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SnoKat 
1/31/07 at 10:56 PM

Comments:

442Rick, that book sounds really interesting to me. I love the time and culture of the 1920s and of course I'd be happy to hear Alan read the instructions on how to program the VCR. I'd like to hear more about it!


Ellen 
1/31/07 at 10:40 PM

Comments:
AR's Romeo and Juliet is available from Ambrose Video Publishing:

http://www.ambrosevideo.com/displayitem.cfm?vid=548

Vicki 
1/31/07 at 10:08 PM

What is your location? Los Angeles

Comments:

Apparently, because of the threat from Getty, certain websites are now requesting a password.  Red Tango, if you're reading this, can I have the password to access your site, pretty please?    If you do not wish to publish it on a public board, can you e-mail it to me?  Thanks. 


442Rickmaniac 
1/31/07 at 07:17 PM

What is your location? South San Francisco, CA

Comments:

I wondered if anyone is interested in my downloading an audio book read by Our Boy, although someone may have already done so. (I searched the audio files and did not see it, although I did it very briefly, I should add). The book is "Blind Corner", and he recorded it in, perhaps, 1986. There is a very charming photo of him on the back of the cassette box. (he resembles my own father and one of my brothers, to my embarrassment...I suddenly realized there might be something buried deep within my psyche as to why I am so, er, interested in him. Hmmm. And both sides of my family are of English/Irish/Scots descent...but not just.)

Anyway, I've kept this cassette set out in case someone might like me to forward it, or the picture, along. (I may tell the library I lost it. I like to listen to AR read to me when I am driving. And the story is good, too, although rather 1920's class-conscious, GB-class conscious, that is). Also someone apprised me of the fact that the whole "Romeo and Juliet" video is available on Ebay, but I have yet to find it. Perhaps just searching for AR items isn't the way to look. (I get alerts when new stuff pops up, but that hasn't yet) . Gotta vamoose.


SnoKat 
1/31/07 at 12:18 PM

Comments:

Happy Birthday "She Who Must Not Be Named"! You live every day with the best birthday present I can imagine!!

 

OMG, those photos at Leaky Cauldron... Those practically melted my monitor!! That one where he is leaning back against the horse and you get the bare chest and hip and a bit of hair....and you know he wasn't wearing a damn thing during that shoot. I don't remember 17 yr old boys looking like that when I was 17!!!


Barbara 
1/31/07 at 11:55 AM

What is your location? Western New York, U.S.A.

Comments:
Happy Birthday Rima!!!! Where ever you are! Hope it is a special day!! With Alan at your side I am sure it will be! Barb
Lex 
1/31/07 at 10:40 AM

Comments:
Sorry guys, but can't resist! (Don't throw stones, please!)

Happy 60th Birthday, Rima!






Nicketynick 
1/31/07 at 08:02 AM

What is your location? GA

Comments:

Hey, Dan is almost 18, so that's close

enough! Besides, if it were a girl up on

that stage, all of the men in the world

would have loads of comments.Right?

We have to give a round of applause

to Dan for being a true professional and

having the courage to disrobe on stage.

And being the handsome young man that he

is dosen't hurt either!


luvinthunder 
1/30/07 at 09:41 PM

What is your location? Indiana

Comments:

Yes, I would LOVE to see the play Dan is in.  To make me feel about wanting to see this, I just tell myself that Dan is closer to my age then AR. 


Carolyn 
1/30/07 at 09:27 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

LOL...I just saw the pix at Leaky Cauldron of Dan! OK...I am now officially a pervy lady!


SnoKat 
1/30/07 at 05:46 PM

Comments:

Oh, Me!! I'm dying of envy!! I'd love to see Dan in the play. And I honestly think he is going to do well. I have faith in him and his talent. And yes, I'd like to see him nekkid!!! I am officially a dirty old broad.


Alanfan 
1/30/07 at 12:03 PM

Comments:

I have just ordered your book Susan, I left a message on Saturday and no-one got back to me so I rang again. It will take 2-3 weeks to get here, I didn't realise they were printed in Canada. Looking forward to it coming.


me 
1/30/07 at 06:20 AM

What is your location? london

Comments:

ok,I got my tickets to go see dan in the play,and before you lot start on me,Im going to see if..

 

a)he is talented enough to take on the role,which Im sure he is

and

b)to see if our man is going to be there on my night!!!

See I have my reasons....

But OMG,does Dan look smashing in those pics....not right to be looking at 17yrs olds this way....look away


CatsPlay 
1/29/07 at 11:05 PM

Comments:

Thanks, Carolyn!  Here is the corrected link for the article, as the other one didn't work.


Carolyn 
1/29/07 at 10:13 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

There's an interesting article w/Randall Miller about "Nobel Son" at:

http://www.whedon.info/article.php3id=20524

According to the article, they don't even have a distributor yet and are finishing up the soundtrack this week.


sue 
1/29/07 at 04:45 PM

Comments:
I had a quick look at the South Bank Awards beginning and unless he wore the same stuff and sat next to Jarvis Cocker again then yes it's def last years!!
Carolyn 
1/29/07 at 03:59 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

OK...so if anyone wants to discuss these pix, I guess the discussion should really be next door since it's not directly AR related. However, that being said, if anyone is interested, go to www.danradcliffe.com and take a look at the latest publicity photos for Equus.  May I just say that "Little" Dan Radcliffe has left the building!! 


Susan 
1/29/07 at 03:18 PM

What is your location? Folkestone

Comments:

I have just checked the SOUTH BANK awards video from Sunday night and can safely say that the footage of Alan in the very beginning was from last years show. He is wearing the same clothes and sitting next to the same guy looking identical to pictures I saw last year.  So in all probability he didn't attend.


Claudia 
1/29/07 at 01:37 PM

What is your location? GA

Comments:

Oh and please feel better soon, Ali-Pat!  We miss ya here.

 


Claudia 
1/29/07 at 01:36 PM

What is your location? GA trying to catch up with yall!

Comments:

These come to us from our very own Ali-Pat who is home nursing a nasty cold.  Thanks Ali-Pat!  These are cute!

