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Post by Martine on Apr 21, 2010 16:55:32 GMT 10
Seems Maura has a huge heart when fans are involved. I don´t think she will/would mind, unless you ask for more than one. Yeap, I´m looking at you Martine Yeah, rub it in, now I feel even more bad than I already did. But well, I comfort myself by saying that they weren't all for me ;D No, seriously, Maura is amazing, and I'm glad I told her that in NY
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Post by suus on Apr 21, 2010 18:10:47 GMT 10
Thank you very much for the interview Christabelle. It was a very interesting and moving article to read.
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Post by Tara on Apr 21, 2010 22:31:54 GMT 10
We know how amazing she is in her ability to convey emotion in her acting. What makes her so appealing and empathetic to us is that she can convey that same emotion in her words in this simple interview. And, the grace she showed to her fans who requested autographs and photos. To me, that's the word that describes Maura best. Grace. I don't know if I'm just emotional today for some reason or what, but just reading this reply made me tear up. I wish we could all be there on Sunday to give her a standing ovation.
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Post by Martine on Apr 21, 2010 22:42:23 GMT 10
I don't know if I'm just emotional today for some reason or what, but just reading this reply made me tear up.
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Post by Tara on Apr 21, 2010 23:22:12 GMT 10
Aww, thanks, Martine I blame Maura for this - if she wasn't such a special and amazing person, we wouldn't all love her so much and be so invested in her happiness and well-being.
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Post by Christabelle on Apr 22, 2010 0:23:14 GMT 10
I don't know if I'm just emotional today for some reason or what, but just reading this reply made me tear up. It's not just you Tara. I feel excatly the same way at the moment. I keep thinking how we have all been so excited and happy to have seen the play, wanting pictures with her so badly, that you forget how much she's been through. I feel slightly guilty about it all. I shouldn't really, but i do! Hope am making sense?
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elocindancer
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Maura is my best friend. She just doesn't know it yet. :)
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Post by elocindancer on Apr 22, 2010 1:39:38 GMT 10
After reading this article, I am glad I sent her a letter, which Martine was kind enough to give her. It said all the things I never would have been able to say to her face, because I would have been too nervous. I told her that I thought she is an amazing person, and that I admired the way she has dealt with all of her recent issues. I shared my condolences about her father, and said that I thought she was incredibly brave and strong. I also told her that because of her, I have made many good friends around the world, and that I appreciate who she is as a person. I know if I had met her about 99% of all of that would never have made it past my stuttering, star-struck lips, so thanks Martine for passing it on!
This was an excellent article, and I am so glad to have read it. The writer must be a Maura fan, too.
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Post by paigeelysec on Apr 22, 2010 2:18:39 GMT 10
After reading this article, I am glad I sent her a letter, which Martine was kind enough to give her. It said all the things I never would have been able to say to her face, because I would have been too nervous. I told her that I thought she is an amazing person, and that I admired the way she has dealt with all of her recent issues. I shared my condolences about her father, and said that I thought she was incredibly brave and strong. I also told her that because of her, I have made many good friends around the world, and that I appreciate who she is as a person. I know if I had met her about 99% of all of that would never have made it past my stuttering, star-struck lips, so thanks Martine for passing it on! This was an excellent article, and I am so glad to have read it. The writer must be a Maura fan, too. That is so inspiring, thank you for sharing that with us! I also feel that the article was written very well. I was very excited to grab the Times today and see the article on the cover of the Arts section. It made me so happy!! I feel that now because she has done an interview and really opened up about everything (that we kind of already knew) that this is a real turning point for her, and she is really moving on from that shitty year that she had. Goodbye 2009, hello strong and new Maura! I feel for her, and I love that she is doing what is best for her.
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Post by aappccaa on Apr 24, 2010 8:55:10 GMT 10
After reading this article, I am glad I sent her a letter, which Martine was kind enough to give her. It said all the things I never would have been able to say to her face, because I would have been too nervous. I told her that I thought she is an amazing person, and that I admired the way she has dealt with all of her recent issues. I shared my condolences about her father, and said that I thought she was incredibly brave and strong. I also told her that because of her, I have made many good friends around the world, and that I appreciate who she is as a person. I know if I had met her about 99% of all of that would never have made it past my stuttering, star-struck lips, so thanks Martine for passing it on! This was an excellent article, and I am so glad to have read it. The writer must be a Maura fan, too. That is so inspiring, thank you for sharing that with us! I also feel that the article was written very well. I was very excited to grab the Times today and see the article on the cover of the Arts section. It made me so happy!! I feel that now because she has done an interview and really opened up about everything (that we kind of already knew) that this is a real turning point for her, and she is really moving on from that shitty year that she had. Goodbye 2009, hello strong and new Maura! I feel for her, and I love that she is doing what is best for her. yep... glad she did the interview. She is really down to earth. I also think it is very intelligent of her part to choose the right medium when she wants to reach people. When she doesn't she goes back to her safe under the radar style. So even though we ask her for autographs and pics, I bet she can tell who are the real fans who support her work from the rotten apples in the middle. Even though sometimes a real fan has a silent meltdown like the one I had. I also think that everytime one of us send her a letter, like the one elocindancer just said she did, or say that we come from a different place, I think we somehow have a representative to let her know that there are many people around the world who really care about her well being. One just need to know how to say that when in person. LIke Paige said when she saw the play. Paige you are in NYC!!! If you can, go back!!! Please!
