LOL! As I was typing away (and seeing to my laundry), Linda was busily typing away the exact same material. Ahhhhh, great minds... Why aren't you doing laundry? ;-)

From Current Projects in the works according to Box Office.com "AMERICAN GIRL IN LONDON" A young Southern woman (Kate Hudson of �Almost Famous�) travels to the U.K. where she has a fling with a man she learns is engaged to someone else. (Paramount) I guess one of the "American Girl(s)" will need to change the name to avoid confusion. Also, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY COLIN! (was unable to provide gift or fancy greeting as of yet due to poor computer skills....will diligently practice to be ready in time for your very special day coming up :-) )

Thanks Karen and Linda. Clears up alot. I thought, as I would have been, she was terrified with the crowd. And for my son to question pregnancy clues, I'm all astonishment!! Did laundry yesterday while watching P&P changing loads on episode ends. It's been raining alot. Where can I find your write of your trips to 3DOR? It's referred to in DarcyDrool but don't know where to find it. Would love to see it. How does one go about getting scripts of the movies? Thanks.

Have new article (a tongue-in-cheek interview of each by Colin and Rupert). Pics are all scanned, but must type up the article. Long. Later.

OK, the article is up. Remember, you can't take one word of it seriously. There are some cute answers though. *snort* http://www.firth.com/articles/contents602.html There was one big full page studio (artsy) pic of Rupe, but I'll save it for Moon's next birthday party. ;-D (Pam) she was terrified with the crowd She would've been terrified regardless due to what went on in the stands. Where can I find your write of your trips to 3DOR? Go to the main Drool page but with an "all" designation. There you will see the old (full up) Colin topics. 3DOR played first in March 1999 and then again starting in November 1999-January 2000. Judging by the dates at the beginning of several topics, you should find everyone's accounts in Topics 116 and 118 for the first outing and then 123 for the second...although you cannot hold me to this. ;-D Happy reading.

HAW HAW HAW I would have loved to hear this. What a treat! Is he secure in his masculinity or what? Enough to out-do Queen Rupert, which is a pretty tall order. I for one would love to see them do a contemporary comedy that plays on this kind of interaction. I�ve started dreaming about Harley Davidsons, Botox and Britney Spears. Must go and clean previously melted monitor now...

(Karen)you can't take one word of it seriously. Ok. Sigh. Then how about the shirt? I'm trying to figure out if it represents any fashion period whatsoever! :) ROTFL though with the Q&A. Great article!

(Karen)There are some cute answers though. *snort* I'll see your *snort* and double it :-D Is Contents a US mag? Has anyone received the LA radio show interview in the mail? A friend got hers and it didn't include the CF interview. His name was even on the envelope. Heads will roll!!

(Karen)Why aren't you doing laundry? ;-) Uh, did it yesterday? (Karen)There was one big full page studio (artsy) pic of Rupe, but I'll save it for Moon's next birthday party. ;-D Fine, but how much longer do we have to wait for the wedding picture? I haven't forgotten about that. Do I have to beg? OK(on knees-hands folded as in prayer) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE can we see it? Thank you. Great minds...,but mine has really been in the gutter this week. (FanPam)How does one go about getting scripts of the movies?I got mine(hope I can say it here)on e-bay.

First, thanks to everyone for the nice welcome messages. It's fun to be here! (Lisa) BTW, do you like FF??? Topic 159 and the Archives may have something that will tickle your fancy! :))))) I've read a bit of it, but still have lots of catching up to do. Great stuff - and I know you're one of our esteemed authors. (Pam) Where can I find your write of your trips to 3DOR? I see that Karen has directed you to the relevant topics. I've been slowly working my way through the archives and have read the account of the first production, but haven't gotten to the second yet. It sounded like a great time was had by all! Am holding my breath for some future appearance on stage in New York.... but I suppose there's little hope of that. (Karen) OK, the article is up. Thanks for the interview, Karen!! Loved DB's answers - he seemed to get much more into the spirit of it than did RE. However...... (Odile) Then how about the shirt? I'm trying to figure out if it represents any fashion period whatsoever! :) None I can recognize. Sigh.....

(Linda) Fine, but how much longer do we have to wait for the wedding picture? I haven't forgotten about that. Do I have to beg? Ok, I'll bite....what is this infamous wedding pic? Should I be on knees begging also?