 

 

 

Copyright 2006 Belfast Telegraph Newspapers
All Rights Reserved
Sunday Life


December 31, 2006
LIF Edition


SECTION: FEATURES; Pg. 30

LENGTH: 219 words

HEADLINE: Alan Rickman;
10 commandments

BODY:


Your favourite celebrities reveal the top 10 lessons they have learned from life. What's worked for them could work for you

Seize any opportunity that comes your way.

            That's the way I've got on.

You are not the only one who sometimes says stupid things.

            We all do from time to time, and, yes, we wish we could take them back.

            So don't worry, you are not alone.

Don't forget your past.

            We all like to look ahead, but we mustn't forget how the past has affected us.

            I think of the past more and more.

Listen to your inner voice.

            There is a voice inside of all us that tells us what we should do.

            Don't dismiss it. Listen to it.

            More often than not it is right.

Plan your life.

            It's something I have never been able to do.

            I just lurch from indecision to indecision.

            Not a good idea.

Take your work seriously.

            I do mine and the best way to do that is not to take yourself too seriously!

It pays to keep some things about yourself private.

            I don't think it is right that everybody knows everything about me.

Don't worry if you lose your nerve about something.

            It's natural. I always get stage fright and gremlins in my head saying: 'You are going           to forget your lines'.

I think there is some connection between absolute discipline and absolute freedom.

Enjoy the simple things in life and you won't be happier.

            Good friends, good food, good wine.

 

 

 

Love that last one!!!!


Yulia Ivanova 
1/29/07 at 10:27 AM

Comments:

Hi! Just stopping to show a link  http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/performing_arts/16570770.htm?source=rss 

 

And what concerns the book, it's just creepy and cute in the same time.


Hikity 
1/29/07 at 06:23 AM

Comments:

ordered her book right now for 7 GBP - I think that's a fair price

but this here is "scandal", isn't it?:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270084219815&ssPageName=ADME:B:SSE:1


New Jan 
1/29/07 at 05:32 AM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

 

 

Sue - I watched the South Bank show last night, and they DID show Alan as the opening credits rolled, but that was all.  I think that, as in a Frasier episode, the winners & nominees were in one room and the other guests in a second room. If I'd won anything, they'd be searching for me in the second room!

 

Carolyn - thanks for that.  I might just go along.


sue 
1/29/07 at 03:49 AM

What is your location? justoffout

Comments:

I recorded The South Bank Awards last night  and have have just whizzed through it at x6/x12 and couldn't spot Rickman there. I have neither the time or the inclination to watch the thing properly so if anybody can say he was there for sure I'll save it for later. It could be that the scene somebody saw in the ad was from last year's show.


Carolyn 
1/28/07 at 08:41 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

I don't know if those of you who live in London would be interested in attending, but Antonia Quirke is giving a talk with two other writers on "The Art of the Autobiography". It's on Feb.17 from 10:30-11:30AM at Foyle's.


Peekabooh 
1/28/07 at 04:05 PM

Comments:
I´ve ordered the book at http://www.amazon.co.uk for half the price. If you want to purchase it, check it out.



CatsPlay 
1/28/07 at 02:54 PM

Comments:

OK, I found it for about $10 cheaper so I went for it.  I really enjoy humorous books of this type.  Although I hope I will get all the humor and the stars that she references since she's British!


me 
1/28/07 at 02:46 PM

What is your location? London

Comments:

Hey all

Just thought that you would like to know that if you are a UKer,PofT is on right now,BBC 1 and although its the version with our man half cut out of it,its still got him in,so worth a shot....

and he does make a wonderful sheriff if I do say so....

Enjoy.....

 

Oh and have ordered said book...Hurrah....


CatsPlay 
1/28/07 at 02:41 PM

Comments:

I think I'd like to pick it up too, as it looks like an excellent book for vacation/travel reading, but with the conversion rate and shipping it's close to $30.  Maybe I'll wait to see if you all like it....!


New Jan 
1/28/07 at 02:27 PM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

 

Sorry, I've had a   Of course, that's what the article was for - to promote the book. It says so at the end.  Must get my brain working....


sue 
1/28/07 at 02:20 PM

Comments:
Thanks New Jan (she must have something on him!) I ordered it from Play.com this morning as I really enjoyed the excerpts yesterday.
New Jan 
1/28/07 at 02:04 PM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

 

 

After reading the article by Antonia Quirke (author of the telegraph article yesterday), I googled her name and it seems she has a new book out on 5th Feb.  Alan has given a review:

 

http://www.foyles.co.uk/foyles/display.asp?K=9780007182756&sf_01=KEYWORD&st_01=antonia+quirke&m=2&dc=3

 

I think that as she seems to be a fellow fan of Alan's, and Alan likes the book, perhaps we should give it a go?

 

Boy, we've got a lot of reading to do this year, huh?  What with Susan's book out, too.

 

Hey Susan, do you think he'd give a review for your book?

 

 


Hikity 
1/28/07 at 01:44 PM

Comments:

Snokat, WONDERFUL


SnoKat 
1/28/07 at 12:30 PM

Comments:

Actually I thought that odd scarf looked like the tie off of his bathrobe!! He does indeed do his own thing when it comes to fashion.


Karin 
1/28/07 at 09:06 AM

What is your location? Berne, Switzerland on a sunny winter day

Comments:

THANKS for the very recent yummy pictures of AR!

 

I sorted through my stack of videos and dvds and I do have some AR movies double. There are 2 videos and 2 dvds - all four only play on European players, the dvds are Region 2 and the videos are PAL.

 

DIE HARD on DVD, English and Spanish

 

DOGMA on DVD, English and German

 

GALAXY QUEST on video, English

 

LOVE ACTUALLY on video, English

 

If anyone is interested in obtaining either of these please send me an e-mail!

