- NBA player Doug Christie, known for his uxoriousness. Also, repeatedly used the phrase "That's the just of it" when interviewed on The Ticket (thanks Robb and Shell). Maybe his version is an improvement on the more usual "That's the gist of it". According to the Word Detective, the word "gist" is itself taken from the wrong part of a French phrase.
- Doug's wife Jackie Christie, who has a clothing and home decor business when she's not whipping her husband.
- Yorkshire singer Tony Christie. Tony's specialty was songs that mentioned US cities: "Is This The Way To Amarillo?", "Las Vegas", "Don't Go Down To Reno". He's back in the spotlight in Britain thanks to Peter Kay. He even toured with Anastacia, which seems an odd pairing.
- Mystery writer Agatha Christie. Creator of Miss Marple (transparent attempt to get more visitors from Germany.
- British sprinter Linford Christie, tainted by drug scandals, famous for his "lunchbox".
- Auction house Christie's, founded by James Christie in 1766. Both Christie's and Sotheby's were indicted in 2001 in a price-fixing conspiracy.
- Sixties singer Lou Christie. Born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco. His web site requires QuickTime, so he's automatically on my Enemies List.
- Serial killer John Reginald Halliday Christie.
- Wisconsin ski resort Christie Mountain.
I've got to go with the mountain.
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