Rock and Roll Dreams do come through

dottie · 14 May 2003, 19:40

Everyone of us has a dream, and sometimes it takes almost a lifetime to fulfil.

Mine was to be serenaded by Meat Loaf up close and personal. My dream came true with an invitation to appear on the Graham Norton show with guest star Meat Loaf on Monday 12th May 2003 for recording to be shown on Friday 16th May on Channel 4.

Roy - hubby, Ellis - son, and myself were to be the subject of an hilarious set up concerning the conception of Ellis to 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

After a week of subterfuge and secret telephone calls the stage was set, at 4.00pm Monday aftenoon, Roy and I were taken to the London Studios in a silver mercedes, in which we watched Passenger 57 through the screens set into the headrests in front of us.

We were met by Emma at the front of the studios and taken to our suite whereby we were offered food, drinks, in fact anything we required. Darren joined us later for a quick chat and then we knew the stage was well and truly set for the most
momentous time of our lives.

Sometime later we were taken to the dressing room, to change into our pyjam's, we both felt very relaxed all through this - No 1st Night Nerves for us

We were then taken backstage to watch the monitor where we could see Meat Loaf and Graham Norton involved in hilarious banter with Meat Loaf stealing the show as usual.

After a while we were led to our bed, this was to be our piece de resistance, describing the bed (well Del Boy springs to mind), Leopard Skin headboard and Blood Red Silk Sheets

- Luverly Jubberly

Roy and I were slipping all over the bed with these sheets, it was hilarious - I think we just hoped and prayed that we wouldn't actually slip off the bed at the wrong time

We took our positions on the bed and listened intently to the shennigans Meat Loaf and Graham Norton were creating on the other side of the curtains, with our son Ellis and his mates. (Once I have seen the video I will be able to be more comprehensive with the following )as we were still behind the curtains.

But from what we could hear it went something like this:-

Graham Norton to Ellis "I believe you shag to 2 out of 3 ain't bad Ellis".

Ellis replies"No, that's my parents as it happens, I was conceived to it"

Graham Norton looked shocked "Oh really"

Graham Norton "I think we should telephone your parents Ellis, and see what they have to say for themselves"

Ellis dials home phone no. - phone rings twice then a click - my signal to pick up the phone from the bed. Graham asks me some questions and then finally says "Are you lying down Dot?"

I replied as sexily as only a 53 year old woman can "Not yet, but I will soon be", the audience erupted into laughter then as the curtains were pulled back to expose Roy and myself snogging and caressing each other.

Ellis was absolutely mortified, he turned away for a few seconds, he couldn't believe it was us (as parents of a certain age don't do that, or so he thinks

)Let alone in front of a studio audience and potentially a largeraudience in the outside world.

After the laughter had died down from the audience, Meat Loaf walked over to our bed and laid down beside me, held my hand and sang 2 out of 3 ain't bad, up close and personal, at that moment time stood still and the situation became surreal. I knew then that life would never be the same again

Then unexpectedly Meat Loaf screamed at Roy "Get out of the bed", I think judging by the expression on Roys face, he was petrified of Meat.
Roy replied "But I haven't got any strides on, but I've still got my socks on"(you know what they say about men who keep their socks on in bed)

Once filming had ceased Meat Loaf and Graham Norton both shook our hands and thanked us for taking part and being such good sports.

Shortly after Emma collected us from the stage, and took us back to the suite to dress normally. Suddenly a big flurry Emma grabs us and says quick photo's Meat Loaf. We had a couple taken by Emma who also had managed to get one of us on the bed on stage.

I chatted to Anne for a short while and looked for The Flying Mouse but couldn't see him anywhere (I think he was hiding from me)

We left the studios eventually at around 10.15pm and were taken home by people carrier. We laughed like crazy and giggled all the way home. I'm sure the driver thought we had had one too many

By the time you have read this brief account of our magical time, I hope you will be able to feel some of the excitement, fun, and magic, plus embarresement on Ellis behalf that he felt that night.

Once I have the video to study for Ellis part and to see his face in all its

I will be able to put down a more comprehensive review which will hopefully appear in the next issue of Rear View Mirror with photographs - which two of these will be posted on here very shortly.

"The beat is yours forever
The beat is always true
And when you really needed it the most
That's when Rock and Roll Dreams come Through"

dottie
xxxxx

Ben · 14 May 2003, 19:44

WOW, dottie, sounds like an experience of a life time! lucky you! glad that you enjoyed it.

dottie · 14 May 2003, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

WOW, dottie, sounds like an experience of a life time! lucky you! glad that you enjoyed it.

God Ben that was quick

- It was so painful keeping it from all of you - I was absolutely bursting at times

love dottie
xxx

heat · 14 May 2003, 20:10

Dotts

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am soooooo pleased for you hun - i bet you are still floating!!!! Cant wait to see it on Friday night!!!

