LOVE the pics, Emma! The one of you is too cute. Artsy fartsy, really, with the blurred edges. ;-) (Jodi) I almost like your pics better than the professional ones b/c you can really get the feeling what it would be like to actually be there. Yes! Especially the two clearer ones. Wow, he looked ab...so...lute...ly amazing!!! Way to go, Emma! What a great way to start my day. That's nice they let the celebrities walk around greeting fans so much there consistently it seems. Here, it doesn't happen that often I think. The public is corraled way across the street or behind photographers many times. :-( Thanks to all!

Oh, man! You're away from the computer for a couple of days and suddenly there's sooo much to catch up on! Many, many thanks, girls, for the stories and great pictures - especially you, Emma. You have no idea how jealous I am, sitting here so far from the centre of excitement. I was interested to see your photo of CF's dad - quite a lot of hair, really, for a man of his age, and is that a dimple? ;)

OK, looks like Emma's Tripod site has gone into bandwidth overload shut down! Maybe we need a schedule!

Can't wait to see your images, Emma. But your page has exceeded its bandwidth, and is unavailable just now. I'll try again later. My DH comes home late tonight, so I'll see what I can do for tomorrow. I may have to send the pics to you, Karen. I recorded This Morning. Very brief interview with Paul Ross(yuck), with a couple of scenes from the movie. He was wearing quite a bulky ribbed black polo neck sweater with a fairly high neck. Noticed a very chunky silver ring on his right hand. (It may even have been two rings on the one finger.) Several days' growth as before. But AFG!

OMG! The Empire online thing is wonderful!! The pictures are great and Livia looks amazing -- I love her hair! And he looks good enough to eat and like he was having a real fine time! Translation please (from the empire story): It�s official. Colin Firth is one jammy git.

(Barb S)Translation please (from the empire story): It�s official. Colin Firth is one jammy git. Extremely lucky guy (with more than a hint of envy).

It�s official. Colin Firth is one jammy git. Translation: I consider CF to be annoyingly lucky.

(Mark) Translation: I consider CF to be annoyingly lucky. LOL! Silly boy, you've been surrounded by the lovely ladies of Drool. Thanks, Emma, for sending the pics; hopefully, I received all of them before you nearly maxed out my inbox. ;-) Can't see your own site, as it is in suspended mode. I'll work on getting Emma's up, plus try to make what's there a little more aesthetically palatable.

Then Livia is one jammy git as well. ;-) Well at least this sounds positive. When I usually call someone a git, I'm not envious nor calling the person lucky. Maybe I've been using it wrong.

Minnie has men flocking by ANDRE PAINE, Evening Standard he says she can't get a date - but with men like Colin Firth and David Ginola around, Minnie Driver was able to make the best of it at the premiere of her latest film. The British actress was seen with both at the party for Hope Springs last night - and she also managed to get Friends star Perry to accompany her up the red carpet, to the delight of hundreds of screaming fans. Driver, 33, also signed autographs for cheering fans outside the premiere last night at Asia de Cuba, at St Martin's Lane Hotel. She played down her recent admission that she felt a "pariah" because men in London never asked her out. "I don't even have time for a date - my dad had to come here tonight just so he could see me," she said. Firth stars as Driver's fianc� in Hope Springs - but in real life he is, of course, taken: he arrived at the party with pregnant wife Livia Guiggioli. Meanwhile Perry is currently rehearsing with Driver for what will be his stage debut, in the David Mamet play Sexual Perversity In Chicago, next week. He said: "The play is going great and Minnie is terrific - very sweet and funny." And former footballer Ginola - who is to start a RADA acting course in London - was one of a number of star guests at the party. Others included American actress Mena Suvari, and musician and actor Roland Gift. Driver, whose love life has included romances with actors Matt Damon, John Cusack, Josh Brolin and Harrison Ford, said: "I loved the premiere and people seemed to enjoy the film, but I'm back in rehearsals in the morning so I have to get home. "It is hard work, but I'm loving it and Matthew Perry is fantastic."

(Dorine) When I usually call someone a git, I'm not envious nor calling the person lucky. Maybe I've been using it wrong. I think you're probably on it after all. Mark and Janet agree on the "lucky" part, Mark adds the fine point that he is "annoying" about it (male perception thing?! ;-)) That's probably where the "git-ness" comes in. (One of my favorite usages of late was for the Gilderoy Lockhart character in HP...now there was a git!) LOL...and agree about the Mrs. Jammy Git thing.

