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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:31 am
I agreed with him completely - LEAVE HIS CHILDREN ALONE!

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:33 am
I get no joy or laughs in celebs falls from grace. Most of the time it is just tragic. I celebrate with them when they get their lives back on course. Britteny is a good example who seems to be doing well at this time. I'm happy for her and her family.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 9:26 pm
The BAFTAs (British Academy Awards) were on BBC America tonight. It was a good show, although Jonathan Ross wasn't as good hosting as I thought he might be. Anyhow, Hurt Locker won for Best Film and Best Director--two very deserved awards IMO, and James Cameron didn't look too pleased, but he seldom does. Colin Firth won Best Actor for A Single Man (super well deserved) and Carrie Mulligan won Best Actress for An Education (haven't seen, but she is a lovely young woman). The best part of the night, though, was the Fellowship Award, which is like a lifetime achievement award, and it's awarded by Prince William. The first Fellowship Award went to the great Sir Alfred Hitchcock....this year it went to Vanessa Redgrave. Well, it was glorious. A gentleman helped Ms Redgrave up the stairs--without looking it up, I'm guessing she has to be in her mid 70s or more--and when she got there she was greeted by both Prince Wiliam and Uma Thurman, who introduced her. First, she kissed Uma on each cheek and then--then!--she curtsied so deep her knee must have almost touched the floor when she greeted the Prince. I didn't know! I thought Vanessa was still very much the woman who railed against Zionism when she won her Oscar for Julia, but she seems to have become a Tory! LOL. I'm just kidding...it was lovely. And Ms Redgrave talked about her father and her mother, and she talked about Prince William's father, whom she said she admires for his intelligence and his commitment to goodness, and Princess Diana, about whom she had more kind words. I'm not doing this justice, really, because Ms Redgrave was so moved when she went onstage and she seemed a bit flustered at being so overcome with emotion. It was really quite something.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 12:04 am
I think a lot of people do not really want a public apology from celebrities who mess up. They want public humiliation. We hear over and over that "if they would just come clean and apologize, people would forgive them." But when they do, most people question whether they are sincere or not. The public apology is something that is required by society, so they have to just go through the motions, get it done, and then get on with their lives, and hope that they did not mess up too badly. It is the same with every single celebrity.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 12:12 am
The real farce was Gloria Allred. I was stunned that she is parading Tiger's mistresses around and demanding an apology from them. The porn star actually accused him of being unfaithful to her. None of these "ladies" were innocents. They knew he was a married man with children and they still decided to have an affair with him. They don't deserve an apology. They should be giving Elin an aplogy. They actually made me fill nauseous.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:39 am
I agree Allietex. They DO NOT deserve an apology.
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 6:42 am
I agree Allie that the public doesn't require an apology for a betrayal against a spouse but it's more complicated than that because the celebrity wants the public to keep doling out millions of dollars to continue supporting their lifestyle. ITA about Allred!! I know she is laughing all the way to the bank so I won't even bother asking how she keeps a straight face.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 7:07 am
Tish, I saw that was on BBC America, which I don't get. I'd love to see the BAFTA awards one year just to be able to compare the presentation to the Acadamy Awards. Glad to hear Hurt Locker trumped Avatar and surprised to learn that Prince William presented an award. I think that Vanessa has just mellowed with age, as most of us do. I'm glad she respected tradition in this instance though.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 11:47 am
Holly, Prince William recently became the President of the academy, replacing Lord Richard Attenborough. Here are a couple pics of Ms Redgrave receiving her award. Sadly, the entire presentation isn't up on youtube yet--just a small portion of her speech.

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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 12:18 pm
I read where the internet traffic on Tiger's apology was minimal over the weekend when compared to other high profile media events. At this point, maybe people just don't care that much about it. I would go with that because I just don't care to hear about it anymore and couldn't believe that it was broadcast live on Friday. Seriously, aren't there more important issues, like whether Canada will win Olympic gold in hockey? 
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 12:32 pm
Oh man, she really did get down, didn't she Tish. Maybe she just went further than she intended and got stuck with her old knees. I love her outfit and her grey hair Very classy looking.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:26 pm
I lost all my animosity toward Redgrave when she handled the loss of her daughter with such dignity and class. And it goes without saying that no one should have to bury their child. I will look for her speech online - sounds wonderful.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 4:14 pm
I love how Prince William and the lady are helping stabilize her as she does her curtsey. I don't know for a fact, but I doubt many royals would do that. I'd forgotten about the loss of her daughter, GAL. I agree that she handled it with dignity and class.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 4:50 pm
<I doubt many royals would do that.> No, the queen herself has been known to steady folks who stumble on their curtsey. Someone famous once wrote about how gracious Her Majesty was in doing so for her. I just can't remember at the moment who it was but it will come to me.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 4:53 pm
Here's Ms Redgrave as she reaches the stage...and a report... Telegraph
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:05 pm
Well, that's cool Holly. She just never struck me like that, that's why I worded it as I did.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:21 pm
It just now came to me Huk. I believe it was Margaret Trudeau who wrote about it. She was the first lady of Canada in the 70's.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:23 pm
Betty White may host or co-host SNL. Now this would be a real treat for us. Link is to Yahoo: http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/betty-white-edges-closer-to-saturday-night-live--1006
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 6:22 pm
I wonder if the SNL players would be able to keep up with her. She's a pistol! I'm guessing there would probably be a Sue Ellen and/or Password skit.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 7:56 pm
I have met her and in rl she is more like Sue Ellen than her Golden Girl character. Pistol is a great way to describe her! I adore her
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Monday, February 22, 2010 - 8:11 pm
Oh, Pamy I am envious! I just love Betty!
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 1:43 am
The Royals are nothing if not ladies and gentlemen and most gracious. I cannot imagine them not helping someone in that situation.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 1:44 am
Betty White is one of those fortunate actresses who become even better at what they do the older they get. I have loved her for years and even more now. I love how she always played the scatterbrain, while we all know she is as sharp as a tack.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:30 am
I think Betty just turned 88. I saw her on Bonnie last week. Most of the time when they trot out a really old celeb they are just pitifully silly... but not Betty. She hasn't lost an iota of her sharp wit. She is a love!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:33 am
Betty has the ability to laugh at herself. Her joy in what she does is evident.
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