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I have a couple...but I fear it’s a repeat.
Will that work?
Will that work?
Fine by me :)
Ok. Cause you asked...I will repeat this story cause it’s my favorite, and endeared mebto this special man, even though it’s totally a joke. Sorry Thor. A repeat is ok, yes?
Freddie and Bill Reid (New Jersey boy friend) were at it again. As always the evening started off well, probably with drinks at Freddie’s. Half way through the evening Bill started being Bill. He stomped out or Freddie asked him to leave. Either way, Freddie turned to us, without even having to think and said. “I’m going to buy New Jersey, and burn it down...
except for Kathleen’s mother”.
We roared, and I hugged him. I guess he did hug when we were out.
Freddie and Bill Reid (New Jersey boy friend) were at it again. As always the evening started off well, probably with drinks at Freddie’s. Half way through the evening Bill started being Bill. He stomped out or Freddie asked him to leave. Either way, Freddie turned to us, without even having to think and said. “I’m going to buy New Jersey, and burn it down...
except for Kathleen’s mother”.
We roared, and I hugged him. I guess he did hug when we were out.
Thanks for confirming he was a hugger, Kathleen! I hope you're well!
Bill sounded like a pain in the ass.
Bill sounded like a pain in the ass.
OMG Lee, haha, that is both hilarious and adorable. Thanks for the cheer up!
I love that story Lee!, thank you so much for sharing :), I never like Bill Reid, so that is one of my favourite stories!
I think i read somewhere (I guess it was Phoebe who told the story) that one time you went all together to the beach, (I'm not sure if Freddie hired a limo for that occasion), and Phoebe got very sunburned!. Do you remember that?
Also, I know there's already a question to Thor about Paul Prenter, but since you are here, I would like to know your opinion on Prenter, and if he was always hanging out with you and the gang.
I think i read somewhere (I guess it was Phoebe who told the story) that one time you went all together to the beach, (I'm not sure if Freddie hired a limo for that occasion), and Phoebe got very sunburned!. Do you remember that?
Also, I know there's already a question to Thor about Paul Prenter, but since you are here, I would like to know your opinion on Prenter, and if he was always hanging out with you and the gang.
Hi Lee,
I hope you feel better soon!! I am so sorry to hear about your fall!
I love your stories, thank you so much for sharing them with us! In fact, I was watching the movie (and enjoying it) but at the same time kept in mind that image of real Freddie that I could see from all these stories you guys have told us. I think these stories helped me to distinguish fact from fiction much better.
Having said that, I wanted to ask a question too... Did Freddie ever talk to you guys about ballet, was he still interested in this topic when you met? Also, have you ever heard opera records playing in his house?
Thanks a lot!
I hope you feel better soon!! I am so sorry to hear about your fall!
I love your stories, thank you so much for sharing them with us! In fact, I was watching the movie (and enjoying it) but at the same time kept in mind that image of real Freddie that I could see from all these stories you guys have told us. I think these stories helped me to distinguish fact from fiction much better.
Having said that, I wanted to ask a question too... Did Freddie ever talk to you guys about ballet, was he still interested in this topic when you met? Also, have you ever heard opera records playing in his house?
Thanks a lot!
Hi, everyone. I am new here, although I feel as if I know you all since I have spent the last several days reading every page of this thread and the first one with Thor from last year. Thank you Lee and Thor for sharing your memories and stories with us. What a fun time that must have been! I am looking forward to buying your book once it is published.
Like many of you, I grew up with Queen in the 70's and 80's. Seeing "Bohemian Rhapsody" renewed my interest in Freddie and the band.
Thor, I appreciate your review of the movie. I am disappointed that they failed to show Freddie's happy, fun-loving side and the camaraderie he shared with his gay friends. I was also wondering why they depicted him as being so possessive of Mary. It is good to hear that he was, in fact, supportive of her finding a boyfriend and having a baby.
I was reading the comments under a YouTube video a few days ago, and I saw one by a guy who claimed to have toured with Queen during their News of the World Tour in 1977-78. It wasn't clear if he was a roadie or a member of the opening act. He said that after one of the shows, he went out drinking with Freddie. Freddie said to him, "You're looking at the loneliest millionaire in the world. If it weren't for Mary, I don't know how I'd cope." I find that curious considering he was with David Minns at that time. Wouldn't he have called David if he was feeling lonely on the road? Or was Mary just better at saying the right things to cheer him up?
