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Dear Sir Roger, my question this month is about the actors that passed away recently, and whom played unforgettable roles in many TV shows. Pernell Roberts (“Bonanza”) Peter Graves (“Mission Impossible”), Fess Parker (“Daniel Boone”), Robert Culp (“I Spy”), John Forsythe (“Charlie’s Angels”, “Dynasty”). I suppose that in your early days in United States, when you worked in television may have with any of them. In any case, Rest in Peace, for all them.
In those days, I think it was not easy for an actor to move from TV to the cinema, because the television was seen by managers and journalists like a minor medium. Maybe you were the only case of an actor who started in the movies, then moved into television and later returned to films as star! Thanks a lot for your attention,
Dixon Acosta.
(Bogotá, Colombia).
Hi Dixon
Are you trying to depress me! Soon I'll be the only one left.
There was a big void between TV and film in the 50s and 60s. TV was looked down upon as being the poor relation, and it was often said whilst it was easy to cross from movies to TV it was almost impossible to go the other way. I was fortunate.
Thesedays it's different as many actors move between TV drama and movies, as do directors, with ease. I remember a time in the 60s when big name directors made commercials too, but it was never really spoken about - Michael Powell did many, as did my old friend Guy Hamilton.
Personally I went wherever they paid me!
Dear Roger,
You were the most Dashingly handsome charismatic celebrity in the world during the days of the Saint.
I am surprised that in your book you did not mention too many stories of women throwing themselves at you. Did it happen frequently or do you think women were too intimidated by you to make advances on you. Do you have any stories that you can share about that.
Dear Cousin
How kind of you to write again!
Ahhh, how you flatter me. I can't say I really recall women throwing themselves at me -thesedays they just throw their dentures and zimmerframes.
A couple of years ago I was walking up Picadilly in London and a very pretty young lady, in her 20s, stopped me. She seemed quite excited, "It's you isnt it?" she asked.
"Yes," I replied.
"It's really you - Roger Moore!"
I smiled.
"Oh my goodness, oh my lord, I cannot believe this ..." and she reached inside her bag for a paper and pen.
"Would you?" she asked.
I took the pen and said "sure, what's your name?".
"Oh no, it's not for me. My grandmother is the fan."
Huh!
Hello Sir Roger,
Firstly thank you for taking time to answer questions from your fans and admirers.
I have grown up a huge Bond fan and you always inspired me as a young teen now at 36 I enjoy
sharing your movies with my two sons. I did not end up working for the secret service but I did get a commanders uniform in the end by becoming an airline pilot.
My question is about your first outing as Bond, Live and Let Die to which I have a link through my Grandfather's brother who was Maurice Patchett, the London Country bus inspector who did the double decker bus sequence and spent a few weeks on location in Montego Bay. I used to love seeing him at family gatherings and seeing the black and white pics of yourself and Jane Seymour on the bus with him. He and his family were extremely proud of his part in the film and as a kid I had loads of mileage out of this with my friends.
Maurice was known by his friends and colleagues in London Country for the rest of his career as 006 and a half!
Sadly he passed away in 1999. It would be great to hear your memories.
Thanks again Sir Roger.
Darren Meighan
Hi Darren
Oh that was a nerve-wracking experience. I was first sent down to - I think - Hammersmith to practice driving a London Bus at London Transport's HQ. There was a big skid-pan there, and I had to slam the brakes on and hurl this huge bus around ...I was terrified it would topple over.
I had to do a little driving on location, but fortunately the tricky stuff was handled by, seemingly, your great uncle. What a relief that was.
Now I have my bus pass, maybe I should try out one of the new bendy buses in London for size?
Dear Sir Roger, for the last three years, I have been living and working in Kuwait where all forms of alcohol are banned. I especially miss wine -particularly with meals- and I always feel rather envious when I log onto your website and see that glass of red in your hand !
I try to escape to the Emirates or India once a month and the first thing that I call for on reaching my hotel is the wine list.
