They say you should never meet your heroes, but I did when I met James Bond. Well one of the six actors to play Ian Flemings “00” agent.
Ever since I saw the film, ‘Dr No’, at the tender age of six, and heard Sir Sean Connery utter the words “Bond, James Bond” during that famous casino scene, the Hollywood legend has always been someone I have greatly admired, and someone I have always wanted to meet.
I’m not small, standing at six foot, but the Edinburgh born actor was huge. Not only was he tall but he was incredibly well built.
After telling the star he was my favourite actor he gave me a nice broad smile, shook my hand and said in his famous Scottish tone, “Thank you”.
Sir Sean, 77, who was dapperly dressed in a red sweater, navy blue jacket and smart grey trousers, oozed all the sophistication and charm he showed during the 60’s while playing the elegantly dressed, Martini drinking, British agent.
Sir Sean, who is a patron, along with Tilda Swinton, of the Edinburgh Film Festival, gave a lot of time to his fans, particularly the young ones, stopping to talk to anyone who had the confidence to approach the likeable actor.
Although our meeting was brief, it is something I will never forget. Thanks Sir Sean, you made my day. What a gentleman.
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