New Article: A Byrne Survivor (ahem)
Thanks to Lozzie and Kris, here is the first article to directly refer to the press conference in New York on July 31. The Herald.ie article has some errors (Mr. Byrne is 52? Um, no. Emigrated to the US over 30 years ago? Um, no), but it also offers us this:
“To truly listen and be listened to is a form of prayer. What is it that makes one thing compelling to listen to and another thing boring? Therapists I’ve talked to have told me how listening to someone in real time really tests the therapist and I am aware that listening in a dramatic situation is a really different thing. But, of course, doing this kind of work as an actor, recording this show over five months does make you think about yourself. Not that I needed to [be] any more introspective!” he laughs, lightening the mood briefly.
The last bit about John Frankenheimer is priceless. Enjoy!



at 11:46 PM
Well, it’s easy to see why they might get Mr. Byrne’s age wrong…….the man seems to look better and younger with every passing year!!!!! I hope birthdays treat me that well over the next few years!!
The man is flat out Gorgeous!! I don’t know how I am supposed to function if these current pics posted here get any hotter. Venice is still driving me crazy and now there are 10 fresh, new “Gabriel in thoughtful poses” to examine in detail. Not to mention day – and night – dreaming about them………
Thanks, Stella, for bringing the Byrne factor right up front and center. You are quite the enabler – but then again – what else do I have to do other than enjoy the ride.
And one hell of a ride it is……….
Keep the Byrneing fires burning!! My thoughts are getting “X” rated and I’m lovin’ it!!
Kris
at 12:03 AM
Yes, Kris, it seems only natural to make that age mistake. I bet she had no idea about his actual age. And it doesn’t matter, but the press is supposed to be accurate about stuff like that. I suppose my expectations are too high, EXCEPT when they involve Mr. Byrne, who never fails to deliver!
Yours in enabling,
Stella
at 3:18 AM
It occurred to me that she, the interviewer, might have been thinking about Paul Weston’s age.
at 10:44 AM
Good point, Lozzie. I should be more forgiving.
at 12:35 PM
I am still feeling rather faint, you know. It’s not impossible that the interviewer may have been having cognitive problems, especially if Our Chap looked like he does in that picture above. ~wibble~
at 10:36 PM
Wibble indeed. I have smelling salts, if you think they will help. I should tell you: they did not help me in the least.