I thought GP was the complainer about not getting dates. I wish I had some of their problems that seems to be keeping them getting dates. Unless it's a personality thing. ;-) (BarbS) Mrs. Jammy Git I kinda like that. Mr. and Mrs. JG Mark adds the fine point that he is "annoying" about it (male perception thing?! ;-)) Yes, Mark....I was wondering if this was a more personal translation. ;-)

A report from Kelli, who attended the premiere and after party. She had a great time and said he was polite to fans, signing autographs for at least 10 minutes. When he got into the foyer where she was, that's when he signed something for her. "truly the best moment" Inside, Colin introduced the film and sat about 3 rows behind her, staying to watch the whole movie. "This unfortunately ruined the movie for me as I just felt sick through the whole thing!!!!!! Kept looking behind me." She said he left with everyone for the party and was again very nice to fans and sat down at a table. She spent the next hour walking past him, and is beating herself up [Ed note: been there, done that] about not getting many pics. Evidently, her friend only took a couple of decent ones, despite their being next to him for ages and everyone else was doing it. When she sends me the pics, I'll get them up here.

(Me) I wish I had some of their problems that seems to be keeping them getting dates. That's keeping them *from* getting dates. :-)

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bugger! time to leave now :-(

Party was at the Asia Club at St Martins Lane Hotel. More pics from there at Wire Image, including table shots of Colin with "Livia" (now) and his parents. http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====26419 Off to get...

Wow! Thanks Karen!! I now see the wisdom in wearing sleeveless/backless wear in whatever weather!..More opportunity for possible skin on skin action during photo ops!!Phwoaaaa...

Emma! I love your pictures! Especially from the premiere! Feels frantic, almost like it must have been to be there...thank you!

I just took down my site, but saved the code, so maybe I will put it up again at a different address tomorrow but just send it to people who ask for it. I didn't expect the madness of having me not even be able to access it! (Karen, your email was absolutely correct, I didn't forsee the problem though!) Barb, it was frantic! These people move fast! =)

Thanks for all the news and pictures and persoanl encounters! Wonderful to see him front and center. I'm not supposed to put any Wire Images on a web site (I have a subscription for viewing only), but, Shhhh, I can't resist sharing this one from the after party: And isn't it nice that he and Kristen-Scott as such friends? I have never in all my years of Firth Fandom seen Colin's Dad. Both boys look a bit like him.

(Emma) He was GREAT with the crowd, went around the whole thing, must have signed his name a hundred times, took photos, talked to people on mobiles (including a 'Hello Mum' beside us - can you imagine getting that phonecall?!) Oh! Emma! I am so happy for you....twice in one week! I'd explode with happiness! I didn't see your pics :-( but will take everyone's word for it that they are wonderful....if you are mailing them out later, put me on your list! Again, so thrilled for you. And glad he was so good with the crowd and so many of his fans got to see him!! Maria!! Thanks for the Empire article/pictures. He looks amazing! And the pics come up so HUGE on my computer! Livia looks stunning....I know I wouldn't look like that pregnant! And thanks Karen for the party pictures....can't tell if Daddy Firth has dimples or not...but were did ODB get the tall genes?

(Murph) Both boys look a bit like him. Sort of, but when I look at the smile, I see his mom:

I've added a few of Emma's to the "In the Public Eye" page for the PEN event http://www.firth.com/p_eye7.html and am going to start sorting and redoing the prem stuff.

(Karen)I'll work on getting Emma's up, plus try to make what's there a little more aesthetically palatable, What exciting times...Thanks Karen for all the hard work this past week. It made Emma's adventures and the premiere very special around here. I've been in such a state all week almost as if I were there myself...thanks to you and everyone else who contributed news, articles, reviews and picture. Thanks Emma, and I'll say you are one jammy git as well. Whatever the translation:-) (Mark)Translation: I consider CF to be annoyingly lucky. Oh Mark, you know we all love you, too. Thanks Murph and Karen for the news. Yep, your're right, Murph...he does have his mum's smile.

Sorry to double post, but I expect I'll be here a few more times today. I posted before I went to wireimage...Just wanted to say that His mum looks so very proud.

