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Sept 11, 2007 20:54:49 GMT
Post by shorty on Sept 11, 2007 20:54:49 GMT
Just wanted to say Hi. Im a new member but have been frequenting the site for a few years now. Ive been a fan since the first time A Room For Romeo Brass first aired on tv, and im pretty sure that figure is 3 now.
I had seen Smalltime, Where's The Money Ronnie and 24:7 prior to A Room For Romeo Brass without making the correlation with the director. ARFRB struck a chord with me and ive been a big fan ever since.
Anyways, i just got thru reading 'King Of The Gypsies', about Bartley Gormon. Im sure most of you are aware this could be a future film project for Shane. I happened to notice on page 89 an account of a show at The Elite Cinema in Uttoxeter in february 1972 in which 'Big Hearted' Artie Meadows Kayoed his opponent in 10 seconds and knocked out his teeth. I presume this is Shane's father (It mentions his son Shane becoming a director) I doubt there are too many film directors named Shane hailing from Uttoxeter.
I urge you all to seek out the book its a fascinating read about a travelling lifestyle most of us have little connection with. The punch by Shane's father led to an intersting anecdote about a doctor and getting one over the boxing authorities.
Im sure if made into a film, it could be an absolute classic. The incident on St Ledger Day at Doncaster racecourse and a fight down a mineshaft in Wales will be etched in my memory forever.
Anyways ive introduced myself now. Just like to say i luv the family feel of the forums, what with cast members often replying and stuff, keep up the good work
Laters
Lex
I had seen Smalltime, Where's The Money Ronnie and 24:7 prior to A Room For Romeo Brass without making the correlation with the director. ARFRB struck a chord with me and ive been a big fan ever since.
Anyways, i just got thru reading 'King Of The Gypsies', about Bartley Gormon. Im sure most of you are aware this could be a future film project for Shane. I happened to notice on page 89 an account of a show at The Elite Cinema in Uttoxeter in february 1972 in which 'Big Hearted' Artie Meadows Kayoed his opponent in 10 seconds and knocked out his teeth. I presume this is Shane's father (It mentions his son Shane becoming a director) I doubt there are too many film directors named Shane hailing from Uttoxeter.
I urge you all to seek out the book its a fascinating read about a travelling lifestyle most of us have little connection with. The punch by Shane's father led to an intersting anecdote about a doctor and getting one over the boxing authorities.
Im sure if made into a film, it could be an absolute classic. The incident on St Ledger Day at Doncaster racecourse and a fight down a mineshaft in Wales will be etched in my memory forever.
Anyways ive introduced myself now. Just like to say i luv the family feel of the forums, what with cast members often replying and stuff, keep up the good work
Laters
Lex
