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Dear Sir Roger,

It was a great pleasure to see you in Pernegg and I sincerely hope your back is much better now. I also hope you enjoyed your days in Austria. Your reading in the church was great and so were the musicians.

I don’t know why, but that evening reminded me of a great and most funny classical concert I once saw on TV: Danny Kaye conducted the New York Philharmonics. In your book you mention that you once were on the same flight with him. And also during the brunch-interview you referred to him as a friend. I wonder if you had any other meetings with that most remarkable man. I think he was the first UNICEF Ambassador of all.

I read that he conducted symphony orchestras, yet could not read notes; he could fake various foreign accents, yet did not speak a foreign language. He must have been one of the greatest talents of your profession! Just think of the tongue twister in “The Court Jester”:  "the pellet with the poison is in the vessel with the pestle, the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true” or something like that.

Did you meet Danny Kaye at other occasions also? If yes, what was your impression about him?

Thank you very much, all the best and keep your back warm

Martin

Thank you Martin. Yes my back is much better - it wasn't as bad as some reports made it, just too much travelling (lifting bags) and sitting in cramped cars in the preceeding weeks ... after years of jumping around trying the save the world as Jimmy Bond.

Yes I knew Danny Kaye. In fact one of my fondest memories of him was when we boarded the same flight to New York in 1972. I was on my way to make Live And Let Die. Danny had us in stiches from the moment he boarded, as he began mimicking the cabin crew's safety demonstration (which of course would not be allowed now) and on arrival in New York he took me to his favourite deli on 17th Street where we joined Topol for a meal.

Danny was a very funny man, but he was also- much more importantly - the reason I am now involved with UNICEF as he became the first ever Goodwill Ambassador and paved the way for others like Audrey and me to follow. I'm forever grateful to him.

 

 

 

 

Dear Sir Roger, in the last month was celebrated the 100 years of the James Mason’s birth, you played with that great actor in “FFolkes”.
Also, the news too communicated about the Dom De’Louise dead and the illness of Farraw Fawcet (you shared with them in “Cannonball Run”). Which is your memories about those celebrities? Thanks a lot, and I want to farewell, as he would like Martin in Austria, Hasta Pronto!

Dixon Acosta (Bogotá, Colombia).

Hi Dixon

Are you trying to depress me?!

It's always sad to hear friends have passed on, and it was so tragic with dear Farrah as she was so young with so much left to give. I remember her as a fun, kind and very beautiful lady. I'm so pleased I had the opportunity of working with her, and indeed Dom on the same film. He was such a giggle to be around and I probably had more laughs on Cannonball Run than any other movie.

James Mason was someone I had known since the 1950s when I first ventured to Hollywood. It wasn't until 1979 that we worked together though on ffolkes (with 2 small f's please). I was actually a little nervous - in awe you might say. He was, to put it mildly, a cat lover and in the movie we had lots of cats. It almost caused us a problem when Andy McLaglen said, in his earshot, that the catswere a little frisky one morning as the vet hadn't popped by.

"What! What? You're not doing anything to those pussies are you? I couldn't bear to work on a film if anyone did anything to pussies," he said.

We reassured him that it was nothing like that, and then a great hairy arsed spark (electrician) said, "cats a bit frisky today Rog, why hasn't the vet been to give them a shot?"

James stood open mouthed.

"ACTION!" Andy called, and I pushed James into the scene before he had chance to say anything else!

 

Dear Sir Roger

Not being much of a reading fan, I prefer to watch films than watch words, I was pulled to your book calling from WHSmith bookshelf on afternoon.  I am so pleased that I did.  Totally enthrawling, funny witty and honest.  I was chuckling to myself and other times could feel myself welling up.  Thank you so much for giving me so much enjoyment with your autobiography.  Good luck to you all in the future.  My question is Sir Roger, how is your son doing in potentially bring back "The Saint" to our screens?  I see the originals are hitting our screens again.

 

Hello, whoever you are

I'm pleased you bought the book too. That's 25pence coming my way and I'm very grateful to you for it.

