Sir Roger answers your questions September 2006

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Dear Sir Roger,

A few days ago I found out that the football club CF Barcelona singed an
agreement of collaboration with UNICEF. I am not a big fan of CF Barcelona’s
but I can’t help being impressed, especially so because they now even wear shirts displaying the logo “unicef” on their chests, just where other teams wear their sponsor’s logo.

I would like to ask you what you think about that and if you believe there is a chance for other sports teams and/or big international corporations to co-operate with UNICEF.

Thank you very much and the very best wishes

Martin

Dear Martin

Yes UNICEF are very keen to develop and strengthen their links with
football. We laid the foundation stones of a greater co-operation at the 2002 World Cup, and have developed good relationships with many clubs in many countries. It's a great platform, as sport brings people together - particularly children - and unites them. So yes, I'm all for that!

 

Good Afternoon Sir Roger

I trust you are well and happy.

I have recently discovered that The Persuaders show won a Logie award.
Belated congratulations.

For those that aren't aware, a Logie is the Australian equivalent of an Emmy Award. I know you came to Australia to accept this award (I was unable to watch the show though being too young, sorry)but my question is....

Did you get to keep the Logie, or did you have to give it to Sir Lew (Grade)and what are your memories of the night? (Pleasant memories I hope).

I trust you enjoyed your time here for the show.

Many thanks
Best wishes
Noel

Hi Noel

Did I go to Australia? To my knowledge I've never travelled 'down under' (but then again, I might be going mad) so perhaps it was a filmed acceptance you heard about? I'm afraid I never got to keep the award - it would have gone to the production company, so yes Lew Grade. Mind you, I didn't mind Lew getting the awards so long as he kept signing my cheque at the end of each month.

Dear Sir Roger,

I’ve recently watched all seven of your Bond films with the newly added audio commentaries, and found them rather entertaining.

I’m very interested to know how an audio gis made. Do you have to
watch a film more than once in order to gather your thoughts and memories?
Have you seen the completed films (with the audio commentaries)? Do you
yourself like listening to audio commentaries made by other people?

Kindest regards, Hong

Dear Hong

Those particular ones were recorded in a hotel room in Monaco. It wasn't a sound proof studio, but rather a make-shift one that was put together for us.

They ran the films on a tv screen, and I chatted away into a voice recorder.
There was a moderator (John Cork) who prompted me with questions but they
were later edited out of the track. We only watched the films once, but John

also made notes and questions during the film, which I spoke about later on
- ie on what we call a wild track. He later edited those comments in to the
appropriate places.

We did a film a day, and on two occasions, two films in a day.

It was fun, relaxed and informal - and I think that comes across in the
commentaries as I've received quite a few letters saying so.

I haven't watched the films with commentaries right the way through, but
have had a play around with the box of discs they sent me. Very impressive.
I'm not too keen on watching and listening to myself, but I'm sure my
grandchildren will enjoy!

Dear Sir Roger,

When I was a kid, I remember having heard Kirk Douglas sharing quite a funny
story on tv. Among other things, he mentioned a real life experience he had
once, at the time he used to play tough guys on the big screen. As he was in
a bar, he observed 2 guys that were just about to try him. He was scared and
didn't know what to do to prevent this. And just at the last minute, before
they could reach him and show clearly their intentions, he played one of his
tough character, looking very upset and angry. He smashed his glass on the
floor and asked loudly if anybody wanted to fight in the bar. It appears they both got back to their seat...

My question here is the following: As you have played Simon Templar and James Bond, among others, have you ever experienced embarrassing situations
in public where you feared that some people might try to test you?

Thank you in advance

Amicalement vôtre, Eric

 

Hi Eric

Well you do get people who like show off to their friends in those sort of situations. Fortunately I've managed to avoid any conflicts such as the one you mention. But yes you do come across people in the street, or in shops etc that think they're very clever by calling me 007 or such like. I just smile at them like I've never heard of it before and it's so funny, and carry on my way. The secret is to keep moving!!

Dear Sir Roger

Hope you are well.

My question is, what are your memories working with Louis Jourdan on
Octopussy?

As a French actor, was he able to communicate with you clearly? And was he
dubbed for the film?

Regards

Jamie

Hi Jamie

Oh he was great fun. Very charming, and of course a huge star in France and Hollywood. He was a neighbour of Cubby's in LA. He'd just made a film called Swamp Thing for Wes Craven, and I think was feeling his talents were not necessarily being employed as they might have been! Over dinner one evening, Cubby told him about Octopussy...

I'd known Louis since my MGM days. We were old mates. In fact we were both up for a part in The Swan (1956), opposite Grace Kelly. Louis got that part!

So it was great news to hear I'd be working with him. He speaks perfect English, by the way, and no he wasn't dubbed for the film.

We all got on really well and it really was a hugely happy production ...
ahhh, if only there were more like that.

Dear Mr. Moore,

How are you? Firstly I would like to thank you your work and your answers to
all your fans, very interesting and funny! Thank you, Sir Roger.
My question for September is a little controversial: Spanish bullfights. As
you know, this spectacle is a very famous Spanish tradition. Foreign people
usually think that everyone in Spain love this "spectacle", but they are in
the wrong. A lot of people in Spain fight against bullfights. We think it is
a painful and cruel death for an animal. However people who is for
bullfights say that it is "cultural, traditional and above all a sign of courage"!! Oh my God... For these days we are celebrating the town festival and I am "obligated" to go to bullfights because I play the clarinet in the
band of my town. It is my work. I must play while I am attending the slaughter... It is not very pleasing to the eye, believe me.
That´s because sometimes we have discussions: A lot of people say that it is
a traditional skill but a lot of people say that it is a cruel slaughter.

So I am doing a poll in your forums: Bullfights, traditional skill or cruel
slaughter? and I would also like to know your opinion, of course. Besides I
know you have also fought for the ducks!
That´s my question: What do you think about bullfights?

Thank you again, Sir Roger.
Greetings from Spain David Herce Pérez

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Hi David

Personally, I think they are very cruel.

I have a particular concern for all life, animals as well as human, and
whilst I appreciate the tradition of bullfighting I cannot agree that it
should be classed as 'entertainment'. The poor bulls are distressed into fighting, and are then slaughtered in the name of entertainment.

Wouldn't you think, in this day and age, we would have progressed beyond
barbaric sports?

Let's live in hope ...

 

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