 

Cheers from Switzerland!


alanrickmanfrek 
1/27/07 at 11:26 PM

What is your location? United States, PA

Comments:

Those new pictures of Alan are so sexy. I just love that scarf he seems to be wearing a lot lately. I also love his hair. I like how long it is. I want to run my fingers through it. He really is looking really hot these days.


sue 
1/27/07 at 09:32 PM

Comments:

I thought I remembered Antonia Quirke's name from the London Evening Standard.

HERE is her review of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I thought she was a fan when I read that orginally.


Jean 
1/27/07 at 07:39 PM

Comments:
From Suzanne's Guest Book:

"Hi! If anyone is interested I just saw a clip of the South Bank Show Awards for British films, actors, actresses, etc, which is on tomorrow night, Sunday 28th January on ITV1 at 10.45pm - 12am. There was a shot of Daniel Radcliffe and shortly after a close-up of Alan Rickman sitting at a table, so he could be presenting or receiving an award. Hope you get a chance to see it and enjoy. Bye!

Sib"

Anyone planning to watch this?  And maybe tape it?  And post it?  That would be great--

SnoKat 
1/27/07 at 07:00 PM

Comments:

"Of course I remember you, silly..."  I'd empy my bank account to hear those words being purred into my phone. Can you just imagine the sensation of it?  Like rubbing your entire naked body over a blanket of velvet just from the dryer!!


Camerata 
1/27/07 at 06:35 PM

Comments:


Marlina 
1/27/07 at 03:56 PM

Comments:

I mean "clasped" my hands! geeez! I'm such a clums!


Marlina 
1/27/07 at 03:42 PM

What is your location? Indonesia

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://the-royal-arbritator.blogspot.com

Comments:

Thanks for that article! I have a great laugh on the last page!


And Susan, absolute Congratulations for the book! I would love to read it but i don't have a way to purchase it. (you know, being a teenager and all...) You know what, I will just clapsed my hand and pray that someday i might got a chance to find it on the store!


sue 
1/27/07 at 03:27 PM

Comments:

Thanks New Jan and CatsPlay. A good article.


CatsPlay 
1/27/07 at 02:43 PM

Comments:

New Jan, here is a link to the article and illustration from the Telegraph magazine

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/01/27/smantonia27.xml


New Jan 
1/27/07 at 02:42 PM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

 

 

OK, I got it.  Here's the link:

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/01/27/smantonia27.xml

 

 

Quite a nice article, don't you think?  Reinforces our opinion of what a nice man he is.


New Jan 
1/27/07 at 02:09 PM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

 

In today's Telegraph magazine (UK newspaper supplement), there is an article by Antonia Quirke entitled 'Cinema desperado', in which she mentions Alan ('...how she got to sleep with Alan Rickman'). There is also an illustration of Alan by Ben Kirchner.

 

Unfortunately I can't find it on the Telegraph website to post a link here.  Perhaps someone else can?  Otherwise, if you think it's not breaching copyright laws, I can post the relevant bits.


sue 
1/27/07 at 01:13 PM

Comments:

Not getting a picture here Carolyn. Here's a LINK  to the invite.


Carolyn 
1/27/07 at 12:27 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

I don't know if anyone's interested, but here's a copy of the invitation to the Gate Theatre event that Sue mentioned:

 

 


sue 
1/27/07 at 11:51 AM

Comments:

Yulia, it was just posted on a board I belong to by someone who had seen it on another board. You know how these things get passed round the web! I don't know how true it is but maybe it is better to be safe than sorry especially if Claudia was the one to be picked up on.

Talking of Claudia, where is our beloved leader? Hope all is well with her and hers.


Yulia Ivanova 
1/27/07 at 11:27 AM

Comments:

sue, thanx for that information, may I ask: where did you find it?

Awesome! The pictures on Getty Images are absolutely stunning!

 

I've found a nice article  http://www.harlowcitizen.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1089477.mostviewed.perfume_15_.php

Rickman is an excellent foil but Hoffman is a tad hammy.


CatsPlay 
1/27/07 at 10:44 AM

Comments:

I'll just delete it all from my photobucket.


CatsPlay 
1/27/07 at 10:38 AM

Comments:

Good point, sue.  Claudia or Sabine - can you delete that post??

 

They are easily accessible by searching on Getty.

 

Sorry!!


sue 
1/27/07 at 10:01 AM

Comments:

I'm wondering whether we should be putting Getty image pix up here rather than just a link. A board I am on put up an article that said Getty, in particular, was getting very heavy with websites that used their photos.

I shall post the piece as was posted on our board:

Quote:
Warning - Getty Images fining users
Some of you work with web images, some from Getty Images. You'll need to be careful, as Getty Images is starting to crack down on unauthorized usage of their pictures and will fine those responsible about $2000 to $3000 per picture.

News and discussion from SitePoint about the matter.

It doesn't matter if your website is big or small, commercial or noncommercial. If you have a website that hosts images made with Getty Images pictures (such as a signature or an avatar), you may be held responsible for paying the fine, even if you didn't upload the picture yourself.

In the meantime, take advantage of other image sources such as Sxh.Hu or Creative Commons searches. Be careful though: if the image's photographer uploaded his pictures into multiple archives, and one of them happens to be Getty Images, you may be fined for that image even though you got it from a different source.

Please pass this on to other relevant people and communities. This would impact a lot of LJ and JF people, as well as people who make their own website designs or maintain fansites and rely on Getty Images for source material.

Can you pass this on to any forums websites that you have or may visit.
  

 

Thanks for the pix anyway


CatsPlay 
1/27/07 at 09:41 AM

Comments:

Here are a few more

 

 

 


CatsPlay 
1/27/07 at 09:36 AM

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.rickmanalysis.com

Comments:

Nice find, Carolyn!

 

here is the larger size:


Hikity 
1/27/07 at 06:03 AM

Comments:

Upon looking at Carolyn's pic it hit me what we could buy him for his forthcoming birthday: a brandnew scarf Hippie 


 


Barbara 
1/27/07 at 02:00 AM

What is your location? Western New York, U.S.A.