Heat
xxx

dottie · 14 May 2003, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by heat

Dotts

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am soooooo pleased for you hun - i bet you are still floating!!!! Cant wait to see it on Friday night!!!

Heat
xxx

Its gonna be magic - honestly - I don't think I will ever come down to earth ever again - my brain is scrambled - cannot stop thinking about what when on -

love dottie
xxxxx

Bren · 14 May 2003, 20:29

Lucky you Dottie!!!!! Are you still on cloud nine?

mariella · 14 May 2003, 20:35

OMG!!!

I knew this would be a great story, but I didn't think it would be this amazing! Dottie, you are one in a million!!!

I really wish I could see this someday, Meat asking your husband 'to get out of the bed'

The socks!

Your son's face when that curtain went down

(did you talk to him already?)
Well, Meat did want to see Dottie

Dottiegirl, VERY happy for you!

Singing 2 out of 3 just to you, you will always remember that!

Mariella

dottie · 14 May 2003, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bren The Bat

Lucky you Dottie!!!!! Are you still on cloud nine?

Up there with the fairies - more like

dottie · 14 May 2003, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariella

OMG!!!

I knew this would be a great story, but I didn't think it would be this amazing! Dottie, you are one in a million!!!

I really wish I could see this someday, Meat asking your husband 'to get out of the bed'

The socks!

Your son's face when that curtain went down

(did you talk to him already?)
Well, Meat did want to see Dottie

Dottiegirl, VERY happy for you!

Singing 2 out of 3 just to you, you will always remember that!

Yes all that - will I ever come down to earth - I don't think so - I cann't wait to see the programme myself for obvious reasons

Mariella

Jen · 14 May 2003, 21:11

Can't wait to see this

coupe-de-ville · 14 May 2003, 21:43

Congratulations, can't wait till Friday :)

sherrie87 · 14 May 2003, 21:49

Wow Dottie!!!

That literally is a dream come true!! Did Meat know that you were the same Dottie from MLUKFC that he was asking about at the Dutch meet and greet? Man, I would love to see that show- I guess that's the downfall of the living in the US.

Sherrie

dottie · 14 May 2003, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

Wow Dottie!!!

That literally is a dream come true!! Did Meat know that you were the same Dottie from MLUKFC that he was asking about at the Dutch meet and greet? Man, I would love to see that show- I guess that's the downfall of the living in the US.

Sherrie

I think so

original sin · 14 May 2003, 22:18

When i heard about it it thought it might be you

I am really really happy for you and can only imagine how estatic you must be.......talk about a claim to fame.......

IN BED WITH MEAT LOAF

......

I am so glad that these experiences have been with lovely people on this site who are sharing them with us....

You stay on that cloud as long as you like you deserve it

dottie · 14 May 2003, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

When i heard about it it thought it might be you

I am really really happy for you and can only imagine how estatic you must be.......talk about a claim to fame.......

IN BED WITH MEAT LOAF

......

I am so glad that these experiences have been with lovely people on this site who are sharing them with us....

You stay on that cloud as long as you like you deserve it

Oh yeh! applying for permament residency up here in the clouds

Sapphire Lady · 14 May 2003, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

.......talk about a claim to fame.......

IN BED WITH MEAT LOAF

......

Sounds like your dream came true dottie. Well done babes.

Vickip · 15 May 2003, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by dottie

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

When i heard about it it thought it might be you

I am really really happy for you and can only imagine how estatic you must be.......talk about a claim to fame.......

IN BED WITH MEAT LOAF

......

I am so glad that these experiences have been with lovely people on this site who are sharing them with us....

You stay on that cloud as long as you like you deserve it

Oh yeh! applying for permament residency up here in the clouds

I don't blame you Dottie

What a fantastic story !! Thanks for sharing it with everybody :)
Vicki

Tim · 15 May 2003, 01:41

WEll, gonna read it soon Dottie... think you are the second Mbrevard ahahahahh...

Asha · 15 May 2003, 01:48

I sooooooooo wish I could see that show.
I would love to see your reaction to all of this Dottie.
I think you looked more stunned then your son and hubby put together

You Lucky Woman You.........I'm happy for you

(Can any-one tape this PLZ, for me. (I will repay you the costs...))

Asha

Guppie · 15 May 2003, 02:03

Oh... that's a GREAT story. Really! You must be very happy, Dotster

badger · 15 May 2003, 02:07

that is such a great story!!! can't wait to see it, sounds like a great laugh! I hope your son forgave you

MBrevard · 15 May 2003, 02:12

Oh, Dottie!!!!!!! What an amazing story!!!!!

I LOVED every word of it! I just wish I could see it on Friday with everyone else!!!

Tim! Now stop teasing about the length of her post.

