Underbelly Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I just met Billie Joe and Adrienne last night. I haven't stopped smiling since. I was really hoping just to catch a fleeting glimpse of them. My heart is so full. I was at the Emily's Army album release party with an amazing friend-we have known each other for 30 years, since 5th grade. We were standing against the wall and Billie came and stood right next to me. I tapped him on the shoulder and he put his head right next to mine, and i just said "Thank you so much. For everything." And he smiled that beautiful lopsided smile with his eyes all crinkled up at me and said "No problem". I wish he would know what that "Thank you" entails: Thank you for keeping me company when I feel lonely, when my husband is away travelling and my kid is asleep and I feel scared. Thank you for travelling with me, singing a the top of my lungs in the car. Thank you for helping me share experiences with my teenage daughter, like inspiring her to play guitar and she lets me sing my heart out together with her.Thank you for giving me a springboard for talking to her about important topics like sex and drugs. Thank you for putting into words so much of the content of my heart- the rage and love, the beauty, the absurdity, the pain, the glory, the exultation, the crazy, the confusion, the sorrow, the humor, and the pure unadulterated joy of living. Thank you for providing the soundtrack of my life for the last almost 20 years. Thank you for being a committed musician and bringing together some of the most kick-ass people in the business, and thank you for being loyal to your band members. Thank you for providing an alternative to being a sheep, thank you for kicking my ass out of political apathy and bringing me back to the fervor of my youth. Thank you for putting into words how much I love my husband. Thank you for being the same age as me and reminding me that getting older does NOT mean i have to be boring, and that I can be a good mom and still be a bad-ass girl that loves punk.Thank you for never staying the same, for encompassing so many facets of your personality and sharing all of them with us.You are a hero, a little boy, a great dad, a sloppy drunk, a crusader,a stoned brat, a boy in a dress, a foul-tempered street punk, a rock god, a guy standing next to me in a club , bobbing his head,listening to a band; a visionary, a sweet husband who worships his wife. And so much more. Thank you for filling me with wild joy and making me feel seventeen again. I have so much respect and deep affection for you that those six words "Thank you so much. For Everything" could not possibly convey the deep emotion I felt. And Adriennne. Oh my god. She is without a doubt the nicest person I have ever met. She was on the other side of the club, and I went over to her,except I was really scared to talk to her, but my friend (always the wise one) looked me in the eye and said "Just seize the day. You will never get this chance again. Just do it." Like I said, amazing friend. So i walked up to Adrienne and said hi. We talked about knitting, and Vickie Howell and i told her how she really inspired me. I was determined not to bug either one of them yesterday- they were here to see their kid, after all, but i couldn't stop myself. I asked her "can I be kind of a stupid fangirl and take a picture with you?" She said no. I have such utmost respect for her, my opinion has gone up exponentially for her. She said " Me and Billie promised Joey that today was about him, that we weren't going to take anything away from his day." She waved her hand around at the club "He's here, somewhere..." (It was packed). I got a little giggly then and told her " i know...i just met him... (whispering...) IT WAS AWESOME" It was a very silly moment. We talked a little more about how proud she must be and I told her I had a teenager, and she was like "You understand then" She is 100% amazing and now i completely get how she is such a muse and how Billie Joe has said repeatedly that he could never love another woman. She just radiated warmth and charm and strength and you could see the love in her eyes when she talked about her family. Adrienne, thank you for being such an inspiration, and thank you for sharing your husband-and now your kid- with the world. I feel like a better person for meeting you. I was really nervous and you were amazingly gracious and kind. I love the Armstrongs. I love Green Day. i love my family. And Green Day Authority community- I love you. Kairi
Annie, get your gun Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Awesome experience! Too bad the photo thing...
farley drexel hatcher Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Lovely story and no, I totally agree with them on the photo thing. It's their kid's night, after all
oda Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 It warms my heart when people like that (you) get to meet them. People who understand, and are not there just to be annoying. I'm very happy for you
Jaymee!! Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I'm sorry that you didn't get your photo, but I love that she said no. I love that they respected the whole night's meaning.
Guest EDIT Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I wish I had connections to Green Day related events, such as the Foxboro Hot Tubs secret show and stuff. Sounds like you had a great time!
whatshername0303 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 It's a pretty good story. It's nice that you talk with them. Too bad for the photo, but I'm sure you'll always remember that night even if you don't have one. Nevertheless, she had a good reason.
Hermione Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 What a lovely story, thanks for sharing it! So pleased for you
DestinedIdiot Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 that's so amazing!!! i know that a lot of people want to meet Billie Joe (myself included), but that's just so amazing that you had the chance to have this awesome experience. and i can't leave out anything about being REALLY JEALOUS.
Margo 39 smooth Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Thats such a good story ya Adrienne seems so sweet
madddie Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 That's an awesome story. Kinda cool and uncool with the whole photo thing, but you'll always have the memory where it matters the most
Tubbie Head Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Awww that's awesome, glad you got to meet them both =) And after all, a picture means way less than the memories you've just created.
fadi_7 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 ohh that sounds gooooooooooooooood luck you i wish that would happen to me
idc Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I asked her "can I be kind of a stupid fangirl and take a picture with you?" She said no. I have such utmost respect for her, my opinion has gone up exponentially for her. She said " Me and Billie promised Joey that today was about him, that we weren't going to take anything away from his day." how sad this part might be, i think it's actually absolutely sweet and respectful for their sun (:
Amanda Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Something similar happened to me when I met George Harrison and his wife, I had no camera but I shall never forget it. You'll always have your memories
Izzard Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I love hearing that they just wanted the night to be about their son and his band, just feeling like normal parents.
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 That was really lovely I know this is just a small, insignificant post, but that really made me smile.
ash.loves.gd Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Thank you for sharing this! Adrienne seems like a really nice person and i'm happy they were able to keep that night about Emily's Army. I would love to meet both of them. Memories seem better than photographs, maybe it was for the best.
Underbelly Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 No, I totally respect her more for not taking a picture, as a mom it makes my heart swell three sizes that she wanted it to be about him. And the last time I saw Green Day, I remember Billie Joe saying "put your cameras away- if they weren't here, FUCK THEM!" So yeah.... what he said. I will remember last night for the rest of my life.
gdpony Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I loved your story! I'm glad you got to meet them Also, the way you explained the meaning of "thank you" was wonderful!
DecanoLP Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I love hearing that they just wanted the night to be about their son and his band, just feeling like normal parents. This. Great story, thanks
Grem Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 this reminds me of "my adventures with Green Day" on the inside of the kerplunk booklet.
Underbelly Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 this reminds me of "my adventures with Green Day" on the inside of the kerplunk booklet. That IS awesome! Lol
LinziLetterbomb Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 What an amazing story Really happy for you!
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