Comments:

Hi All, Called Canada today for Susan's book and they will take personal checks. So mine is all made out and going out tomorrow. After they get my check, the woman told me it will probably take 6-9 days for it to come. From where I live I could drive there and back faster!! LOL Can't wait!!  Sniff!! Oh well! Will have to find some sewing to do or something.......Barb.....maybe nail biting! Na! I will need those nails to turn the pages.


Carolyn 
1/27/07 at 01:44 AM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

From www.wireimage.com: Taken Jan.26,2007 at the "Uncle Vanya" after party in London.

 

 

UncleVanyaafterpartyJan262007London.jpg


Susan 
1/26/07 at 06:37 PM

What is your location? Folkestone

Comments:

....and if I remember rightly Sue John Hurt was the narrator in Perfume.  What an excellent story teller he is too.


sue 
1/26/07 at 05:52 PM

What is your location? england

Comments:

Just having my Friday catch-up! As someone who has trouble writing a shopping list I commend Susan for writing a novel!

 

From tonight's London Evening Standard, The Londoner's Diary:

Quote:
"Alan Rickman and John Hurt were guests at a charity gala to raise money for the Gate Theatre  at the 20th Century Theatre on Westbourne Grove. "It's difficult to build a theatre space," pointed out Rickman in his speech. "They are usually found or converted and have ghosts still clinging to their walls." There was a silent auction with lots including an evening at a press night with Sunday Times  theatre critic John Peter, four tickets to the  Sound of Music  and - curiously for this luvvie crowd - Champions League tickets to Manchester United vs Lille"


Hikity 
1/26/07 at 12:17 PM

Comments:

a Frend, thanks a lot esp. for the two Col.Brandon pics - beautiful!


a frend 
1/26/07 at 08:37 AM

Comments:

or these?




a frend 
1/26/07 at 08:31 AM

Comments:

Any use Hikity?






Hikity 
1/26/07 at 05:20 AM

Comments:

Morning to everybody...

Here I come with a funny question:

Does anybody have a pic with Alan being wet? For example in a pool, under a shower etc?


Marlene 
1/25/07 at 06:20 PM

What is your location? Campbell NE Ohio On the Edge of my Chair!!

Comments:

Hi!  Just got home a few miinutes ago, turned on my computer and jumped into e-Mail...  look what jumped out at me!!!

 

" This email is to advise you that your order number W51413 has been shipped by UPS Standard in USA Only."

 

Yippeeee!!!!!! 

 

That's SUSAN'S BOOK!!!  THAT'S SUSAN'S BOOK!!!

 

That's Thornton Manor!!!!   

 

Looking forward to having it in my grubby little paws!!!!!!

 

... okay... okay...  Breathe!!!   Breathe!!!

 

 


Hikity 
1/25/07 at 06:51 AM

Comments:

If someone is interested in another magazine:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190075680288&ssPageName=ADME:B:SSE:1

 


Susan 
1/25/07 at 05:34 AM

What is your location? Folkestone

Comments:

UK order desk clerk at local rate number 0845 230 9601

 

 

Alanfan and any other UK dwellers  the above number will get you through to the order desk in the UK, I just rang them and they said they were having Internet problems due to the high volume of traffic which they are trying to fix.


Alanfan 
1/25/07 at 04:02 AM

Comments:

Susan, I have tried to order your book, but the drop down list for countries doesn't have the United Kingdom on it. How do we order it here?


Susan 
1/24/07 at 07:48 PM

What is your location? Snowy Folkestone

Comments:

rickimam    You might change your mind once you have read it!  LOL 

One thing I do ask everyone who gets to read it, PLEASE  PLEASE Don't give away the ending of the story, it will spoil it for those about to read it! 

 


Marlene 
1/24/07 at 07:36 PM

What is your location? Campbell (NE Ohio)

Comments:

Hello, I apologize if this has been posted, haven't been able to catch up reading DH messages yet ... but I just got this "alert" in my e-mail:

 

http://www.whtimes.co.uk:80/content/whtimes/news/story.aspx?brand=WHTOnline&category=News&tBrand=herts24&tCategory=newswhtnew&itemid=WEED23%20Jan%202007%2016%3A36%3A57%3A70 3

 

EAGERLY AWAITING FOR MY COPY OF "THORNTON MANOR" to arrive from yesterday's order.   Looking forward to holding the book in my hands.

 

Keep writing, Susan!!!  KEEP WRITING!


rickimam 
1/24/07 at 06:43 PM

Comments:

Hello Susan, I congratulate you for your splendid talent.

 

 

It would be so great, if we could see it some day in cinema.

Meanwhile I'm looking forward to read it first.

 

 


Pat 
1/24/07 at 02:14 PM

What is your location? Maryland

Comments:

Hello Everyone

My name is Pat and I have been lurking on this fantastic site for many months.  I just had to make my appearance when I read about Susan's book. 

 

SUSAN, HOW WONDERFUL!!  CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope your book sells a million copies.  Like so many of your new fans I too would like to know the blow by blow description how your book was published and then how it got to Alan's hands.  How can I contact you?


Carolyn 
1/24/07 at 01:31 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

Thanks, Nahima! My computer wouldn't let me do anything with the larger size photos!


Nahima 
1/24/07 at 12:59 PM

Comments:
Thanks Carolyn for those new/old photos of AR, love his 'AABA' look!
I managed to 'printscreen' some, sorry for the quality and for forgetting how to show them as 'thumbnails'.










Congratulations on your book and related projects, Susan!

Susan 
1/24/07 at 12:40 PM

What is your location? Folkestone

Comments:

Vicky  can you email me so I can reply to your questions.

 

I am expecting a shipment of books from Canada, not sure how long they will be though, but when they arrive I will put them on Amazon and a buy now on eBay which may make it easier for some people to purchase. I will let you know.

It is not that easy to get a book into shops, you need to have sold many many copies before they will even consider it.

 

In answer to you question of How did I get a copy to Alan?

Well we had a little tete a tete at the Hampstead Snowcake screening back in September and I gave it to him them and told him about it.  You should have seen his eyes light up when he knew that I had written a part in it for him! 


