[Reichenbach]

SolitaryRider, on Nov 29 2006, 09:37 AM, said:

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."
-- Aristotle

Then why on earth hasn't Edward Hardwicke earned himself a knighthood? He certainly is my knight in shining armour! Or maybe we should just make him a saint?

[Melinda]

Reichenbach, on Dec 2 2006, 03:57 AM, said:

Then why on earth hasn't Edward Hardwicke earned himself a knighthood? He certainly is my knight in shining armour! Or maybe we should just make him a saint?

Good idea. "Saint Edward" sounds very good to me at this point. He gives time and money to support the causes of Manic Depression (because of Jeremy), epilepsy and parkinsons.....and I only know about these. There may be more.

[Frankymole]

Melinda, on Dec 2 2006, 03:15 PM, said:

Good idea. "Saint Edward" sounds very good to me at this point. He gives time and money to support the causes of Manic Depression (because of Jeremy), epilepsy and parkinsons.....and I only know about these. There may be more.

These are very good causes. I saw some terrible things in the neurology ward, including one fellow I conversed often with who had suffered from Parkinson's since the age of three. It was often heartbreaking seeing people there who would never get out of hospital, especially those with so many ailments and Alzheimer's disease on top of all.

I think the saddest thing of all was on my first day in hospital, in my small general ward there was an old lady (perhaps 90 years old) who kept screaming all night for her Daddy.

Anyone who does anything for research and medical help, and palliative care for any such illnesses has my undying admiration and all support I can muster - nothing is worse than when one's mind, nerves or body fail yourself, except possibly seeing it happen to another.

Three cheers for Edward Hardwick, and for all such kind-hearted friends. Such people as they make life worth living. (And he should have a knighthood; like his father did!) The dedicated nurses, doctors and staff are greatly aided by the carers and charity helpers.

[Brett'n'Butter]

AMEN Frankymole!!! My cuz died of parkinsons. it was awful. God bless anyone who
helps those who are ill. By the way, Franky- I'm sorry you had to go through that. Made me want to cry.
I guess I'm in one of those moods.
Sir Edward, YES!

[Reichenbach]

I think aging, and even dying, is all a part of life, but decaying is something that shouldn't happen to anyone.
If anyone has read Linda Pritchard's book; On The Wings Of Paradise, you will see Jeremy's thoughts on suffering.
(Please note, in my opinion, this book made JB out to be a walking data base of quotations, it is written like a love sick teenager's diary, but there are points within it, that are worth reading)

[Brett'n'Butter]

Reichenbach, on Dec 2 2006, 01:54 PM, said:

I think aging, and even dying, is all a part of life, but decaying is something that shouldn't happen to anyone.
If anyone has read Linda Pritchard's book; On The Wings Of Paradise, you will see Jeremy's thoughts on suffering.
(Please note, in my opinion, this book made JB out to be a walking data base of quotations, it is written like a love sick teenager's diary, but there are points within it, that are worth reading)

Great Googely-Moogely Reichenbach, you hit the nail on the head!!! Thats what bothered me
about that book. Love sick teen. Thats it!!

[Reichenbach]

Brett, on Dec 2 2006, 04:02 PM, said:

Great Googely-Moogely Reichenbach, you hit the nail on the head!!! Thats what bothered me
about that book. Love sick teen. Thats it!!

I know that she is not a writer and only wanted to share her story, but I couldn't help thinking that even I (being a teen myself) could have done a little better. I just got the feeling that every conversation that she wrote about sounded all too rehearsed.

[jane tennison]

One of EH's quotes from his IMDB bio:

"The whole series was a hugely happy occasion. Two wonderful producers, Michael Cox and June Wyndham-Davies, who were wonderfully knowledgeable about the stories. Lovely casts of people, these people were thrilled to be in it, they were *thrilled* to be in it. I made lifelong friends of a number of people I see frequently. And, as I say, dominated by Jeremy; hugely generous, wonderfully eccentric. But it was a very, very happy time and he's deeply and sadly missed. I mean, I miss him . . . he was an extraordinary man and a *great* loss and sadly, I feel, not honored enough for what he did; he didn't get any gongs for that performance. And it will be remembered, I'm sure, because I think he was an extraordinary Holmes." (2003)"

What a lovely man! And AMEN to the bit about Jeremy.

[Melinda]

Quote

(jane tennison @ Dec 6 2006, 08:13 AM)
One of EH's quotes from his IMDB bio:
And, as I say, dominated by Jeremy; hugely generous, wonderfully eccentric. But it was a very, very happy time and he's deeply and sadly missed. I mean, I miss him . . . he was an extraordinary man and a *great* loss and sadly, I feel, not honored enough for what he did; he didn't get any gongs for that performance. And it will be remembered, I'm sure, because I think he was an extraordinary Holmes." (2003)"

What a lovely man! And AMEN to the bit about Jeremy.

It seems to me that Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke were/are Holmes and Watson incarnate. There exists the same inexplicable bond between the two of them as between Holmes and Watson frayed, but not broken, by Jeremy's untimely death.

I like to think that Jeremy's kind and loving spirit always watches over Edward and his good wife, Prim. We here at HN know that Edward still acts as Jeremy's "Boswell," doing all he can to ensure that as many people as possible come to love and honor his good friend, Jeremy Brett.

