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Simon News, Articles, Info - Part 1
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Tuesday, 09-Apr-13, 12:34 PM | Message # 751 |
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Oooh
Absolutely love this one:
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| Fran |
Date: Tuesday, 09-Apr-13, 1:33 PM | Message # 752 |
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French interview published today at Gala.fr
http://www.gala.fr/l_actu...._287790
Google translation:
Simon Baker: "My children know where I come from"
The actor never leaves his family, even promo
Known for his role of Patrick Jane in The Mentalist, Simon Baker, muse of Givenchy perfume Gentleman Only is the poster's Love, Dan Mazer. As he told Gala, he wants to regain control of her film career.
Gala: Did you shoot this film's Love while continuing to play in The Mentalist?
Simon Baker: No, I stopped filming The Mentalist each year in mid-April and I returned on board this series towards the end of July. I have three free months that allow me to do absolutely what I want. Last year, at the end of the season, The Mentalist, I took the first plane to go to London and turn this romantic comedy that I liked with Rose Byrne and Anna Faris. After spending a month in England for this film, I had time then from a month in Australia.
Gala: It's been seventeen years that you live in Hollywood. You drew a line on the Australian culture?
SB: No, certainly not. For four years, we have a house in Australia and we go there twice a year. My kids love this country. I always make sure that my children keep a healthy dose of Australian culture. It's good for your health! I often travel with my children and it is important for me they realize that I grew up in a small town (Launceston) despite my success in Hollywood. They see me in this environment and they understand better and who I am and where I come from. In Australia, I kept my childhood friends. I knew them when I was only 7 or 8 years now and my kids are friends with their children.
Gala: You said you have trouble traveling without your family. Is this true?
SB: Yes, I avoid as much as possible. I always make sure to travel with my children and my wife. When I turned to the English Marriage, in London, I did not hesitate from a weekend in Paris or Rome with my family. I do not want my children only know life in Los Angeles: Los Angeles school, the university in Los Angeles, Los Angeles to work ... I want them to go explore the world.
Gala: How was your last stay in Paris?
SB: It was great but still too short. I was able to also see Chantilly horse racing . I could eat my weakness: the soufflé. I was also able to walk to Montmartre. I went to Lyon and then to Castle Bagnolles with my family. I regret not having time to go then go surfing in Biarritz. My children and my wife have continued to visit France but I had to leave my filming in London.
Gala: Do you feel that your success changed you?
SB: Each artist search success, but still, I do not really know what it is. For me, it is a word totally abstract. My life has certainly changed and would be very different without this reputation but I firmly believe that when one door closes, another opens. I am an eternal optimist and I think I could explore other avenues if I had not become an actor. Success has changed my professional and personal life, but it is impossible to quantify what has changed in my life.
Gala: But you remain the same?
SB: Yes, I think. I'm very lucky. I have a very good life. Despite the success, I continue to work very hard and always keep a positive approach on things. I am always curious about life and I just want to keep learning. I firmly believe in the integrity and honesty of individuals. I was raised by these two principles. I hate people who lie and cheat in general.
Gala: It seems as though you were a fan of Lance Armstrong. Have you been disappointed when discovering the truth about these athletic performance?
SB: I'm mostly sad. I think this is the spirit of competition that drives unfortunately some people to cheat at this point. It's really sad and I feel sorry for him. I hope people will also remember him for everything he has done in the field of charity. You realize? Seven towers of France! It is the complexity of sport where one side you have the pleasure of sport and the other side of the demon of competition.
Gala: You are the idol of millions of women worldwide who want to know you better. Who is the real Simon Baker?
SB: Someone who has good and bad sides like any human being. My wife would spend whole hours to make you a list of all my faults. So if you want to know my bad sides of my personality, you should contact my wife because she loves to criticize me. For my qualities, I am an honest person. I like people who are as honest with themselves. I do not like people who take advantage of the kindness of others. When I feel that I feel abused, I become cold, distant, and I can even get excited. I am someone who has a strong character.
Simon Baker is the face of Givenchy perfume Gentleman Only, discover our photo series in Gala, on newsstands until tomorrow! |
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| marta75 |
Date: Tuesday, 09-Apr-13, 10:22 PM | Message # 753 |
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I saw Simon on TV show Canal + "Nulle part ailleurs" this evening. It's one of the most popular show in France, very trendy. All the team of Canal was charmed by Simon, specially Laurence Ferrari of course, even if Simon didn't talk very much. Just at the end he sailed "Merde" without accent ! It was funny. It was a little joke because last year on TF 1 (the big concurrent network)he failed to say a single word in french.
He smiled a lot very nicely but it must be very hard for him to feel comfortable and to respond quickly with a earpiece for translation. |
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| marta75 |
Date: Tuesday, 09-Apr-13, 10:25 PM | Message # 754 |
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Sorry for the mistake : he said "Merde" without an accent... :-) |
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| Wand6122360 |
Date: Tuesday, 09-Apr-13, 11:59 PM | Message # 755 |
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Thanks for the nice report, marta. Great to hear that he was so charming. |
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| Fran |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 9:43 AM | Message # 756 |
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French interview for Metro France 9April13:
http://www.metrofrance.com/culture....Lpc529i
Google translation:
Simon Baker: "I do not need to conquer all women"
INTERVIEW - Champion hearings with The Mentalist TV, TF1, Simon Baker on Wednesday to show "'s Love." A hilarious comedy so British in which he played a seductive love with a married woman. Meeting in Paris with the Australian gentleman.
