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Hi Friend 

If you are a regular readers of these blogs, you will know that one my favourite films is ALMOST FAMOUS based on a true story of writer/director Cameron Crowe, who was a young journalist from Rolling Stone magazine who followed some rock bands in the 70s. I am often quoting "It's all happening" which was a remark Kate Hudson said in the film. Well, this week, it did indeed all happen.

It started at the BAFTA's. It was hard work. I was on my feet since 8am, planning, preparing and finally keeping sharp with questions to film the final scenes of the documentary about MAKING IT IN HOLLYWOOD.

I was lucky enough to catch Kate Hudson in shot and had to think quick to get her to react to the camera. She looked fantastic in my viewfinder with her golden dress shining in the excellent lighting on the red carpet. She laughed at my question and gave a brief answer direct to camera. Then winner of the supporting actress award, Tilda Swinton, stopped to have a chat and again she had fun with the question I asked. Funnyman Eddie Izzard had the crowd in laughter as his wicked sense of humour came out to another question I asked. The BBC guy next to me was also successful in getting some quick fire answers from Ricky Gervais, Jeff Goldblum and others.

The following day, out of the blue, I got an offer from BBC Scotland to be a judge on a scriptwriters panel in June. Then I got an offer for 9 months of IT security work in London, which will now allow me to fund the final parts of the journey this year.

The fantastic news continued with an invite back on Sky next Wednesday and finally, as if my heart was beating fast enough with all the excitement, I got accredited again for the Oscars next weekend.

My flights are booked and I'm back at the Renaissance Hotel where Kate Winslet, Ellen Degeneres and Celine Dion stayed last year.

The adventure continues.

In the meantime, here's some links to find out more about the entertainment coming your way.


Douglas


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UKTHEATRE REVIEWS

Speed-The-Plow

David Mamet is an actors playwright. He writes in such an honest and realistic way and it allows an actor to shine. If they get it right.

The Merchant of Venice

A pound of flesh - nothing more and nothing less. At the Greenwich Playhouse

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