First of all thank you all so much for all the support yesterday.
It’s so good to know I’m not going crazy and that I was OK to have a strop.
We’ve talked to Mr B’s mum today and we’re going in the car and meeting her there.
She was fine about it, thank God, but I had the war paint ready just in case.
Right, running a bit late this week but here is David’s question.
He also asked me to post this little snippet of information for any of you aspiring to take your writing further:
“I recently started a daily post on tips for writers, called ‘Telling Write From Wrong”. I would like this to become a central point for writers of any description, any nationality, any age and any interest, to get honest advice from an experienced writer. They can leave their questions as comments and I will answer them.”
I’ll certainly be picking David’s brains and the posts so far have been really interesting.
Ok, the question…
Hollywood’s knocking at your door, to offer you top billing in a studio blockbuster, alongside any movie star of your choice. Whom do you choose?
My interpretation of this is simple.
Who in Hollywood would I quite like to snog?
Oooo decisions, decisions…
Colin Firth?
David Tennant? (He’s probably been to Hollywood.)
Joaquin Phoenix?
Daniel Craig?
Hugh Jackman ?
Johnny Depp?
How’s a girl to choose??
Then I had an idea.
Dr Who, THE MOVIE.
That way I could start off with David Tennant, and he could regenerate and become Colin Firth in a Darcyesque moment (Colin Firth was an amazing Darcy in a BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice that I have watched about 8 million times.)
Then Joaquin Phoenix could be a lean and moody Dr Who and play me some tunes , Daniel Craig could be 007 Dr Who with a Cosmic Screwdriver that can not only save the world but can also light a cigar and play ‘Underneath the Mango Tree’ at the switch of a button.
We could fly forward in time and he could go all animal as wolverine with the lovely Hugh, and then fop it up in a Pirate Adventure with Johnny Depp…
I know what your all going to say,
“But Jo, Dr Who never gets the girl.”
But I’ve got that covered too, because in every movie there has to be a romantic interlude, and that could be me, Jo Beaufoix, the only Time Lady left, who has been hiding in 2007, waiting for her man.
Big Sighhhhh.
Perfect, don’t you think??
I should be a script writer me. Tee hee.
And finally I have a poem for Lori at Fairytales and Margaritas who requested one on sibling rivalry.
I wrote it about brothers, I don’t know why, but Lori has two girls AND two boys so I’m sure this is a big issue in her house. Being one of four myself, also two girls and two boys, I remember the arguments, but we get on brilliantly now and I’m so glad they’re there.
It was harder than I though this one, so I’m not sure what I think.
I might come back to it later.
He ain’t heavy…unless he sit’s on my head
My brother is my ‘bestest’ friend
My buddy and my mate
We shared a womb,
and now a room
And often we debate
It’s my turn on the lego now.
I think you’ll find it’s not
Get off my bed…
Ow, that’s my head…
Mum he called me a snot.
I’m oldest so I get to choose.
I’m youngest so it’s me
D’you want a smack?
I’ll get you back.
Let go, I need to pee.
My brother is my ‘bestest’ friend
My comrade and my bud
But if you gave me 20 pence
I’d sell him if I could.
P.S. Short awards ceremony tomorrow.
Blingety Bling Bling.
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September 22nd, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Oh Jo, Jo Jo Jo Jo…. any of those men would be fine for you, just fine… except for my darling Mr. Tennant though…. no no no, You’re not right for him at all.
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm
A fellow Dr. Who fan! There are so few of those ’round these part…I’m feeling…blissful!
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:41 pm
oh, I would be all for Joaquin Phoenix. Lovely poem on siblings; I should have asked you to write one on fashionista twins…. Hope you are having a lovely weekend…so sorry about the family problems but I side with you. I am the least favorite daughter in law because I usually say no and dash their plans. Oh. well. YOu are lovelier than I would be to go along.
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Cami, Leendaluu, these boys are mine.
Nobody said anything about sharing, hee hee.
And poem ideas are still welcome so I’ll have a go at fashionista twins when I get back.
Hi Kimberly
We love Dr Who. Especially with David Tennant in it. Yum.
September 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
You’re a genius! Great choice in men and what a great solution to the dilemma. I loved the poem, it reminded me sooooooo much of my monsters who miraculously turn into angels when they go off to snoozeland.
September 22nd, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Ooh, ooh, can I be the ‘you’ in the parallel universe – with Bruce Willis thrown in for good measure (never could resist a chap in a dirty ripped vest!)- then we’d both get to snog all the hunky chaps?!! (looks over shoulder to make sure anenglishdad isn’t looking!)
Cool ode too – glad you got your mojo back, Jo! (No, I have no idea, but it sounds good.)
September 22nd, 2007 at 4:18 pm
21ST CM thanks. My monsters turn into sleeping angels too. Weird??
x
English Mum, we are up far too late young lady.
And actually, Bruce Willis is sexy in an odd way.
September 22nd, 2007 at 7:39 pm
I like your poems! You should write one about your mother in law
September 22nd, 2007 at 9:35 pm
you have an award over at my place…
September 23rd, 2007 at 12:15 am
Oh, I get such a lovely glimpse into your pretty little British head with a list like this. An American would have a whole different list. (In fact, 98% of Americans have never heard of David Tennant. Good thing I have turbo-satellite cable and keep up with all my English lads, right?) Very fun to read. And I love your spin on just exactly how to be near them all.
Brilliant, my dear!
September 23rd, 2007 at 1:38 am
Thanks Belle, I might just do that sweetie. Hee hee
RC Oh exciting. Thank you hon. I’ll be there in my best frock
Brillig, how awful for America.
But hooray lucky for me.
David will be mine. I’m sure MR B won’t mind…
September 23rd, 2007 at 4:53 am
Uh, I’m pretty sure Mr. Tennant was supposed to be mine, but I’d be happy to share if you like
And I adore the poem. It captures siblings perfectly.
September 23rd, 2007 at 6:43 am
Thanks Jen, but David is mine because I have in locked in my wardrobe hee hee.
Did you see him in Casanova (BBC version last year) with Peter O’Toole?
He payed the young Casanova.
It sets me all a quiver just thinking about it hee hee.
September 24th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Hi Jo,
Great to see an Aussie there – Hugh is about as decent a bloke as you’ll ever find. Thanks for taking part.
By the way, I couldn’t post a comment on your previous post, but what I wanted to say was that children always notice the things that REALLY matter.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
I love it! I’m going to put it on the boys wall!
September 29th, 2007 at 3:47 am
David thanks, and I’m sorry my post was naughty.
Kids do notice more than we realise don’t they?
Lori, I’m so glad you like it.
Thanks for playing.