[sherlocky-cookies]

HA! Melinda! I went to reply to your post and accidently hit the 'edit' button instead. Suddenly I was like, "Why didn't my post show up?" Then I noticed yours had been reduced considerably! LOL.

<--- is seriously the most worthless moderator ever

I love Ed. He was always Watson to me, even when I was just a tiny crumb. Like Melinda said (And BTW-HOT ICON!), you really get the emotional connection between the two fictional characters because there was such a great connection between them off-screen. *loves Brett and Hardwicke*

[Melinda]

Melinda, on Dec 6 2006, 04:19 PM, said:

It seems to me that Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke were/are Holmes and Watson incarnate. There exists the same inexplicable bond between the two of them as between Holmes and Watson frayed, but not broken, by Jeremy's untimely death.

I like to think that Jeremy's kind and loving spirit always watches over Edward and his good wife, Prim. We here at HN know that Edward still acts as Jeremy's "Boswell," doing all he can to ensure that as many people as possible come to love and honor his good friend, Jeremy Brett.

Here's a picture you may not have seen......of Edward Hardwicke and David Stuart Davies at the launch party for Dancing in the Moonlight. It's similar to, but not the same as, one I posted previously. It shows that "bond" between the two friends whereby Edward still does all he can to honor Jeremy's name.

[Bloosue]

Brett, on Dec 2 2006, 04:02 PM, said:

Great Googely-Moogely Reichenbach, you hit the nail on the head!!! Thats what bothered me
about that book. Love sick teen. Thats it!!

Could it be due to grieving?

[Brain]

I haven't seen so much love/enthusiasm/devotion like this. You are all so - SWEET. It's wonderful to read this posts/replies.

[Melinda]

I thought I'd share a picture of "my" Watson with you. (I liked David Burke also, but I think I'm a bigger fan of EH because of his interaction with Jeremy Brett in real life. He was, and still is, Jeremy's Boswell.)

It came with the letter I received late last November and, as is everyone who has one of these gems, I'm very proud of it. Mr. Hardwicke is truly a "gentle man" as well as being a "gentleman." One of these days I'll scan and post my letter...if anyone's interested. He seems to answer most of his mail, and always makes mention in his answer of what the letter he received was about. An interesting point.....my letter went to "Hobsons" but his reply says it's from Conway Van Gelder.

[Violet Hunter]

Frankymole, on Dec 2 2006, 10:12 AM, said:

These are very good causes. I saw some terrible things in the neurology ward, including one fellow I conversed often with who had suffered from Parkinson's since the age of three. It was often heartbreaking seeing people there who would never get out of hospital, especially those with so many ailments and Alzheimer's disease on top of all.

I think the saddest thing of all was on my first day in hospital, in my small general ward there was an old lady (perhaps 90 years old) who kept screaming all night for her Daddy.

Anyone who does anything for research and medical help, and palliative care for any such illnesses has my undying admiration and all support I can muster - nothing is worse than when one's mind, nerves or body fail yourself, except possibly seeing it happen to another.

Three cheers for Edward Hardwick, and for all such kind-hearted friends. Such people as they make life worth living. (And he should have a knighthood; like his father did!) The dedicated nurses, doctors and staff are greatly aided by the carers and charity helpers.

That story about the 90 year old woman breaks my heart. I often wonder why people have to suffer for years and years and years. I applaud anyone who works with such severely ill people...I know I could never do it. Not because I lack compassion, but because the extreme sadness of it all would just be too much of a mental strain.

[Brain]

Melinda, on Jun 13 2007, 02:43 AM, said:

I thought I'd share a picture of "my" Watson with you. (I liked David Burke also, but I think I'm a bigger fan of EH because of his interaction with Jeremy Brett in real life. He was, and still is, Jeremy's Boswell.)

It came with the letter I received late last November and, as is everyone who has one of these gems, I'm very proud of it. Mr. Hardwicke is truly a "gentle man" as well as being a "gentleman." One of these days I'll scan and post my letter...if anyone's interested. He seems to answer most of his mail, and always makes mention in his answer of what the letter he received was about. An interesting point.....my letter went to "Hobsons" but his reply says it's from Conway Van Gelder.

Many thanks to you, Melinda, for sharing this wonderful signed photograph of Edward Hardwicke. I am (besides Mycroft and Moriarty) a Watson fan. I like both Watsons, David Burke‘s younger Watson and Edward Hardwicke‘s older Watson, but I became a real Watson fan through Edward Hardwicke‘s portrayal of Watson‘s mature years and interaction with the older Holmes. Therefore I love episodes such as THE DEVIL‘S FOOT or two-hour movies such as THE MASTER BLACKMAILER or THE ELIGIBLE BACHELOR. I like the complex character forming of Watson and Holmes over the years. Therefore I think it comes quite good to have David Burke as the younger cheerful Doctor and Edward Hardwicke as a more adult and more serious version.
Thanks again for sharing this wonderful picture!

Brain (Little)

[christinah3000]

I received two autographs this week (which made me the happiest person on the planet)



Here's the little note from Edward, I have received with the autographs as well:
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It really suprised me, he had replied my letter within two weeks, wow!

[Brain]

Ooh, I think, Edward Hardwicke has a beautiful handwritting ...

[Unimpeachable Goose]

Aw, those are great notes/autographed pictures! Thanks for sharing! It's always great when an actor will take the time to personalize something like that - an amazing keepsake!

-U.G.

[Brain]

Many Thanks for sharing ...

Brain (Little)