Farewell Sir Roger...

My favourite Bond. A sad day all round really. 

I shall remember him most fondly as the suave Simon Templar, driving that cool white Volvo coupe. 

Farewell indeed, he always seemed to play everything "tongue in cheek" which I rather enjoyed. Several decades of happy memories associated with his various TV series and Bond characters R.I.P. 

Back in the early 1980s, if you were a student in London, you could earn a bit of pocket money by being a waiter at big charity events. The money was usually rubbish and you had to pay for the hire of a penguin suit, so tips were important.

One night in about May 1983, my girlfriend of the time, Izzy, and I, were working at such an event at London's Guildhall. We had two tables to look after - one of which had Roger Moore and his entourage on it.

The big man was grace, good manners and kindness personified. And at the end of the evening he gave us £50 each as a tip. That was a lot of money to a student back in 1983.

As well as the suavity, there was always a very English core of good humour and self-deprecation about Sir Roger. Surely the nicest guy in showbiz...

Thanks for that story Kevin, it's good to know that he was such a genuine and decent guy. 

james n posted:

My favourite Bond. A sad day all round really. 

Indeed!

Very very sad news, the idea of having lost probably my favourite actor ever makes me feel very sad

Regards

Roberto

Kevin-W posted:

Back in the early 1980s, if you were a student in London, you could earn a bit of pocket money by being a waiter at big charity events. The money was usually rubbish and you had to pay for the hire of a penguin suit, so tips were important.

One night in about May 1983, my girlfriend of the time, Izzy, and I, were working at such an event at London's Guildhall. We had two tables to look after - one of which had Roger Moore and his entourage on it.

The big man was grace, good manners and kindness personified. And at the end of the evening he gave us £50 each as a tip. That was a lot of money to a student back in 1983.

As well as the suavity, there was always a very English core of good humour and self-deprecation about Sir Roger. Surely the nicest guy in showbiz...

Sean'sh the real Jamesh Bond, shurely?

Though it pains me to admit it, I found Roger Moore's characterisation much more believable, lighthearted and entertaining.

After all, who could ever take the books seriously, and Roger captured the whole tongue in cheek vibe perfectly.

Sad new,really.I loved him as 007 since I was child.I'm now going to tell it to my old mum,she like him so much...Rip

"Liked"

He was everything you expect an English gentleman to be. The smartness, good looks, posh voice and sense of humour etc. I thought he was pretty cool.

What a cool dude Sir Rog was. Self deprecating, understated and a thoroughly nice chap by all accounts. A true English gent who didn't take himself at all seriously. He'll be missed.

Merci Simon Templar. Le saint!

My first film my parents took me to see on holiday in Devon was Live and let Die.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.Always liked Moore's suave persona  and self depreciating humour.

Thanks Roger - R.I.P.

I still remember  when RAI Italian tv aired the first Persuaders's episode (Attenti A Quei Due) it was '73 or '74 for a 9/10 yo boy  car nut  like me,  seeing the Dino/ Aston chase around Monaco was pure heaven

Regards

Roberto

rsch posted:

I still remember  when RAI Italian tv aired the first Persuaders's episode (Attenti A Quei Due) it was '73 or '74 for a 9/10 yo boy  car nut  like me,  seeing the Dino/ Aston chase around Monaco was pure heaven

Regards

Roberto

Absolutely Roberto, absolutely, it was the same for me and of course with that wonderful John Barry Persuaders theme tune!

He, Patrick McNee and Ralph Fiennes are the most archetypal ambassador of Britishness and elegance.

Like Bond character Daniel Craig is quite my least favourite

Regards

Roberto

This story has been everywhere today. Not surprising really, it's a truly heartwarming contrast to the dark news coming out of Manchester, and is a measure of the man.

Here it is, in case you've missed it. It's well worth reading.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05...re-marc-haynes-post/

Kevin-W posted:

This story has been everywhere today. Not surprising really, it's a truly heartwarming contrast to the dark news coming out of Manchester, and is a measure of the man.

Here it is, in case you've missed it. It's well worth reading.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05...re-marc-haynes-post/

Fantastic!

Kevin-W posted:

This story has been everywhere today. Not surprising really, it's a truly heartwarming contrast to the dark news coming out of Manchester, and is a measure of the man.

Here it is, in case you've missed it. It's well worth reading.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05...re-marc-haynes-post/

What a lovely story. There are a few celebrities about today who would do well to read it. 

A lovely story, thanks for posting Kevin.

Yes lovely chap.   A chaps chap, rather than a mans man..