MATTHEW Fitzsimmons from Tavistock waited six hours to see his idol in London's Leicester Square last Thursday — and this picture says it all.

Tom Cruise arrived for the premier of his new film 'Night and Day' which also stars Cameron Diaz and did his usual mingling with the crowd.

'I got there really early to make sure I had a good position,' said Matthew, 19, who works as a kitchen assistant in Tavistock . 'The atmosphere was really buzzing and there were thousands of fans there.

'Tom was happy to pose for a photo with me and he asked me how I was doing. I've seen all his films and he has been my idol since I saw Top Gun. It was absolutely brilliant to meet him.'