This photo was the subject of yesterday’s post. The post asked if anyone knew or had a guess as to the identity of the person on the right.

If you knew who this was, you were better informed than me.
After my upgrade finally cleared at the gate, I was the last to board a flight from LAX to Charlotte, NC in February 2016. While stowing things in the overhead bin above my seat, the person in the window seat asked me to be careful of an item he had stored overhead.
No problem, but it was unusual for someone to say that. We said a brief hello as I sat down. I figured the guy was not pleased that I had taken the empty seat. Sitting next to an empty seat on a plane is always a bonus no matter what class of service I’m traveling in. Having the last passenger take the seat next to me always is disappointing to say the least.
Shortly after takeoff, a flight attendant who was working the economy cabin came forward to speak to my seatmate and ask for an autograph. The flight attendant was offering effusive praise for my seatmate’s work and show that he described as the best thing on TV.
Holy moly! I was sitting next to someone famous and had no clue who it was. After racking my brain for several minutes, I finally worked up the nerve to ask his name.
He told me and explained that he was part of the cast of Downton Abbey. He and other cast members who were sitting in first (I didn’t recognized them either) were returning to England after attending the Screen Actors Guild Awards show. They received the SAG Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. Apparently, the award was the item in the overhead bin Doyle asked me to be careful about.
Congratulations to Pat of e-Quips blog who recognized Kevin Doyle tight away!
Have you been in a similar situation where it was embarrassing not to know who you were talking with?
Very cool. I never recognize anyone, so I can relate.
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PS. I even think I will recognize you, every time I get on a plane at CLT!
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Glad he seems like a decent guy. Thanks for the shout out
I loved Downton since I first saw it.
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I see no need to be embarrassed for not knowing/recognizing an actor or celebrity.
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oh people LOVE that show.. i think i saw it once.. but way cool!
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I need to watch that show one day!
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i dont know this guy sorry John. I havent seen the series but the movie I took someone to see and it was a great chance to catch up on the 2 hours sleep! 🙂 dont feel bad for not knowing him thats for sure
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The show was incredibly popular here. Americans love that British stuff.
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I’m sure I would have minded my own business, too. I rarely watch television so I’m basically ignorant about celebrity culture.
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I had no idea who he was – I have also never watched Downton Abbey (that’s my excuse)! I’ve never sat next to someone famous…but then, we always fly economy class (I assume the famous ones are in the more expensive seats – like you and Mr Doyle 😉).
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First class seats are expensive — if you pay for them.😊 The show had been on for years and I never watched even though I’d always heard great things about it.
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I have a funny one, though not about anyone famous. After my in-laws divorced, my mother-in-law dated a real character. He was a hard-working guy (still chopping wood in his mid-80s) with an opinion about everything. My mother-in-law loves to tell the story of how they were at a party. He had been drinking and didn’t have much of a filter. He started using colorful language in front of a lady he was talking to, carrying on for several minutes. After five minutes, he finally came up for air and asked her what she did for a living. Her reply was priceless. “I’m a nun.”
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Ha ha! That’s a good one, Pete. Being too familiar with someone we don’t know is risky.
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Wow, surprised.,,,,, ,😊😊
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Wow! I can’t imagine you nervous, it looks like you’re very confident. How exciting! It seems that it is very simple. Wondeful share, John! Thank’s.
Have a great Friday!
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I felt very dumb not knowing who he (they) were.
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Oh! Don’t feel like that, those things can happend to all. Thank’s.
Great weekend, John.
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🤣
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Wow! Kevin Doyle such an amazing actor Coronation Street..
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It was embarrassing not knowing who he was😄
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