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Poetry, Music and dreaming about having tea with Helena Bonham Carter

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PrinceofCarmel Wed 30-Jul-25 02:45:58

I'd like to have tea and read poetry with Helena Bonham Carter. Have some Cat Stevens music playing. I love a woman with a mind !

Kate1949 Wed 13-Aug-25 16:05:38

Cat Stevens, born Steven Demetre Georgiou, now Yusuf Islam. Still alive
77. smile

hollysteers Wed 13-Aug-25 13:41:54

James Norton to tea and some Liszt playing in the background 💕😍

mabon2 Wed 13-Aug-25 13:18:50

...and you are a woman with a mind, well, sorry to disappoint you I have a mind too.

Oreo Tue 12-Aug-25 20:29:43

Didn’t Cat Stevens change his name? Is he still alive?

valdavi Tue 12-Aug-25 19:29:49

I would be too scared worrying if she thought I was boring/ weird/ common (sorry) to enjoy. Rather have a natter with my friends, but the Cat Stevens is a good idea.

Sanmrbro Tue 12-Aug-25 16:24:58

I would add Judi Dench and Louis Theroux

Yes to Cat Stevens plus Peter Gabriel

JaneJudge Tue 12-Aug-25 12:03:18

Would Helena get a choice in this? smile

whywhywhy Fri 01-Aug-25 15:37:56

PrinceofCarmel - I have been to the west coast and Carmel. It’s beautiful. I love Monterey.

I will certainly have a look at yours.
Where is the best place to put one of my poems for you to see? I can’t sleep too good dos I write them during the night. I want to put a book together. I wish DH was even remotely interested. My youngest son and best friend say they are good.
Take care.

PrinceofCarmel Fri 01-Aug-25 14:53:19

Hi again Why Why Why,

I’d love to read your poems. You can read something I wrote on the TV, arts forum. It’s called “Lady Kate” in memory of Kate Spade.

Writing poetry at 5 years of age, then later composing music has sustained me through my life. Sharing words has great value for me.
Listen to the song “Poetry Man” by Phoebe Snow. Then listen to Cat Steven’s song, “Dying to Live” Hope to see one of your poems.

PrinceofCarmel Fri 01-Aug-25 14:43:45

Hello Why Why Why,
Some time back. I found Helena Bonham Carter talking on you tube about various topics. Helena is direct, intelligent and I find her spirit and take on life enchanting. If I were rich, I’d arrange to meet her and talk. Then we would fly to Carmel by the sea in California and ride horses on the beach. We would later go to the Sardine Factory on Cannery Row, for their delicious Abalone bisque.

whywhywhy Fri 01-Aug-25 11:44:45

I would love to join you because I think Helena is such a wonderful actress and it would be lovely to talk to her. I started to write poetry last year and my husband doesn’t seem interested in listening to it.

fancythat Wed 30-Jul-25 19:53:53

PrinceofCarmel

Hello Fancy That,
I knew someone that had a relative that had severe brain damage. This woman for some reason worshipped Lindsay Wagner, who played “The Bionic Woman” I happened to meet Lindsay and she was kind to let me photograph her. She signed the photograph “To Norene, from Lindsay” Norene was ecstatic. Lindsay Wagner was tender and kind.
There are some truly beautiful people out there.

That was so nice.

PrinceofCarmel Wed 30-Jul-25 19:20:34

Hello Fancy That,
I knew someone that had a relative that had severe brain damage. This woman for some reason worshipped Lindsay Wagner, who played “The Bionic Woman” I happened to meet Lindsay and she was kind to let me photograph her. She signed the photograph “To Norene, from Lindsay” Norene was ecstatic. Lindsay Wagner was tender and kind.
There are some truly beautiful people out there.

Allira Wed 30-Jul-25 19:18:58

Sunflower seeds are good for you. They apparently are "nutritional powerhouses".
I might raid the bag I bought for the birds.

PrinceofCarmel Wed 30-Jul-25 19:11:40

Hello Oreo,

The sunflower ? For me, it feels healing. Each time I see one, I sense a smile, I like people who are happy that look in my eyes.
It represents closeness, to me.

JamesandJon33 Wed 30-Jul-25 18:15:49

I taught a Bonham Carter.

Cole Hauser …Rip from Yellowstone is my latest go to!!!

J52 Wed 30-Jul-25 17:58:10

henetha

I'm glad there is another Cat Stevens fan out there......

It would have to be Tea for the Tillerman. I’d join in as well.

fancythat Wed 30-Jul-25 17:21:20

I know a relative of hers. If that is any help to you?!

I dont have many links to" celebs", [only 2 more I can think of, off the top of my head], but hers I do.

Allira Wed 30-Jul-25 15:56:28

Hugh Jackman can read me poetry any time.

We could play Banjo Paterson.

craftybrat Wed 30-Jul-25 15:51:23

sounds good to me!

merlotgran Wed 30-Jul-25 12:01:58

Oreo

What’s with the sunflower?

Maybe he’s hoping she’ll be posing for the next WI calendar. 🤭

Allira Wed 30-Jul-25 11:13:36

I love a woman with a mind!

You're in the right place on Gransnet 😂

Allira Wed 30-Jul-25 11:12:41

I like him too 😁

henetha Wed 30-Jul-25 11:02:29

I'm glad there is another Cat Stevens fan out there......

Allira Wed 30-Jul-25 11:01:21

I think DH's father was friends with the Bonham Carters.

I'll see what I can arrange.