I was wondering whether you had any long term favourites in terms of wines or wine growing-regions; and also whether there were any wines you were especially enjoying at the moment ?
Kind regards,
Teddy
Hi Teddy
Oh I do sympathise!
Kristina and I very much enjoy Sancerre Blanc, preferably a 2008. We find the younger it is, the better. When we were in New Zealand about 18 months ago, we were introduced to Cloudy Bay - wow! That was fantastic.It's very difficult to get hold of in Europe, as they tend to keep it for themselves.
We tend to stick to white wine, though I do occassionally enjoy the odd glass of red - Spanish usually.
Dear Sir Roger,
I was very sorry to hear you were prevented from attending the tribute to Bob Baker at Pinewood, it must have been very frustrating. However the clips I have seen show it was a successful and fitting occasion and of course your tribute by Skype will have made it complete. Skype was a good idea.
Volcanic ash apart, both you and Lady Kristina must be very hardened travellers with your careers and have a wealth of experience of travelling to draw on, very well used to flying and trying to make yourselves comfortable away from home. Like many I am hoping to travel (to the South of France) for my holiday, so may I ask for some practical advice from you? How do you manage to arrive looking so refreshed and how do you manage to stay comfortable and good humoured when staying in hotels?
Apart from the obvious, such as avoiding volcanic ash and going first-class, I would really love to know your top tips for travelling and how you manage to stay as refreshed, polite and sane as you both always seem to be when travelling.
With best wishes to you both for a good summer,
Richard.
Hi Richard
Travelling used to be much more enjoyable. Maybe it's old age, or perhaps the relentless walking and stripping off at airports, but I don't quite enjoy it as much thesedays - I like going away, I just wish I could bypass the airport bit.
On short trips, I always ensure my jacket is hanged in the wardrobe. Kristina always insists I wear a shirt and tie, and look smart. She doesn't want people to think she's married to an old scruff! Looking suave and sophisticated comes naturally to me, and when I slip back into my jacket I just ooze charisma and look fantastic. I'm very modest too.
On longer flights, it's always nice to have a fresh shirt to change into. The BA sleeping suits are terrific too as you can just relax in those and then slip back into your clothes which have been hanged in the wardrobe overnight.Then it's a quick wash, admire myself in the washroom mirror, and slip into my shirt and jacket ...
Of course, if you're flying on one of the budget airlines, just be grateful you have a seat, never mind bothering about looking refreshed!
Dear Sir Roger,
My name is Ilya Strekalov, I’m from Russia. I’m 16 and I study in the 10th form. I had seen all films about James Bond before I decided to write to you. You played this role very well, and, I suppose, it’s your best role! Of course, I will try to watch more films where you act.
I really want to share my joy with you. Every year some students of our school make research works. It’s very interesting and useful. This year I’ve decided to devote my work to the British cinematography. In our student’s books there is little information about cinema and actors of the UK. So I decided to do this research work. I wrote about the first British filmmakers, traditions in cinema and the most popular heroes in the British cinematography. When I was making an article about heroes, of course, I mentioned James Bond. I also wrote about you as about the actor who had brilliantly played James Bond.
So, I’m full of eagerness to ask you: is it necessary and interesting to speak about British cinematography, what do you think?
Should people just watch films and enjoy them or analyze and even make such research works?
King regards,
Ilya Strekalov,
From Russia with love
Hello Ilya.
Cinematographers are very important people on any film - after all, they make us actors look good. They are also responsible for bringing the director's vision to life. There are many great cinematographers in British film-making, including: Jack Cardiff, Ossie Morris, Robert Krasker, Freddie Young - who made my favourite film, Lawrence of Arabia with David Lean.
I think people need to appreciate great cinematographers, and respect their terrific talents. The thing is, if a film is well made and well lit, then you don't really think about it - it shows they are doing a fantastic job.
They so often go unnoticed but by perhaps analyzing their work such as you are doing, that will change.
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