Star of TV series as a big The Mentalist , you must get a lot of screenplays. Why did you choose it?
I was offered a lot of films, yes. The hardest part for me is to find a time to turn. So I take my vacation the Mentalist. I stopped there last Friday, and I take two and a half months. In short it is difficult to find a film whose schedule fits with mine ... while leaving me time to travel with my family. To live simply. The rest of the time I work on the series, from 9 to 10 months a year. Last year, I managed to make Margin Call, which was much darker. In the case of Marriage in English, I found the script very funny, I love British humor, all comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral. I dreamed of making a. It was more me more attracted because it addresses the kind of very modern way. In horror movies, you can always find new ways to kill people. Reinventing the way of falling in love is much more complicated. Younger I was a fan of Preston Sturges film, he had a very dark to tell love stories. Once the film is about marriage less than what it costs to meet the true love.
At your first appearance, we immediately think of Patrick Jane, your character in The Mentalist. He is charming, well dressed, smooth talker. It is a wink?
A little wink.'s Love is a film that the public can enjoy Mentalist. It was not necessarily the case for Margin Call. So even if Guy is not necessarily inspired Patrick Jane, it has a charm that resembles him, yes.
Guy chasing a woman who is not available. What would you do in his place?
At one point in the film, my character is quite tragic. He believes that it is available and when he discovers that not, it is destroyed. But it must continue. In its place? Say that I found the right person in my life. When this is the case, you can enjoy the company of attractive young women without necessarily needing to be conquered. I meet beautiful women, smart and always fascinating. It does not mean that they should be mine (smile).
"Love lasts three years? This book interests me"
The original title of the film is I Give It A year (I give them a year). In France, Frédéric Beigbeder wrote Love lasts three years. For you it is there a date from which it is known whether a couple will last?
I think it is different for every couple. But this book you speak of interests me. The author is he a philosopher?
Rather a writer and animator ...
So a philosopher counter! I'm kidding ... I think the excitement of the early days up to three years as 30 years. The truth is that there are always ups and downs. There are moments in life when we are in the "business" of marriage rather than the romantic side. But it is constantly changing. One day we spent six months to look and earthenware dog overnight spark back and is rediscovering the completely. I am an optimist in this regard. And I think we should be able to pose challenges, even within an old couple.
As an Australian, a sense of humor british film please more than the American sense of humor?
Say that American humor is often too ... (He thinks) Too easy. The humor comes from the Australian British humor, for obvious historical reasons. As the British, Australians love to laugh about themselves, where Americans prefer to laugh at others.
"You still have two seasons of The Mentalist. Maybe three"
You told me to be on vacation the Mentalist. When will you find the set of the series?
In July. When I speak, I do not see myself doing another film in the meantime. I just want to rest.
The next season of The Mentalist, this will be the last?
I do not know. Where are you in France? A season 4? We just finished shooting Season 5, and we return with season 6 in July. So you still have at least two seasons to discover. Maybe three ... But I do say no more! (Laughs)
The extension of a series, it depends on the audience. Not?
It depends on a lot of players, if they want to continue or not. I find that things work better when you know there is an end. |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 10:48 AM | Message # 757 |
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Quote (Fran) TF1, Simon Baker on Wednesday to show "'s Love."
Great! Another film  Love 's Love! (and this is all we need)
And a short Simon interview here:
Yahoo cinema
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| Mossibecca |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 12:25 PM | Message # 758 |
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Love the interview DS, Thank you for posting |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 3:04 PM | Message # 759 |
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It's a flood of interviews!
Another short one, but nice too:
Simon Baker video interview Le Figaro 04-10-2013 |
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| Mossibecca |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 4:29 PM | Message # 760 |
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This was a lovely interview, I hope he enjoys his little cabin, and the surfing....he deserves it he worked very hard last year |
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| Tassie |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 4:59 PM | Message # 761 |
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Thanks so much for Le Figaro interview DS Pallas-it was really sweet. I also hope Simon has a wonderful holiday in his little hideaway far from prying eyes. |
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| bee |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 6:47 PM | Message # 762 |
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We have all been so lucky with the videos and photos of Simon lately that I also hope he is soon able to have some quiet time with his family away from the photographers. He gives so much of himself, never complaining and deserves a complete break so he can relax and come back with renewed energy for Season 6. I can just picture him in his little cabin complete with surfboard of course!  |
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| beautyfulbabyboy |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 6:54 PM | Message # 763 |
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We have all been so lucky with the videos and photos of Simon lately that I also hope he is soon able to have some quiet time with his family away from the photographers. He gives so much of himself, never complaining and deserves a complete break so he can relax and come back with renewed energy for Season 6. I can just picture him in his little cabin complete with surfboard of course! happy
I totally agree, it will be his first real hiatus with only holiday - rest and relax, Simon!
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| marta75 |
Date: Wednesday, 10-Apr-13, 11:19 PM | Message # 764 |
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I'm a little surprised when I read all these interviews because I thought Simon intended to shoot the movie Breeze during this summer. Apparently this is no longer the case. But he must be very tired. Happy holidays Simon ! |
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| Evy |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 0:25 AM | Message # 765 |
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An article in "Le Parisien"
http://www.leparisien.fr/cinema....579.php
the last paragraph is interesting : Simon talks about his holidays
translation:
What do you do your holiday? A film?
No, I have nothing in my professional agenda. I'll take a break. From Australia to rest and build new buildings on my property. This is a farm in the countryside, and I built myself houses. I love it. Then I'll make a surf with old school friends, Indonesia, northern Sumatra island.
Happy holidays Simon !  |
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