I wish I could see his parents better. Great report, Emma, thanks! Janet, was the bit on This Morning live in the studio or pre-recorded? I saw a Reuters pic in which boob lady's right one is completely out of the dress. And does anyone agree that Matt Perry and Hank Azaria make a cute couple? Nice that Chandler and Apu could make it.;-) Who is Naomi Harris? I wonder if she's in Tramua--she's in several pics with Mena and Colin at wireimage.

Thanks to all our British-side friends for the coverage. Emma, Antonella, Kelli, Janet and for the Empire link Maria. Hope I didn't forget anyone. Excellent job Karen. I'm sure Hello! has nothing better. Thanks.

I have more from our party attendee, but I am trying to get her on this board herself. Hopefully, it will be soon.

Thanks again and again...Karen and Emma for the pics "In the Public Eye"! And thanks to all who have given us such great news over the past few days...been very exciting around here!

3 more photos, looove the first one... http://newsroom.corbis.com/scripts/foxisapi.dll/wmsql.wm.request?FQUERY&mode=grid

(Maria) 3 more photos, looove the first one... Love the first one...but also love the third (from behind)...ODB is one long, tall drink of water!!! Yum!

I had to do a search on "Colin Firth" when I got to your link, Maria, but I do agree about that photo! Also, thanks for the Empire Online link - yummy stuff there! And thanks, Karen, for all the work to get the pics up for all of us. We should probably chip in to have some food delivered to your house, because I suspect you've been chained to your computer for the past 24 hours or so without stopping.... So why does he look so gorgeous in stubble, when it just makes most men I know look like they were too lazy to shave????

And sorry to follow up my post (see, Linda, you're not the only one), but I forgot to say: Go, Emma!!!!! I'm so happy for you, getting two close encounters in one week! Thanks for sharing the news with us!

Love that last one too, from behind. Thanks, Maria. It took them awhile to get those in; had checked last night. My own personal professional photographer has come through and the pics are coming in now. Phwoar!!!! Major stubble closeup. I expect Joyce to melt into her chair. ;-D OK, can somebody just lend me a backhoe or similar, so I can deal with my yardwork quickly and effectively. Am giving up for this season. :-(

Thanks Karen, Emma, Mary, MariaT, and anyone I've forgotten for all the information, photos, links, etc. I'm going into major stubble overload! :-P Emma, didn't get to see your pictures but congratulations on your close encounters! I'm green with envy but very happy for you.

Of all days to be in meetings!!! Thank you ladies for the links and articles. I'm unable to see Emma's pictures even on your page, Karen, maybe it's an Aol thing and I will have to wait. :-( Asia de Cuba seems to still be a very happening place. (Keli), Colin introduced the film Do tell us more, Kelli! What did he say? Did anyone get a chance to talk to Livia or his parents? Janet, please post wht Colin said on the interview and congratulate your DH, mine would never have done it. Looking forward to seeing all the pictures and reading all the gossip. Murph, thanks for that sneak peak. I'd like to see the one where they are seated at the table with KST too. ;-)

(Mari), I saw a Reuters pic in which boob lady's right one is completely out of the dress. Whore! LOL! And does anyone agree that Matt Perry and Hank Azaria make a cute couple? You know something we don't know? ;-) Who is Naomi Harris? I wonder if she's in Tramua--she's in several pics with Mena and Colin at wireimage. Maybe she plays his murdered wife? We're going to need a cast list.

Kelli will be on shortly. She did clarify to me that Colin didn't really introduce the film, but he stood behind the producers when they did. Emma's premiere pics are not up on firth.com yet, only her ones from the PEN reading. I am buried with pics right now and trying to figure out which will go up on the pages and how. *sending out for food is not the problem; those pesky bathroom breaks are. ;-)

(Karen) OK, can somebody just lend me a backhoe or similar, so I can deal with my yardwork quickly and effectively. Am giving up for this season. :-( I think we need to chip in and hire a hunky gardener for you. ;-) Thanks for all your efforts, Karen.

(Karen)Phwoar!!!! Major stubble closeup. I expect Joyce to melt into her chair. ;-D (LOL)And here I thought I was keeping my "little problem" under wraps. Asbestos pants in place. Lay it on me. Thanks Maria for that stubble pic to tide me over. (Karen) OK, can somebody just lend me a backhoe or similar, so I can deal with my yardwork quickly and effectively. Am giving up for this season. :-( Have you ever considered a yard boy with, dare I say it? S..s..stubble?

Hi I am new on here, how you all doing?

