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Simon News, Articles, Info - Part 1
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| Fran |
Date: Monday, 25-Mar-13, 12:03 PM | Message # 706 |
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A Belgian article about Simon & Givenchy: http://www.7sur7.be/7s7....s.dhtml
Google translation:
Simon Baker teaches you manners
He has a charming smile but does not overdo it: he knows his power of seduction, no need to add more. If girls believe that romance and chivalry are now ancient history, he proves otherwise with his elegance and foolproof thoughtfulness. It is the "gentleman", a term that might seem straight out of another era but resumed service with Simon Baker.
The sexy mentalist lends his face to the new fragrance Givenchy Gentlemen Only. "It is an honor, a privilege and a luxury," the actor recently said before giving his own definition of gentleman: "This is an interesting concept. Most people think it's something a little old-fashioned but I think it is a timeless concept. It is ambitious to be a gentleman. I learned respect, courtesy, humility. "
"I think now, the idea of fashion and masculinity mix with talent. It is acceptable to be masculine, independent, strong and at the same time, interested in his style, the way he's seen in the eyes of others. I think we have come a long way in this regard. now that we can be called a modern gentleman who knows how it presents. "
For Simon Baker, a gentleman must obviously behave with women. "The gentlemen treat women with respect and intelligence, warmth and compassion."
The beautiful Australian says he loves the scent on the skin of a woman. "In men, it is important to me that the fragrance does not eclipse the man. It is like clothing: men must wear the clothes, clothes should not wear the man. A man must find a fragrance that highlights the essence of what he is. "
A fragrance like a fine wine
Simon Baker loves the "experience" of Gentleman Only. "It is refreshing, invigorating, dynamic. Gradually, as time passes, it softens and becomes more sensual. What is interesting about this fragrance is the detail and delicacy of odor any sensory experience. This is new to me but it is like a good wine ... The top notes and others ... The way it reacts when you put it and how it evolves with you ... "
This woody fragrance, sensual, which comes in spray deodorant and aftershave which we love the bottle near the flange, solid, impressive but sober appeal to men who are not afraid to take on their personality.
Photo caption: Gentlemen Only perfume is like a good wine. Simon Baker, muse |
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| Fran |
Date: Tuesday, 26-Mar-13, 8:19 PM | Message # 707 |
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| beautyfulbabyboy |
Date: Tuesday, 26-Mar-13, 8:38 PM | Message # 708 |
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Thanks for posting this, Fran!
I think most of it we already heard him say, but
if I understood it right, he said he enjoys to be recognized as "The Mentalist" Patrick Jane (as long as the the viewers do) but likes to do something else wich isn´t really possible as long as he plays this role, he will always be... (did I get it right? My french is more than poor...)
If so, I absolutely undertand his desire to do something else, he is such a good actor (and director) who deserves to come up with something great he likes to do - but I would truely miss him as Jane... It´s a dilemma. As it is for most actors of serial main characters, I guess.. |
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| Fran |
Date: Wednesday, 27-Mar-13, 1:53 AM | Message # 709 |
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Scent of a Man
Simon Baker, star of The Mentalist, takes on his most glamorous role yet: fragrance icon
As the Golden Globe-, Emmy- and SAG-nominated star of the hit CBS drama The Mentalist, Simon Baker is no stranger to the red carpet. His dapper, leading-man style regularly lands him on “best dressed” lists all around the globe, to say nothing of the fashion karma he acquired with his sexy, scene-stealing turn in one of the most sartorial movies of all time, The Devil Wears Prada. Now, Baker puts his sultry good looks to work as the face of Givenchy’s new fragrance for men, Gentlemen Only, a cedar-, vetiver- and patchouli-laced homage to the classic Givenchy Gentlemen. Baker joins the ranks of other Givenchy brand ambassadors, including Justin Timberlake and Liv Tyler. “I’m not really taking over any reins,” he says. “This fragrance begins a new pillar.” We caught up with the down-to-earth star mere hours after he received that most coveted of Tinseltown accolades: a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Congratulations! You’re the new face of Givenchy. Have you always been a fragrance wearer?
