MATT SMITH THE DOCTOR

[mymymy]

I met Matt Smith this morning before and after his guest chat on Radio 1. It was very chaotic, especially on the way out. I was really anoyed becasue more than anything I wanted a photo with Matt. After much persuassion and begging he wa about to do it then the securty that wa with him said NO PHOTOS and pushed my out of the way. I got matt's auto but has gone real down hill, what aparently was a full signature a few months ago is no pretty much MS!!! To be expected I supose but still I shock. I love Matt as the doctor and its only going to get harder to get him.

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[James]

That security guard can be a piss-take, can sometimes be so annoying. He does have a nicer side though, was great when I met Leigh Francis at Radio 1, Leigh spent about 5 mins (just me waiting), and the security guy took my pic with.. but guess that's because was just me!

Great success though!

[bud simpson]

That is why sometimes I'm glad I live in the United States. Because Doctor Who isn't a huge phenomena out here in the US, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan are virtual unknowns. Read my experience with them on the 15 of April.
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Since this was only open to actors I was the only fan in attendance. Not only did I get a lot signed but I got several photo opps and I got to converse with Matt and Karen in length. The greatest thing was that there was NO security.
Congrats on getting Matt's autograph.

[mymymy]

yah, you are sooooo lucky! It isnt as a big thing over there like you say! very jelllous. So how did Matt come across? nice?, genuine?

[osiris]

^ from what I've heard from friends (who are frequently at filming), he's adorable. One (who has actually never been to filming despite living in Cardiff) bumped into him on a train from London to Cardiff the other day. He was very friendly & took a photo with her (giving a peace sign).

[mymymy]

cool! yah i know friends who have had photos with him and often does that peace sign!

i think its simply a case of, like David Tennant he is a nice guy, it just gets mad in inviroments with los of fans, people are different, or thier PA/scurity rush them etc.

Good to know! Im real tempted to scout locations if/when he films his 2nd series, would have no idea where to look tho!!

[osiris]

I think in cases with David, it's not so much PA/security these days but David himself. He's a lovely guy but even he will say "enough is enough". The stories I heard from the crew in Stratford... he was so close to quitting doing stage door.

Locations can be hard to find, especially as they're obviously in Cardiff. They're filming SJA right now. Spending a few days in Cardiff though & keeping your ear to the ground usually comes up with some results. Especially if you know the telltale signs of a shoot going on (FATTS vans, TRACK signs etc). Also the council have to notify people if streets are going to be shut, so locals often find out ahead of time. My friends go down all the time (local ones & visitors). They were at Ten's regeneration scene (well, the bit prior to it in the snowy housing estate, which was filmed in London) and have been in their fair share of Confidential episodes lol. Sadly the only time I managed to get to Cardiff has been read through week for Waters of Mars! We arrived in Cardiff the day after they all got back from Dubai so saw no filming. Did see DT, RTD, Julie & Euros in town though

[bud simpson]

mymymy,
Matt was very nice to me. If you read my post, like I said. Matt got me into the event as his guest and even bought me a drink at a bar near the venue. When we conversed he actually was sincere on my thoughts about the show.
Speaking about David Tennant, I too also meet him in a low key situation. Back in 2005, just as he was announced as the new Doctor, he did press out here for the Casanova mini series. At the time being the doctor was still very new to him and he was very humble when I confronted him about it. Unfortunately there were no photos of him yet as the doctor so I had him sign all my Who related books, 10 in all. At the time he was very nice and told me I was his very first autograph as the doctor. He took several photo opps and that was it. Last year I meet David again when he was over here promoting the Doctor Who specials. Though he didn't remember my name, he did remember our meeting from way back in 2005. Since 4 years of Who have passed, the "fame" has gotten a little to his head. Though he did sign all of my Doctor Who photo's he wasn't as nice doing it. It took me 4 days to get them all signed, as oppossed to the one hour time I had with him those many years ago.
I feel the same is going to happen with Matt. Just you wait and see. Just as soon as the current season is over he'll have ton's of security escourting him around.

[osiris]

I'm not sure I agree that the fame has "gone to his head". Unfortunately, the sheer interest in him has lead to a change in his behaviour as far as spending time with fans is concerned. It's not because he feels he is better than people, or shouldnt have to bother with them. My friend met him & Georgia on a beach in Wales last year. They were both on holiday. They chatted for a while and when my friend asked for a photo, both agreed to be in one (in fact, Georgia thought she wouldnt want her in it, but David persuaded her to join in). I myself have seen him when he's trying to go about his business in Stratford. I tried to ignore him (we were outside a cafe having a drink). A school tour of kids happened to have just turned up and a few proceeded to sit and eat their chips while watching him though a window. It seems a great many people seem to be under the impression that they own a piece of him, I can't blame him for wanting to retreat a little, even when on "work" time.

[bud simpson]

Nice encounter Osiris with David and Georgia.
Funny you metioned Georgia. She just did her first Doctor Who convention in the US last February. I found her very nice to her fans and she was very accomindating with the autographing and taking of the photo opps.