I had a "Freddie" of my own in my late teens and early twenties, so I identify with Mary to some extent. That's a story for another day, though.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Like many of you, I grew up with Queen in the 70's and 80's. Seeing "Bohemian Rhapsody" renewed my interest in Freddie and the band.
Thor, I appreciate your review of the movie. I am disappointed that they failed to show Freddie's happy, fun-loving side and the camaraderie he shared with his gay friends. I was also wondering why they depicted him as being so possessive of Mary. It is good to hear that he was, in fact, supportive of her finding a boyfriend and having a baby.
I was reading the comments under a YouTube video a few days ago, and I saw one by a guy who claimed to have toured with Queen during their News of the World Tour in 1977-78. It wasn't clear if he was a roadie or a member of the opening act. He said that after one of the shows, he went out drinking with Freddie. Freddie said to him, "You're looking at the loneliest millionaire in the world. If it weren't for Mary, I don't know how I'd cope." I find that curious considering he was with David Minns at that time. Wouldn't he have called David if he was feeling lonely on the road? Or was Mary just better at saying the right things to cheer him up?
I had a "Freddie" of my own in my late teens and early twenties, so I identify with Mary to some extent. That's a story for another day, though.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Welcome DCQueenLuvr! :)
I love that Freddie was the kind of guy who could easily give hugs to his friends. It’s just one of those small details that I find rather heartwarming and enjoy hearing about. (And yes…I realize I sound rather sappy.)
One of my favorite parts of Live Aid….Freddie finishes “Hammer to Fall” and walks over to the side of the stage and gives a quick hug to the guy who worked REALLY hard to prevent the cords from getting tangled. Such an endearing moment!!!
One of my favorite parts of Live Aid….Freddie finishes “Hammer to Fall” and walks over to the side of the stage and gives a quick hug to the guy who worked REALLY hard to prevent the cords from getting tangled. Such an endearing moment!!!
@DCQueenLuvr, interesting! I also find that curious as Freddie was avoiding Mary during that time (the beginning of the David Minns years) and I find it hard to believe he would say he felt a closeness to her then but who knows maybe he meant overall as a friend? He was hiding his sexuality to her at the time and she said he stayed away and kept things from her. She said it probably didn't make him feel very good. Just seems an odd thing to say for that time period, imo. David was on tour with Freddie on and off around that point, so yes it's very likely that he would have just called him. From what I got from David and Peter, Freddie didn't really discuss his relationships with men to Mary and he compartmentalized that and kept it to his other friends. But again, I'm not totally sure. She sure didn't seem too keen on any of his boyfriends, according to Peter...so I'm assuming? She played a pretty important part in his life, though.
Ps welcome! :)
Ps welcome! :)
Rainbow61 wrote:
I love that Freddie was the kind of guy who could easily give hugs to his friends. It’s just one of those small details that I find rather heartwarming and enjoy hearing about. (And yes…I realize I sound rather sappy.)
One of my favorite parts of Live Aid….Freddie finishes “Hammer to Fall” and walks over to the side of the stage and gives a quick hug to the guy who worked REALLY hard to prevent the cords from getting tangled. Such an endearing moment!!!
I totally agree with you!! Those details really show us the caring and loving person he was :,)
welcome DCQueenLuvr!
Villiers, at that point (late 70s) how many of the road crew knew about Freddie dating Mary and David? Maybe he just didn’t want them to know and just said Mary?
Villiers, at that point (late 70s) how many of the road crew knew about Freddie dating Mary and David? Maybe he just didn’t want them to know and just said Mary?
Actually Anniebee, that's a really good point. Chris Taylor didn't find out about it right away, and he was pretty close to Freddie. Since Freddie passed away, Chris got to know David and has nice things to say about him but I do believe you're right. The road crew definitely had their suspicions in the early days (and knew about it by the 80s for sure) but Freddie may very well have kept it on the low even to them at that point. And there's no denying he and Mary were close. I just figured at a time when he was actively hiding things from her and avoiding her, that would be an odd thing to say to someone.