Carolyn 
1/24/07 at 12:01 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

For those of you living in the Midwest in the US, according to:

http://www.cptonline.org "MNIRC" is going to be produced by the Cleveland Public Theater Friday, February 16-Sunday, February 18, 2007. It will be directed by Trad Burns and features Elizabeth Wood. Tix can be purchased online.


ARdent 
1/24/07 at 11:25 AM

Comments:

Congratulations, Susan! Your book looks very good.

 

For anyone interested, here's a link to a transcript (in English) of the Nobel Son trailer and the individual character clips:

http://mysite.verizon.net/ressuzc9/ardentrickmanadmiration/id12.html

I got the character names from IMDb. Until rewatching it just now, I didn't realize the two scrungy characters in the truck - one about to swollow the thumb  - were Barkley and Thaddeus, the two sons.


Michelle 
1/24/07 at 10:34 AM

Comments:

While searching YouTube this morning, I came across this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WME495PWWJE    It's a song written by Billy Bragg about the life and death of Rachel Corrie.    I wonder if Alan had any influence in encouraging Billy to undertake this project at all.

 

I remember Billy (much like Alan) was a fierce supporter of Old Labour and recall him speaking out on numerous occasions in support of it's left wing policies.     Not only through Rima, I know Alan has a lot of connections with the Old Labour (as opposed to New Labour) governments and didn't he appear in their Party Political Broadcast at one point?

 

I just think this little gem of a song is rather 'cool'.  I've always been a fan of Billy's and to discover there might be a link between him and Alan would make me love him just that bit more.


Vera 
1/24/07 at 10:22 AM

Comments:

Great find, Carolyn.


Ginny 
1/24/07 at 10:21 AM

What is your location? Missouri

Comments:
I'm a latecomer to the party here, but I just wanted to say congratulations to Susan.  That is absolutely incredible news!  I also read the 2-page excerpt and would love to get my hands on a copy. 

Pam 
1/24/07 at 08:27 AM

What is your location? Massachusetts

Comments:
Susan,
Congratulations on your book. It sounds wonderful and I hope to purchase a copy also. Cant wait to read it. I wish you all the luck in the world with your success.


Hikity 
1/24/07 at 06:57 AM

Comments:

Susan, when is your book going to appear in a normal book shop?

 

Chalebh, we just buy it in London then. Or via my friend in England...BTW, you should have post today


Chalebh 
1/24/07 at 06:28 AM

Comments:

Congratulations Susan.

I hope everything you wish for will come true.

 

Btw anyone in Germany up to a centralised order. I don't mind paying the price for the book but nearly the same for the shipping

 

LG Chalebh

 

 


QF 
1/24/07 at 05:29 AM

Comments:
Thanx a lot for the link Carolyn

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Sara 
1/24/07 at 02:45 AM

What is your location? Texas, USA

Comments:
Hello! *waves*

I'm usually an occasional lurker around here (did that make sense? lol) but I just had to comment today, having read Susan's post about her book. Out of sheer curiosity I  went to the publisher's website and read an excerpt from the book. All I can say is, I really want to read the rest now!

If something I know virtually nothing about can get my attention and keep me interested in only about 2 pages, I think it's probably worth reading. I'm off to go order it! Congrats on your writing debut, Susan. I really hope we'll see the film-version of it, with Alan in it of course!


Barbara 
1/24/07 at 02:42 AM

What is your location? Western New York, U.S.A.

Comments:
Good Luck Susan! You go girl!! Tell us how you got a copy into Alan's hands? Must be a great book for him to ask for a screenplay. Can't wait to read it. Best of wishes . Barb
Carolyn 
1/24/07 at 01:25 AM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

Here are a couple of more pix from the same shoot:

 

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Carolyn 
1/24/07 at 12:43 AM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

These pix were uploaded to Flickr.com today. Sorry about the quality! It's awful, I know! I couldn't get the regular sized ones to download so I had to go with the smaller ones. They were taken on the set of filming "An Awfully Big Adventure".

              

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Carolyn 
1/23/07 at 11:26 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

Susan, Anything in the book have to do with the real Thornton Manor in Cheshire?


Susan 
1/23/07 at 07:14 PM

What is your location? fainted on floor!

Comments:

OMG!  Thank you so much everyone for your good wishes and congratulations.  I was totally gobsmacked at the response from all you lovely ladies, it makes the effort I put into this book all worthwhile.  The trails and tribulations I went through in the process of getting the book ready for publication, and the even greater hurdles that had to be overcome once they accepted my book for film adaptation.  Believe me it is not an easy ride, especially dealing with the a film critic whose job it was to tear the book apart and find every possible flaw that wouldn't adapt to film well. I know VICKY has already asked me to go into greater detail regarding the whole process and I will answer her soon.  If anyone else is interested in writing a novel and what it entails,  please e-mail me and I will give you a blow by blow account!   

 

    Cheers everyone!   I love you all!


Camerata 
1/23/07 at 05:46 PM

What is your location? France

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.rickmanparadise.com

Comments:
Huge congrats' to you Susan, that's great news !!! I can't wait to read it ! I'll try to buy it Bravo again !
      


Karin 
1/23/07 at 05:05 PM

What is your location? Berne, Switzerland - it's snowing!

Comments:

 

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 

 

dear SUSAN!  And a very happy SUSAN-from-FOLKESTONE-DAY!

January 23 will be remembered!

What a great accomplishment, dear friend!

 

I can only second Marlene's opionion: Susan's Novel

"Thornton Manor" IS a PAGE TURNER! I had the honour, too, to be one of her proofreaders! I did enjoy each chapter very, very much. Ladies, I can only recommend to order a copy right away: it is a very interesting story to read! You will not be disappointed! What you can look forward to? Romance, love, lies, deception, betrayel, murder..... a very vividly written novel that you don't want to put down until you finish reading it!

 

Susan, I hope it'll be a huge success! I am already a fan!


Barbara 
1/23/07 at 04:39 PM

What is your location? NZ

Comments:

Great News, Susan.  Many congratulations at getting the book published. Will write a personal e-mail when I am back home.