Oh man, the rest of their pics came in. Now, if only I could multi-task... answering emails, requests to join Drool.... I may set a record this time, sitting at the computer. BTW all, I have Joyce's transcription of the Lisa tape but it's going to have to get in queue. Good thing my foreign Firthette meeting today was changed to tomorrow. ;-0

(Karen) Kelli will be on shortly. She did clarify to me that Colin didn't really introduce the film, but he stood behind the producers when they did. (Kelli) Hi I am new on here, how you all doing? I'm great but if you're the aforementioned Kelli, I bet I'm not doing as good as you! Welcome!

I'm with you Joyce, 100%. Always loved men in stubble. Thanks for the Corbis pics, Maria. I suspect the first is my favorite as it's the only one I audibly gasped at when I saw it. ;-) Helloooooooo, Kelliiiiiii!!! Where arrrre yooooouuuuu? :-) and bugger, figures I have to leave just as she's to arrive) I wondered who Naomi Harris was, too. Also another thing I can't fathom....why do none of these women he's hugging look just over the moon? I guess Mena doesn't want to look to excited in case her husband sees the pics, if he's not there. ;-) I think in one pic of Colin with his parents where neither he nor his father have a full on smile, that he looks very much like his dad. The same face shape, same nose, same expression. They look v. v. nice.

And remember Kelli, no detail is too small or insignificant. ;-)

well, a great night. we thought they said "helen" was arriving but actually the p[ress guy said "colin" This is where I have a panic. What the hell do I say?

Firstly, you are taken back by the fact that he is tall and soooooooooooo handsome. His wife got out the car and while he spent at least 10 minutes signing autographs he did look out for her a few times.

(Kelli)well, a great night. we thought they said "helen" was arriving but actually the p[ress guy said "colin" This is where I have a panic. What the hell do I say? Hi Kelli, welcome!! Thanks for coming in and sharing. Now, don't let us scare you off, but we are ravenous for details. What did you say? How close were you? How did Livia react to the crowds? Any and all tidbits are appreciated!

Hi there, well as we were lucky to have tix, we were within the barriers so he got out the car right by us and walked immediately over to the crowds. Someone shouted to him that they are at the same college as he went to and he said "bad luck". made everyone laugh. after he finished signing I had already positioned myself so he HAD to walk by me to get in. I said, excuse me would u mind signing this ticket? he said no and signed it. Once he had done it I just said thanks and he gave me a smile. Then they took him in so we followed.

His wife was having her picture taken by the press and she seemed completely at ease. Very pregnant indeed but looking great. They rushed her in way before him.

Thank you Kelli for all the wonderful details (and a big welcome as well)! (Kelli) Once he had done it I just said thanks and he gave me a smile. OMG! I bet that is burned on your brain! Lucky girl!! Good for you getting his autograph! (Kelli) His wife got out the car and while he spent at least 10 minutes signing autographs he did look out for her a few times. Glad he was able to spend so much time 'working the crowd'. And good to see that he was taking care of the missus! She needs tending...gotta take care of that baby Firth! Thanks Kelli!

Kelli, how did you get so lucky to have a ticket? Were some tix open to the public vs. invitation only? Or do you work with or know someone who's connected to it?

got the tickets via my work. Long story but we got them for a client who couldn't attend. (idiot!) The best thing was that we were seated in the front row and while he was waiting to be introduced he and Minnie were having a shared joke. Then as he walked on stage he was right in front of us. Then he actually sat about 4-5 rows behind us to watch the whole movie. I just couldn't concentrate and kept turning round. He was intently watching until the very end.

(Karen)*sending out for food is not the problem; those pesky bathroom breaks are. ;-) Wot, you never heard of a catheter? Sheesh.;-) As they say in the Dilbert cartoons, "You in the cubicle--work harder!" ;-) WELCOME KELLI (Kelli)we got them for a client who couldn't attend. (idiot!) Some people just can't get their priorities straight! Nice to have you here.

Click on the pictures for a full size look. Check out Ms. Nipple at lower left. Argh! http://www.femail.co.uk/pages/standard/article.html?in_article_id=178742&in_page_id=119

Cute article and profile pic in this one. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/entertainment/030429_hopesprings.shtml

When we left the theatre, I started up the stairs to get to the seats where he was sitting and he had just got up and started walking ahead of me. I did try and catch up but ended up insulting Minnie Driver while not realising I was alongside Matt Perry. Not a great move. We then saw him in the foyer talking to Livia about getting in the car or something and then we made our way to the party. Great fun, loads of ops to see him and walk by his table. (while he ate a smoked salmon canape!)

