Thursday, March 17, 2005
Cher & The Fans Gift Book
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by head blogger @ 2:38 pm
Oh wow, what can I say??
After weeks of anticipation in regards to getting the book to Cher, tonight Dori and Dennis came and got me during the Village People’s set and took me backstage.
I was waiting back there for about 15 mins with Donna looking after me and Dennis coming by every couple of minutes to make sure I was ok.
They explained that I was going to be the last meet and greet of the evening before she went on and that she wasn’t going to be able to sign anything I bought with me (not that I really cared), just to be able to give her the book.
So the girls from Russia went in before me and they were lovely, I saw them as they were leaving and they were all so excited and sweet.
Next thing Cher came through the doorway and turned to me. She said “Hi there, how are you?? Nice to see you! I see you every night you know!!!” I could’ve just about died right there and then.
I thanked her again for such a great tour and for coming here etc, and then I gave her the Cher Connection shirt (thanks Sue!). I explained who the group was and that the members have recently gotten the shirts made to wear about the place and that she will probably see them when she gets back to the US at some of the shows there. She loved the shirt!
Next up I gave her the book. She was so blown away by it.
I was explaining to her how it came to be and just in general about all the stuff that it had in it, she was scanning the pages so quickly and saying “oh my god, this is so great, so great, I love it, its gorgeous, I love it thank you” as she was looking through it, she didn’t spend a lot of time reading any individual pages yet as we didn’t have a lot of time, but I am so sure that she will read it cover to cover the first chance she gets.
She gave me the biggest hug of my life, I thought she was going to crack a rib, it was so wonderful, she is incredibly loving and generous and affectionate.
Then we posed for photos that Ebar took, 2 great pics. For the second pic she started resting her head against mine near the crook of my neck and I started to shake, I just couldn’t help it, she was so close and hugging me so hard.
She said goodbye with one final hug and squeeze, I wished her well for tonight’s show, she asked if I would be in Sydney and I of course said yes, she seemed real happy about that.
I have to thank a few people especially for helping this to happen.
Bubba - who originally took a chance on me and took the book backstage to show Dori.
Dori – for showing Roger Davies and others close to Cher and then for making it all happen for me tonight.
Dennis – for helping along the way and passing on messages and finding out details for me and de-stressing me
Donna for taking such good care of me when I was back there.
Cher for being so gracious and generous with her time in allowing me to give her the book personally.
And most of all, to every single person who contributed their stories and experiences to the book. You are the book and I’m sure before long Cher will know all of your stories by heart. Thank you so much for being a part of it.
David xx
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Cher Farewell Tour Australia 2005: 12 shows, 21 days, 5 cities! Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena - 26, 27 February & 1 March; Sydney's Entertainment Centre - 3, 4, 7 March; Newcastle's Entertainment Centre - 9 March; Brisbane's Entertainment Centre - 11 & 12 March; Adelaide's Entertainment Centre - 15 & 16 March; and the Australian Finale at Sydney's Entertainment Centre 18 March.
Oh wow, what can I say??
After weeks of anticipation in regards to getting the book to Cher, tonight Dori and Dennis came and got me during the Village People’s set and took me backstage.
I was waiting back there for about 15 mins with Donna looking after me and Dennis coming by every couple of minutes to make sure I was ok.
They explained that I was going to be the last meet and greet of the evening before she went on and that she wasn’t going to be able to sign anything I bought with me (not that I really cared), just to be able to give her the book.
So the girls from Russia went in before me and they were lovely, I saw them as they were leaving and they were all so excited and sweet.
Next thing Cher came through the doorway and turned to me. She said “Hi there, how are you?? Nice to see you! I see you every night you know!!!” I could’ve just about died right there and then.
I thanked her again for such a great tour and for coming here etc, and then I gave her the Cher Connection shirt (thanks Sue!). I explained who the group was and that the members have recently gotten the shirts made to wear about the place and that she will probably see them when she gets back to the US at some of the shows there. She loved the shirt!
Next up I gave her the book. She was so blown away by it.
I was explaining to her how it came to be and just in general about all the stuff that it had in it, she was scanning the pages so quickly and saying “oh my god, this is so great, so great, I love it, its gorgeous, I love it thank you” as she was looking through it, she didn’t spend a lot of time reading any individual pages yet as we didn’t have a lot of time, but I am so sure that she will read it cover to cover the first chance she gets.
She gave me the biggest hug of my life, I thought she was going to crack a rib, it was so wonderful, she is incredibly loving and generous and affectionate.
Then we posed for photos that Ebar took, 2 great pics. For the second pic she started resting her head against mine near the crook of my neck and I started to shake, I just couldn’t help it, she was so close and hugging me so hard.
She said goodbye with one final hug and squeeze, I wished her well for tonight’s show, she asked if I would be in Sydney and I of course said yes, she seemed real happy about that.
I have to thank a few people especially for helping this to happen.
Bubba - who originally took a chance on me and took the book backstage to show Dori.
Dori – for showing Roger Davies and others close to Cher and then for making it all happen for me tonight.
Dennis – for helping along the way and passing on messages and finding out details for me and de-stressing me
Donna for taking such good care of me when I was back there.
Cher for being so gracious and generous with her time in allowing me to give her the book personally.
And most of all, to every single person who contributed their stories and experiences to the book. You are the book and I’m sure before long Cher will know all of your stories by heart. Thank you so much for being a part of it.
David xx
_________________________
Cher Farewell Tour Australia 2005: 12 shows, 21 days, 5 cities! Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena - 26, 27 February & 1 March; Sydney's Entertainment Centre - 3, 4, 7 March; Newcastle's Entertainment Centre - 9 March; Brisbane's Entertainment Centre - 11 & 12 March; Adelaide's Entertainment Centre - 15 & 16 March; and the Australian Finale at Sydney's Entertainment Centre 18 March.
