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Nicolas Cage has a familiar complaint: people constantly mistake him for musician Nick Cave. Now, Nick Cave is sharing his own hilarious experience stemming from this ongoing case of mistaken identity, revealing a truly memorable encounter that highlights the absurdity of celebrity doppelgangers.

The story unfolded after Cage, in a recent interview, lamented the frequency with which strangers approach him, assuming he's the dark, brooding singer-songwriter. “Every day, it's 'Nick Cave!'” Cage reportedly exclaimed, adding to the comedic frustration of the situation.

Cave, known for his darkly poetic lyrics and intense stage presence, responded with a story of his own, recounted on his website, The Red Hand Files. He described an incident where a woman, seemingly convinced he was Cage, approached him with a peculiar request.

“A woman approached me in a restaurant and asked if I could wish her dead son back to life,” Cave wrote. “I said, ‘Madam, I am not Nicolas Cage.’ She didn’t hear me. She kept saying, ‘Please, Nicolas Cage, bring my son back.’ I had to get up and leave the restaurant.”

The anecdote, delivered with Cave’s signature dry wit, quickly went viral, further amplifying the amusement surrounding the two celebrities' shared predicament. The absurdity of the woman’s request, combined with Cave’s understated reaction, created a comedic moment that resonated with fans.

The confusion between the two men isn't entirely surprising. While their professions differ—Cage being a celebrated actor and Cave a renowned musician—they share a certain intensity and a brooding quality that can lead to mistaken identity. Both have cultivated distinctive personas, albeit in different artistic realms.

This isn't the first time either man has addressed the confusion. Cage has spoken about it numerous times, often with a sense of weary amusement. Cave, while less vocal about it previously, clearly found the humor in the latest encounter.

The story serves as a lighthearted reminder of the strange and often surreal experiences that come with fame. It's a testament to the power of perception and the occasional absurdity of celebrity culture. And, of course, it's a genuinely funny story, perfectly suited for sharing and sparking conversation online. Whether it will lead to a collaboration between the two is unlikely, but the shared experience of being mistaken for one another has certainly provided them with a unique and entertaining bond.

The interaction on The Red Hand Files has generated a flood of responses, with fans sharing their own stories of mistaken identity and offering their well wishes to both Cage and Cave. It's a reminder of the connection between artists and their audience, and the joy of shared experiences, even when those experiences involve being mistaken for someone else.