Dial 007 for a quote
Submitted by debritz on December 10, 2008 - 02:00.
| One of the things that intrigues me about Scotland is the almost-universal reverence for Sir Sean Connery. The James Bond actor is an icon here. What gets me, though, is that he's Mr Rent-a-quote on the issue of the day - from his support for an independent Scotland and his backing of the Homecoming 2009 event to his opposition to the merger of the Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB - but he doesn't live here, and he hasn't for a very long time. In fact, I think I am safe in saying that I've spent more time in Scotland in the past 20 years than Sir Sean has. I don't doubt his sincere feelings for the land of his fathers, and I acknowledge that it is possible to have a keen interest in local events from afar. However, I don't see why people here go running to the Bahamas or wherever he chooses to be to get his opinion on what's good for Scotland, and then quote it as if it's holy writ. After all, he is an actor and he's working outside his field of expertise. PS: In Australia, who would dream of saying, let alone thinking: We must get Paul Hogan's view on the global economic crisis? |
 |
Tsk, tsk, Brett.
Tsk, tsk, Brett. Good on Sean that he hasn't forgotten his roots. He's been involved in Scottish politics for as long as I remember and probably knows more than I do about what goes on in my native country. And he was, and will always be, the best Bond!
By the way, Paul Hogan's views on the current economic crisis might be worth seeking, especially given his current troubles...http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24767238-29277,00.html
I knew this would be
I knew this would be controversial, but I'm genuinely curious about this. He may know a lot about Scottish politics, but he's not putting his residency where his mouth is. Am I missing something?
He's an old man...
He's an old man... he might not survive the winters. My spies tell me the snow is 6 inches deep in Dundee just now...I think Sean is living in the right place! Hey, Brett, we're all citizens of the world as I'm sure you know...But Sean's a Scot and still passionately concerned about his native country...that's to be admired I think.
OK. I give in. He can
OK. I give in. He can live where he likes. But my criticism was more about the folks who seek out his opinions on everything Scottish than Connery himself.
Post new comment