I was talking with a friend of mine about Nic the other day, (she is a NICster, too), and she asked me, what I would do in an hypothetic scenario, when I would meet Nic? What would I say to him, what would I ask him, and what would that setting been like? So, I was wondering, what it would be like for you, to imagine such a scenario! Would be interesting, to hear your thoughts about it! Please, feel free, to post your settings here, if you like!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
I could imagine, that, maybe, I would sitting on a bank in a park, and Nic would approach that bank, in one of his breaks during filming, and he could ask me, polite that he is, if the seat has been taken? Of course, I would, at first, stare at him, but then, I think, I would invite him to sit down! Then, I could start a conversation by introducing myself, and asking him, if he is up for a little talk! Then, I would, probably, tell him, that I love his movies, and then, see, what his answer would be like! Then, hopefully, it develops into a NICe chat, till he leaves for continuing filming!
That`s only one example, of how it could be like!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
I've mentioned on the site a few times about a dream I've had where I have met Nicolas, I've have a few like that actually.
We all like to think we'd all be cool and casual about it but we all know we'd either scream or blush until we looked like a tomato. He comes over the UK a lot and as much as I'd love to bump into him whilst he was shopping, part of me just wants to leave him alone. I know he's used to it in his life but he's probably sick of people coming up to him telling him how he's the best thing ever and, 'omg I wuv u sooo much', at most I'd just love to thank him for his work and take a picture with him.
In one of my dreams where it was just Nicolas and not one of his characters, he was at a press conference for 'Joe', he was in Italy, I believe, as a friend of mine who lives in Italy had just met him a few days ago because of a Joe event. He had just wrapped up the questions and was walking back into his trailer, I quickly caught up to him before he got in and I just thanked him for his impact on my life and what he's done for me. I'm sure he gets that a lot, like I've said, but Leaving Las Vegas really did change my life and really got to me in a way no other film had up until that point, its what cemented my love in film and just the overall movie-going experience, it's what inspired me to study film in class and watch as many films as I can. That's how I'd like to do it, thank him, get a picture and just go on about my life, I don't need to waste any more of his time with my ramblings, even though I'm sure he'd appreciate it.
Sorry if I sounded negative at the start but I just feel bad for celebs getting pestered all the time, I know its part of the job description but hey. Someone I know has a policy of not meeting their heroes as it will ruin what we think of them and Fault in Our Stars really showcased that and I kind of agree. And even then, if I met Nicolas, I'd probably only be able to get two words out before I started to fumble my words!
Most of us, I think, would act like that, Enzo, if we actually met Nic! And, I also think, that it would depend on his mood, or of how busy he is at that point! Nic always acts polite and friendly towards his fans, and give them a little bit of his attention, even if he isn`t in the mood, too busy or tries to show that it bothers him! He is just a true gentleman! But, it`s just a hypothetic setting, I was talking about, and not a real situation, as only a few NICsters get that lucky in real! It was an interesting insight! Thanks for sharing that dream and your thoughts with us!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
It is an interesting question, Lady R, I imagine we have all wondered 'what if' at some time or another. I always think, when Nic is in Toronto, how great it would be if I could go to watch him on the red carpet or just to observe if possible when they are filming. Toronto is not far away by plane from me! I actually used to live nearby the city of Toronto but at that time didn't pay much attention to Nic news so probably missed out on opportunities to see him from afar. Ah well. I doubt very much if I would ever approach in that kind of situation but I might wave and tell him I am a big fan if I could catch his eye! Enzo, I don't think I would approach him if it were to ever happen that our paths crossed out shopping or something, I think that crosses the privacy line. At a public event is different.
Lady R, I like your hypothetical scenario because it's not invasive, you simply took advantage of an opportunity! That would be a lovely experience. Here's one I thought of. Since I have a German Shepherd, and we know Nic loves dogs, I could be walking my girl and meet him as he is walking his dog! There is nothing like dogs to start a conversation between strangers, happens all the time with me. In that case I would be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to tell him how much I enjoy his work, don't you think?!
I think, the first scenario would be more realistNIC, Lady T.! Of course, the privacy of another person should always be respected! And, if a fan happens to meet his or her star in public, and, especially if it`s an event, then, usually it won`t be enough time or opportunity, to speak with him more than one or two words, anyway! But, I like your hypothetNICal scenario! Hope, you get the opportunity someday in real! Maybe, he visits Toronto again soon? I like your emoticon! A really sweet dog!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
Two nights ago I had a NICe Nic-dream, that, I think, fits in this topic:
I met Nic in a room for an interview (or, later it turned out, it should have been one). We talked about a lot of things! He was very friendly and easy to talk to. I told him, that I use to watch one of his awesome movies every night, if possible! And, just as I wanted to ask him, if he could recommend me a NICe movie to watch for that night, we were disturbed by a middleaged woman, who joined us! So, I forgot to ask him! And, suddenly it strucks me, that this was to supposed to be meant as an interview, and that I should have supposed to have questions prepared, which I could have posted that on the Forum! Then, I woke up!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
As I watched NEXT last night, at the "Diner scene" with Liz, when he. at his first try to get in contact with her, when he asks her , if "she minds, that he joins her", and she said, that "she, actually, minds", I imagined, how that scene would be, if he I sat in that Diner, and he comes to my table, and asks the same! I would, of course reply, that I don`t mind, and then, when he sits down, it would hopefully be the beginning of a really NICe and wonderful conversation! Maybe, we would eat something together and talk about different things!
__________________
"When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..."
I like your emoticon!
A really sweet dog!
Probably, Lady T.! 
That wasn`t my first Nic-dream, where I spoke with him, but it was the one, I could remember best (as it was the newest one)!
