Picture this: Knowl Gallagher, the mouthy maestro of Oasis, and Robert De Niro, the man who could intimidate a statue, sharing a meal. Sounds like the setup to a joke, right? But no, this actually happened, and it’s as delightfully awkward as you’d imagine.
Our tale unfolds in the sun-drenched opulence of the South of France, at a gathering hosted by none other than Baw-no. Yes, the U2 frontman who collects celebrity friends like they’re limited edition vinyls. Among the glitterati was Knowl Gallagher, a man who’s never been accused of being shy, and Robert De Niro, whose on-screen personas could give you nightmares.
Now, Knowl’s not exactly the type to get starstruck. This is a guy who’s traded barbs with his own brother that would make a sailor blush. But even he couldn’t resist the gravitational pull of De Niro’s legendary status. So, what does he do? He spends hours peppering De Niro with questions about his iconic roles in “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” and probably even “Meet the Fockers.” Knowl later admitted, “I have no idea what he said!”
Here’s where it gets deliciously awkward. After this marathon of movie interrogation, as De Niro’s making his exit around 9 PM (because even legends need their beauty sleep), he turns to Knowl and says, “Write down the name of that band you were in again.” Imagine being the guy who penned “Wonderwall,” only to realize you’re a complete unknown.
Fast forward to a recent interview with NME, promoting his latest gangster flick, “The Alto Knights.” When asked if he ever got around to listening to Oasis, De Niro’s response was a succinct, “No!” followed by laughter. You can’t make this stuff up.
So, what’s the moral of this story? Maybe it’s that no matter how famous you are, there’s always someone who has no clue who you are. Or perhaps it’s just a reminder that the universe has a wicked sense of humor. Either way, it’s a delightful anecdote that adds another layer to the enigma that is Robert De Niro.
