Goodbye Mr Chips RIP Peter
Dec 15th 2013, 7:50 pm
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Goodbye Mr Chips RIP Peter
Just in case you're wondering, Peter O'Toole dies at The Wellington Hospital in London today.
Michael Parkinson said it was hard to be too sad about the news of his passing, and smiled as he said: "Peter didn't leave much of life unlived, did he"?
RIP
Michael Parkinson said it was hard to be too sad about the news of his passing, and smiled as he said: "Peter didn't leave much of life unlived, did he"?
RIP
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Dec 16th 2013, 3:17 am
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Re: Goodbye Mr Chips RIP Peter
An immense character and his portrayal of Lawrence of Arabia was brilliant.
Dec 16th 2013, 6:22 pm
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Oh that is so sad. I really admired the actor and the man. I've read and enjoyed his biographies. I love his portrayal as Lawrence of Arabia and other excellent roles.
A whole new generation also got to know of him as the food critic in Ratatouille, the animated movie.
His distinctive and eloquent voice will be missed.
No, he did not leave much life unlived!
A whole new generation also got to know of him as the food critic in Ratatouille, the animated movie.
His distinctive and eloquent voice will be missed.
No, he did not leave much life unlived!
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Dec 16th 2013, 7:25 pm
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OK - a question: after Lawrence, what was his next best or most famous role?
Dec 17th 2013, 8:11 pm
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Anyone remember Murphy's War?
Dec 17th 2013, 8:24 pm
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Agree.Loved him.x
Two fantastic Celtic actors,his voice rivaled Burton's
Gorgeous velvet tones.
Burton travelled down the melancholic Welsh dirge apropos Thomas whereas
O'Toole enjoyed the rich chestnutty banter of his adoptive Irish fan club.
Go with God.
Dec 18th 2013, 4:53 am
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'Hellraisers' is well worth a read. It's about O'Toole, Reed, Burton and Harris.
'Legends' is a word used all too often in todays celebrity-obssessed world, but those four really are legends.
'Legends' is a word used all too often in todays celebrity-obssessed world, but those four really are legends.
Dec 18th 2013, 12:49 pm
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