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I am so looking forward to seeing

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Sally

Sally Report 27 Dec 2009 17:48

I loved the first film about Quentin, and what I remember most is his approach to housework......lol....

.....he suggested just to dust once a year, as the dust builds up and doesn't appear to get any more.......well that was his idea anyway.....

I did see his great niece on an Antiques Roadshow shown recently and she was showing some drawings Quentin had done for her and they were excellent........she said how she walked on the streets of New York with her Uncle and how everyone called out to him and how happy he was........as has been said.......he was quirky and a character, and I also like people like this......such fun.....

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 27 Dec 2009 17:34

MIND
john hurt portrays him fantastically

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 27 Dec 2009 17:32

the Naked Civil Servant,? methinks.......

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 27 Dec 2009 15:09

It's amazing to realise that John Hurt played him as a young (ish) man and is playing the same role 30 years later!

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 27 Dec 2009 12:51

he just so reminds me of my good friend michael


mind so does the song last christmas
as michael gave me the record

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough

Rambling

Rambling Report 27 Dec 2009 12:46

I watched the first , many moons ago and it was as they say a 'seminal piece' and will watch on Monday ...I always remember this lol ( can't think why!

"There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse. "
Quentin Crisp

and a couple more quotes :)

"If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. "

"Love is not enough. It must be the foundation, the cornerstone- but not the complete structure. It is much too pliable, too yielding. "

"For flavor, instant sex will never supersede the stuff you have to peel and cook. "

"To know all is not to forgive all. It is to despise everybody. "
Quentin Crisp


xx

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*~~*Posh*~~*

*~~*Posh*~~* Report 27 Dec 2009 10:57

I like him too Joy...Eccentric to say the least...I love eccentric people. I shall be watching it too. I think John Hurt plays the part wonderfully. xxx.

Researching:
Hydes of Northern Ireland

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 27 Dec 2009 09:24

well i think he is interesting his life was unique

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough

Mick from the Bush

Mick from the Bush Report 27 Dec 2009 05:45

Well- Quentin Crisp is pretty scary!! lol


xxxxxxx mick

StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 26 Dec 2009 23:37

ohhhh is it scary???? lol xxx

Researching:
It wasn't me

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 26 Dec 2009 23:08

Well i just love...... Quentin Crisp He is so witty and cant wait to see the film on Monday Englishman in New York

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough