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You can ask Sir Roger Moore a question this month HERE !
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Sir Roger Moore has added his voice to the international
appeal for aid to help the people of Asia. Sir Roger says people
should not forget the plight of tsunami victims.
Dear Sir Roger, Good day (or evening). I hope you are very well. My question is about you having played Lord Brett Sinclair. I admit it is, perhaps together with Seymour Goldfarb jr., my most favourite character portrayed by you. I believe unlike Simon Templar and James Bond there was probably no background of that character, no novels written. So I assume you had to make up that wonderful funny character by yourself. Is it correct to say that Brett Sinclair was a bit your own creation? There are great and funny dialogues like for example: “You shouldn’t be smoking in here”
or “I figured out a new system: we start betting
losers”
Even though the text probably did not come from you as somebody else wrote the screenplay, I associate this more with YOU than most lines and scenes from The Saint or James Bond. Is it possible that that character of Lord Brett Sinclair came closest to the real Roger Moore? Thank you very much. I wish you a very good summer! Martin
Good morning Martin
Well yes I guess you could say that Brett Sinclair was a bit of my own doing, but the writers - particularly Terry Nation - had very firm ideas about the character before we started. However, I think it would be fair to say that they drew on me as inspiration for Brett - they knew what worked with me, and what didn't and worked to my strengths. A lot also came from Tony Curtis. Once we got together we instantly developed a chemistry and knew how it would play; and our individual characters were born.
So yes maybe Brett is the closest to the real 'Roger Moore' - whoever he is! I'd similarly argue the same could be said of Tony and Danny Wilde.
Dear Sir Roger, I really enjoy your work as an actor, such as James
Bond, the Saint, etc. You truly are a very good actor, and I mean
that in a sincere way. The question I have for you today is your work on the movie The Quest with Jean Claude Van Damme. Mr. Van Damme is generally considered in the upper echelon of action movie stars of all time. What was it like working with Mr. Van Damme on that movie, both as a director and as an actor? Have a nice day! Sincerely, Lawrence
Hi Lawrence
I'd never worked with Van Damme before, and certainly found his style of approach to be quite different from other directors I'd worked with. You know me though, learn the lines and don't bump into the furniture! He put a tremendous energy into the action scenes, and I think that comes across on screen. Being an actor too he appreciated us other actors and I think produced a pretty decent film. It's a shame the film didn't do better, though I believe it did top the charts in the USA and Germany for a while.
Hello Sir Roger, I was born in Nottingham but moved away when I was just a few months old. I did live there for a short time in my early 20's. I recently went back there and I had a very strong feeling that this was "home". My question is where in the world feels like "home" to you? Is it south London or somewhere else? Do you ever miss England having lived abroad for so long? It is great to see you will be making another film later this year. Good luck and best wishes, Rob Merrett
I guess London is always going to be close to my heart. I spent most of my life growing up and living there. I enjoy going back, and indeed some of my family and many of my friends are there too.
In my career though I have travelled pretty constantly, and often lived out of a suitcase for weeks on end. One develops a sense of wherever I hang my hat, or dump my case, is my home. I spend most of my time in Monaco and Switzerland thesedays, and they are very much home now.I guess I'm lucky in that I can hop on a plane and be back in London in a couple of hours and hat's a wonderful feeling - people say "oh you live so far away" but I don't really.
Dear Sir Roger, You are often considered the "English James Bond", with Sean Connery as the Scot, George Lazenby as the Australian, Timothy Dalton as the Welshman, and Pierce Brosnan as the Irishman, yet the name Moore is Irish, if I'm not mistaken. You must have some Irish ancestry on your paternal side. If so, do you consider yourself Irish at all? Incidentally, a thank you for posing for a photo with me a few years ago in New York. I greatly appreciate the gesture, and contribute to UNICEF not only because of the worthiness of its cause, but your generosity toward your fans. Phil USA
Hi Phil
Yes I believe Moore is Irish, but you know I've never really researched my ancestry. I do have relations in Ireland by the way, but they moved out there from the UK. I wouldn't say I think of myself as Irish in any way, but if anyone finds that I'm the heir to a fortune or large castle out there, I can soon adopt the old accent!
Dear Sir Roger, ‘The Vision: the making of the three tenors
in concert 1994’ is a splendid documentary. Your narration
adds a perfect final touch of elegance. What a great treat the
film is! As an opera fan yourself and having the same great sense of humour as the three artists, I gather you must have enjoyed narrating this film tremendously. Would you please kindly share with us your fond memories of this unique project? In leading up to the actual concert in Los Angeles, the trio gave an intimate charity concert in Monte Carlo in June 1994, were you there? … And may I ask what your favourite opera composers, operas, and opera singers are? With your busy work and UNICEF commitments, are you able to find time to enjoy the beautiful music and arias … perhaps while you are cooking or driving? (I myself enjoy all the operas by Verdi and Puccini. Enrico Caruso, Jussi Björling, and Plácido Domingo are my favourite tenors.) Thank you very much for bringing us so many memorable moments. Hong
I always enjoy narration projects, partly because being a lazy actor it's nice to walk into a studio for just a couple of hours of work. Meanwhile the poor director and editor spent weeks. I can't say there are any specific memories as such. I enjoyed watching the concert and being a part of the project. It's a joy when something like that comes along. How can I call it work?
I wasn't at the Monte Carlo concert unfortunately, but gather it was a huge success.
I very much enjoy Verdi and Puccini, and find them very relaxing whilst pottering about at home.
Dear Sir Roger, How are you? I am David, 16 years old. At last the school year has finished! I am on holiday! And my marks have been good. Will you have summer holidays? I wish you a good and quiet holiday. In your last answer, you told me that David Niven and Gregory Peck were some of your idols. Then you must have spent a great time working in "The sea wolves"! Did you? Well, now my question for June. That's all for June. Thank you for your attention
and for your infinite patient.
Hi David
Oh dear, that's like asking a father to choose between his children. I'm very fond of Simon Templar because through him I had terrific fun for seven years, became a well known actor and financially secure. Brett Sinclair was huge fun to play, allowed me to team up with Tony Curtis, and brought me even more financial security!
James Bond meanwhile is probably the biggest role any actor can aspire to. I went from being a well known, fairly successful actor to being what they call an international superstar, travelling the world first class. I have a soft spot for them
all, but the child I suppose I'd spoil the most is James Bond
- but don't tell the others. Go to UNICEF in your country Thank you to Sir Roger Moore |
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