Ringo 'too busy' for autographs

[Jay]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7666826.stm

I think this is pretty bad really, I mean he is a multi millionaire who, when asked to give a little back to his fans (the people who make him a multi millionaire) he says no.

I can see after all these years he may get fed up with it but that’s life as a superstar and if he didn't want the attention why release new music in the first place?

Its a shame for him really but i feel sorry for his true devoted fans (they must be devoted, he can't sing for Sh*t)

http://media.ringostarr.com/video//2...2008-10-10.mov

[TheAnimus]

hardly?

Why is he obliged to do that? I think its better he is honest and requests fans not to bother, rather than pays a PA to do it for him.

There are just people on the street who know nothing about him, why should he have to recipricate in any way, when you buy someones album there is no implied contract for them to corespond with you.

Instead of writing to ringo star why don't those people just join an internet dating site and talk to people they don't know there, they might actually get some happyness in their worthless lives?

[SiM]

Instead of writing to ringo star why don't those people just join an internet dating site and talk to people they don't know there, they might actually get some happyness in their worthless lives?

[pollaxe]

I do have a problem with celebs who don't/won't sign. This is a little different I suppose but the principle still stands. The public put them where they are and it seems such a little thing - I know they probably have to deal with idiots on a constant basis but, frankly, tough noogies. They want to be famous and it comes with the deal (along with the fantastic money and lifestyle.)

I remember Mick Hucknall saying sometimes he will sign an autograph and sometimes he won't and that's his "Absolute right." Perhaps, but I still think it's pretty ignorant not to scribble something just because you're not in the mood.

That's my ha'peth, anyway.

[digit]

I have to agree with Jay on this. It really sends out the wrong message just telling people there fan mail and general appreciation is unwanted.

[MadduckUK]

we need a poll

[sleepyhead]

we need a poll

Just for Madduck

[Funkstar]

we need a poll

Ed Tudor Pole

[SiM]

we need a poll

I have PM'ed you a "poll" that is not suitable for these forums

Here is one for everyone:

[pollaxe]

Here's a pollaxe....

[MadduckUK]

you people...

[finlay666]

poll tax

[MadduckUK]

right can we get back?

edit: we have a poll!

[SiM]

Back on topic. There needs to be celebs that do this otherwise we won't appreciate the ones that sign their autographs on our chests with permanent markers

[Jay]

I have added the poll.

[99Flake]

He didn't force anyone to buy his albums, they happen to like the music he has done over the years and have therefore purchased it. Why should he feel obliged to sign anything?

Personally I hate the attitude of 'you're a celebrity so you should be in touch with the public'.

Some people become celebrities through doing something they love, not because they wanted to be famous, why should they have to answer to the public?