(Bryonny) Is Contents a US mag? Yes, technically, although I did think it was Canadian (only printed there). You may have to check the (ahem) "men's culture" section of the magazine racks for it. ;-D I posted two bulge pics. The first is generally known as the "avenging angel" and the second WAS the wedding pic (although I cropped the other three people out of it). All I said was that I could've posted a bigger picture of the second one but really, when you've seen one, you've seen them all. ;-D

There was one big full page studio (artsy) pic of Rupe, but I'll save it for Moon's next birthday party. ;-D Funny he should mention Miami. ;-) I have lots of comments, but I was not able to copy from the site, that function was enabled. (?) Colin did mention Britney Spears twice. ;-))))) I wonder if if Will likes her? His shirt looks like Bond St. material, not Italian. It matches the dress Livia wore to the RV premiere. I wonder if he was wearing thongs? ;-D Thanks, Karen!

Karen, does the Contents mag have Rachel Weisz on the cover?

(Rika)Am holding my breath for some future appearance on stage in New York.... but I suppose there's little hope of that. Broadway???? Fuhgeddaboudit. (Odile)Ok. Sigh. Then how about the shirt? I'm trying to figure out if it represents any fashion period whatsoever! :) (Moon) His shirt looks like Bond St. material, not Italian. Socialists don't shop on Bond street;-) Oxfam,more like it..... odd bins. V. cute interview. *clap. clap* to Contents magazine for coming through with an unusual interview format.These guys must get tired of the same questions...of course they get well paid for that. But it spared us the trauma of "being an 'outsider' in St. Louis".... again;-) Wonder how come they both picked on HG?

(Karen)All I said was that I could've posted a bigger picture of the second one. Yeah,Yeah Coulda, woulda, shoulda! (Karen)when you've seen one, you've seen them all. ;-D Maybe of your average Joe, but not when it comes to ODB!;D Thank you for the article, Karen v.enjoyable

As with all of the other recent de-lurkers I am diligently working my way through the old topics (fascinating stuff there), the wonderful fan fiction, while simultaneously trying to keep up with the current posts. Just hit the link to the article Karen postd and was transfixed by the picture. Although I couldn't see his entire hand am I wrong in thinking that his fingers appear somewhat large?? Perhaps "longer and fleshier" than most??

Wonderful article, excellent pics. Hang on, let me get a paper towel and wipe up the puddle of drool here...ok! The Shirt??? The Shirt??? Bond St, Oxfam odds bins, Italian??? Wait, let me get my shades! It certainly doesn't represent any fashion era I recall. Maybe he's trying to set a new trend? Or look thinner? It was probably an upgrade! ;) **Applause** for someone seeing to the hair. Now, doesn't he look nice? Yes, his shoes have been noticably left out of the pics. Karen, maybe we should have a fashion parade of ODB and his shoes, a la Livia and the powder blue monsters! And, along those lines Karen, I do think we are owed a more in depth pictorial on crotchtology...after all some of us have not done out thesis yet!

(Evelyn), Socialists don't shop on Bond street;-) Oxfam,more like it..... odd bins. (Lisa), It was probably an upgrade! ;) That crossed my mind. **Applause** for someone seeing to the hair. Now, doesn't he look nice? I agree, Lisa. (CF on HG), Any honest answers to this question would be far too revealing. LOL! You think he's an idiot, don't you? (CF), I'll still be acting-if anyone is still asking and the implants and transplants allow. Ha! Subtle hints we are not suppose to believe. What is your best memory of making The Importance of Being Earnest? (CF),Dabbling with homosexuality. So are you saying you and Rupie did the cha-cha? (This one flew right over my head) He's trying too hard here. Would you ever consider cosmetic surgery. If so, what? (RE), Yes, I would consider cosmetic surgery-perhaps a penis reduction. LOL! Best answer, hands down. ;-) (RE), I'm not jealous of High Grant, Is that a hint? ;-)

(Kathy C)Although I couldn't see his entire hand am I wrong in thinking that his fingers appear somewhat large?? Perhaps "longer and fleshier" than most?? A belated welcome, Kathy. Yes, I noticed those fingers. Yes, you will fit in rather nicely here. I cannot take another week of this. Give me a break, NJ is in the middle of a drought. Showers need to be kept to a minimum- v.cold water must be conserved! (RE), Yes, I would consider cosmetic surgery-perhaps a penis reduction. I'm sure glad it was Rupe who said this. Great comment in light of the posts of the last few days. Makes me wonder just who might have been lurking here last week.

