Explanation about my comments yesterday -- the Elijah Radio 1 interview

[lyrastar77.livejournal.com]

After some comments and questions following my entry yesterday about Elijah's Radio 1 interview with Jo Whiley, I felt that some explanation (and perhaps something of an apology!) was warranted.

I was really pleased, on a personal level, about some of the things I heard Elijah say during the interview -- I felt others would probably be similarly pleased. But I think my enthusiasm might have inadvertently given the impression that some kind of "big announcement" was forthcoming!



First off, I've sometimes felt that Elijah was perhaps trying to distance himself too much (for my liking) from the LOTR movies and his role as Frodo. But when he said he was particularly proud of LOTR, it became obvious that the movies are still very important to him. Of course I loved hearing that.

As someone who really misses the whole LOTR boys thing, I was almost ecstatic when Jo Whiley asked if he was still in touch with the other LOTR cast members and, without hesitation, Elijah confirmed straight off that he speaks to Dom regularly -- yay!! He mentioned Billy & Viggo too, and I was hoping he would mention Sean of course, but the conversation kind of moved on a little.

Then the subject of Lost came up, and Elijah stated that he loves the show and then, "Initially of course I was interested in the show because of Dom & I wanted to support him." More squeeing from me!

There followed a question about how he feels regarding being over here in the UK and Elijah replied, "I love pub culture -- I love it, it's great!" More yay!! :-) He mentioned that he's a huge fan of Stella (Artois). I'm not a beer-drinker myself, but that's my son's favourite too! It's just great to know that he feels so at home over here -- that means that perhaps he'll be spending a lot of time in the UK in future, and of course that has to be good news for us!

Finally, when I met Elijah at ORC 2005, I congratulated him on the wonderful way he played Frodo (of course!), and then I told him I felt that he, and Sean too, should be made honorary Brits for their portrayal of the lead characters in what's perhaps our greatest story. His reply was: "I wish!"

I was so glad to hear that maybe, just maybe, what I said influenced him a little. And even if it didn't, according to what he said yesterday, he now *does* feel that he's sort of an honorary Brit. Of course I was over the moon to hear that! :-)

So this is what I meant by my comments yesterday. I didn't want to give out any spoilers for those who hadn't yet heard the interview at that stage. But I apologise if I misleadingly gave the impression that there was some kind of "big news" in the interview that we weren't already familiar with!

~Lyra

Comments

[frolijah-fan-54.livejournal.com]

First let me say that I didn't have a problem with your post at all. And I was sqeeing about many of the same things you were. Another thing I really enjoyed was hearing him say he liked vodka - as a woman who loves a good martini that made me very happy!! I'm not a beer drinker at all so I had no idea what Stella was. I have always thought that Dom was the closest friendship that Elijah took away from LOTR - they are closest in age and both share a love of music. I also wonder if Elijah's comments about not liking POTC caused any riff with Orlando - I hope not. Orlando is also the one who got the most "celebrity" out of LOTR. As far as Sean goes - he did recommend him as King of Bacchus. As happy as I am to hear about the LOTR folk getting together, I'm also glad he has some of his life still private.

[maddeningpadme.livejournal.com]

wait wait. did he say that about potc on jo whiley's show? i just listened to it & i didn't hear anything about it. if he's mentioned potc anywhere could you link it to me or tell me what he said? I'm very curious as, as much as i love orli, I've never been big on potc at all. imo it's always been a mediocre type film(s) for its level, typical disney, not even made to its full potential really. and the main reason why I *somewhat* like it is because of jack sparrow. otherwise, i've always found it ridiculously overhyped.. and few share my opinion. i alwasy love when he's very honest about his it opinions, as long as he's not an asshole about it

[frolijah-fan-54.livejournal.com]

No he didn't say anything about POTC on Jo Whiley - I read somewhere that he didn't like POTC but I can't remember where or what exactly he said. I thought POTC was ok mostly for Johnny Depp. I also remember reading that Johy Rhys Davies thought that Orlando's career wasn't handled very well post LOTR. I know he is considered a much bigger star now than Elijah - but I always thought Elijah was the better actor. Hope I don't get in trouble with Orlando lovers out there!! Just my opinion and everyone is entitled to theirs.

[lyrastar77.livejournal.com]

First let me say that I didn't have a problem with your post at all. And I was sqeeing about many of the same things you were.

Awww, thanks for chipping in & being so supportive! :-)

Another thing I really enjoyed was hearing him say he liked vodka - as a woman who loves a good martini that made me very happy!!

Yes, we didn't mention that yesterday but he does love vodka too. So you're a "vodkatini" person then? ;-)

I have always thought that Dom was the closest friendship that Elijah took away from LOTR - they are closest in age and both share a love of music.

Yes, I think he probably has more in common with Dom from at least a friendship point of view.

I also wonder if Elijah's comments about not liking POTC caused any riff with Orlando - I hope not.

Yes, I did hear about his negative comments on POTC (although I didn't actually read the article or see the news snippet in question).

As far as Sean goes - he did recommend him as King of Bacchus. As happy as I am to hear about the LOTR folk getting together, I'm also glad he has some of his life still private.

True enough. I guess we don't, can't and shouldn't ever know exactly what goes on in Elijah's life, however intriguing the idea might be!

~Lyra