It's not so much as whom I'd like to meet as who I'd like to know. I've met many, many celebs. They usually come up to me. It's really no big deal. They pee and poo like the rest of us. Usually it's a bad idea to meet one's heroes/crushes. They never ever live up to the hagiographic fantasy. How can they?
We place the star on a nose-bleed-inducing pedestal only to gross out when they drip on us or when we can see their nose hairs. Can you say "setup for disappointment?"
Luckily, the bright and shiny people who I've met were inherently kind. The famous folks I know, as in they are on my speed-dial, are just like my non-celeb peeps; about 50-50. Some are real asses and some are kind and true.
There's a really short list of people I'd like to know better. I enjoy people with layers who have artistic and emotional integrity. With these folks, in my opinion, it would be great to share a pot of tea. I believe the conversation would be stimulating and the atmosphere electric. Truth be told, they are not hard to look at either. LOL
Some I have already met and want to know better. Others I'd love to have the opportunity to see them in person in a performance or social setting.
Truly amazing, original talent/artistry: Billy Corgan, Wentworth Miller , Michael Stipe, Lee Pace, Adrian Brody, Kevin Spacey, Benicio del Toro, Christopher Walken, Emma Thompson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joss Whedon, Noah Taylor, J. K. Rowling, Iggy Pop, Liev Schreiber, David Bowie, Bjork, Alan Cumming and Bono.
Piqued my curiosity (Do they have substance?): James Blunt, Beverly Johnson, Dexter Fletcher, Lee Pace, Angelina Jolie, Toukie Smith, Bill Nighy, Thandie Newton, Charlize Theron, Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz and Helena Bonham-Carter. Brad Pitt, Stuart Townsend, and Gavin Rossdale keep jumping back and forth on my lists? 8^)
Now, now... don't give me the "How about so-and-so litany?" The list is only of the people I've met (or want to meet) for a deeper connection. Not listed are the wonderous stars I've already met (or know) and/or just think are hot. That list is ever evolving.
I don't add ANYONE unless I've actually met them or it's a musician I like or both. No exceptions. Sorry.
And remember, the fact no one understands you does not mean you're an artist.