Hikity 
1/23/07 at 04:35 PM

Comments:

so then Claudia, please note for the following years:

the 23rd of January is our Susan-from-Folkestone Day

 Susan, great accomplishment!!!!Kisses Cheers Congrats 

 


 
Vicki 
1/23/07 at 04:01 PM

What is your location? Los Angeles

Comments:

Susan, Susan, Susan!!!  That is absolutely fantastic news!!!  You should be very proud of your accomplishment!  Have you ever done any writing before?...or was it just AR's magical inspiration and the Screenwriting for Dummies that guided you?  (Wow, do I feel like a complete slacker now.)  But seriously, that is just such fabulous, inspiring news.  Did you use an agent?  Sorry for all the questions, I'm just curious about the process.   

 

I nominate today as Hooray for Susan from Folkestone Day!!

 

                              

 

    


Nicketynick 
1/23/07 at 03:14 PM

What is your location? GA

Comments:

Susan- Just to add a note

to my previous offer: If nothing

else, I'm available for Chapter 16!

It'll be a tough job, I'm willing to

take one for the team! Oh the agony.......

*snort*

 Devil 

 

 


nycangel83 
1/23/07 at 03:12 PM

What is your location? Indiana

Comments:
Susan...


Today you are my hero.. Congratulations! I'm going to buy your book as soon as I can. YAYYYY! *jumps excitedly*

Yulia Ivanova 
1/23/07 at 02:17 PM

Comments:

Susan, I am impressed by your action! Hope the book will have a real success!!

 

 


Puddingdale 
1/23/07 at 01:49 PM

Comments:

Woah! Susan!!! Congratulations. I hope it will be a success. And erm, I second Nicketynick on the offer to play one of the roles *g*


Marlene 
1/23/07 at 01:31 PM

What is your location? At Work - NE Ohio

Comments:

I can tell one and all that Susan's book "Thornton Manor" is DEFINITELY a page-turner!  Once you start reading, you won't want to stop! 

 

While Susan was creating the story and writing word-by-word, I was one of her guinea pigs... er... um... I mean - proofreaders - and got a copy of the chapters as they flowed out of her pen. 

 

No sooner did I finish the last word in the chapter, than I was bugging her for MORE!!    I felt a bit like Oliver Twist ...  paraphrased : " Please Susan, Can I have some more??  NOW!!!!! "

 

FABULOUS, simply FABULOUS!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS Friend!!!  I hope you sell a million!  (BTW.. I ordered a copy already!) 

 

 


Nicketynick 
1/23/07 at 01:29 PM

What is your location? GA

Comments:

Congratulations Susan!

That's wonderful news!How exciting!

Should the opportunity arise, don't forget

to tell them about a Nurse-turned-drama student

that would perfect for one of the roles!

*snicker* (only joking)


Alfan 
1/23/07 at 01:04 PM

What is your location? Canada

Comments:
Wow, great job Susan. Hey, maybe you should send the book to Emma Thomson. She is a great screenwriter and hey, i for one would love to see another Rickman/Thomson  productuion. Good work, update us when you can.
luvinthunder 
1/23/07 at 12:40 PM

Comments:

WOW SUSAN!!!!  That is GREAT!  I am so HAPPY for you.  Good Luck!


Peekabooh 
1/23/07 at 12:34 PM

Comments:
Wow Susan, Congrats on your bravery! Way to Go. Keep us updated please.


SnoKat 
1/23/07 at 11:45 AM

Comments:

Holy crap, Susan, that's amazing!!! Wow, I could only hope to follow in your footsteps someday! Keep us posted.


Carolyn 
1/23/07 at 11:21 AM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

OMG!!!! Susan, CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so very happy for you!


Susan 
1/23/07 at 11:02 AM

What is your location? Folkestone England

Comments:

Here’s a little surprise for everyone!   I have been busy this past year writing a romantic novel, never done it before, but always wanted to.  I sent it up to a publisher after being persuaded to by some friends and ardent DH members.  Alan Rickman is portrayed as one of the characters in the book. Not only did it get accepted for publication, but the American Screenplay Agency snapped it up for possible book to film adaptation and placed it on their database!

Alan has a copy of the book and has asked me to send him a Screenplay of it.  Having never done one before, I enlisted the help of Angela Pell (Snowcake writer) and a book called (Screenplay writing for dummies) I have started to write it now, learning as I go.  All we need now is to persuade Alan to play the part!!

If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy it can be purchased through www.trafford.com  just type in THORNTON MANOR in the search box.   Warning:  Chapter sixteen contains descriptions of an explicit sexual nature…he shouldn’t find it difficult to do after Nobel son! 

                                       


Ginny 
1/22/07 at 08:12 PM

What is your location? Missouri

Comments:
Kiefer Sutherland??? Colin Firth??? No one comes close to AR, not by a long shot.

Ellen 
1/22/07 at 07:42 PM

Comments:
Apparently the Viggo Mortensen fans and the Sean Bean fans worked together (in a remembrance of the Fellowship which doesn't seem to extend to the Elf).  The other Harry Potter fans never seemed very interested in voting for AR, although the SB/AR contest had by far the highest vote totals of the year.




SnoKat 
1/22/07 at 07:40 PM

Comments:

EWWH! That man is BUTT-Ugly! How in the world did he beat out Alan? It's all publicity. Alan needs a new publicist!!


Puddingdale 
1/22/07 at 02:26 PM

Comments:

Just because we have learned to loathe the Hello! polls: Sean Bean - the man who kicked out AR in January 2006 - now at least came first place as most attractive man of the year.

http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/specials/grand-finale-men-06/pagina_1_1.html

 

I know, we are not interested in that. But maybe it has some greater meaning I miss


SnoKat 
1/22/07 at 12:52 PM

Comments:

Ginny, No, I'm just north of STL in Alton. I don't even know where Columbia IL is!! But we haven't lived here that long. I know Edwardsville/Glen Carbon/Fairview Heights/Belleville area fairly well.