(Rika) Am holding my breath for some future appearance on stage in New York.... but I suppose there's little hope of that. Exhale, dear. He's in dough mode. (Bryonny) does the Contents mag have Rachel Weisz on the cover? No, Hayden Star Wars is on it. (Lisa) The Shirt??? The Shirt??? Bond St, Oxfam odds bins, Italian??? Wait, let me get my shades! It certainly doesn't represent any fashion era I recall. What, you've never seen the tacky country club set? I'm betting he had on red Bermudas to go with that shirt. ;-D (short socks too with sandals) maybe we should have a fashion parade of ODB and his shoes I'll work on that for a future seminar in microfocusing. Crotchology is strictly post-graduate work. (Moon) He's trying too hard here. I thought Colin's answers were great, especially those last two. As Elizabeth said earlier (I think), here's a guy who is secure in his own masculinity. I can just see those comments taken out of context and printed somewhere. I wonder if the Britney Spears mentions came about because of the laughs HG got on the VH1 special last year, when asked who his favorite artist was. It is so ludicrous, but she is the type of nubile babette that could appeal to older, cradle-robbing men. Lots of dreams. Lots of fantasies out there.

(Karen) I can just see those comments taken out of context and printed somewhere My thoughts as well! I can see it now in the rag mags.... COLIN FIRTH IN MIDLIFE CRISIS! COMES OUT OF THE CLOSET AND PINES FOR BRITNEY SPEARS! ;-D Wasn't too sure about that shirt either...but it was unbuttoned nicely (although a few more open ones wouldn't hurt).

(Karen) I wonder if the Britney Spears mentions came about because of the laughs HG got on the VH1 special last year, when asked who his favorite artist was. It is so ludicrous, but she is the type of nubile babette that could appeal to older, cradle-robbing men. Lots of dreams. Lots of fantasies out there. Actually I wish he had picked some other nubile babette (I certainly don't begrudge him his fantasies...works well for us)...but she irritates the crap out of me with her hypocrisy. If she really had all the sexual purity and morals she claims to, I don't think she could pull of the stripper routines and outfits. She's not that talented (although I actually do like some of her songs). :-/

*jumping off soapbox* Thanks for the article Karen! Very cute! (both ODB and the article) And welcome de-lurkers!!

Karen, thanks for the article. Very funny. Then how about the shirt? It reminds me very much of a payjamas top my DH used to have(about 20 years ago) ;)

Picked Box Office #'s up this morning...Wonder if they feel the ads were helpful or not...I think it seems to be holding up pretty well considering the timing of release. It's already made more than Enigma and that has been out twice as long. (TW)16 (LW)13 (Title) Earnest (Studio)Miramax (Wknd Gross)$615,000 (%chng)-2% (Theater Count/change)180/+33 (Avg/screen) $3,416 (Total Gross) $3,364,000 (Week #) 4

great article, thanks Karen. i was wondering the same thing, what kind of pants and footwear did he wear with that shirt. better Britney Spears than Christina Aguiliura(sp?)

Thanks for the article Karen! v.v.funny. He does look very thin in the pics--yes? (Linda) maybe of your average Joe... oh! Linda, no one has commented on your insightful words....do you know something that we do not! haha :P

Thanks for the box office update, Dorine. Miramucks must be satisfied, because they are expanding Earnest to 250 theaters June 28 according to hollywood.com Contents article is a riot; thanks, Karen. I'm not jealous of High Grant, (Moon)Is that a hint? ;-) The "high" part? I'd heard that about him; guess it explains why he can't shut up.;-) Actually, I'm ok with the striped shirt. Most men would look ridiculous in it, but once again, CF pulls it off. Hair looks great, a lot lighter and somewhat longer than we saw on the recent interviews. Wonder when these pics were taken.

Karen - thanks for putting up the interview. We have very clever gentlem*men*. Too funny. As I'm so happy to have finally learned how to link images, here's another one - especially dedicated to ODB... Image courtesy of Yahoo greetings.

Britney's lips...

Karen, thanks for the article. V. amusing. But that shirt! Yikes! Oxfam, definitely. Must go rewatch the pond scene from P&P. Like that shirt MUCH better, wet or dry.

Funny how quickly this board starts to creep into one's psyche. I watched RV for the first time last night (ODB was absolutely gorgeous and also very funny, but I need to watch it again to evaluate the rest of the film). At one point, Peter sat in a chair and crossed one leg over the other, and all I could think was, "Ooh, a chance to check the length of his socks!" (Moon Dreams) I wonder if he was wearing thongs? ;-D I initially misread your question (I missed the plural on "thongs"). Have been carrying around a MOST distracting mental image ever since. ;-D I suspect my mis-reading was influenced by the ongoing Crotchology discussion.

