This Makes Me Laugh...

[xwacky]

But first let me say a sincere THANK YOU to ala_tariel, anastdean, ckll, and gatorgrrrl. My dearests, your wonderful gifts are much appreciated. ♥

Now, here's what made me "bouncing" in my seat: I just ran into an article @ comicbookmovie where Anne Rice discussed Lestat, Twilight, and Robert Downey, Jr. (among other actors). Here's an excerpt that made me chortle:

[In regard to Stephenie Meyer and Twilight] ...And she did this stroke of genius thing of having these menacing vampires go to high school. [Laughs.] Which, in a way, I thought was incredibly ridiculous. Because what immortal would spend his time going to high school over and over like that? Go to Katmandu or Memphis or Rio De Janiero or Rome! But it was a stroke of genius, because it gave great pleasure to millions of kids. So its’ very interesting. But I think what makes it work is that old tried-and-true woman’s romance formula, which is rooted in psychology.

Later on, Anne Rice also discussed which actors she thinks are good candidates for playing her characters. She named quite a few, and of course, being a faithful fan!girl, only this really caught my attention:

Jamie Bamber, he’s terrific, I was just watching him last night in England’s Law & Order. I’d seen him on Battlestar Galactica, but I’d never seen him unleash that beautiful diction.

While I'm squeeing in delight, I can't help wishing someone would show Ms. Rice some episodes of Supernatural as well! *wistful*

Comments

[xwacky.livejournal.com]

Miiick! I take it you've been following L&O:UK? ;)

I hope you have a great week too! &hugs

[(Anonymous)]

Unfortunately, no. I don't have any way to watch it (I don't get BBC). I have read some synopsis of the episodes and seen some stills from it, though. I keep hoping that maybe, one day, the USA channel will add it to their line-up (since they seem to show all the other incarnations of L&O). Truthfully, I've never been a L&O fan, but I think I could get over that for Jamie. ;)

mick

[xwacky.livejournal.com]

Oh! Do you know BBC American is now showing the first series on Friday nights (or is it Sunday nights?) I bought the DVD boxset for S1 when it first came out. While I watched the original L&O quite religiously back in the day, I haven't liked the show and its many US reincarnations for a long time. But like you said, I would get over that for Jamie too. I just need to find time to sit down and watch it.

Even without watching the series, I can just imagine how Jamie's diction impressed Anne Rice. One thing Jamie impressed me from the get-go is his articulation. I haven't seen any actor like him before and since!

[(Anonymous)]

We don't get BBC America, either. :(
I agree...he is a very well-spoken person. I could sit and listen to him for hours...