Ginny 
1/22/07 at 12:14 AM

What is your location? Missouri

Comments:
Hey SnoKat - you don't by any chance live near Columbia, IL do you?  I met my husband there and we lived there for a short time after we were married.  Beautiful little town, as is the town I live in now.  You're so right, he needs to visit the Midwest.  I'd be more than happy to show him around!

sue 
1/21/07 at 02:04 PM

Comments:

The film Zodiac  is listed on IMDb as completed and to be released in early 2007. Another one of those casting rumours that get put up somewhere and then quoted as gospel I expect.


luvinthunder 
1/21/07 at 12:41 PM

Comments:

I am sure this has been addressed already since this is dated in 2005, but I have to ask.  Does anyone know what happened to AR playing in Zodiac or is this a misprint of somesorts.  I got this information off the Yahoo Biography page.

 

Rickman again revived his role as the mysterious Professor Snape for the series’ fourth installment, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005), the first to be helmed by a British director (Mike Newell). Then in late 2005, he began shooting “Zodiac,” a psychological thriller about the famed Zodiac killer who terrorized San Francisco from 1966-1978.


Megalion 
1/21/07 at 11:00 AM

What is your location? Hollywood

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://rickmanfacts.com

Comments:
I'm pleased to announce the debut of Alan Rickman Facts!

Check it out at http://www.rickmanfacts.com



sue 
1/21/07 at 09:44 AM

Comments:

Every week the Radio Times reviews a new "old" dvd release ie tv series etc that have now come out on dvd. This week's  is  Girls on Top starring French, Saunders, Wax and Ullman. It's the full series at 235mins. To quote the RT:

"..it's roll call of new faces such as Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Hugh Laurie, Harry Enfield, Helen Lederer and John sessions in cameos.."

£17.99 from Radio Times (RRP £22.99)


Jéssika 
1/21/07 at 09:40 AM

What is your location? Brasil

Comments:

Who is in his way to Jamaica?

 

Can I acces Alan photo by the Mark Chilvers website someone post down here?

 

Lovely Sunday everybody xD


Vera 
1/20/07 at 09:06 PM

Comments:

Yes, I saw that as well. Thanks, Carolyn.


Carolyn 
1/20/07 at 08:50 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

 Vera, just as an FYI, he's on his way now to Kingston, Jamaica. He should be arriving there on Jan.22.


Vera 
1/20/07 at 07:21 PM

Comments:

Thank you so much, Karin. I'm not so much interested in the article, but in the photo. The Times has a photosales department, but they need either the photographer's name or the page numbers to be able to provide any information on whether it's possible to purchase a photo. Obviously, I had none of the information. Now I can give it another try or contact Mark Chilvers directly, hoping that the price will be reasonable. Thanks again.


Karin 
1/20/07 at 06:44 PM

What is your location? Berne, Switzerland

Comments:

 

Hi Vera, YES, indeed a couple of days ago I did receive the TIMES-article "Play your cards right, and you're a hero"! I just LOVE that picuture!

The article is on pages 13, 14 and 15! And the photographer apparently (it says so atop of the photo) is Mark Chilvers! I checked him out on the internet: he is a London based photographer specialising in portraiture, photojournalism and social documentary. Check out:

 

http://markchilvers.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=5342&tid=1100&m=1&AKey=MP346RAE&pid=0

 

Contact me by mail if you wish a copy of the article!


SnoKat 
1/20/07 at 01:23 PM

Comments:

Hey Ginny and Ardent! "Show Me Girls."  I'm one too. Born and raised in NE MO. Now I live in IL just across the River from STL. But I'm still a Missouri Girl at heart. Alan really needs to find a way to make a pass through the midwest!


rickimam 
1/20/07 at 09:34 AM

Comments:

@ Yulia, I'm a bit to late but also want to wish you

 

 

I hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends.


Yulia Ivanova 
1/20/07 at 09:31 AM

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Admirersfrom13-30ofALANRICKMANgroup/

Comments:

Hello! Thank you, Pam, Lovealan, Hikity, Nahima, Camerata, sue, Peekabooh, Susan, Alfan, Karin, Vicki, ARdent, Juliet for all your lovely Birthday wishes!

Now I am 16, hope it is really going to be "sweet 16". I had a very hilarious holiday!

Have a nice day


Peekabooh 
1/20/07 at 09:07 AM

Comments:

Hikity,
he wasn´t there on Tuesday, that´s for sure. Don´t know about the Monday...

sue 
1/20/07 at 07:06 AM

What is your location? Off to the garden to helpMPH saw up falen tree!

Comments:

Hikity, he didn't. I read on someone's lj that he sent apologies as he was already starting on ST apparently.


Hikity 
1/20/07 at 06:06 AM

Comments:

Susan, I just checked my Perfume pre-order again. Karin is right - the premium edition will be delivered between 15 and 17 March already. Check amazon for it!

 

Here comes my question again: Has anybody heard of or seen our Man last Monday or Tuesday in Hertfordshire on this autistic meeting?


Alanfan 
1/20/07 at 03:56 AM

Comments:

Thanks Susan, guess what I'm asking for, for my birthday.


Ginny 
1/20/07 at 01:01 AM

What is your location? Missouri

Comments:
Hurray! Thank you for pointing that out.  I'm going to watch it once...or twice...or maybe repeatedly before bed tonight.

Juliet 
1/19/07 at 07:21 PM

What is your location? UK

Comments:

That's my birthday treat sorted as well, Sue!

Hope today has been a good anniversary for you, Yulia.


ARdent 
1/19/07 at 06:12 PM

What is your location? Pennsylvania

Comments:

Ginny:  Hello to Missouri. I lived in Columbia in 1963 and in K.C. from 1965-1976. Anyway - that full interview with Alan about SC and NS & wonky teeth is available as a download above to the right - the Movie Entertainment Interview . It's in the header of this page, just above these posts.

 

 Yulia!


Vera 
1/19/07 at 05:53 PM

Comments:

Karin, I was wondering whether you have already received the Times article you told us you had bought. If so, could you please tell me whether the name of the photographer is mentioned and what the page numbers of that article ("Play your cads...") are?


