Sir Roger answers your questions April 2007

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Hello Sir Roger,

First I want to thank you for all the films and programs you've made over the years.  I think Live & Let Die was the first film I ever remember watching, and I still believe that your 007 was just the epitome of 'cool'.  I'd also like to thank-you for your tireless work for UNICEF combating world poverty.

I have two short questions:  What's the most fun you ever had on the set of a Bond movie and how do they film the gun barrel sequences at the beggining of the films?

Thanks & best wishes.
Howard.

Thank you Howard.

All the Bonds were fun, though I think because Lewis Gilbert and I share the same silly sense of humour that the two I did with him were probably the most fun. Lewis knew I hated explosions and would always go out of his way to reassure me I shouldn't worry as he would be right next to me, and when I looked around he was running to the far end of the stage. It was fun from start to finish.

Maurice Binder always filmed the gunbarrel. It's very simple.He dressed the stage with a white floor and background. Gave the instruction to me to walk, hit a mark, and then turn to fire at his camera. Then optically he would add in the gun barrel and the red blood ... plus the gun shot.

To watch me do it, you'd just see me stroll across an empty stage, turn and point a gun. Yet when Maurice had finished, it made a terrific film opening

 

Hello Sir Roger Moore.
I got the Bond Ultimate editions soon after they came out, and, after watching The Man With The Golden Gun I seem to have developed a (rather unusual) obsession with the late Mr. Villechaize.
Anyway, my Question is:

What was your opinion on working with, and just knowing in general, Mr. Hervé Villechaize?

After some research on the internet, it seems to have painted a rather negative picture of Hervé (agressive, alcoholic e.t.c) and I don't like to belief this, after seeing him so cheerful in TMWTGG and Fantasy Island. Yes, I know his life must not have been great - seeing as he commited suicide and, as you said on the Ultimate Edition commentary, his parents did not treat him nicely as a child - but I just don't like to belief all these terrible stories about him.

I would really appreciate a response, even if it were simply to confirm what I fear - I just need the closure.
Thankyou in advance, Herve-Fan (a.k.a Michael).

 

 

Hi Michael

Herve was fun and perfect for the part. It was his first film and he was very professional and popular amongst the crew. He had quite an eye for the ladies if I remember, and would always focus his attention on them - I'm not too sure his wife approved!

I know that he had health problems, and in later life suffered great pain which lead to him commiting suicide. A terrific shame

Sir Roger,

I saw a picture of you together with Robert Wagner, another of my favorites. Did you know him back in the 50s during your Hollywood days? Can you give me your impression of him? Is he as nice a person as he appears to be?

Thank you Carolina

Hi Carolina

Yes RJ has been a friend for many, many years. We've known each other going back to my contract days in Hollywood. He's a fun, kind and genuine man. What you see on screen is what he is like in real life.   

Dear Roger

How are you? I have been reading your book called Roger Moore's James Bond Diary that you wrote while filming Live and Let Die. It's a very interesting and fun book to read. I wanted to ask you if Ross Kananga was still alive and still running the croc farm? Also if I may ask. Why didn't you write another James Bond Diary?
Take Care.

Love,
Alana

Hi Alana

I was never asked to write another one!

 

Though I must admit that after a day's filming to then start thinking about dictating into a tape recorder for the book was tough. I'm pleased you enjoyed it though.

As for Ross Kananga, I think he is still alive and kicking ... I haven't heard anything about him for over six years so can't be too sure. He was great fun on the film, and very brave!

Hallo Sir Roger,

Thank you so much for answering last month’s question. The Maldives must be the best place to celebrate one’s wedding anniversary!

One of the reasons why I enjoy watching your films very much is because I prefer comedy over serious stuff. The scene which still makes me laugh the most (even though I must have watched it over 100 times) is when you played Lady Agatha, Brett Sinclair’s nearly completely deaf niece in “A Death in the Family”. What a great scene with Tony Curtis and William Rushton!

Watching it, it seems to me you couldn’t help laughing a bit while doing it. Do you have any memories of that scene? Was it as funny doing it with Tony etc as it is watching it and was it a tough job for the make up people to make you look like a woman?

Thank you very much, and because of my question I would like to take this opportunity to especially thank you for your humour …

Kind regards

Martin

Hello Martin

That is my favourite episode of The Persuaders. It was huge fun to dress up. It was really a homage to the Ealing comedy 'Kind Hearts And Coronets'. You know when I got dressed up as Lady Agatha I looked at myself in the mirror and was astonished that I was the spitting image of my mother. My legs looked pretty good too!

 

Dear Sir Roger,

Although our friends have passed away, they still live in our hearts.  If Ms. Hepburn were with us today and you could share your experience as Goodwill Ambassador with her on what you've learned about yourself, the world and it's children; what would you share?

Best wishes,

Ana Maria

Hi Ana Maria

 

Well, I know Audrey would have experienced much the same as me in her role as a Goodwill Ambassador.

Whilst we witness some very sad and sometimes horrific things, we also draw great inspiration and strength from the touching moments when we, for example, witness children seeing running water pouring from a tap for the first time.

I think I would share the inspiring things I have witnessed with her. The good that UNICEF has done and the difference it has made. I'm very proud of that work and Audrey enabled a great deal of it to be done.

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