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Simon News, Articles, Info - Part 1
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| sylvia5993 |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Jun-13, 4:55 PM | Message # 976 |
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I especially liked the ambassador of elegance in jeans and untucked checkered shirt doing the Cinderella after the ball. Still charming but always our Baker Boy. |
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| Evy |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Jun-13, 6:41 PM | Message # 977 |
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Thank you for the translation McBabsi ! long work ! |
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| Lena |
Date: Wednesday, 26-Jun-13, 9:07 AM | Message # 978 |
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Nice article. McBabsi, thanks for the translation. |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 04-Jul-13, 11:11 AM | Message # 979 |
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Esquire Latinoamerica 'El renacimiento de los caballeros'
Spanish article and short interview from the 'Gentlemen Only' Los Angeles launch. Very similar to other articles/interviews from the launch, so not really anything new. I didn't think the google translation was very good, so I've tried to do a slightly better translation of the interview part of it.
http://www.esquirelat.com/estilo-....alleros
Excerpt - Translation of interview:
Esquire: With a great career in progress, what responsibility do you assume to be the face of a fragrance as important as Givenchy?
Simon Baker: Now I can’t go out and get drunk in the first bar I come to, those days are long gone (laughs). At first, when the proposal was made to me, I had doubts, because I felt I couldn’t be the ideal representation of the modern gentleman. I think when you admit to being a gentleman, it proves otherwise. But Gentlemen Only is more about highlighting the behaviour and attitudes to being a gentleman, or having the aspiration to be.
Esq: What do you identify as the qualities of Givenchy?
SB: It has aristocratic roots, a daring and refined sense of humour. Like a classic and elegant man making fun of himself in a relaxed manner.
Esq: Chivalry is hard to find today, what would you say makes a man a gentleman?
SB: Chivalry is not lost completely, but it does need a revival. In the commercial for the fragrance campaign that was led by photographer Peter Lindbergh, when I hold my umbrella to the woman who appears on the scene, I do it without waiting for a reply. I think a gentleman is defined by selfless acts performed in their day to day life, by considerate treatment of others, but many times we see it more as an exchange.
Esq: Do you have any specific grooming routine that we can share?
SB: The truth is that I am not very careful about my personal grooming, at most it takes me 15 minutes. My work requires much time in makeup, so moisturizing and facial cleanser are needed. It’s always important to appear presentable, more for oneself than for others.
Esq: With regard to your personal style, what are the clothes that make you feel most comfortable?
SB: I love surfing, but I don’t feel the need to dress like a surfer. I like to choose well-cut suits and things I find aesthetically pleasing where you can see the design and quality. Practicality and design should go hand in hand.
Esq: What do you consider are the worst style mistakes a man can commit?
SB: I have never liked the jeans with wide seams or torn legs. The worst style mistake I committed, was when I bought a Quicksilver brand leather surfer jacket. I always wanted one when I was young and when I was grown up and had the money, I bought it for nostalgia. My wife never liked it and so it remained in my closet, and I didn’t wear it.
Esq: What is the most valuable thing you've learned in the world of acting?
SB: It's a very fleeting world, where one moment you can be the centre of attention and then you can disappear. For me it’s very important to understand that and know that if my career stalls, I can always go home with my family and pursue other interests. |
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| DS_Pallas |
Date: Thursday, 04-Jul-13, 11:23 AM | Message # 980 |
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Thanks for your extra effort Fran, it surely improves the machine translation… |
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| bee |
Date: Thursday, 04-Jul-13, 11:48 AM | Message # 981 |
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Thanks Fran..much appreciated...it's always nice to know Simon's views on different things even though we already know what his answers will be and will never tire of hearing them!!!!  |
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| Evy |
Date: Thursday, 04-Jul-13, 11:31 PM | Message # 982 |
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Thank you Fran!
Yes Bee, we had read the story about the jacket in another article ! But it's always a pleasure to read something about Simon  |
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| 258pce |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 6:04 AM | Message # 983 |
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Fran--improved translation much appreciated. Thanks. |
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| Lena |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 8:34 AM | Message # 984 |
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Thank you so much Fran for the translation. It's a lovely interview especially his last answer. |
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| Tina |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 9:00 AM | Message # 985 |
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Message edited by tinamarianne - Friday, 05-Jul-13, 9:00 AM |
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| Tina |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 9:10 AM | Message # 986 |
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An article in the German gossip magazine BUNTE. I was so surprised to see this yesterday. It's not often I find articles in German magazines!
I'm not happy with the text, they again only write about Simon being a womanzizer and hansome guy. Nothing about why all the women love him and that he's not only a good looking man.
I try to make the translation, but it's early and I'm tired and don't have much time, so please excuse the bad English.
Translation:
The horses were minor matter. At Prix de Diane Longines in the idyllic Chantilly Simon Baker was in the middle: Some women was galopping over the grass to get an autograph of the beau - some rival was pushed aside. For those who tought that was too rough, they tried to get attention with fancy hats. The Mentalist Stars seems to be flattered. In good mood he took photos with fans and complimented: At no other event you see such elegant women, I like that.
As ambassador of the watch label Longines Baker was also in the jury of the Ladies Award and gave a price to Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Sophie Thalmann. If there was an award for biggest womanizer, he would have earned it! |
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| Fran |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 10:17 AM | Message # 987 |
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Thanks tina, I suppose its just meant to be an amusing little gossipy article, but its nice to see Simon finding his way into German magazines. |
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| Mossibecca |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 1:37 PM | Message # 988 |
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Thanks tina...at least he MAKES into German mags......he doesn't seem to exist here in England!!  |
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| Evy |
Date: Friday, 05-Jul-13, 6:13 PM | Message # 989 |
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Thanks Tina ! happy to notice that they speak about Simon in Germany !!!   |
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| Tina |
Date: Saturday, 06-Jul-13, 9:03 AM | Message # 990 |
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Well, they hardly ever speak about him in Germany, but at least there are a few articles every now and then.
But you have to look hard to find one ! It's not like in Fance where he gets the attention he deserves. But all in all the Germany press is not too
interested in actors from the famous tv shows from the USA. It's more about Clooney, Pitt etc.
Message edited by tinamarianne - Saturday, 06-Jul-13, 9:04 AM |
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