THIS is one story which HAD to be told slowly. It had to unfold, to take us along with her.

I have to tell you Dottie, I felt my cheeks turning hot as I read it and toward the end, felt the tears welling in my eyes! But mostly, as I continued to read what happened to you, I got the BIGGEST smile on my face that just won't go away!!!! I think I'm going to have it now every time I think of you!!!

Thank you SO much for sharing it with all of us! Tell your son not to be too upset. I know it's hard at that age.

But it's a sad reality that, in this world, dreams and wishes don't come true often enough. How incredible to hear of one time when they really did!!!!

Thanks, Dottie!!

Love,
MB
xxx

martha_mae · 15 May 2003, 02:14

Great story thanks for sharing this, can't wait to see the show now, i hope you float among the clouds forever.

JulesB · 15 May 2003, 02:24

That is an awesome story!!! Can't wait for it to appear on BBC America, we do get the channel and watch Graham Norton as often as possible. We will be able to see all of the great folks from the UK on TV!

Dottie, may the memories stay with you forever.....

Jules

dottie · 15 May 2003, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

WEll, gonna read it soon Dottie... think you are the second Mbrevard ahahahahh...

Tim I hope u enjoy the story - I don't think somehow I could compete with MBrevard

14 May 2003, 19:40	#1
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Rock and Roll Dreams do come through Everyone of us has a dream, and sometimes it takes almost a lifetime to fulfil. Mine was to be serenaded by Meat Loaf up close and personal. My dream came true with an invitation to appear on the Graham Norton show with guest star Meat Loaf on Monday 12th May 2003 for recording to be shown on Friday 16th May on Channel 4. Roy - hubby, Ellis - son, and myself were to be the subject of an hilarious set up concerning the conception of Ellis to 2 out of 3 ain't bad. After a week of subterfuge and secret telephone calls the stage was set, at 4.00pm Monday aftenoon, Roy and I were taken to the London Studios in a silver mercedes, in which we watched Passenger 57 through the screens set into the headrests in front of us. We were met by Emma at the front of the studios and taken to our suite whereby we were offered food, drinks, in fact anything we required. Darren joined us later for a quick chat and then we knew the stage was well and truly set for the most momentous time of our lives. Sometime later we were taken to the dressing room, to change into our pyjam's, we both felt very relaxed all through this - No 1st Night Nerves for us We were then taken backstage to watch the monitor where we could see Meat Loaf and Graham Norton involved in hilarious banter with Meat Loaf stealing the show as usual. After a while we were led to our bed, this was to be our piece de resistance, describing the bed (well Del Boy springs to mind), Leopard Skin headboard and Blood Red Silk Sheets - Luverly Jubberly Roy and I were slipping all over the bed with these sheets, it was hilarious - I think we just hoped and prayed that we wouldn't actually slip off the bed at the wrong time We took our positions on the bed and listened intently to the shennigans Meat Loaf and Graham Norton were creating on the other side of the curtains, with our son Ellis and his mates. (Once I have seen the video I will be able to be more comprehensive with the following )as we were still behind the curtains. But from what we could hear it went something like this:- Graham Norton to Ellis "I believe you shag to 2 out of 3 ain't bad Ellis". Ellis replies"No, that's my parents as it happens, I was conceived to it" Graham Norton looked shocked "Oh really" Graham Norton "I think we should telephone your parents Ellis, and see what they have to say for themselves" Ellis dials home phone no. - phone rings twice then a click - my signal to pick up the phone from the bed. Graham asks me some questions and then finally says "Are you lying down Dot?" I replied as sexily as only a 53 year old woman can "Not yet, but I will soon be", the audience erupted into laughter then as the curtains were pulled back to expose Roy and myself snogging and caressing each other. Ellis was absolutely mortified, he turned away for a few seconds, he couldn't believe it was us (as parents of a certain age don't do that, or so he thinks )Let alone in front of a studio audience and potentially a largeraudience in the outside world. After the laughter had died down from the audience, Meat Loaf walked over to our bed and laid down beside me, held my hand and sang 2 out of 3 ain't bad, up close and personal, at that moment time stood still and the situation became surreal. I knew then that life would never be the same again Then unexpectedly Meat Loaf screamed at Roy "Get out of the bed", I think judging by the expression on Roys face, he was petrified of Meat. Roy replied "But I haven't got any strides on, but I've still got my socks on"(you know what they say about men who keep their socks on in bed) Once filming had ceased Meat Loaf and Graham Norton both shook our hands and thanked us for taking part and being such good sports. Shortly after Emma collected us from the stage, and took us back to the suite to dress normally. Suddenly a big flurry Emma grabs us and says quick photo's Meat Loaf. We had a couple taken by Emma who also had managed to get one of us on the bed on stage. I chatted to Anne for a short while and looked for The Flying Mouse but couldn't see him anywhere (I think he was hiding from me) We left the studios eventually at around 10.15pm and were taken home by people carrier. We laughed like crazy and giggled all the way home. I'm sure the driver thought we had had one too many By the time you have read this brief account of our magical time, I hope you will be able to feel some of the excitement, fun, and magic, plus embarresement on Ellis behalf that he felt that night. Once I have the video to study for Ellis part and to see his face in all its I will be able to put down a more comprehensive review which will hopefully appear in the next issue of Rear View Mirror with photographs - which two of these will be posted on here very shortly. "The beat is yours forever The beat is always true And when you really needed it the most That's when Rock and Roll Dreams come Through" dottie xxxxx

