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Simon News, Articles, Info - Part 1
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 11:30 AM | Message # 796 |
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Google translation of LeParisen interview:
I love French humour
Simon Baker, the hero of "The Mentalist", embodies a lady-killer in U.S. "This Year's Love." Interview in Paris.
Hubert Lizé | Posted on 4/10/2013, 07:11 AM
Real charmer in "This Year's Love" Simon Baker says that "the film (the film) was a real pleasure. For once, unlike the "Mentalist" responsibility did not rest on my shoulders, "said the Australian actor.
Shock hunks in a Parisian restaurant! The day before the interview for the romantic comedy "This Year's Love," out today on the screens, Simon Baker, aka the Mentalist on TF1, had dinner near the actor Bradley Cooper at l'Ami Louis a table of popular Hollywood celebrities. Cooper showed his new conquest, the British supermodel Suky Waterhouse, while the beautiful Australian Simon Baker, 43, was accompanied by his wife Rebecca Rigg, with whom he had three children. Meeting with one of the most coveted actors.
In "This Year's Love", your character falls in love with a steep any bride. Did you fall in love with your wife?
SIMON BAKER. Not at all. The night I met her for the first time, I was intrigued and fascinated. Because it was unique, I've never met anyone like her. My fascination is then transformed into love.
In the movie , you play a typical American, as Europeans imagine. You live in Los Angeles. Is this similar to what you are in life?
As an Australian, I feel close to both a European and an American. But I'm very comfortable in Europe, plus the United States. I appreciate the humor in the film as English. I also love your humor French, zany side, "Dada."
You're a world famous star from "The Mentalist." Has it been difficult for you to enforce the cinema , from a series?
It was a challenge, but not that hard. I started with the Australian TV shows and movies in the United States (note: it began with a small role in LA Confidential). then there was the Mentalist, and other more important roles in the cinema . I'm very lucky.
That's what you said last night with Bradley Cooper. He shouted, " Hello, you work during your holidays in Paris ? "I replied," I work, but it's a holiday! "Here I am tired, but this is the good life ...
Would that the Mentalist has helped you or serviced for your film career? The Mentalist is a character that I created. It has allowed me to develop some artistic creativity. Of course it helped me, even if I refuse certain roles because the film consumes me nine months per year. My character in "This Year's Love" is probably the closest to that of Patrick Jane. We just finished filming the fifth season. I've never been nominated for major awards, but it is not serious. I'm happy like this.
Hugh Laurie just stop "House". Are you sometimes tempted to put an end to "Mentalist"?
Let's turn the season 6. I do not know when I'll stop. For now, the series is a success, and I want to continue. But I must think about the future, I would 45 years in two years. I would love to become a director.
Did you enjoy the funny side of "This Year's Love," the fact that your character is in a little self-deprecating?
Oh, yes, very much. I have a side "old school", I will never be a pure comedy, but I love to laugh. And the shoot was a real pleasure. For once, unlike the "Mentalist" responsibility did not rest on my shoulders.
What are you doing for your holidays? 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.
http://www.leparisien.fr/cinema....579.php |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 11:36 AM | Message # 797 |
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madamlefigaro.fr interview 10th April: http://madame.lefigaro.fr/beaute....-376966
Google translation:
Simon Baker: "You can be a gentleman in shorts"
Image of perfume Givenchy Gentleman Only, the hero of the series "The Mentalist" is a lover of beauty
Grand shy charm, the hero of the cult series The Mentalist embodies the image of Gentleman Only, the new fragrance for men by Givenchy. He tells us her beauty routines.
Your first olfactory memory?
smell of patchouli. Teenager, I was in love with a woman older than me who had a heavy hand on her perfume. That betrayed me to my mother.
Your first perfume?
I do not remember his name, but well the Canadian who had offered me ...
What do you like Gentleman Only?
freshness of mandarin, vetiver and woody notes of cedar, patchouli, without forgetting that reminds me of my youth.
Your definition of a gentleman?
I'm Australian and I was raised in the sea, fashion does not interest me. Be a gentleman, it's not a matter of well cut suits, but good manners. You can be a gentleman in shorts on the beach in Sydney.
Antistress your bubble?
A surfing session in Malibu home from work, close to home. I forget everything, I'm enjoying the present moment.
How do you protect yourself from the sun?
I put the milk Protector SPF 50 Shiseido, very water resistant. As I am a big consumer of solar, I take care of everything remove the cleanser Clean to Sublime and I hydrate my skin with the Moisturizing Concentrate supercharged Givenchy. For the body, I am faithful to the Gentleman's Body Washy, and an Australian brand Aesop Cleansing Gel.
How do you take care of your hair?
I'm lucky, I do not lose them and they are easy to maintain. I wash with Aveda shampoos. |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 11:40 AM | Message # 798 |
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Riviera April 2013 Givenchy Article 'Scent of a Man' (double-click image to enlarge):
(I think we've seen it already, but not absolutely sure)
http://digital.modernluxury.com/publication/?i=153143&p=72 |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 12:21 PM | Message # 799 |
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Translation of a small article in German:
Simon Baker in BILD
In "The Mentalist" (Sat.1) Simon Baker (43) reads your thoughts. Now the Australian actor is on the big screen with the comedy "IGIAY" (18 April). He speaks with Lara Washington from BILD.