HEY Emma ! Twice in one week and you are still standing!! Thanks for all your on the spot news, wonderful, plus that you got SWTA signed too. Congratulations! Looking forward to yours pics so much. Thanks to everyone who has put up links and added news and to our never tiring Boss ! Welcome kelli thanks for sharing, it's great to have you here! I confess to being very disappointed by the This Morning interview. Colin could've looked really great instead of just great if the collar of his chunky sweater hadn't obscured his stubble and jawline! (take a leaf out of "Olivia's " book:-)) Paul Ross ( untalented older brother of jonathan) did a really naff interview, poor Colin having to put up with him. the best bit was a clip from the foyer last night when he peeled away from MD and walked away, someone called out to him and he swung round with that wonderful ease and came towards them with that amazing way of moving he has (gets me every time!) main clip from HS was of him with his trousers down.

(Karen)*sending out for food is not the problem; those pesky bathroom breaks are. ;-) (Mari) Wot, you never heard of a catheter? Sheesh.;-) Methinks if she'd stop one, the other would not be a problem. :-x (Kelli) I started up the stairs to get to the seats where he was sitting and he had just got up and started walking ahead of me I'm trying to wrap my brain around this one...you *actually* followed the Stairmaster going up stairs? All I have to say is if Minnie got in your way, she got what she deserved. (Meltdown averted...due to crowd, could not have been long, loping, multi-stepped ascent...temperature returning to safer zone)

main clip from HS was of him with his trousers down. Well it seems to me that if this the clip they'll be using, someone better ask him about it. ;-) Welcome Kelli! I did try and catch up but ended up insulting Minnie Driver You insulted MD? Did you take any pictures when he was standing in front of you? What did MH say when he introduced the film? No detail is too small or banal here, Kelli. ;-D

OMG what an exciting 24 hours. Immediate premiere pics thanks to Karen. A real treat. Emma, Antonella, Kelli and Janet. So good and so on target. The next best thing to being there. Thank you all so much. You must be in heaven. Thank you for all the news items, articles and links. Even Miss Boob. How embarrassing is that! Livia looked adorable. Just my opinion, could it be possible she's due before August and that's just the date given to the public so they can have some privacy. She looks quite far along. He is beyond words. Just such a vision to behold. At this point I can't do any more than repeat everyone else. He is amazing. Thank you everyone so very much for such an exciting day. The

yes, we walked right behind him but he was quick. nipped ahead of us. We saw him a few moments later in the foyer and just stood gawping at him while he spoke to various people/the wife etc.

Moon. Got a great pic of him signing a bit of paper I gave him. Waiting for my friend to send it to me. I am also in it looking slightly in awe. Also my friend walked along to get one of him and MD talking on stage.

(Mari) Cute article and profile pic in this one. Ohhhh.....you weren't kidding about the profile pic! Good one! Thanks Mari!

Put up the flame-retardant shield, Joyce. This is first-class stubble. Having been around Miss Minnie herself a couple of years ago, for five weeks straight, I wouldn't worry about insulting her. She could use a few...

First-class stubble indeed. Do members of the stubble club carry a card or can I just have an additional endorsement put on my boot club card? I've never cared for stubblers, ala Cruise the Shmooze...but wrapped around those lips, that's truly fine. (Do we ever get to see the rest of the photo?)

Here are some of Kelli's answers to questions I had emailed her earlier. She said I could repost them here. The questions aren't there, but you should all be fairly adroit now at figuring them out (Lisa, can you hear me???) ;-))))) --We really liked the film but not one of his best. I found it difficult to accept the whole "Minnie Driver" thing as I am not too keen on her. She was sitting behind us with Matthew Perry which was another big deal to us and actually was quite funny --He is constantly in and out of bed with Heather Graham and I was just so embarrassed that he was actually watching himself on the screen. Bizarre. The audience gave it a great response and it was really funny in parts. He looked great and must have worked out!! --You are right, he didn't actually speak, just stood behind the director and producer. --At the party he was sitting with his wife at a table just chatting and eating canap�s. Then he got up and just wandered round talking to people and having his picture taken with people. At this point I had lost my nerve completely and was just having a few drinks. --She is really stunning and seems very nice. She seems to have people interested in her separately from him. The girl that is in Trauma with him was there (mena survari? Can't spell it!) he was with her most of the time as well as other "studio types" . he talks to people in a very animated way. His wife does take a back seat but has her own things to say to people. She doesn't just sit there. --I also saw him with Kristen Scott Thomas who was there. I think they are friends aren't they? --All in all it was a real eye opener to see these people as just people which is what they are. very "normal", having a drink or two and a bite to eat. etc etc.

