Almitra from Indonesia Er...well, it wasn't ACTUALLY a real encounter but however, I DID saw the band live in Melbourne last year. I was standing at the front row, right on front of Richard. ANd during the break of one song, 'cos it was early October, I shouted at the top of my voice, "Richard, happy b'lated birthday!!!", but of course he didn't hear me...or did he? Anyway, I never know, but my feelings keep drifting sround until now 'cos at some point during the break while he was minding his guitars and all, his eyes darted around the room, and IF I'm not mistaken, he saw ME! Our eyeas met for a split second, and even though he probably would never know I existed, that VERY moment, I knew he saw me. Well, that was the one and only pathetic (eye) contact I've ever had w/ my Suede angel, Richard. Maybe he spotted me, maybe he didn't, but then again, I'll never know! And I don't really care, 'cos that moment -regardless of whether it WAS a contact or not- was the moment of TRUTH, at least for me. Our eyes DID meet, although he didn't never took it seriously.

Behic from Turkey I wish I could...

Nadine Stephens from Canada It was the summer of '95. I was at the Phoenix Festival (Straford upon Avon). There was a pre show signing event that you had to line up for and then got to smooze your way past the band members. Normally I'm very adept at these sorts of situations, but at the sight of Brett, inches away, signing a picture of him for me, saying my name, cheers Nadine, oh lord, I could barely squeak out thank you. After I bullied my way front and centre to hear them rock out with their cocks out. I've the pics, but no scanner. It was a bit too organized of a meeting, and not terriblely personal. but you won't hear me complaining!

Peter Crompton from England I went to see the guys play Iceland and whilst waiting to go home at the Airport departure lounge the whole band and management team walked in, I had them all too myself! I got signatures etc and the guys remebered me from previous encounters saying' not you again' (simon). Brett got his money stuck in a vending machine so i helped him unjam it! He then blamed me becuase the fruit drink tasted 'bloody awfull' , I have a picture so check it out! I had a London A-z (small booklet with street names in) the band all signed it and Neil said that every band member had a street named after them, its true I checked it. Anderson road, gilbert st, etc.... It was agreat experience and it lasted for about 45 minutes!! I just kept going over to simon, then brett then over to neil etc... Theres loads of pics so just get in touch with me!

Peter from London, England Bristol 2001 Poetry Slam. Chatted to Brett after the show . We discussed the Pink Floyd Album 'Animals' as this is a favourite album of mine and brett likes it. Lowrentglamour: "Brett, I hear youve been listening to 'Animals'," Brett: "Yeah...." LRG " I love that album its an all time classic" Brett " especially that cover....with the power station" LRG " I know.....its brilliant....I went round there with my camera....jumped over the security fence....(brett grins at me)...i got chucked out" Brett : carries on grinning LRG "We called round to your dads.." Brett " Oh what did he say?" LRG "Just told us a few secrets...." Brett "oh like what" LRG "not much....just that thing about the nature reserve...that gap in the fence by your house" Brett " was he alright?" LRG " he mad your father!" Brett smiles......." I got to go and see someone" Saunters off into the back stage door.

Jorje from USA I met Benard at an in-store acoustic set and record signing at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood. It was on the "People Move On" tour, and the signing was the day of his final US date later that night. He seemed happy to be with us, performed three songs ("People move On," "Not Alone," and "Stay") and was great during the signing. I mentioned to him I had not seen him live since his last LA appearance with suede five years earlier, and he seemed impressed that he had such longterm fans in the states. That night at the show, he started out fine, but was quickly thrown off by an idiot in the crowd who kept yelling. Between the opening song ("Autograph") and the second ("People Move On"), he said something like "In England someone would have punched him out by now." The man was ejected, but Bernard was not the same for the rest of the show. Obviously, the fans enjoyed themselves (how often do we get the chance to see him here?) but he was angry, and told a radio interviewer the next day that he was very disappointed the tour ended on a sour note.

Sadie from Israel in the age of 12 i went to my first suede's concert and my first concert ever. it was amazing ofcours. after the show we've wated for 2 houres for them to come out and by that time i started to talk to the gard, he was realy nice and told me to wait a second and he came back with simon's broken drum stik... i didnt go anywhere without it foe days after the concert. after those 2 houres they came out and is was amazing...

bite.me.mat from China the beijing gig.... at the hotel,at the pub....... me and mat bunny jump together.... me and brett laugh together.......... mat and richard used my phone to chat with my friend far away. I took lots of photos,got lots of signs with suede!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they r so nice,so sweat n act like kids!!!! what a pity that there arent many fans here in china n then mat could even call my name! i didnt go anywhere without it foe days after the concert. after those 2 houres they came out and is was amazing...

Laura from UK i was shopping near my house in London the other sunday and i walked out of a shopand saw Brett accross the road. I couldnt believe my luck so i followed him and now i know where he lives. Wow! He has a lovely house and cat. Hmmm. I will marry him one day! xx