(Rika)At one point, Peter sat in a chair and crossed one leg over the other, and all I could think was, "Ooh, a chance to check the length of his socks!" LOL. Probably short.They were short in BJD; could see leg (gasp!) when he went up the stares in the "just as you are scene..." I sorta like the shirt.....looks like JC Penny's ; v. preppy.Awning pattern popular this year. Or maybe...in mode of reindeer jumper..."something my mother gave me";-)

(Mari) Miramucks must be satisfied, because they are expanding Earnest to 250 theaters Why not? The numbers were very good or at least when you put the proper spin on them. Pulling from my old background, I'd the cast the numbers in the light of "they held their own against the new releases." Even though the number of theaters went up 33%, the gross only went down 2%. That's not bad, when you consider the second week numbers of bigger films often go down 30%-40%. Then you factor in the three big movies to hit the screens this weekend and you've accounted for the slip in the rankings. Is simple. (Kate) But that shirt! Yikes! Oxfam, definitely. I think Nita hit this one on the head. Pajamas from 20 yrs ago. ;-D But if he has to go the pajamas route, I much prefer the ones from that People Most Be-yew-ti-ful shoot last year. (Rika) I watched RV for the first time last night...and all I could think was, "Ooh, a chance to check the length of his socks!" Have been carrying around a MOST distracting mental image ever since. ;-D LOL! Your psyche is severely and irreparably damaged I'm afraid. Maybe we should be a warning up. ;-D

(Karen)I'm betting he had on red Bermudas to go with that shirt. ;-D (short socks too with sandals) Oh no, he just can't be the dreaded socks with sandals type of guy. Lets not even think about that. (Karen)Crotchology is strictly post-graduate work. We're having summer courses I hope. What time is class? Or are we going the correspondence route? (Amy)oh! Linda, no one has commented on your insightful words....do you know something that we do not! haha :P In my dreams, Amy, in my dreams. Thank you for thinking my words are insightful, if the outside world only knew... (Rika)(I missed the plural on "thongs").LOL Rika, so did I-initially that is. Just goes to show you where our thoughts are.

We're having summer courses I hope. What time is class? Or are we going the correspondence route? Here it's done by Osmosis, Linda, you'll see. ;-) Oh no, he just can't be the dreaded socks with sandals type of guy. Lets not even think about that. Dreadful isn't it? (Rika) I watched RV for the first time last night...and all I could think was, "Ooh, a chance to check the length of his socks!" You're an official Firthette now. ;-D

Then how about the shirt? It reminds me very much of a payjamas top my DH used to have(about 20 years ago) ;) Nita, have you had a garage sale recently? :)

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i personally like the shirt fine, but then again if my hubby didn't keep me anchored in the normal world who knows what crazy concoction of clothes i would be running around in, especially after going through a fine arts program i'm really bummed that my misreading has been pointed out since i too didn't see that (s) in thongs, of course it makes more sense that way but i would much rather be disillusioned all i can say about britney is that if you want to sing and dance that is fine, but if i'm going to pay for your crap then you'd better be able to do both at the same time, so you'll never get any of my money honey i'm going to have to take the britney comment as a complete joke colin! that being said i thought the article was a riot :)

Am groaning!! Groaning!! I've just seen the Angelika piece and it don't get any better than that (except maybe in person). Colin is bathed in this golden light and he's wearing a round-necked black pullover (as was in the People pic) with khaki slacks (shoes/socks not in frame). Hair was nicely done. Oh lordy! The best he's looked on any of these TV shows. In case you don't recall, here's the People pic:

(Linda) Oh no, he just can't be the dreaded socks with sandals type of guy. Lets not even think about that. You know, I used to have an aversion to the sandals/socks ensemble after growing up in the Sunshine State looking at way too many elderly, beach-going out-of-towners in said fashion. Living near Seattle for a while changed my perspective...seemed very Bohemian in more youngish people (many of whom favored Birkenstocks as well). (Trese) all i can say about britney is that if you want to sing and dance that is fine, but if i'm going to pay for your crap then you'd better be able to do both at the same time Oh, yeah...I forgot, that's another thing about her that ticks me off, too. (Karen)Am groaning!! Groaning!! I've just seen the Angelika piece and it don't get any better than that (except maybe in person). Oh lordy! The best he's looked on any of these TV shows. Arrgh! I think this and the BWTA interview that I didn't see and I understand he looked best in them both. Gah! But then I guess I have no reason to really complain, do I. ;-D

(Dorine) I think this and the BWTA interview that I didn't see and I understand he looked best in them both Ok, let's try this one again.... I think this and the BWTA interview are the only ones I didn't see.... Guess I was flustered for a sec ;-)

Hi All, What a way to spend the day! Really must get some work done, Hey for anyone who's interested, I just got my LOST EMPIRES DVD in the mail today! I have never seen it, and wanted to wait for the DVD. Any suggestions on what to watch for???

