Shane Rimmer, the Canadian actor who played parts in three different Bond films--the largest one was as Captain Carter in The Spy Who Loved Me--has died at the age of 89. Personally, my favorite Rimmer appearance was as the NASA controller in You Only Live Twice who--despite supposedly being American--mispronounces "Houston!" (It's HYOOston, not HOOston.) RIP, sir!
^Apart from TSWLM, my favourite character is Tom,from DAF. Like tge way WW shouts at him,because he was supposed to send something to Vandenberg and he doesn't.
WW-"Tom, what did i tell you to do with this?"
Tom-"Send it to Vandenburg,sir!"
WW-"WELL GET 'EM ON THE PHONE,NOW!!!"
Both great characters.
Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
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RIP to Shane Rimmer, a true talent in the character acting world. Always enjoying seeing him in the Bond films and many of his other works.
I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.
That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
And you have your own personal memories of it.
The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.
"This is where we leave you Mr Bond."
Roger Moore 1927-2017
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I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.
That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
And you have your own personal memories of it.
The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.
A beautifully worded tribute to Notre Dame. Thank you, NP. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.
That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
And you have your own personal memories of it.
The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.
A beautifully worded tribute to Notre Dame. Thank you, NP. -{
+1
Like everyone who's interested in history and art, I felt the loss strongly when Notre Dame bured.
Great words, NP. We don't have much in the US that equates to Notre Dame in terms of history. It's a magical place. And it will return to its former glory, I truly believe that.
Hilly...you old devil!
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Former United Artists executive David Picker who helped to greenlight the James Bond series into production has died aged 87.
A scene from On Moonlight Bay One of my favourite films. I have fond memories of watching this with my late nana. Doris Day will always live on through her films. RIP
Couple of US television icons have passed in the last few days...
Peggy Lipton, one-time model who rose to fame on The Mod Squad in the late '60s. She married Quincy Jones (Rashida is her daughter) and worked sparingly until her career was revived in the original Twin Peaks. Just 72.
Tim Conway, best known as a mainstay of The Carol Burnett Show, where his antics during comedy sketches often led to his collaborators breaking character because they were laughing so hard. 85 years old.
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WW-"Tom, what did i tell you to do with this?"
Tom-"Send it to Vandenburg,sir!"
WW-"WELL GET 'EM ON THE PHONE,NOW!!!"
Both great characters.
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
I met Rimmer , such a nice man :x
An absolute hero of mine growing up. As the great Bill Shankly said of him:-
“Tommy Smith was not born, he was quarried”
RIP Anfield Iron -{
YNWA
I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.
That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
And you have your own personal memories of it.
The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
A beautifully worded tribute to Notre Dame. Thank you, NP.
+1
Like everyone who's interested in history and art, I felt the loss strongly when Notre Dame bured.
More about his amazing contribution to the world of cinema here:https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/biography-david-picker?id=04476
Thank You, Mr. Picker for taking a chance on a property that a lot of people had little faith in succeeding as a cinematic series.
You brought me much enjoyment back in the day, thank you, Sir
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Well said & fully agree.
The by play between Larry Hagman & himself made for superb viewing.
Very sad news indeed.
Yuri Borienko (1932-1999) , at least thats what the twitter claims (someone should really update wiki)
Was one of the greats of comedy. RIP Freddie.
She was great in Calamity Jane, that was my fave.
Move Over Darling is a great song, too.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
https://youtu.be/UBXgXuC28bg
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
RIP Doris Day
Peggy Lipton, one-time model who rose to fame on The Mod Squad in the late '60s. She married Quincy Jones (Rashida is her daughter) and worked sparingly until her career was revived in the original Twin Peaks. Just 72.
Tim Conway, best known as a mainstay of The Carol Burnett Show, where his antics during comedy sketches often led to his collaborators breaking character because they were laughing so hard. 85 years old.
RIP
The greatest comebacker of all times and an incredible fighter and bright man!
RIP
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!