To Shane - Old friends

[sgtoddballuk]

Hi there. Big fan as all of us here are. I first heard to you in 1998 when I met a guy on my course at uni named Mat Hand who spoke fondly of the film 24/7 that he did with you. I kept in semi-regular contact with Mat until a year ago. You seem the kind of guy and director that generates a lot of loyalty from those you work with and demonstrates the same loyalty in return (actors Paddy Considine and Andrew Shim are examples that come to mind). So, I was wondering whether you kept in touch with Mat, Bob Hoskins and other actors from your early films and shorts? Are your friends as supportive now as they were at the start and has success had any affect on how you and your friends/family interact?

[missdonk]

Good question x

[theremoteviewer]

you know, speaking of mat hand. does anybody know if it's the same mat hand who does or did hold the world beer matt flipping record. i need to put this rumour to bed. surely shane would have been informed.