(Dorine)But then I guess I have no reason to really complain, do I. ;-D NO,you don't. I missed this interview since we don't get IFC and now, thanks to Karen, I will be fretting about it..thanks, Karen;D (Sandiclaus)Any suggestions on what to watch for??? I loved this-have watched it through twice. I watched both times simply for drool effect. I haven't watched it yet to take it apart. Love him in this. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Rika)I suspect my mis-reading was influenced by the ongoing Crotchology discussion. LOL, Rika, I was thinking in that area too...or maybe we've also been influenced by the VH1 discussion between Rupie and Colin about what materials CF's underwear is made out of when he is working...i.e. lace jock strap? ;-) We are all under the "all things Firth" influence around here, Rika! Welcome! Karen, thanks for the Contents article... v.v. funny. He and Rupie make a good comedy team. But the shirt has to go. Do you think DW got a matching dress for her and shirt for him from one of those catalogues? (Since Karen mentioned that it looked like her dress from a TIOBE party or such?)

Can anyone tell me what the title of the Angelika piece was? I see that you can watch some of the Angelika spots online. I probably missed it, but I would like to keep checking in case it's repeated.--Thanks.

(Lora) Since Karen mentioned that it looked like her dress from a TIOBE party or such? Uh uh, not I. It was your partner in crime who mentioned it might have gone with DW's dress for the RV premiere, but I disagree. Stripes on that went horizontally. The program is called "At the Angelika" and is broadcast on the IFC channel. Bravo doesn't pick that up for its IFC Fridays.

What to watch for in Lost Empires? Let's see, there's lots of kissing. Richard is after the girls, and they are after him. We get to see Colin bicycling around on stage, in makeup, running around backstage (classic chasing--are there stairs???). It's a nice piece of nostalgia and Colin is in nearly all of it. I found it difficult to fastforward through the music hall numbers because they'd cut back to a reaction shot with Colin.

This discussion is too much fun to stay out of. I missed the plural on "thongs" I didn't, but I'm glad you all did, now I can share in the image. I suspect my mis-reading was influenced by the ongoing Crotchology discussion. Not to harp on this topic or anything, ;)....Karen, I feel this may go by the wayside unless there are visuals to stimulate more discussion! CF's underwear Now, There's a topic worth getting a degree in!!!!!!! he just can't be the dreaded socks with sandals type of guy But, let's not go there, shall we???? I never saw the People pic, thanks for posting it Karen. And yes, the hair is nicely done! But what a hunky guy he is! On another note, I'm looking at the fingers and while they are most certainly long, they are a little on the lean side. OK, for all you experts out there, just what does that mean? Lastly, Karen I had not peeked into the Bucket for a little while and was most impressed with your new scroll down of all CF's films. It look tres bien!!!!!!

I would not put too much on Colin's comment's about Britney Spears. His tongue was firmly in cheek about that one. Besides most know it's really Britney and Hugh Grant you need to watch out for. (oops, that I say that?) :)

Obviously I can't type either :( That should have read---"(oops, did I say that?)" Time to go back to my lurkhole.

(Karen)Uh uh, not I. It was your partner in crime who mentioned it might have gone with DW's dress for the RV premiere, but I disagree. Stripes on that went horizontally. Oops, posts are flying so fast and are so frothy with under and over garments it's hard to attribute what to whom. Sorry, Moon, should have realized that possible fashion similarities would be your department :-)!

(Lisa)Karen, I feel this may go by the wayside unless there are visuals to stimulate more discussion! Correct!, what good is a post-grad course without visuals? Osmosis or no osmosis. After all, how do you expect us to become Dotoressas in this area?(Moon, please help with the spelling)

"In deference....";-) I doubt the boss will post it....but here it is on the JE website which is Geocities and the slugs don't allow transfer of images: http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Alley/4820/pride_p/pride1.jpg

I'm ready to sign up for the post-grad courses right now but I'm with Linda... let's get those visuals!! Funny, back in grade school the last thing I wanted to do in the summer was go to school. How things can change. Couldn't be the subject matter could it?