Welcome, Kelli, and thanks so much for your wonderful report! (Karen) This is first-class stubble. Thud! (me passing out and hitting floor)

(Karen) This is first-class stubble. With a bit of greys, aaww. Thank, Karen. Can't wait for the rest. ;-) Looking forward to seeing your picures, kelli! Did he laugh at the screening? Did you overhear any of Colin or Livia's conversations? Or Colin with Mena? Did they serve a killer Mojito? ;-) What time did they leave?

yep, he was laughing at Minnie because they presented her with flowers and he pretended that he thought they were for her. She playfully "swats" him and everyone laughs. Didn't see him laugh at the actual film, and only heard him and his wife talking about getting into their car on the way out. Him and Mena were furher away once I saw them together but they were talking with a few other people and the press took a photo of him with his arm round her and another lady who I didn't recognise. We left around 12.30 and they were still there. I think it was supposed to finish at 2am. He was just constantly being introduced to different people all the time. His wife wasnt really by his side at the party. She was sitting down and he was walking around.

WELCOME KELLI What a grand way to make an entrance to Drool. Happy to have you. (Kelli)I found it difficult to accept the whole "Minnie Driver" thing as I am not too keen on her. Ditto. Why all the pics of him hugging her, fergodsake:-(( I'm already sick of her and haven't even seen the movie. Livia is a gracious doll to share him with the enthralled female population. Thanks again Boss. You always come through. And to the supporting team *clap, clap*.

Boy, is this site busy these days! Thanks to everyone for all their hard work. My DH has just returned from London with the precious tape and autograph! I think he should be able to get a few pretty good images. CF is signing autographs at the other side from where my DH was standing, but several fans shouted to him and instead of walking to the car, he turned and walked along the barrier towards my DH. At one point all you can see is his chin, he is so close! Brilliant stubble shot! And great view of 'the walk' as he returns to the car. Is my DH great, or what!

(Janet)Is my DH great, or what Hey, he deserves a website on his own!!A prince!!

(Mari)"You in the cubicle--work harder!" ;-) ROTFL. Hey, sorry boss. I didn't say it. Mari did. WELCOME KELLI We are hanging on your every word. Thanks so much for sharing with us. So glad you decided to post. Have your feet touched the ground yet?? Mine haven't and I'm in the US. My question to you Kelli is this--You know how men are always touching their stubble when they are growing a beard? Did he seem to do that at all? I guess that's been on my mind because I have had this urge to rub my hand over his face all day, then of course rub my face...Oh Gawd. I just can't take it. I'm dying. Mari and Maria thanks for the extra pictures. He does seem to be very touchy with MD. I could slap her, not because of that, but could she adjust her attitude when he's hugging her?? sheesh! I noticed he gave great hugs to KST at her play premiere as well. (Karen) This is first-class stubble. First class and world class. I'm in the stubble heaven forever. Actually I've been there since the InStyle pics. Ok, just an observation. Has anyone else experienced looking at Mena Suvari's picture and think it's Heather Graham? Just for a moment that is. (Kelli via Karen)He looked great and must have worked out!! Looking at those premiere pictures, I'd say his body looks AB...solutely FG. I wonder if that means we're going to have a bit of skin in Trauuuuuuuuuuuuuma I know I've said it several times, Thank You!!!

