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garinda · 15-11-2011, 22:34

I think Lindsay Duncan did a good job the other year, in the B.B.C. drama Margaret.

'I loathe Margaret Thatcher,' says actress playing former PM in new BBC drama | Mail Online

Rate Ms. Streep, but will need convincing she'll pull ol' Thatch off.

Though with her skill's as an actor, she probably will indeed convince me.

I detested Thatcher when she was on the throne, and all she stood for.

I've mentioned before, I did meet her the once, about twelve years ago. I was invited to a dinner, upstairs in a private dining room at the Carlton Club. Twelve diners at one table, and I was sat straight facing her.

Much to my suprise, I genuinely found her to be good company. She was interested in what I had to say, she was intelligent, and had a very dry sense of humour. Still hate her politics mind, but I did warm to her as a person. Though with hindsight, you do have to admire her dog's dangly bits, compared to today's weak as dishwater political leaders, especially when dealing with our E.U. 'brothers'.

Odd, when your perceptions are challenged.

Always thought Enoch Powell would be a monster, and he was a quiet, kind, gent. Whereas someone I admired growing up, David Bowie turned out to be a supercilious, vacuous, snob.

I look forward to seeing this film, and hope my preconceptions can be similarly challenged.

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garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16468	Re: The Iron Lady .... I think Lindsay Duncan did a good job the other year, in the B.B.C. drama Margaret. 'I loathe Margaret Thatcher,' says actress playing former PM in new BBC drama \| Mail Online Rate Ms. Streep, but will need convincing she'll pull ol' Thatch off. Though with her skill's as an actor, she probably will indeed convince me. I detested Thatcher when she was on the throne, and all she stood for. I've mentioned before, I did meet her the once, about twelve years ago. I was invited to a dinner, upstairs in a private dining room at the Carlton Club. Twelve diners at one table, and I was sat straight facing her. Much to my suprise, I genuinely found her to be good company. She was interested in what I had to say, she was intelligent, and had a very dry sense of humour. Still hate her politics mind, but I did warm to her as a person. Though with hindsight, you do have to admire her dog's dangly bits, compared to today's weak as dishwater political leaders, especially when dealing with our E.U. 'brothers'. Odd, when your perceptions are challenged. Always thought Enoch Powell would be a monster, and he was a quiet, kind, gent. Whereas someone I admired growing up, David Bowie turned out to be a supercilious, vacuous, snob. I look forward to seeing this film, and hope my preconceptions can be similarly challenged. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.