It was your partner in crime who mentioned it might have gone with DW's dress for the RV premiere, but I disagree. Stripes on that went horizontally. Did you hear that Lora? We are partners in crime! Good thing you DH is a lawyer. ;-) Karen, it would be a perfect match up to have her dress in horizontal stripes and his shirt in vertical ones. (Linda), what good is a post-grad course without visuals? Osmosis or no osmosis. After all, how do you expect us to become Dotoressas in this area?(Moon, please help with the spelling) It would be Dottoresse. In Italian we don't add an "s" for plural, the ending vowel changes. These things you don't learn by osmosis, but when it comes to ODB, Mr. Darcy goes a long way. ;-D (Lola), I would not put too much on Colin's comment's about Britney Spears. His tongue was firmly in cheek about that one. Besides most know it's really Britney and Hugh Grant you need to watch out for. That's interesting. Is it her so-called "virgin" thing he's attracted too? ;-) I hope nobody here took him seriously about Britney.

LOL, no I didn't take him seriously about Britney. Frankly, though, I'm very interested in the Tyrone Power comment.;-) Oh, and the dabbling.;-)

I cannot believe it. I left here to ah-lets just say I left to go read other topics I haven't visited yet. I needed a break-ok. So what do I do? Wander on to topic 68-Darcy Drool from 1997-the first dozen posts discuss whether or not Darcy dressed to the left or right! The discussions were all over the place-left, right and we even had a middle-oye! Five years later, and look how far we've come.

(Linda) So what do I do? Wander on to topic 68-Darcy Drool from 1997-the first dozen posts discuss whether or not Darcy dressed to the left or right! The discussions were all over the place-left, right and we even had a middle-oye! Five years later, and look how far we've come. LOL! I was checking that out over the weekend, too, and became too distracted by thongs and research into whether financial aid will cover the crotchology course, that I forgot to mention it. ;-)

(Linda) Five years later, and look how far we've come. We've come very far. We now have the DVD, which has a zoom function. (Mari) Frankly, though, I'm very interested in the Tyrone Power comment.;-) Me too. Moon and I were talking about that. Tyrone was very handsome, but I didn't recall there being any rumors about him. Hmmmm Have you filled out the 20-page form for financial aid yet, Dorine? If anybody wants the wedding picture, showing both couples, as a screensaver, email me at the office (nomdedrool); it's 359K.

"In deference....";-) Oooof! I just caught that. LOL! And Linda, there was a "both sides" for Bingley. Did you miss that one? ;-D

Tyrone was very handsome, but I didn't recall there being any rumors about him. More than just rumors, I've been assured elsewhere . . .

(Karen) We've come very far. We now have the DVD, which has a zoom function. ROTFL! DH is going to be out of town Wednesday - I think I have a date with my P&P2 DVD! But it sounds like I should acquaint myself with the Darcy drool topic first. I have a newbie question. Where would be the appropriate place to discuss NC (the novel)? I'm guessing 126 or 158, since it's related to a CF film, but I wasn't sure.

(Moon)Is it her so-called "virgin" thing he's attracted too? ;-) No, apparently, it's her "specialness.";-) Just call me Rona Barrett . . . Broken-Hearted Britney Eyes 'Cute' Hugh Grant Mon Jun 17, 7:28 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Broken-hearted pop princess Britney Spears, still hurting after her split from NSYNC ( news - web sites) star Justin Timberlake, has admitted a fondness for British actor Hugh Grant, a London newspaper reported Monday. "I'm still hurting. It is a strange feeling getting used to being single again but I suppose I'll have to," the 20-year-old singer was quoted as saying by The Sun tabloid, before adding "Hugh Grant is so cute." Squeaky-clean Spears describes herself in her latest single as "not a girl, not yet a woman," while the worldly 41-year Englishman hit headlines in a 1995 scandal involving a Los Angeles prostitute. But the singer's admiration for Grant is apparently mutual. He was quoted recently as saying Spears was "special" and he would opt for a date with her over pop superstar Madonna. Spears told the paper she had not dated anyone since her five-year relationship with Timberlake ended in February. "I am the type of person who can't go from a serious relationship and then just start dating someone else straight away," she said. The duo blamed the rift on conflicting tour schedules, but media reports said Timberlake was unhappy about repeated marriage demands from the religious Britney. By contrast, Hugh Grant has taken a more casual approach to relationships since his 2000 split with actress Liz Hurley. At the recent Cannes Film festival ( news - web sites) the floppy-haired heartthrob said he was keen on Sandra Bullock, his sexy co-star in "Two Weeks Notice," but that it was "just a sex thing." Grant was arrested in 1995 by Los Angeles police after they found him engaged in a "lewd act" with a prostitute.

Are those financial aid pages available on line, or what???? Mmmm, crotchology....my favorite subject right now. Sorry----this Louisiana girl, who has moved to the blue grass state (Kentucky), has had too much bourbon right now... To change the subject--just received my latest edition of In Style magazine, with Britney on the cover, no less, slobbering over HG (ewwwww): "Hugh Grant is so cute! she says, "I think he's the hottest thing in the world. Hello!". Am so ashamed, being originally from LA, that she would say such things...