Vicki 
1/19/07 at 04:43 PM

What is your location? Los Angeles - finally thawing out

Comments:

Happy Birthday Wishes to Yulia!!!

 

Hoping all your AR dreams come true!!!

 

I hope all of our GB friends in Europe didn't blow away yesterday.    It looks like you guys had some pretty wild weather.  The weather seems to be crazy almost everywhere (we had snow in Malibu earlier this week )

 

I'm ready for the sun again!!!!


Karin 
1/19/07 at 03:43 PM

What is your location? Berne, Switzerland

Comments:

 

AMAZON GERMANY indicates the release date of "PERFUME" for March 15! There will apparently two editions be available: 1 dvd only and the Premium Edition (I guess with Bonus Material). Well, anyhow, March or April - NOT long to go! And very soon we'll be able to get "SNOW CAKE" on dvd!


Hikity 
1/19/07 at 03:37 PM

Comments:

Yeahh, how true: "he seems to have got better looking, somehow, as he's got older."


sue 
1/19/07 at 02:46 PM

Comments:
Thanks Susan, that'll make an ideal birthday present for me!
Susan 
1/19/07 at 02:26 PM

What is your location? excited!

Comments:

www.play.com  dvd region 2  Perfume: The story of a murderer

 

Release date 30th April!!!!    You can pre-order now!

 

 


Karin 
1/19/07 at 02:19 PM

What is your location? Berne, Switzerland

Comments:

 

Hello Yulia!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I wish you a very happy, happy BIRTHDAY filled with many AR goodies! Hope you'll treat yourself to a lovely AR movie tonight! And thanks for all your contributions to this site!      
And GREETINGS from Switzerland! I was going to write you a birthday greeting in Russian, but the computer won't display the kyrillic characters!
Karin
 

sue 
1/19/07 at 01:55 PM

Comments:

As you can see I am having my Friday Net catch up! An interview with Ben Whishaw on Empireonline. Don't forget to vote for him for the BAFTA Rising Star award.


sue 
1/19/07 at 01:52 PM

Comments:

A nice long interview with David Bradley (Argus Filch from HP) HERE

I like this quote:

Quote:

The Harry Potter films have been a chance for Bradley to reunite with many old friends, among them Michael Gambon, Richard Griffith and Alan Rickman, with whom he started at the RSC in 1978 ("he seems to have got better looking, somehow, as he's got older.") "It's nice when you get a tea break, and we sit around among all the dusty cables behind the set for Hogwarts Hall," he says. "They put a special heater in so we can read our papers and have a gossip."


Cyntilla 
1/19/07 at 01:51 PM

What is your location? Italy

Comments:
Happy birthday Yulia!



Alfan 
1/19/07 at 01:50 PM

What is your location? Canada

Comments:

Happy Birthday Yulia.......many more.

 


sue 
1/19/07 at 01:21 PM

Comments:

This was in this week's Empire newsletter:

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Susan 
1/19/07 at 12:52 PM

What is your location? Folkestone

Comments:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YULIA!!!

 

SENT TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE!   

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!  


SnoKat 
1/19/07 at 12:35 PM

Comments:

So, what, Snowcake is going straight to cable????


Peekabooh 
1/19/07 at 12:33 PM

Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YULIA and many happy returns!

And welcome Lovealan, your English is very good!


sue 
1/19/07 at 12:16 PM

Comments:

There have been queries on IMDb about Snowcake's US release date. Someone  has just posted this:

Quote:
I just finished close-captioning this film this week for IFC, so expect it to be on that cable channel soon.

That may be of interest to some people.


sue 
1/19/07 at 12:11 PM

Comments:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YULIA


Camerata 
1/19/07 at 10:22 AM

What is your location? France

What is the URL of your HomePage? (include "http://") http://www.rickmanparadise.com

Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YULIA !!!

Nahima 
1/19/07 at 10:15 AM

Comments:
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Yulia!
May you have a wonderful day today and all the best for the rest of the year.(AR is in charge of your birthday gifts.)



Hikity 
1/19/07 at 08:48 AM

Comments:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR YULIA

Have a great day! 3D Skier Make A Wish Airplane Wishes 1 

 


lovealan 
1/19/07 at 08:27 AM

Comments:

Hi, I am from Poland, I’ve been lurking here for a long time and now I just want to say that Alan Rickman is the most wonderful actor the World’s ever seen! My favourite movie is Sense and Sensibility, since having watched it I was charmed by Alan completely. I like the posts you all make, they are always very interesting and informing. Thank you, keep on posting! And please forgive my bad English.

 

Btw, Yulia, Happy Birthday!

 

I wish a nice day to everyone!


Pam 
1/19/07 at 08:24 AM

What is your location? Massachusetts

Comments:
Hi Yulia,
HAPPY  BIRTHDAY

May it be the best one yet  have a great AR year


Ginny 
1/19/07 at 01:11 AM

What is your location? Missouri

Comments:

I think this is the interview where he alludes to the fake teeth; it's right at the end of the clip.  This is a great interview, but I'd love to see it all!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akMMw0XG2Jk


Carolyn 
1/18/07 at 10:42 PM

What is your location? New York

Comments:

Interestingly, (as of Jan.15,2007) IMDB.com has "Villa Golitsyn" as having a release date of 2007 now.


sue 
1/18/07 at 06:51 PM

Comments:

Susan, I think she means the Alan Rickman Download Haven Discussion Party (click on Alan above!)


sue 
1/18/07 at 06:49 PM

What is your location? A very wild and tree strewn England

Comments:


Susan 
1/18/07 at 06:47 PM

What is your location? folkestone

Comments:

puddingdale

 

 

what is the link to your journal next-door?    Interested in your thoughts on that subject! 


sue 
1/18/07 at 06:45 PM

Comments:

Snowcake review HRER


Puddingdale 
1/18/07 at 01:27 PM

Comments:

Read my opinion on the gay-question next door.

(I have learned that posting opinions instead of news here might disturb some, so let's move that discussion from here to there.)