14 May 2003, 19:44	#2
Ben Mega Loafer Join Date: 19.03.2003 Location: Kent, England Posts: 4,163	WOW, dottie, sounds like an experience of a life time! lucky you! glad that you enjoyed it.

14 May 2003, 20:10	#4
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Dotts OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooooo pleased for you hun - i bet you are still floating!!!! Cant wait to see it on Friday night!!! Heat xxx

14 May 2003, 20:29	#6
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	Lucky you Dottie!!!!! Are you still on cloud nine?

14 May 2003, 20:35	#7
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	OMG!!! I knew this would be a great story, but I didn't think it would be this amazing! Dottie, you are one in a million!!! I really wish I could see this someday, Meat asking your husband 'to get out of the bed' The socks! Your son's face when that curtain went down (did you talk to him already?) Well, Meat did want to see Dottie Dottiegirl, VERY happy for you! Singing 2 out of 3 just to you, you will always remember that! Mariella

14 May 2003, 21:11	#10
Jen Arrrgh! Join Date: 01.03.2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,938	Can't wait to see this

14 May 2003, 21:43	#11
coupe-de-ville Rookie Join Date: 25.04.2003 Location: Bury, Lancashire Posts: 20	Congratulations, can't wait till Friday :)

14 May 2003, 21:49	#12
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Wow Dottie!!! That literally is a dream come true!! Did Meat know that you were the same Dottie from MLUKFC that he was asking about at the Dutch meet and greet? Man, I would love to see that show- I guess that's the downfall of the living in the US. Sherrie

14 May 2003, 22:18	#14
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	When i heard about it it thought it might be you I am really really happy for you and can only imagine how estatic you must be.......talk about a claim to fame....... IN BED WITH MEAT LOAF ...... I am so glad that these experiences have been with lovely people on this site who are sharing them with us.... You stay on that cloud as long as you like you deserve it

15 May 2003, 01:41	#18
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	WEll, gonna read it soon Dottie... think you are the second Mbrevard ahahahahh...

15 May 2003, 01:48	#19
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	I sooooooooo wish I could see that show. I would love to see your reaction to all of this Dottie. I think you looked more stunned then your son and hubby put together You Lucky Woman You.........I'm happy for you (Can any-one tape this PLZ, for me. (I will repay you the costs...)) Asha

15 May 2003, 02:03	#20
Guppie www.meat-loaf.nl Join Date: 28.12.2002 Location: Brabant, The Netherlands Posts: 1,300	Oh... that's a GREAT story. Really! You must be very happy, Dotster

15 May 2003, 02:07	#21
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	that is such a great story!!! can't wait to see it, sounds like a great laugh! I hope your son forgave you

15 May 2003, 02:12	#22
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Oh, Dottie!!!!!!! What an amazing story!!!!! I LOVED every word of it! I just wish I could see it on Friday with everyone else!!! Tim! Now stop teasing about the length of her post. THIS is one story which HAD to be told slowly. It had to unfold, to take us along with her. I have to tell you Dottie, I felt my cheeks turning hot as I read it and toward the end, felt the tears welling in my eyes! But mostly, as I continued to read what happened to you, I got the BIGGEST smile on my face that just won't go away!!!! I think I'm going to have it now every time I think of you!!! Thank you SO much for sharing it with all of us! Tell your son not to be too upset. I know it's hard at that age. But it's a sad reality that, in this world, dreams and wishes don't come true often enough. How incredible to hear of one time when they really did!!!! Thanks, Dottie!! Love, MB xxx

15 May 2003, 02:14	#23
martha_mae Senior Loafer Join Date: 29.04.2003 Location: In the graveyard of the universe.... Posts: 122	Great story thanks for sharing this, can't wait to see the show now, i hope you float among the clouds forever.

15 May 2003, 02:24	#24
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Posts: 188	That is an awesome story!!! Can't wait for it to appear on BBC America, we do get the channel and watch Graham Norton as often as possible. We will be able to see all of the great folks from the UK on TV! Dottie, may the memories stay with you forever..... Jules