Reply #30 posted 05/24/16 9:56am
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I know I heard it during a few interviews with other people (one being Charlamagne the God) that he was a difficult person to look in the eye. I believe Jamie Fox even made the statement that there was something unusual when you looked Prince in the eye.
I know in all the photos I see of him there is something about his eyes that are a bit beguiling. Because of their half-baked mistakes, we get ice cream, no cake; all lies, no truth; is it fair to Kill the YOUTH ~~ Party Up |
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Reply #31 posted 05/24/16 9:57am
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endiadj said:
true geniuses are intimidating.
Yep |
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Reply #32 posted 05/24/16 9:58am
Astasheiks
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HatrinaHaterwitz said:
Oh come on! Y'all know damn well it was because of his Bela Lugosi look!
 
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Reply #33 posted 05/24/16 10:00am
Astasheiks
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Wlcm2thdwn3 said:
I think it was just the 'GENIUS' vibe that he gave off. Seriously. The guy was 5'2" and even on stage he filled an arena with his magnitude for the moment he walked onstage. 
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Reply #34 posted 05/24/16 10:01am
Astasheiks
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Redayh said:
That "don't look at him" thing was NOT a myth. At least not back in the old days. My father dislikes Prince to this day for that very reason. He used to be a concert promoter and he did not follow the instructions back stage to not look at P. Chaos ensued. It ended with a room full of grown adults being made to face the walls. I tried to tell him that he changed since then, but......
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Reply #36 posted 05/24/16 10:05am
Astasheiks
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BklynDiamond said:
I know I heard it during a few interviews with other people (one being Charlamagne the God) that he was a difficult person to look in the eye. I believe Jamie Fox even made the statement that there was something unusual when you looked Prince in the eye.
I know in all the photos I see of him there is something about his eyes that are a bit beguiling.
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Reply #37 posted 05/24/16 10:26am
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purplepoppy said:
emesem said:
He was just one of those people you craved approval from and when you didn't get it it was devastating. Also was rude as hell. "YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF FIRST!".
That was my favorite part of that interview. I think he was right - the interviewer had no manners and smirked through the whole thing - trying to outcool Prince - stupid amatuer move. What interview was this? |
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Reply #38 posted 05/24/16 10:31am
babynoz |
When I looked in his eyes he had absolutely no problem with it. I was flustered for a second because he snuck up on me but I didn't flip out or act stupid so he was relaxed. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. |
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Reply #39 posted 05/24/16 10:36am
SheLovesMeNot |
Silly! I think it was more like , if your intimidated by Prince then don't look at him. Personally I believe he had no respect for those who felt him intimidating. I use to look him in the eye everytime I was around him, there was never a problem. |
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Reply #40 posted 05/24/16 10:41am
SheLovesMeNot |
airth said: I don't think he was intimidating. I think people were intimidated by him, either because they were starstruck or because they didn't feel able to live up to the high standards he set.
From what I understand, he was a friendly, approachable person as long as you had a valid reason to interact with him. Of course, there were exceptions, but that's true of anyone. Right on! |
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Reply #41 posted 05/24/16 5:09pm
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He was intimidating because he honestly didn't seem down to earth (not in public anyway). He always seemed to act as if he was so much more enlightened than everyone else. He didn't seem to know how to just go with the flow; he had to try to be "deep" about every little thing. And honestly, he seemed judgemental - like you were never going to get his "approval". |
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Reply #42 posted 05/24/16 5:12pm
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PurpleColossus said:
nursev said:
Prince was a  n u don't mess with them  that lil man controlled some shit n we loved it 
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Reply #43 posted 05/24/16 5:22pm
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Diana80 said:
He was intimidating because he honestly didn't seem down to earth (not in public anyway). He always seemed to act as if he was so much more enlightened than everyone else. He didn't seem to know how to just go with the flow; he had to try to be "deep" about every little thing. And honestly, he seemed judgemental - like you were never going to get his "approval".
That's sort of true, because although I was a huge fan, I used to always say that if I ever ran into him, I wouldn't go up to him and say anything to him, because of fear of him embarrassing me in some way. I loved him, but let's face it, the man could be a little a-hole sometimes, and he had that attitude and look like "do not come near me or bother me". |
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Reply #44 posted 05/24/16 5:28pm
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Diana80 said: He was intimidating because he honestly didn't seem down to earth (not in public anyway). He always seemed to act as if he was so much more enlightened than everyone else. He didn't seem to know how to just go with the flow; he had to try to be "deep" about every little thing. And honestly, he seemed judgemental - like you were never going to get his "approval". Have to say I agree with this reason. He probably wasn't that way but he certainly gave that impression. [Edited 5/24/16 17:29pm]Love is God,
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Reply #45 posted 05/24/16 5:29pm
mtlfan |
Astasheiks said:
You ain't lying about "a Powerful Aura"! The 2 times I got fairly close to him at one concert and a after party it was powerful alright! Like some strong good exceptional extraordinary Funk! 
I know the feeling. I was so overwhelmed when he walked out all I could do was hold my hands over my mouth to hide my slack-jawed laughter. If His Royal Badness noticed, he probably thought I was laughing at him - this was my only way of emotionally processing what was going down. |
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Reply #46 posted 05/24/16 5:34pm
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I'll give you some examples...Beyoncé was nervous to sing with him at the Grammys. Why?
Jimmy Fallon's story about playing ping pong against him...he was star struck by Prince yet has interviewed many many huge stars..why was Prince different?
On he other hand, jay Leno seemed relax with Prince as did Lenny kravitz.. |
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Reply #47 posted 05/24/16 5:39pm
babynoz |
1contessa said:
Diana80 said:
He was intimidating because he honestly didn't seem down to earth (not in public anyway). He always seemed to act as if he was so much more enlightened than everyone else. He didn't seem to know how to just go with the flow; he had to try to be "deep" about every little thing. And honestly, he seemed judgemental - like you were never going to get his "approval".
That's sort of true, because although I was a huge fan, I used to always say that if I ever ran into him, I wouldn't go up to him and say anything to him, because of fear of him embarrassing me in some way. I loved him, but let's face it, the man could be a little a-hole sometimes, and he had that attitude and look like "do not come near me or bother me".
That wasn't my experience at all. I didn't approach him first though.
From his perspective I imagine that he had to cultivate some type of unapproachable stance for his own good because he probably gets a helluva lot more unwanted attention from fools than the average person. I cant' blame him for that.
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Reply #48 posted 05/24/16 5:46pm
avajane |
babynoz said:
1contessa said:
Diana80 said:
He was intimidating because he honestly didn't seem down to earth (not in public anyway). He always seemed to act as if he was so much more enlightened than everyone else. He didn't seem to know how to just go with the flow; he had to try to be "deep" about every little thing. And honestly, he seemed judgemental - like you were never going to get his "approval".
That's sort of true, because although I was a huge fan, I used to always say that if I ever ran into him, I wouldn't go up to him and say anything to him, because of fear of him embarrassing me in some way. I loved him, but let's face it, the man could be a little a-hole sometimes, and he had that attitude and look like "do not come near me or bother me".
That wasn't my experience at all. I didn't approach him first though.
From his perspective I imagine that he had to cultivate some type of unapproachable stance for his own good because he probably gets a helluva lot more unwanted attention from fools than the average person. I cant' blame him for that.
Yes, especially in the business of the music industry. Love is God,
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Reply #49 posted 05/24/16 5:58pm
ChanGirl |
He was pretty adorable here ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bJTSGOFxM4 Everything you think is true |
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Reply #50 posted 05/24/16 6:07pm
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its because in reality he was a midget/dwarf...and THEY cant look u in the eyes with all that f'ed up wiring... |
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Reply #51 posted 05/24/16 6:09pm
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luvsexy4all said:
its because in reality he was a midget/dwarf...and THEY cant look u in the eyes with all that f'ed up wiring...
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Reply #52 posted 05/24/16 6:22pm
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luvsexy4all said:
its because in reality he was a midget/dwarf...and THEY cant look u in the eyes with all that f'ed up wiring...
This post needs editing for clarity.
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Reply #53 posted 05/24/16 6:26pm
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airth said:
luvsexy4all said:
its because in reality he was a midget/dwarf...and THEY cant look u in the eyes with all that f'ed up wiring...
This post needs editing for clarity.
its just a joke from Wolf of Wall street |
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Reply #54 posted 05/24/16 6:31pm
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luvsexy4all said:
airth said:
This post needs editing for clarity.
its just a joke from Wolf of Wall street
Clarity returns, thanks. I'm out of the cultural loop, so it sounded in some way offensive to me.
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Reply #55 posted 05/24/16 7:11pm
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babynoz said:
When I looked in his eyes he had absolutely no problem with it. I was flustered for a second because he snuck up on me but I didn't flip out or act stupid so he was relaxed.
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Reply #56 posted 05/24/16 7:15pm
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Everyone must have been afraid of being the crazy, crazy, crazy, little mixed up dame in "Uptown".
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Reply #57 posted 05/24/16 7:17pm
babynoz |
Moonbeam said:
babynoz said:
When I looked in his eyes he had absolutely no problem with it. I was flustered for a second because he snuck up on me but I didn't flip out or act stupid so he was relaxed.
That was fun.
It was the best! I love how he laughed when you guys started tearing up napkins for earplugs.
How have you and your brother been? I hear you're a daddy now.... 
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Reply #58 posted 05/24/16 7:19pm
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babynoz said:
Moonbeam said:
That was fun.
It was the best! I love how he laughed when you guys started tearing up napkins for earplugs.
How have you and your brother been? I hear you're a daddy now....
Prior to April 21st, good! One of the saddest things for me is knowing that my soon-to-be 3 year old son Benjamin won't get to experience the joy we got to experience. He knows who "Hince" is, though.
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Reply #59 posted 05/24/16 7:25pm
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RiotPaisley said: What's this no one could look him in the eye business? Is That true? I'm remember reading that somewhere but thought I was a total myth. There was some artist, can't remember who.. Maybe weird AL Anyways... He said he was told to not make direct eye contact  Cant believe my purple psychedelic pimp slap 
And I descend from grace, In arms of undertow
I will take my place, In the great below |
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