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I used to work room service in a hotel when I was young, and I'd go out of my way to grab the orders for celebs I knew were staying there. When stripped of their public persona, half-asleep and angry they're in a hotel instead of their own bed, some real insight on them can be gained through quick observation.
Random thoughts:
Paul Newman was just about the nicest guy I've ever met, celebrity or otherwise. Without all the makeup he's all wrinkly, soft-spoken, and kind. He'd make a good grandpa.
Susan Powder, the Stop the Insanity diet lady, was just as high-strung in her hotel room as on TV. She really frightened me.
Lou Ferrigno was an absolute jackass.
Chris Rock seemed to have let success go to his head. He had his giant of a bodyguard order his food for him (this was in our restaurant) and didn't say a word, just held his nose up.
Mario Andretti was the same way, thought he was God's gift to all the employees of my hotel. His son was a bit nicer though.
My all-time favorite had to be Terry Porter when he was still playing for the Portland Trailblazers. Coolest rich guy I've ever met.
Nowadays? It'd have to be Ben Affleck. I'd constantly be whispering behind his back about how horrible an actor he is. If I'm quiet enough maybe he'll think it's his conscience and he'll go back to making hair replacement product commercials in a foreign country.
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Visualize Whirled Peas.
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