(Rika) Where would be the appropriate place to discuss NC (the novel)? I'm guessing 126 or 158 Let's see, where did we talk about the book before, when we first learned he was going to do this project? Probably here.

Broken-Hearted Britney Eyes 'Cute' Hugh Grant I thought she was hot for Prince William. (Karen) Have you filled out the 20-page form for financial aid yet, Dorine? Slogging through. ;-) And then on top of that!....I have to come up with a thesis!

(Dorine)Broken-Hearted Britney Eyes 'Cute' Hugh Grant I thought she was hot for Prince William. ahh... girls like Britney change fav hotties like toilet paper you know. i was just thinking, can you imagine Colin taking his son to see a Britney concert. nah... Karen, will you be making stills of the Angelika interview? i also watched RV again this past weekend. when he crossed his legs i was actually thinking about something else other then socks. with all the talk about left or right, that instantly crossed my mind when he crossed his legs. must get head out of gutter.

Karen, Im reading NC right now. So far it's pretty quirky. i'm wondering about the motel scene where Mandy starts to undress. Maybe we'll see some "action" in this one. It's hard for me to imagine that one. Anyone else reading NC?

Hi There, According to my IFC digital channel guide, it looks like "at the angelika" might be on again in about an hour? Maybe I will get lucky and finally see this one, I got to see the last 10 seconds by mistake thursday, oh the injustice of it all! I thought NC was a nice quick read, and it will be interesting to see how they make it into film. Interesting most of all, will be the "action" scenes hey??

We did discuss NC last year. At this pount we have to wait and see what changes they made with the script. We all look forward to that towel scene in the Motel too, but you never know. So Britney is trying to get HG to call her? How pathetic!

Well it seems my luck has changed! Karen, you are correct he does look delicious at the Angelika. Very comfortable and Drool-worthy!!

(audiogirl)Anyone else reading NC? I just finished it. Hope there are lots of action scenes. (Moon)We all look forward to that towel scene in the Motel too, but you never know. They better leave that scene in-especially since it looks like we're going to wait forever for the one in TEoR. You know how they have to get three actors to coordinate three schedules...blah,blah,blah! I wonder if you have to worry about dressing to the left or right when wearing a towel-maybe this is where the middle comes in. We'll just have to wait and see. (Dorine)I have to come up with a thesis! I think we should work together on this. Maybe we can get a discount. (dalec)must get head out of gutter Why? I think the gutter has been rather fun, and crowded this week. Hugh and Britney? Makes me feel the same way the short socks and sandals imagery did- v.nauseated

Flashback to BJD feature on VH1 After admitting that he has no music in his life, the other cast members urge HG to reveal his music fave... HG (ed note: in jest, I thought) : Britney RZ : Yeah, you do go with Britney, don't you? HG : (almost in background as others start talking over him) : Yeah, I wish... Could the signals have been sent out/picked up then?

(dalec)Karen, will you be making stills of the Angelika interview? Is that a possibility, boss? Looks like poor old me won't be able to ever see this-*sob, sniff, sob*

the Angelika interview Thanks to the heads up here today, I saw it! He does look good. But I thought he looked better for VH1.

OK, I got to see it....some observations: -- He definitely looked v. good, but I like him better in buttoned shirts (or unbuttoned as the case may be). I think shirts without collars emphasize how long his neck is. Not unattractive, just not as attractive to me. -- I am all astonishment at the people in the background, esp the one off his right shoulder sitting with her back to him. Her back! Did they give stage directions to people in the background? What woman in her right mind would sit with her back to him? Maybe her orientation didn't run that way. It's a mystery to me. And the people going about their way in the background...they must have been extras, too, because what could possibly take precedence over a CF interview in their midst. I would have to find a spot off to the side to be a voyeur. -- Those close-ups were making me kinda dizzy with the MTV shots. -- Loved the way he pronounced renaissance. -- Watching the movie clips, I was again completely entranced with how great his hair looked. Besotted, really. ;-D

Sandi, thanks for the heads up today for the show!

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the Q & A interview. Very cute. Please forgive my ignorance but what is NC? Britany would never be the same after a date with Mr. Grant. I don't feel he's THAT religious. But in reality would Ms. Bullock stand for that? I love CF in button-downs too. Sexier than T-s.

(FanPam)Please forgive my ignorance but what is NC? NC is the title of the book (New Cardiff) that Colin's next film is based on(HS). They changed the title-why? I don't know.

