tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post2129336791381678309..comments2024-02-19T10:16:13.581+00:00Comments on Past Imperfect: Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-14709080690932073072008-04-15T11:55:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:55:00.000+01:00GG: I look back with sadness at this failure. Sh...GG: I look back with sadness at this failure. She died prematurely, which was an awful shock to us all. I used to keep her company when she took her children to a cottage in Wales and we had some very happy and hilarious memories.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-39498390370157246982008-04-15T11:35:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:35:00.000+01:00Boosting someone else's confidence is one of the m...Boosting someone else's confidence is one of the most difficult things to do, eh? Well, it is when the other person refuses to believe good things about herself. <BR/><BR/>What exciting times you've had, Pat. A wonderful, packed life. And still going full of beans.neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-9176962487912937142008-04-15T08:43:00.000+01:002008-04-15T08:43:00.000+01:00Just had a look at the Norfolk dialect site. It's ...Just had a look at the Norfolk dialect site. It's really difficult to write down phonetically isn't it? <BR/>My favourite example (spoken by a headmaster in assembly!) is:<BR/>"As no good 'im a sayern 'e din do uh. I know 'e dunnuh 'cos I see'um"<BR/>Which translates as: It's no good him saying he didn't do it. I know he did it because I saw him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-8917393936030485032008-04-14T23:49:00.000+01:002008-04-14T23:49:00.000+01:00Kanani: guess i like being in charge:)Sam: it is...Kanani: guess i like being in charge:)<BR/><BR/>Sam: it is frightening when you feel you must have done something wrong and can't put it right.<BR/><BR/>Crabtree: thank you. I see you understand.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-177688840103561952008-04-14T22:33:00.000+01:002008-04-14T22:33:00.000+01:00Narrative sincerity with the service of the truth ...Narrative sincerity with the service of the truth of the feelings ,such could be the currency or rather the literary watchword of Virgnia Woolf. <BR/>It is always extremely complex to grant a troop ,the such bow on the violin seeking the harmony between each partition !<BR/>The indication of the tempo is followed of that of the emotional climate .<BR/><BR/>Very good job ,félicitation Madame FriendshipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-32914936286180827402008-04-14T21:48:00.000+01:002008-04-14T21:48:00.000+01:00Into every life a little Arona must fall. It sound...Into every life a little Arona must fall. It sounds terrifying to troubleshoot that kind of thing.<BR/><BR/>Well done on your other successes though! it's a very particular and rare skill set I imagine - the ability to direct people in an artistic endeavour. You must have had to be endlessly patient sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Rand's right, you look like a classic English country rose in that photo. You're beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-61412185628950258762008-04-14T18:38:00.000+01:002008-04-14T18:38:00.000+01:00I can't imagine managing all those people! I love ...I can't imagine managing all those people! <BR/><BR/>I love your recollections about the plays. So very interesting in a day when most people don't even go see them anymore!Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-76320066348655863582008-04-14T14:54:00.000+01:002008-04-14T14:54:00.000+01:00Randall:I found what usually happened was that, fo...Randall:I found what usually happened was that, for the rehearsal period at least, the actors listened intently to what one had to say and did their damndest to give you what you wanted. If it all worked out there was mutual admiration all round.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-55484407588523839802008-04-14T14:01:00.000+01:002008-04-14T14:01:00.000+01:00You look great in the riding gear, BTW.I cannot im...You look great in the riding gear, BTW.<BR/><BR/>I cannot imagine attempting to direct friends. One would think the friendship would always get in the way of the business at hand, much like a parent attempting to coach a child on a little league team.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-26993797750669036592008-04-14T12:24:00.000+01:002008-04-14T12:24:00.000+01:00andrewm: great site - apart from his word verifica...andrewm: great site - apart from his word verification. Love the phrases.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-22888205870957135472008-04-14T11:14:00.000+01:002008-04-14T11:14:00.000+01:00He'yer fa'got a dickey, bor?See linkhttp://www.nor...He'yer fa'got a dickey, bor?<BR/><BR/>See link<BR/><BR/>http://www.norfolkdialect.com/expressions.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-83423670257027128762008-04-14T10:47:00.000+01:002008-04-14T10:47:00.000+01:00Naomi 2 : I'm fairly sure I saw Uta Hagan and Art...Naomi 2 : I'm fairly sure I saw Uta Hagan and Arthur Hill on British TV which probably inspired me to do it it in the first place. I remember thinking 'I know these people.'Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-78109876725590991602008-04-14T10:40:00.000+01:002008-04-14T10:40:00.000+01:00Naomi: directing was one of the hardest things I ...Naomi: directing was one of the hardest things I ever did - all those strings you have to keep tags on; all those people you have to keep happy - actors and stage crew. By opening night I would look like an old bag lady. No way could I have done both. Occasionally something magic would happen on stage and I suppose that's why I did it.<BR/><BR/>Sablonneuse: you are so right but once you get it it's fascinating. My first husband hailed from Norfolk without a trace of an accent but he was a fair mimic and helped me with phrases I can't remember now - something about a dick a boo.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-32307925135744972452008-04-14T10:25:00.000+01:002008-04-14T10:25:00.000+01:00What an exciting episode.How did you get on with t...What an exciting episode.<BR/>How did you get on with the Norfolk accent for 'Roots'? I think it's an actor's nightmare to try to reproduce Norfolk vowels sounds and clipped consonants. Most people sound as though they are from Devon or Cornwall when they try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-16940992668345324292008-04-14T09:26:00.000+01:002008-04-14T09:26:00.000+01:00The Directors Nightmare! Lordy, Pat....Thank God y...The Directors Nightmare! Lordy, Pat....Thank God you had Julia, who stepped in...The Celebratory Party...LOL...Oh Dear....!<BR/>You Directed a lot of plays, my dear....Most exciting! And did you Act in some of the plays you Directed, too? Now that is quite an undertaking if you did...!<BR/>I LOVE That picture of you in your Riding Clothes...So very Elegant and Beautiful! Quite a change from working in the theatre, I'd say....! I LOVE "Virgnia Woolf"....I was lucky enough to see the Original Broadway Cast...And Uta Hagen was BRILLIANT, as was Arthur Hill....! The two young people were fantastic, too...George Grizzard, who just died a few months ago, and Sandy Dennis....! ALL MARVELOUS!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.com