Names

 He has met everyone who was anyone in the Arts in the late 20th century but can tell you nothing of interest about them.

He drops names but they are only names. 

"I met Derek Jarman..."

"And?"

"I lived in Dean Street and he was always around in Soho...." 

Fans

 Fans are always asking for more of the same, but then complain when what the so-called creatives come up with- which is imitative rather than inspired- just isn't as good as the original.