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GReedDiamond

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Sun Jul 20, 2025, 03:04 AM Sunday

Have you ever been mistaken for a celebrity/famous person? [View all]

Way back around 1977, my Korean (and long ago ex) wife and I were mistaken for John and Yoko.

Later, I was "identified" by Guitar Center customers as Joe Walsh (James Gang/Eagles) - in 2 different states (CA and MO).

I have also been stopped in public to ask if I was Neil Young, and another time, Stephen Stills!

It's fucking weird.

Lastly, one time 20 years ago or so, I was with my Japanese girlfriend as we were walking from the parking lot to the entrance of a Chinese food market in the L.A. area, and an Asian-looking guy came up to me and excitedly shook my hand saying "we're so proud to have you here."

I said thanks and kept moving. I have no idea who he thought I was.

Now, nobody pays attention to me!!

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