As for The Saint, well, it's all going to start in September in Toronto - so fingers crossed between now and then. I shall have a small part- no jokes please!

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Sir Roger,

I have written before via this forum (under a different usernane, I forget what i called myself back then) and told you just how utterly amazing you are, unfortunately my question wasn't answered but that didn't matter, I was just honoured to know that you would be reading MY question and hoped that my written word would bring you half the joy that your autobiography brought me. (I picked up what i hope to be an authentically signed copy for a bargain price of £20!) Since my first making contact with you, your book has highlighted to me just how much work you've done for UNICEF and the fact that you aren't just a brilliant actor but a brilliant human being as well....

Anyway - not one to be disheartened by the set back of your goodself not replying to my question, hear I am again - question at the ready! This time however is different as your answer may have an enormous impact on my future.

I am currently preparing for my first ever drama school audition (seeing the spy who loved me as a child inspired me to enter your noble proffession!) but I am worried that I am just not that good...... the audition involves the performing of 2 monologues (one Shakespearian and one contemporary piece) which I as a 17 year old must be able to relate to. My question is this - do you have any favourite monologues which you could recommend and any other tips as to how to increase my  chances of success at my approaching audition?

Any tips would be so greatly recieved and as mentioneed could be the difference between me going on to achieve my dreams or failing to even make it into drama school....

Thank you so very much, and as a self confessed hypochondriach I'm sure you'd appreciate me wishing you the best of health and luck in all future projects.

Craig
P.S please come to England formore public appearances/signings.... I would love it if you could be the first Bond to visit Nottingham!

 

Hi Craig

Are you sure you don't want a proper job?

No, I'm only joking.

If you're determined and eager, go for it. But remember that in this profession most people areunemployed for 90% of the time - so be prepared to suffer rejection, disappointment and tough times. We've all been there. So you really do have to be determined.

As for suggesting monologues, that's tricky as it really depends on what you are comfortable with and know - it's far better you tackle something you're familiar with than just choosing something at random. I'm tempted to say 'If' by Rudyard Kipling as one, as it has universal appeal to all s.

Just beyourself, and try and enjoy it!


Dear Sir Roger,

First off, thank you again for your gracious willingness to take questions directly from your fans in this forum. My question for you is, if someone never spotted you in that crowd on Caesar and Cleopatra and things just didn't pan out for you in the acting profession, what other career would you have liked to pursue? Do you think you would have continued in your artwork or do you recall other interests you had at the time? Thank you and I hope you and your family have a wonderful day wherever my letter finds you.

All the best,
Your friend Ken in Gloucester, MA.

 

Hi Ken

A 'what if?' question.

I may have ended up as the oldest walk-on extra in the business. Certainly I enjoyed my first film and would have doubtlessly done more crowd work. I may have gone back to animation too, had the right opportunity come along. Who knows really. I try not to think about it, as I've been so lucky I'm very thankful

 

 

 

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Hello Sir Roger,
It goes without saying that your portrayal of Bond was superb. Like countless others, I grew up watching re-runs many times over, enjoying them very much.
I was wondering if you had any personal recollections of Clifton James that you could share with us;

his cliche of the redneck southern sherriff was amusing beyond description. "What are you boy, some kind of doomsday machine or somethin?" Brilliant.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to undertake this endeavor; I am quite sure that we all appreciate your loyalty to your fans.
I read that you allow Gin to pass your lips on occasion like I do; it might interest you that my friend recently identified it as a 'bit of a ladies drink'... Yes I know, 'cheeky bugger' is what I thought of him as well. I enjoy it with soda and a wedge of lime as I find the tonic takes away from the taste of the Gin...
Hope this finds you well,
Cheers!

Richard

Hi Richard

I like a ginmartini, which in your part of the world may be regarded as a bit of ladies drink but I'd like to see how many your mates could tackle without falling over!

Clifton James was huge fun to work with. I was delighted when he returned for my second Bond film, and particularly with the wonderful dialogue TomMankiewicz gave him and the exchanges between us. It added fun to movie, which I think is very important with Bond.

 

 

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