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(Audiogirl) i'm wondering about the motel scene where Mandy starts to undress. That scene must have been filmed in some form, since CF mentioned it in an interview. I wonder how far it'll actually go. Colin (Ware) definitely followed Mandy's lead - that's how she found out that he forgot to bring any underwear with him to America (which later led to Vera's line about zippers and private parts). It was a sweet and funny novel, I enjoyed reading it, and I can absolutely see DB in the role, but it didn't seem like the story had enough depth or breadth to make a memorable film. Plus, it doesn't help that Charles Webb is basically a recluse and refused to do any interviews or other promotion when the book came out. It must not have been widely read (except by Firthettes), or they wouldn't have changed the title of the film. Oh, and Karen, great job on the web page for the film! I love the book's cover image with CF's face attached! Anybody else rooting for a strong breeze to come along and blow the leaf away? :-D

I've put up (and linked all over the place) a new webpage at The Bucket called The Marketplace (or should it be called The Bucket Boutique???), where there are direct links for all of Colin's tapes, DVD, related books, etc. (plus related items) to purchase from Amazon. Using these links, Spring will earn some money. If there are other items you'd like added or would like me to create the direct link for you, just let me know. Now, start shopping!! ;-D

The Bucket Boutique???) Yes. It's less common than the Marketplace.

I like the Bucket Boutique too. Just ordered SIL DVD.-thanks Karen for this one-stop shopping.

(Moon) It's less common than the Marketplace. And we don't like being considered common, do we? ;-) Thanks ladies for the input. I'll change it.

Thanks Karen. I clicked on Amazon via Spring and got: /ASIN/B00005A1TT/spring-20/automatically. So Spring did get credit for my non- Firth book order. Cool.Will tell relatives.

I've renamed the page and the link, so you'll find The Bucket's Boutique at: http://www.firth.com/boutiq.html

The Bucket's Boutique Mo' better than 'The Bucket Boutique'. The latter sounds as though you're selling something you'd use to clean your floor. ;-P

Karen, The Bucket Boutique is really great! Very convenient. What about a link for New Cardiff? Surely I'm not the only one in the world who hasn't read it and would like some familiarity with the story before Hope Springs comes out.

Happy Birthday to me!!! Thank you Karen, just went to The Bucket Boutique and bought myself all the movies on the list I didn't have yet. Can't wait for them to come. Was surprised that Londinium was not listed. Any news on that? Great Idea!! Am so excited, and happy to help Drool. Thank you ladies for clearing up NC for me.

Mo' better than 'The Bucket Boutique'. The latter sounds as though you're selling something you'd use to clean your floor. ;-P I don't know. Aren't we supposed to pronounce it "bouquet" in order to keep up appearances? :)

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FYI: At the Angelika is on this Fri. at 7:30pm est--you can check IFC.com to be sure. As for NC--my hopes are for a good kiss in the begining, then I'll be more hopeful (used a lot of 'hope' there, possibly why they changed title...) of a towel scene. BTW, there is a lot of "socks" discussion in the book if I remember.

Another thought---in that "Wedding" picture--it seems, Bingley had a strange,er,gosh can't think of how to put it....but you all know what I mean. In my recent reviewing, I came to a new admiration for his thighs (does that sound like a song title?... esp. in the scene after the wet shirt, when showing the grounds of his estate). :*)

CROTCHOLOGY 101: lesson 1. Measuring

(Eileen) The latter sounds as though you're selling something you'd use to clean your floor. ;-P (Odile) Aren't we supposed to pronounce it "bouquet" in order to keep up appearances? :) I know I do! Although they probably do sell mops and Spin N Span at Amazon too. ;-D Thanks Dorine for the suggestion. I've added NC to the listing and we do better with books than vids, etc. Love the diagram, Amy. Now where are those exotic measures the Italian tailor used? Insole to buttock? ;-D

Never learned to sew. Was never interested...until now. Might take up lessons and do a special degree that requires submission of thesis. Mine will be on : "Assessment of impact of male *form* on costume pattern-making during Regency period. Pilot project and intensive examination of male model with impressive experience in wearing Regency costumes."

All was quiet yesterday-guess everyone was out looking for textbooks and deciding on their theses. Looks like we're off to a new start today. Thanks, Amy for that image. For my thesis, I'm thinking... Exploration of male dressing problems,limited to the left/right/right/left/middle positions in all costume periods with special emphasis on the Regency period. Also to be explored in this paper-the effect of Roman tailors of small stature and their impact in this area of study. How does that sound Dorine?