(Karen)Put up the flame-retardant shield, Joyce. This is first-class stubble. (Barb)First-class stubble indeed. Do members of the stubble club carry a card or can I just have an additional endorsement put on my boot club card? I've never cared for stubblers, ala Cruise the Shmooze...but wrapped around those lips, that's truly fine. (Do we ever get to see the rest of the photo?) (KathyF) Thud! (me passing out and hitting floor) With a bit of greys, aaww. Thank, Karen. Can't wait for the rest. (lindak)First class and world class. I'm in the stubble heaven forever. That wooshing sound you just heard from the East was my wallpaper being changed (300% enlargement is just right)! Whoa Karen, you were spot on with the warning.Thank you. Doing a Heather Graham/ Mandy happy dance hear. Since there doesn't appear to be a paucity of stubble lovers, I've written a poem for the occasion and the Stubble Club. Ode to Stubble by Joyce I think his scrumptious stubble, deserves a naughty rhyme. A manly five o'clock shadow, that's working overtime. I love each tiny bristly hair, I'd hate to see him sheared. It's much sexier than a clean shave, much hotter than a beard. He wears it with such elegance, he bears it with such grace. That prickly, brown and tickly brush, at the bottom of his face.

Joyce!!!! Well done! Nothing like a prickly ODB! AFG!!!

Welcome Kelli. Thank you.Excellent report! Now back to the studio! lindak My question to you Kelli is this--You know how men are always touching their stubble when they are growing a beard? Did he seem to do that at all? I guess that's been on my mind because I have had this urge to rub my hand over his face all day, then of course rub my face...Oh Gawd. I just can't take it. I'm dying. Linda, there was a little naughtier version of my poem which I see you may have appreciated. ; )

(Joyce) Linda, there was a little naughtier version of my poem which I see you may have appreciated ROFLOL!! Oh Joyce, that's too good! But if there's another version, I sure hope you'll share!

(KathyF) Thud! (me passing out and hitting floor) I see that thud and raise you a SPLAT! Whoa. Joyce, LOL! Welcome, Kelli! And thanks so much for the details! Janet, your DH deserves a medal! Can't wait to see the pictures.

Linda, there was a little naughtier version of my poem which I see you may have appreciated. ; ) LOL, well??? OF course I could have been naughtier about feeling that stubble, but I am really trying to contain myself, or I'll explode. Love the poem Joyce. Glad to know we're on the same page. (Tress)Nothing like a prickly ODB! AFG!!! ...at the bottom of his face I love prickly.

Hello, All! I'm new here as well, but unlike Kelli I don't have anything nearly as exciting to contribute... just my undying adoration of ODB :-) I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts the last few days. All the pictures and first hand accounts have been great! Can't wait to see the pictures from Emma and others as they come in. Joyce, loved your ode to stubble! Too funny! I've been a huge fan of the stubble, myself, ever since the InStyle pics. Mmmmm.....

(Linda)...but I am really trying to contain myself, or I'll explode. See...it is the containing of yourself that will make you explode...let it out girl!! ;-) (Linda) ...at the bottom of his face I love prickly. LOL...of course on the bottom of his face! What were you thinking?? Naughty, naughty!I hear ya! ;-D Welcome Monica! You've joined us at a great time!

Welcome Monica! You've got great timing! I've been considering the topic of stubble: inferring that the stubble relates to Trauma, think on the fact that eventually we will have a whole movie of stubble! Will it require it's own billing? Will Rika be able to handle the DVD captures? Will the combination of yummy stubble and crumbling Colin be too much to handle? (I confess, I have running through my mind a movie with the theme of Ghost where the male lead is a combination of Tom Birkin, Donovan Quick and Joe Prince....and he's stubbled! Yow!)

Karen, you are amazing! Thanks so much for rushing to get the news, pics, and first hand reports to us so quickly. I'm for taking up a collection to totally replace your landscaping. Welcome Kelli and Monica. What a great time to join the fun! I'd like to sign up as a charter member of the Stubble club. It never did anything for me until I saw ODB in that white shirt in the In Style pic. He looks unbelievably gorgeous in the premiere pics. I'm ready to book my flight and pay a little visit to our woman on the scene - Emma. You have got it going on, girl!

Here's one new page of exclusive pics for us: http://www.firth.com/hs_gal6.html Am still whittling down the bounty and refining...

(BarbS) think on the fact that eventually we will have a whole movie of stubble! Will it require it's own billing? Will Rika be able to handle the DVD captures? Only if somebody volunteers to come to my house and revive me as I periodically pass out. ;-) Hi, Monica! Welcome! By the way, Monica and Kelly, I usually post a capture from a CF movie as a welcome, but right this minute they would pale in comparison to the photos we're getting of The Man Himself.

