in the four corners of London (don’t argue with me…) included ITV and as I’m waiting in the corridor I see a familiar face but can’t place it. This happens a lot, so I take my time and after 10 minutes decide I have to deploy Plan B: “Hi, I’m Jeff, Your face is familiar – do I know you from somewhere?” “Hi, I’m Johnny,” the familiar face replies. “Sorry?” I say. “Johnny Depp,” says he.
For once, I’m completely lost for words. And for those of you who know me, this may be a first. Losing my cool completely (and hoping that he thinks I’m a screwed up rock star of some kind (I have the right hair), rather than the nerd that I feel) I shake his hand and saunter back to my pitch in the corridor to go into my meeting with as much nonchalance as I can muster.
Describing the incident to my client, Denise (who’s worked for ITV for years), she waves her hand and says “Yeah, we have celebs in here all the time.” I guess being known as one of digital’s most brilliant minds doesn’t stop a humble lad from Macc getting star struck. Sorry Johnny. How about an advergame for that new film of yours? On the house?!*! Then again, it’s not the first time Matmi’s got to Hollywood, so it’s not all bad.
Cringe with me (please), Jeff
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