@lawrence, so great to hear from you! The film looks charming and funny. Sounds like you really enjoyed being part of the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
I did not know for sure Lawrence was an actor, but I suspected, but I thought he was mostly a stage actor.
What fun! It gives us something to look forward to! (or to which we may look forward).
The Irish have a long history of excellent writing and acting and now we know that one of our own is a member of this impressive professional group.
Thank you, Lawrence and Jeanne, for allowing us in on it; we all need a lift.
@lawrence, what’s it like to make a movie? Any moments you care to share for those who have never been around a movie lot?
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!🐇🐣🥚
@lawrence, I'm glad you had a good time filming and you enjoy the finished product. I live in a town with a sizable film industry, and have a number of friends who act. I have to say that I'm much more impressed with your dancing resume! 🩰
I'm really touched by all the loving comments. They filled my heart. @jeanne-mayell thanks for the question. I had to think about this one.
It's been a mixed bag of experiences. Some have been wonderful, exciting, creative and fun. All My Children, Easy Money, The Adjustment Bureau, Rosie O'Donnell Show and opening the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I've acted opposite Rodney Dangerfield, Susan Lucci and Matt Damon. And auditioning for Laverne and Shirley at Paramount Studios in LA. I was put on hold to play Squiggy's brother. (The show didn't return for another season). Paramount has a very good energy on it's lot.
Others have been horrible. Each studio and project have their own vib. It's usually a 13 hour plus day on set plus usually substantial travel time. Many projects, like Love In Kilnerry are shot on location. That brings it's own issues. Basically the crew and fellow actors set the tone. I really enjoy the actual time that you are filming. It's very stimulating creating a character. But you also will sit around for 3-5 hours between scenes. Part of each experience is extremely boring. You also learn to tune out the negative people on sets.
The competition to get roles is intense. Luckily, I'm occasionally offered roles. Then after all of this, you never know if you'll actually be in the final cut. It can be frustrating. You just have to enter every experience coming from a place of love and hope for the best.
The industry likes it when you have a project out. I'm creating that Kilnerry will lead to more jobs. I hope this gives everyone a feeling of what it is really like on set.
@cindy Thanks Cindy, Yes, my dance experience is very special to me. It touches the deepest spiritual parts of my being.
How fun! Congratulations! It looks wonderful - I will have to look for it when it comes out. Thanks for sharing with us!
Hi,
Time for a cup of tea and an Anzac biscuit
https://www.recipetineats.com/anzac-biscuits-golden-oatmeal-cookies/
Part of the article below
It is said that the wives of soldiers came up with the original Anzac Biscuits using ingredients such that the biscuits stayed fresh for the weeks it took to reach the soldiers overseas. I’m told that the original Anzac biscuits were as hard as a rock, so hard in fact that some soldiers would grind them up and use them as porridge.
I think Anzac biscuits as we know them today are much more to my liking! 😂
Golden syrup
The only ingredient that might not be familiar to those outside of Australia and the UK is golden syrup. It’s an amber coloured syrup with the consistency of honey, and it has a toffee flavour. It has a bit of a harsh edge to the flavour so I only use it for baking, though some people use it in place of maple syrup for things like pancakes.
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There are variations of the recipe, as a non-baker I have no idea which is the best one.
https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/best-anzac-biscuits-recipe-28575
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/best-chewy-anzac-biscuits-recipe/g5z9zytj
I am afraid I always have a bought one and like the chewy ones better than the crispy ones. Not very patriotic I guess.
Regards to all
@matildagirl Intrigued by the golden syrup... wonder if it's akin to our Alabama golden Eagle syrup made from cane sugar syrup, cane molasses and honey.
I have tried Anzac biscuits (we call them cookies as Southern Biscuits are a quick bread). I like them with a cup of coffee.
https://www.alabamagoods.com/golden-eagle-syrup/