The Marriage:
I am romantic. It's not because you have a wife, that you don't need to make an effort. I've been married for a long time. But I still feel that I have to conquer my wife. It is the dance of love. This is a good thing and it keeps me alive.
The future:
I'm a little too old perhaps, but I'd wouldn't mind being in '50 Shades of Grey'. But I have not read the book though.
Women:
For a man, it is always difficult to plainly confess his feelings to a woman. I was rejected by many women, every man must go through it.
His motto:
Be nice to people, and they will also be with you.
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| Evy |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 12:44 PM | Message # 800 |
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I love the photo !  |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 1:01 PM | Message # 801 |
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Moi aussi !  |
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| Lena |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 1:26 PM | Message # 802 |
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Thanks so much Fran and DS_Pallas for all the interviews posted. Love the photo too! |
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| Tina |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 2:25 PM | Message # 803 |
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Wonderful photo! |
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| AgentM |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 2:47 PM | Message # 804 |
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I know he says his eyes are green, but they look blue so many times, and even grey at other times! The man has chameleon eyes, they match whatever he is wearing!!!! Ooh la la!  If only he would stand in my kitchen looking like that!  |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 3:48 PM | Message # 805 |
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11Apr13 PurePeople French article: http://www.purepeople.com/article....1
Google Translation:
Simon Baker:'' I like the idea of taking care of my wife''
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 10, came out in theaters the movie Mariage à l'anglaise ( I Give it a Year in the original) with Simon Baker is none other than one of the headliners. On this occasion, the sexy Australian actor , who plays a champion of romance, is told in the pages of Télé 7 Jours .
" I am romantic heart , says the actor of 43 years. maybe I'm old fashioned, but I like the idea of taking care of my wife, Rebecca . " For his loving wife Rebecca Rigg , actress Australian, beautiful Mentalist multiplies attention: " I would make a cup of tea every morning, I give her flowers from time to time. Not too often, it should not become jaded ! "
When he met his wife and mother of his children , Stella (20 years), Claude (15) and Harry (12 years), Simon Baker immediately knew they were made for each other . A thunderbolt? " I prefer to talk about chemistry between two people , "he says.
If he thinks that love is based on the attentions of every day, it is however not a fan of crazy declarations of love. The star of the hit series The Mentalist says: " I have always been reasonable. fact, I think my wife would be very embarrassed if I déclarais my flame to the public or a football stadium on a giant screen Times Square. Such eccentricity is American or English . "
Fascinated by women, he thinks it is this interest which they have always made attractive. Even younger, comedy recognizes that everything has gone well with the girls.
He confides his secret to longevity of the couple: "You have to share everything with her half ... And do not forget the chores! "
Mariage à l'anglaise is a comedy that features a pair formed by Natasha (played by Rose Byrne ) and Josh (Rafe Spall), whose careers threaten the strength of their love. She ambitious framework and its writer stubborn, will be desperate to prove to their families that their marriage can last more than a year. They will, however, rely on advances Guy (Simon Baker), a new customer of Nat and Chloe ( Anna Faris ), the ex-girlfriend of Josh ... The film was released in theaters Wednesday, April 10. |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 3:57 PM | Message # 806 |
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Quote (AgentM) I know he says his eyes are green, but they look blue so many times, and even grey at other times! The man has chameleon eyes, they match whatever he is wearing!!!! Ooh la la! wink
chameleon eyes… great image.
Well his eyes are a mystery too, to me. I remember he said they were green. Yes, sometime they are. But you can tell on numerous photos that they seem most of the time to have a blue-grey tone, more than green, sometime dark grey, and also clearly blue on some other shots.
I suppose it depends on the light, reflection of his clothes, wall colour, indoor or outdoor etc, but frankly? Can't put a definite colour on them.
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| Juney |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 4:36 PM | Message # 807 |
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I remember him saying they were green in an interview on TV at some point. I think they are more blue, but I'm not arguing with him. (Never). |
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| Juney |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 4:38 PM | Message # 808 |
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I wonder if he knows the subject matter of 50 shades of grey. I would hate it if he did it. (I have to admit here that I haven't read it either so only go on reviews.) 
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| Peithon |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 5:00 PM | Message # 809 |
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In reply to an interviewer who mentioned large blue eyes, he said 'I got small green ones.' His eyes are light green with a dark blue border around the iris. When the light hits his eyes at certain angles, they can appear to be blue because of this. Someone I know tweeted 'I am standing right in front of him and his eyes are green, not blue.'
Speaking of tweets I see this morning that Robin Tunney broke her wrist. Ouch! And thanks to all for the great translations of articles, really much appreciated. Soon he'll be off to Oz where he will disppear for a couple of months and a long dry spell for us fans... |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Thursday, 11-Apr-13, 5:25 PM | Message # 810 |
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Quote (Juney) I wonder if he knows the subject matter of 50 shades of grey. I would hate it if he did it.
I suspect he's only kidding the interviewer. Just a guess. We know he can be a rascal… 
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