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Post by paigeelysec on Apr 24, 2010 23:30:18 GMT 10
I am just so busy! Maybe sunday I will go after the show and wait for her? I don't know if I will be around for the show time ugh
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Post by sissa on Apr 26, 2010 13:08:59 GMT 10
Maura Tierney: Breast Cancer Survivor Shines on Stageby Suzanne - Saturday, April 24, 2010 Because I live in New York City, I decided (almost too late), that I wanted to see Maura Tierney's comeback in a live stage play for myself. Tierney, who had to give up her role on NBC's "Parenthood" for her breast cancer treatment, is now appearing in "North Atlantic". The show is the works of the pioneering avant garde theater company, The Wooster Group. The play is closing this Sunday and the Saturday evening performance was a sellout. After being turned away at the box office, I decided to wait for a few minutes to see if someone had a spare ticket to sell. I was in luck. Only at the end of the evening, on my way out the door, would I learn that the ticket's original owner, is ironically the co-author of a new book for breast cancer survivors. Since I am no Frank Rich, I will spare you my review of the show and just talk about Tierney. It was interesting for me to watch her perform knowing she is now a breast cancer survivor. She currently sports a close cut "chemo crop". The short hair suited her role as a female military member, and made her features stand out, accenting her expressions. Since it can be tough for a naturalistic television actor to adapt to the bold expressions of experimental theater, this really worked to her advantage. When a well-known TV personality takes on a new role, it can be tough for the audience to forget their trademark character, and the new look helped me to avoid picturing Tierney as ER's Abby Lockheart. I am also glad to report that Maura looked healthy and fit, and handled the athletic, nearly gymnastic, movements of the production with ease. During a scene when her character puts on a wig, it was hard not to imagine how she might have felt doing the same thing in real life. There is even a brief moment of brief semi-nudity as the women change from army uniforms into dance dresses. Tierney handled the transition by turning away from the audience, and staying in the shadows. While Tierney probably would rather the audience concentrates on the play instead of her medical history, watching her performance gave me a lift. Seeing a breast cancer sister shine on stage made me feel me feel a little stronger. [/size] joinourloop.blogspot.com/2010/04/maura-tierney-breast-cancer-survivor.html[/quote] Wow, I hadn't read that one, but I am pretty sure I saw it in my google alerts. I loved what they had to say!
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Post by aappccaa on Apr 27, 2010 9:17:37 GMT 10
Hey Sissa,
thanks for the report. It is nice to see someone else who is not a member of the forum give their input.
There is something though that really bothers me. Not only now but with EVERY article we read about Maura.
I don't know if I should change my attitude but the tradition of labelling people, no matter who the person is, like "Breast Cancer survivor", or any other kind of survivor, really bothers me. I know it is a away of calling attention to the issue but it bothers me. It is like she will be tagged for that for the rest of her life. It really bothers me.
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Post by Martine on Apr 27, 2010 17:10:08 GMT 10
I'm afraid 'being tagged' like this is unavoidable. Especially when you're a celebrity. Still, I love the article.
Obviuously Maura gives strength to other breast cancer patients: watching her performance gave me a lift. Seeing a breast cancer sister shine on stage made me feel me feel a little stronger.
It's obvious that this woman also admires Maura: Maura looked healthy and fit, and handled the athletic, nearly gymnastic, movements of the production with ease.
It was a bit difficult for me to read this part: During a scene when her character puts on a wig, it was hard not to imagine how she might have felt doing the same thing in real life.
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Post by paigeelysec on Apr 27, 2010 21:47:59 GMT 10
I'm afraid 'being tagged' like this is unavoidable. Especially when you're a celebrity. Still, I love the article. Obviuously Maura gives strength to other breast cancer patients: watching her performance gave me a lift. Seeing a breast cancer sister shine on stage made me feel me feel a little stronger.It's obvious that this woman also admires Maura: Maura looked healthy and fit, and handled the athletic, nearly gymnastic, movements of the production with ease. It was a bit difficult for me to read this part: During a scene when her character puts on a wig, it was hard not to imagine how she might have felt doing the same thing in real life. I agree, some parts of the articles that people have been writing are pretty difficult to read, but I just keep thinking that she is OK now, and everything is in the past, and if she can move on from something that happened in her own life, then I certainly can too. She is so strong and she kicked cancer in the butt. Only bigger and better things for her now. (Now if we could just get her to do some tv interviews or something, I want to see more of her lol)
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Post by Dianne on Apr 27, 2010 22:56:09 GMT 10
Hey Sissa, thanks for the report. It is nice to see someone else who is not a member of the forum give their input. There is something though that really bothers me. Not only now but with EVERY article we read about Maura. I don't know if I should change my attitude but the tradition of labelling people, no matter who the person is, like "Breast Cancer survivor", or any other kind of survivor, really bothers me. I know it is a away of calling attention to the issue but it bothers me. It is like she will be tagged for that for the rest of her life. It really bothers me. I agree with you on that. I don't like the "breast cancer survivor" too.... It puts such a stamp on someone. I think if it happened to me, I would really hate it to read. You want to move on with your life and everytime someone writes something about you, you get reminded about it... Probably she doesn't read all the crap they write in a gossip, but still..
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