I haven’t been a big scent wearer, no. I’ve worn them over the years, things my wife bought, but no scents that really stood out. Scent or fragrance, which should we call it? [Laughs] But I was excited and honored when Givenchy approached me.
Why Givenchy?
Givenchy has such a rich history, so I wanted to honor that. I talked to my wife about it, talked to my female friends about it, had to get everybody’s opinion. The idea of etiquette, of elegance, of a refined sense of style coming back, it’s a good thing. You know, men have this reputation for being… dudes [laughs], so it’s nice.
Scent is a very personal thing. Is there a certain smell that triggers a memory for you?
Oh, definitely. Zinc—you know, the sunscreen smell? It reminds me of the beaches at home, surfing, my childhood. Eucalyptus takes me back, too. And, oh, frangipani!
You’re always so elegantly dressed, both on screen and on the red carpet. Is style an important part of your day-to-day life?
I can be quite casual. I don’t think of myself as overly styled. I mean, these glasses [points to his 10-year-old Oliver Peoples]—the shine is all rubbed off! I’m waiting for this style to become uncool again. I’m fine with that.
On The Mentalist, you have a perfect American accent. Are fans who meet you in person surprised to discover you’re Australian?
Well, not really anymore. I think in the beginning they were, yes, but now they mostly know I’m Australian. In Australia, there’s tall poppy syndrome: chopping off the heads of people who get too big [for their britches]. Honestly, if I ever turn into one of those guys trying to make eye contact at the restaurant, like, ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ just shoot me!
You just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. How did that feel?
It was quite an honor! Although, honestly, sometimes I still feel like an imposter.
http://www.modernluxury.com/miami/story/scent-of-man |
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| Fran |
Date: Wednesday, 27-Mar-13, 11:05 AM | Message # 710 |
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Simon and his family were spotted hiking in Portland at the weekend. |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 28-Mar-13, 2:07 AM | Message # 711 |
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The SXSW Q&A with Simon & Dan Mazer which was posted in the Articles section is now available as an audio podcast here:
(Top of page - Duration: 25:50 — 17.8MB)
http://www.dailyactor.com/2013....ew-sxsw
Also on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH1ZHTCfD7k |
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| Fran |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 2:05 AM | Message # 712 |
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From National Enquirer w/e 8Apr13
http://ocdephemera.blogspot.co.uk/2013....48.html |
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| KathyF |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 3:24 AM | Message # 713 |
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Now that's where the word fanatic comes from! I can't believe the nerve of some people. I could never do anything so rude, crude , and socially unacceptable. He could have been in danger! Wonder how often that happens to him? |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 4:06 AM | Message # 714 |
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This is simply crazy! Perfect example of (small scale) mass hysteria  |
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| Wand6122360 |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 5:58 AM | Message # 715 |
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Good thing he had a cell phone on him! |
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| Hayseed |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 6:21 AM | Message # 716 |
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If that's true (and a lot of this kind of crap that gets written isn't), it's awful. Mob psychology is frightening.
I do have to ask - was the john red?
(sorry, I'll see myself out....) |
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| justlook3 |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 6:24 AM | Message # 717 |
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Keep in mind you have to consider the source on this story. The Enquirer is a rag sheet that tends to post stories that have a tiny kernel of truth that get embellished. It's highly unlikely this even happened. It sounds like an urban legend tale. Or one fan followed him in and suddenly it became a whole group. |
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| KathyF |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 7:08 AM | Message # 718 |
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Still...true or not, I hope this isn't what his life's become...... |
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| Evy |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 9:43 AM | Message # 719 |
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True or not, I think it happens sometimes that some fans exceed the limits and it's unacceptable !! |
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| bee |
Date: Saturday, 30-Mar-13, 10:47 AM | Message # 720 |
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If this is true (and I suspect it's not) I hope Simon realises that his real fans would NEVER act like this. We have far more respect for the guy. |
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