How meeting Richard Hammond feels like - expectation vs (magnificent) reality
Before you read this post, I'm so sorry for mistakes, English isn't my first language. And I know I look bad in the photo, but I couldn't care less.
I found out that Hammond will be visiting Poland (on Warsaw Motor Show) about 7 months ago and I knew I just can't miss it, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. I bought my ticket and the waiting began. Days and weeks passed, and I was more and more excited every day. (who wouldn't?)
And finally, after over half of a year later, the day finally came. All I could feel were nerves and excitement, but I pulled myself together and went to the Warsaw Motor Show.
Every car I looked at was magnificent and felt magical in some way. Well, I guess that this is how motor shows look like - everything on them is marvelous.
And then the moment we all have been waiting for came. A crowd gathered around and Richard went on stage.
All the answers and the way he behaved on stage gave me a strong impression that what he was doing wasn't to show off or to make him look in specific way (for example make himself look like celebrity or something). All he did, he did for the audience, for his fans. He clearly cared about making us laugh and giving the answers to the questions that we were dying to hear. I have to admit, while listening to the interview I had feeling that a few jokes were kind of forced, but this is how live shows works, right?
However, when the time came and it was time for my few seconds with him, there was nothing forced or fake. He seemed so genuine, his voice was gentle and kind, as well as everything else he did. Suddenly, he wasn't just a man from the screen that I adore so much. He was my idol, the man who made me passionate about cars, but above all, a beautiful human being standing right in front of me, giving me a handshake. We took a picture, I asked him a quick question [because there wasn't much time :'( ] and there it was. It happened so fast, but it made that day the best of my life.
Before meeting him face to face I knew that it would be just work for him. Because how am I special in any way? I'm not, and I knew that very well while waiting in a queue full of other enthusiasts and fans of Richard. Despite that and despite that I was just another stranger standing in front of him, he did make me feel like I was something more than just a fan. By giving me all of his attention for a few short seconds I really felt amazing. And I'm pretty sure, that I wasn't the only one. This is his magic. He can make somebody passionate about cars, change life of people he didn't even meet, just by hosting a TV show.
And that's it. Meeting this beautiful human being wasn't a disappointment like it happens in case of a lot of celebrities. It was the best thing that ever did or will happen to me, because he isn't just a famous person - he's walking inspiration, humor and many, many other positive things.
I know that he won't read that post, but I truly hope, that he knows how he makes other feel and how he's changing lives of other people, and even giving some a purpose in life.
And this is how it feels to meet him. (at least to me)
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Comments (9)
You looking great on photo. So interesting to read your article. So much feelings... Beautiful reading. Like it! :) 💐💐💐
Thank you 😄
Oh Emilia i'm really over the moon for you. What an incredible experience for you. I enjoyed reading your article about meeting Richard very much. It's so well written. I love your photos too. Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with us all. Such a pleasure to see 😃💖
Wow, I'm so glad that somebody payed attention to it 😀
I most definitely did lol. Such lovely memories for you 😃
Wow! It seems like you had a great experience. I one day hope to meet Richard as well. He just has something extra in him that makes him a great roll model. Great pictures and nicely written. 💗
Oh,WOW,Emilia,this was just wonderful to read,as Lou Lou said,so well written,i could almost feel as if I was there with you.i loved reading your article,and your photos are fabulous too.this is simply magical.Thank you so very much for posting your article.i feel overjoyed for you.♥️😃XX
Thank you 😀 at first I was wondering if anybody's going to read that post but hearing that it made somebody feel at least a bit like I felt is just awesome
You are so very welcome,Emilia,I had to read it,all the emotion that went into writing it,was just to irresistible,the article is awesome,such special memories for you.😃💖XX