Holy *freakin* cow!!! Can he get *any* sexier?!! (KathyF) Thud! (me passing out and hitting floor) (Rika) I see that thud and raise you a SPLAT! Whoa. Kathy and Rika , get off of me! Didn't you see me down here on the floor already? ;-)))) (Karen) This is first-class stubble. I do love those little grays. Oh, hell....I love it all! (Kelli) ended up insulting Minnie Driver while not realising I was alongside Matt Perry. Did she give you a "look"? What did she do or say that gave you that impression? (Evelyn) I found it difficult to accept the whole "Minnie Driver" thing as I am not too keen on her. Ditto. Why all the pics of him hugging her, fergodsake:-(( Ditto, ditto. (Linda) Has anyone else experienced looking at Mena Suvari's picture and think it's Heather Graham? Just for a moment that is. No, not. ;-) Bravo, Joyce!!! (Joyce) Linda, there was a little naughtier version of my poem which I see you may have appreciated. ; ) Well? She wouldn't be the only appreciative one. ;-)) Janet, I'm so psyched for you. What a doll you have there! :-D Thanks for your report, Kelli and ...... Welcome, Monica! Don't run away you two!

I'm doing it again, following myself up. Just got back from the latest gallery page. I'm feeling a little faint.... thank you, Karen! It's hard to pick faves, but I suppose the second one, for the stubble close-up, and the last one, for that wonderful grin. Strange thing in the one where he's looking at Livia - his hair is mostly brushed off his forehead.

Ladies, ladies you are too much! I'm exhausted with excitement. Emma and Kelli, you are truly jammy gits. Thanks so much for sharing. Karen, ab-so-lutely fabulous work with the pics. And, everyone who has contributed so much to our collective enjoyment, particularly over the last few days - Bravo.

(Rika) It's hard to pick faves, but I suppose the second one, for the stubble close-up, and the last one, for that wonderful grin I'm totally right there with ya!

(Tress)#1322 but were did ODB get the tall genes? Just a piece of scientifically proven fact - a son will always be taller than his mother. Thanks to everyone for the pics, reports etc. I am trying to work!!! (v important) What must I do??? Luckily I am sitting at the computer, because my knees have given in. He just keeps getting better and better. Back to work now...

There are now three pages of premiere pics, starting with: http://www.firth.com/hs_gal5.html and continuing through gal7 I haven't made to Emma's premiere pics yet but am getting rather slap happy and, who knows, there could be one devoted to Hank Azaria if I keep on. ;-)

Welcome, Monica! Undying adoration is the only requirement! Joyce, marvelous job on Ode to Stubble! You are a poet without peer. It's much sexier than a clean shave, much hotter than a beard. LOL and Amen!!!! (Rika) Only if somebody volunteers to come to my house and revive me as I periodically pass out. ;-) I immediately envisioned a room full of passed-out Drooleurs surrounding your computer monitor. (Dorine) Holy *freakin* cow!!! Can he get *any* sexier?!! Just when I think it's impossible (like when watching WAGW), he somehow manages to improve upon perfection! I do love those little grays. Oh, hell....I love it all! Me, too! I wouldn't change a hair on his head... or neck! Karen, the gallery is unbelievable! I'm mesmerized and hypnotized! Thank you, thank you, thank you! My favorite part is the little bit of stubble just below his lower lip. *swoon* Can't help but notice that Matthew Perry's stubble just doesn't have the same effect. ;-) Something about HS premiere on Hello site. Why is MD so obvious about staring at the camera? http://www.hellomagazine.com/2003/04/29/colinfirth/

If he looks like this in Trauma, I think the think the throwaway rule must be expanded to include at least the first 2, maybe even 3 viewings. Plot, schmott....who needs one? ;-))

Thanks a million to you, Karen!! The photos - actually, Mr and Mrs JG - are absolutely wonderful! (Rika) Only if somebody volunteers to come to my house and revive me as I periodically pass out. ;-) Sorry, Rika, I wish I could help but I guess all the droolers here must have fainted already! :)

Thanks for the welcomes! Karen, you are awesome! The pictures are incredible and you've clearly slaved away on this stuff all day. LOL, Kathy! I thought the exact same thing about Matthew Perry's stubble not having nearly the same effect. Notice that he's also wearing a slight variation on the same outfit as ODB, but again, without the same effect. CF is SO working that suit! The full length pictures are literally beyond words. The most articulate thing that comes to mind is "yummy." :-)

Thank you all for everything. I haven't had time to read anything yet, just wantet to give you this link from my mailbox: http://www.hellomagazine.com/