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Sir Roger answers your questions December 2007

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Dear Sir Roger,

I am David, aged 17, again. First of all I hope you have had a merry Christmas with your family.
My question for December is a little frustrating... My studies are not as good as they used to be. I have failed physics, and I must confess I am disapponinted and depressed. I am studying for a second opportunity on 8th January. I feel really bad.
And here is my question: We all your fans know all about your achievements and about your successful and impeccable career. But we does not know anything about your failures. Have you ever had a failure? Have you ever felt dissappointed or depressed? And what makes you feel better? I think this is a very important question because I fear I am not the one depressed person...
That´s all for December
Happy New Year!!
From your Spanish fan,

David Herce Pérez

 

Hi David. Happy new year to you.

Studies are, of course, very important. Unfortunately I was a chjild during World War II and as a result was moved around the country quite a lot, and to a lot of different schools. My studies, such as they were, certainly suffered. I left school at a relatively young age and started work. As I showed a slight talent for animation, I began work at a company in London - a lowly cell filler, and tea maker. I enjoyed it though.

However, one day I messed up, and got fired!

That was the worst day of my life. I thought it was the end. It couldn't improve after this major set back. I was very depressed. In fact, it was the best thing to happen to me as because I was unemployed a few friends of mine told me about film "extra" work they were doing, and got me signed up. And so began my career in acting.

Life can get you down. Some days are pretty grotty. But set backs will make you stronger and wiser. Believe me!

 

Dear Sir Roger

I am a 12 year old 007 fan, whose stepfather is a member of your forum (he really likes The Man Who Haunted Himself and The Saint).

I hope to become an actress when I leave school and as you are one of Britain's top actors, and the best James Bond ever, I was wondering if you could please give me any advice. My stepfather says to buy a white Volvo P1800 but he is just silly.

Thank you very much.

Best Wishes

Holly Wilson

Hello Holly

You're very kind in your words to me. You'll go far!

If you want to be an actor, nothing and no one will stop you. You will, though, have to be determined, prepared to suffer tough times and rejection, but if you can show a passion and enjoy what you do, then you'll succeed.

I would advise you to visit the theatre as often as possible, and indeed the cinema. There are some very good tv shows on like Casualty and The Bill too which have terrific actors in them. Watch. Observe. Learn.

I learnt a lot from watching. Maybe join a drama group in your school or local community too. That's a great place to learn..

 

Dear Sir Roger

You have often spoken about how Audrey Hepburn was the inspiration behind you becoming a Unicef ambassador.

What do you think of the fact that, nearly 14 years after her death, she is still helping the disadvantaged children of the world, following the sale of her ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ dress for over £400,000; the proceeds going to help the City of Joy Aid charity build schools for children?

Best wishes – I look forward to your appearances on the ‘Paul O’Grady Show’.

Peter

Hi Peter

I was absolutely thrilled to hear the dress raised so much. I know the auction estimate was £50,000 - £70,000 which itself is a huge sum, but when it exceeded half a million ... wow!

Audrey's spirit lives on. UNICEF has never forgotten the great work she did and commitment she made. She inspired so many others, and is still grabbing the headlines.

I look forward to The Paul O'Grady show too - it's always huge fun, and I get to see my pal Buster. The Green Room serve terrific canapes afterwards, and their sausages are delicious ... as Buster will testify.

Dear Sir Roger,

As the holiday season is approaching, I find myself thinking about Christmas memories and traditions my family shared when I was a little girl. The holidays always centered around family gatherings and Christmas plays at church. My mother loved Christmas and all it's magic. She made sure my brothers and I believed in Santa Claus for as long as possible. I was wondering if you would share some of your fondest Christmas memories with us? Were there any "special" family Christmas traditions you and your parents shared and have you continued those traditions with your own children and grandchildren?

I wish you and your family a blessed holiday season full of love, health and friends. God bless you and Lady Moore in all you do for the children of our world.

Love from the US, Dee

Hi Dee

Yes, I remember it as being a magical time as a child. There was always a huge anticipation and excitement as the day approached.

My parents would fill a huge stocking and hang it at the bottom of my bed ... I'd wake up on Christmas morning, full of excitement and dive into the stocking of goodies.

When I had children, I loved seeing them enjoy the magic of diving in to their stockings ... and indeed now my grandchildren.

I very much enjoy having my family around me at Christmas and New Year. It is a time for family.

I wish you and your's a healthy and happy New year.

Dear Sir Roger,

Should I be lucky and my question be chosen, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

I recently watched a sketch you did in 1964 in which you played James Bond (probably for the first time). It is shows James Bond (alias Mr. Smith…) on holiday and is very, very funny for me!

 

My question is: do you remember doing that sketch and who your colleagues were? I neither know the actress who played the Russian spy nor the gentleman who played the waiter. Did you have the same fun doing it as we are having watching it?


Thank you very much and I wish you many funny moments in the New Year.

With kind regards

Martin

My goodness Martin. That was a real memory jerker. Where on earth did you find that?

I vaguely remember doing it, yes - well I do now. I can't recall the names of the others involved, mind you I did watch it on the afternoon of January 1st nursing a rather large headache! Ooh I shall have to watch that red wine, it's lethal !

I shall have to watch it again with a clearer head and see if I can remember.

Thank you for sending me that link.

 

Dear Roger,

You have been my hero and friend (although you don,t know me!) all my life..well since early teens. I use your lines from the 007 films on girls and sometimes it works and sometimes it does,nt work! I do charity work for GetKidsFit and Make a wish foundation and am indeed running the New York Marathon for these charities later in the year.
I have followed your career forever and just have a couple of questions...! A couple of hundred but will keep it to a couple!
Do you ever drive back around Streatham, Stockwell, Denham or Pinewood to reminisce on how far you have come?? What is your favourite cocktail? and if you had a day left to live..what drink would you have, what film would you watch and what would be your final meal although you will of course last forever!!!
I raise a glass to you, you are a hugely generous and popular actor and a huge influence on me and many others. As they say, no one does it better!!!! Sam

Hi Sam

Keep up the good work!

I last drove through Stockwell about, oh, two years ago. It had changed so much I didn't recognise too much. Denham and Pinewood I visited more recently. Last year I was in Denham for John Mills' funeral. A sad occassion. Though through it, many happy memories were brough back to me.

It was the first time Kristina had been there.

I keEp an office at Pinewood, so am there more often. The last time was ... gosh ... not since May actually. Where does the time go?

It's nice to visit my old haunts. I have so many happy memories of them.

Favourite cocktail? Oh blimey, I'm a bit hung over so shouldn't be talking of suxh things. I do like a gin martini. And though not a cocktail, I'm also partial to a Jack Daniels or three.

As for a meal and a film ... well, how about a delicious pork pie, with oodles of jelly inside, and Lawrence Of Arabia.

 

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