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"It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.”
"Dear Christopher,
It has been an honour to have spent time with you in this world. Not just acting together in New Zealand, but especially during those unforgettable sessions in your London home with your lovely wife Gitte. No matter what time of the day I came by, a nice glass of Danish aquavit was served, along with a good cigar or two. These were not needed to stimulate the illuminating conversations and humorous anecdotes you so generously shared, but they certainly were welcome treats. I’m so glad I got to know you a little, and will sorely miss your voice and your glittering gaze. I’ll seek out recordings to accompany my memory of your singular, imposing presence and of that deeply melodious baritone known to millions the world over. Travel well and continue to rumble and shine, my friend.
With love and admiration,
Lille Viggo"
Viggo Mortensen, in memoriam of Christopher Lee (via nightgerbil)
“I do not know how long I am going to be around, so every day is a celebration and I want to share it with my fans.” - Sir Christopher Lee (May 27, 1922 - June 7, 2015)
To say that Christopher Lee was a legend would be an understatement… he was an icon. He will be remembered as one of the greatest actor’s to have lived. Not only was he a brilliant actor, he was a magnificent human being. He was regarded highly by his peers and listening to his extraordinary stories were one of the many perks of working with him.
To hear of his passing is devastating beyond words. To me, he was invincible and immortal, so to come to the realization that he’s gone is truly heartbreaking. All we can do is keep his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers and take comfort in knowing that his legacy will forever continue through his iconic work. Today, I want to remember this great man whose work meant so much to all of us. Christopher, it’s our turn to tell your story.
Reasons why Sir Christopher Lee is just plain cool.
1. Nearly a century of life and he shows no signs of even slowing down. (There must be something in the surname…Stan Lee is the same.)
2. He knows the meaning of commitment. Fifty years with his one and only wife! (Did sow plenty of wild oats in his younger years, but happened to meet the right woman as he was getting tired of it.)
3. He is related by marriage to Ian Fleming. No coincidence that he was a Bond villain.
4. He joined the intelligence services during WWII, where it’s hinted he did some very badass things to some Nazis. (He indicated during the filming of LOTR that he knew the exact sound a man makes when stabbed in the back.)
5. He is the only one of the LOTR cast to have met J.R.R. Tolkien personally.
6. He is a loyal and steadfast friend. He was a mainstay to Peter Cushing during the latter’s grief over his wife’s death. He still misses his old chum deeply.
7. He is a Warner Brothers cartoon fan (something he shared with Peter Cushing) and can apparently do a spot-on Yosemite Sam.
8. He was the narrator in a studio cast recording of The Rocky Horror Show.
9. He is a classically trained singer and has recorded everything from opera to Broadway to heavy metal (no, I am not kidding).
10. Related to that…he likes to head bang to keep his neck muscles from growing stiff.
11. He was on the cover of Paul McCartney and Wings’ Band On The Run album.
12. He plays a good golf game too!
13. Is descended from Charlemagne.
14. As a child, met the killers of Rasputin personally when they stopped by his mother’s house. (He kept this in mind when playing Rasputin in later years.)
15. He evokes all imagination of gothic horror in your mind when see him.
16. He has the most onscreen swordfights of any other living or dead actor in the history of movies. I am guessing that record will be his for eternity.
17. He is Dracula
18. He is Saruman
19. His full name is Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, CBE, CStJ. Cool name.
20. He has the right to bear the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire by the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
21. He fought for Finland in the Winter War against Russia in 1939.
22. He’s an inspiration to us all.
23. Also he’s very tall.
24. He rereads “Lord of the Rings” every year!
25. Despite all the points mentioned he is really modest.
