Waterstones Piccadilly

November 3rd, 5pm

details here:-



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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-10-21 18:00 by Adrian-L.

Better start queueing now!

as predicted, eh MOWAT?!

450 wristbands and even then, no guarantee of meeting him.

No cameras, one book per person, no memorabilia.

Jeez, expect crazy scenes down Piccadilly that day......

they're will be tents on the pavement, overnight, Cheryl Cole-style.

Aaaaaaaaaaaagh.

OK guys, what time do you think you'll be getting there? This all sounds like a lot of hassle to me, but will pop along if others are. I've already pre-ordered from Amazon, but it is Keith Richards after all.

about 1pm the day before.

Buy a cheap tent from Millets

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Adrian-L
about 1pm the day before.

Buy a cheap tent from Millets

.....and be sure to have a good book with you!!

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Adrian-L
about 1pm the day before.

Buy a cheap tent from Millets

Ha Ha! No, seriously!

i'm not kidding.

Thats what happened for the Cheryl Cole signing there, 2 weeks ago.

It's a regular occurance.

Cheryl Cole is an X-Factor judge with an army of young, tasteless, foolish fans. I can perfectly imagine it with someone like her - but Keith Richards? A 66-year-old with a lessening relevance and an ageing fan base? I find it hard to believe that he has that many fans who'll camp out for him. In '66, perhaps - but today?

Ade, are you seriouslygoing to camp out? I'm bloody not!

Dang!!

I'll miss the great man by 3 days; I'm in London 28th, 29th and 30th October

My only hope is if Keith comes over here to Dublin to do a signing, even though the Waterstones sites says London is his only UK 'gig' for it.

F***!!!

Lucky bastards!

I'll probably head up to Piccadilly on my motorcycle at 6:00 in the morning and get in line then, can't really imagine how many people will already be there by that time ... but it suffices to say that I don't think it'll be 450. I can't see myself doing the "overnight" thing, not in central London on what is bound to be a cold, wet, and f***ing freezing November day. I'll take my chances with getting there as early as possible on the day.

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-10-22 00:10 by paulywaul.

Wonder why Keith is doing a talk (and possibly pre-signed books in the US) but a full book signing in London?

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Justin
Wonder why Keith is doing a talk (and possibly pre-signed books in the US) but a full book signing in London?

2 different publicity events for the two main markets.

Yowzer!!

Will definitely be heading up there as early as possible on the day, but like others, no overnight stuff for me.

Big Al, with regard to what you said about the age thing, McCartney did an appearance (i'm pretty sure it was a signing of some sort) at the virgin megastore/tower records, whatever it was called, in late 2007 I think, and there were A LOT of people camping outside overnight on what was a wet and cold autumn night.

So with Macca and Keef at a very similar age, I wouldn't underestimate the amount of nutters that decide to embrace the elements and arrive the day before!

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What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!

I'm in that queue already.

Beast! I'm really considering it!

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if you're prepared to stand in a cold (and probably wet) queue for 12 hours plus, then i strongly suspect that investing in another copy of Keith's memoirs won't be a big issue.

GO beast .... Good luck and some more....Get ya-self about No5 in line
That way Keef's wrist and speech woulda started to pick-up a bit more of a solid rhythm....

Prayin' for ya...



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flairville
Beast! I'm really considering it!

Hey Ben,

Good to have seen you again at the Ronnie gig. Sounds like we'll see each other in the queue on 3rd Nov then ? Keep well, Paul

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

Good luck everyone, and bring warm clothes! Don't get pneumonia or anything.
If you miss your chance of having a signed book, there still might be a possibility here on iorr later.
I'm going to give BV some signed books to give to people on the board. If he'd like to run a competition - that's up to him. Could be fun, though!

Pauly, we will! I was a tad too drunk at the Ronnie gig!

Good luck everybody!!!

yes, best wishes to all those who will be joining the queue.

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flairville
Pauly, we will! I was a tad too drunk at the Ronnie gig!

You see what happens ? I left you alone for 5 minutes in the bar of the St Giles, and look at the state you get yourself into ? Slap on wrist. Never mind, we can split a bottle of cognac in line outside Waterstones on a f f f f f f f f firkin' freezin' November day to stay warm .... hopefully see you there & then. Cheers

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]