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General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: BM06 on November 04, 2010, 08:36:40 AM
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What a top Guy well done Ricky, its a pity there are not more like you fantastic gesture:D:D http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/showbiznews/Ricky-Tomlinson-donates-million/article-2834076-detail/article.html
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He is a real star. He even tried to keep the donation secret.
Makes me proud to be scouser.
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what about the other scousers, Sir Paul, ringo,Tarby, etc who are all worth more than Ricky in Cash terms. I hope he doesn't turn down knighthood which he richly deserves
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His too often "political approach" used to irritate me but now I accept he is a real star and I stand corrected.
More so as on the Chris Evans morning show yesterday he was asked to come and and talk about it and said "don't want to talk about it" - now that is class - a genuine donation with no strings!
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I agree he has a heart of gold, an a great comedian, he rearly makes me laugh.:D
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Originally posted by scooby doo
he rearly makes me laugh.:D
My arse!
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ooh I so love the Royle family best comedy show ever! Always find it comforting to watch if I am on a downer, or cant sleep find it so funny and so soothing.Find it hard to believe there is actually a film crew in the room with them all when they are watching tv and smoking,feel like that's really their front room!
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Originally posted by c1
what about the other scousers, Sir Paul, ringo,Tarby, etc who are all worth more than Ricky in Cash terms.
I don't think there is much chance of Ringo giving anything back to Liverpool :D
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Yes... agreed a great donation... but I cant stand the guy... as a building tradesman, I remember how, back in the 70`s.. him running around the building sites clobbering all the tradesmen with a baseball bat... one of which he maimed for life !!! and all they were doing was trying to earn a crust, and didnt agree with the strike action that Ricky Tomlinson was a major `trade union` player of.. ( tv documentary in 2004 ) Nasty character back then... and in my eyes , unforgivable behaviour
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O.M.G. I hope you can substantiate that statement as it's strong, libelous, stuff to put on a public forum.
I know Ricky was a trade union man and a flying picket in the 70's. He was jailed
for two years for intimidation, but, I don't remember every reading about him maiming
anyone.
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The injured party was interviewed with Ricky Tomlinson present....
( tv documentary prog 2004 / 2005 )
Tomlinson was seeking some kind of forgiveness from the guy, but the guy clearly did not forgive Tomlinson, the injured guy was still distressed, and affected by the ordeal 30 odd years on
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In fairness, thinking back I am not sure whether Tomlinson was directly personally involved with the guys lifetime injuries. He met up with the guy to apologise,( on tv ) but the guy didnt exactly `shake hands` with Tomlinson at the end of the interview.
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What I can't understand is how someone who I don't find funny at all has managed to amass so much money. If it's from acting and comedy I can think of a few on here who have missed out big time.
Not a fan as you probably guessed but I admire his generosity.
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Check out his role in the film riff raff
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For goodness sake give the guy a break "he has done good" by donating a million quid of his own money to a damn good cause, why the bleating, love him or hate him, I love him in the Royles he is so funny, there is a spin off on Wedanasday night behind the sofa with the Royle Family on Gold I will be watching it thats for sure, well done Ricky!
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Originally posted by Sleuth
Yes... agreed a great donation... but I cant stand the guy... as a building tradesman, I remember how, back in the 70`s.. him running around the building sites clobbering all the tradesmen with a baseball bat... one of which he maimed for life !!! and all they were doing was trying to earn a crust, and didnt agree with the strike action that Ricky Tomlinson was a major `trade union` player of.. ( tv documentary in 2004 ) Nasty character back then... and in my eyes , unforgivable behaviour
so you do not remember HIM running around sites clobbering workers with a baseball bat[?] PM me please I would like to meet you and speak about the real world :) ;)
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Originally posted by stoop
What I can't understand is how someone who I don't find funny at all has managed to amass so much money. If it's from acting and comedy I can think of a few on here who have missed out big time.
Not a fan as you probably guessed but I admire his generosity.
You must be a millionaire then. ;)
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I remember watching that documentary, I do not recall him being responsible for the injuries caused to anyone,but do remember the emotions stirred in him at the plight of men trying to hold on to their jobs and the fact that his mate died as a result of going to prison for the same beliefs,
But on topic, well done Ricky, ;)
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Originally posted by c1
Check out his role in the film riff raff
I'd rather not :)
You know when you just don't like an actor/comedian - well that's how I feel about him and I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to watch him.
Fair do's though - he's put his money where his mouth is which is more that can be said for many 'stars' out there.
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Ricky was never accused of assault, nearly 40 years ago he went to jail, for the strong beliefs
he held to keep people in jobs, he was extremely passionate and went about things the wrong way and was punished for it.
However, he served his time, came out and went on to be a successful actor, he was a natural who need no training and gave pleasure to so many people. After so much success, he could have sat back and enjoyed his money in a selfish way, but he didn't.
He has also worked tirelessly for charity and now has give away a million pounds. I personally think he should not be pillared for something he did so long ago. He should be congratulated for changing his life for the good and in doing so helping people with his generosity. He has put the past behind him now and moved on, so should everyone else.
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Well said Jacque, i totaly agree with you. [^]
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JH
I seldom agree with your views but I think you have got things bang right in your last post.
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correct Jackie, and not to mention his donations to the JFT96, which was not published. you go Ricky mate.