Well done to Colin Firth
By Carol, 2nd Mar 2011 | Follow this author
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Colin Fith realised his dream when he won an Oscar in THE KINGS SPEECH.
Well done to Colin Firth
For weeks now Colin Firth has been heavily tipped to win an award for his portrayal of King George 6th in the movie THE KING’S SPEECH. He was nominated after a very heartrending performance as the stammering king, who was suddenly projected into the limelight when his elder brother Edward 7th abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, who was the love of his life.
Back in the 1930s people had not been educated about afflictions , and there was a tendency to be ashamed of a child who had difficulties. For them to be a member of the Royal family, whom the public looked up to, was even worse. King George knew that, and this only served to add extra pressure to him when he tried to make a speech.
Who went to the Premiere?
When the film premiered, Independent Television sent Gareth Gates, well known for his stammer, and his fortitude in coping with it, to see it, and express whether the film actually captured the essence of stammering, and the fear it arouses in the sufferer . Gareth gave it a thumbs up, explaining it is a very difficult thing to convey if you are not afflicted in this way, but it had been achieved, and he was very impressed. Gareth has raised awareness of stammering in the UK, by being part of the Mc Guire programme, which helps sufferers.
THE KINGS SPEECH will now raise awareness all around the world, with Colin Firth scooping the best actor award. He truly deserve this, and it makes me proud to be British.
How do you solve a problem like a stammer?
Achieving your dream
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
congratulations to Colin for his well deserved prize, and
to you Carol for an excellent, and topical article.
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Thanks Chris
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Nice job.
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Thank you Jerry
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Thanks Carol.
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Carol, I have always loved him as a actor. I can not think of one thing he has been in that I just do not like. I can not wait until this movie comes out, it is on my list to see for sure. I am so happy for him and for y'all. Good read.
Thank you for sharing.:)
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Great article, Carol, and informative too...Great share..
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3rd Mar 2011 (#)
Thanks Denise and Songbird.
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5th Apr 2011 (#)
I watched the film in the cinema and really enjoyed it. great written.
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5th Apr 2011 (#)
thank you Blossom
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