NY1 Alan Rickman Interview - Seminar

Interview Aired 1/21/12 on NY1 network. Alan talks about Seminar, Leonard's character and the importance of acting, Theatre and the arts in general...and - well, he talks!! What else do I need to say? :)
"If we're just parading egos around, or acquiring stuff, and we measure ourselves by that, then we're lost."
THE OSCAR DOES NOT DESERVE ALAN RICKMAN.

[@miyamotokai8872]

I love listen to Alan just answering on questions, His thinking through speaking is very convincing. I adore him because he's always absolutely sure about his opinions. On top of that He looks so elegant and handsome, and Look at him doing with hand...., it's so charming.

[@littlemisspixie7977]

I love this man so much. When he died part of me died too. We lost so much more than just a talented actor. He was a very handsome and oh so very sexy man. I love you Alan Rickman ❤️ R.I.P you sexy handsome man. His voice makes me melt every time I hear it. Love you ALWAYS and forever, to the moon and back. ❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋

[@NicholsFan]

I thought he was very gracious to fans outside after the play. I was there 2 times and he signed everyone's playbills and I was thrilled he talked to me. He is a very unassuming person and seems to be a little shy. I thought he was fabulous in the play and fabulous in real life. I was so impressed I'm flying back there for the last performance of the play.

[@MsAppassionata]

You sound like me. I saw it twice and met him twice. Such a decent gentleman. I miss him a lot.

[@daniellemusella1594]

My jaw fell open a tiny bit when he cursed in that little clip of the play, and I couldn't stop the giggle that came out. It's people like him who make me remember why I loved stage acting so much in junior high, and I why I still have that deep love and respect for it now. I feel like I'm learning more and more from him with every interview he gives.

[@traceycoryell8704]

Alan is always so gracious with his responses … but I must say that this interviewer is very talented with his craft …fantastic questions ; excellent pausing.

[@stephy198920011]

PS: I've met him (Mr. Rickman) twice. SO kind. SO gracious. amazing fellow. Alan Rickman is the nicest actor I've ever met. Truely.

[@mariahcarey9470]

Where did you meet him?

[@MsSardonicus]

Aww that's brilliant!! Yeah he was so lovely, in person... I didn't say that but I was thinking that - and I couldn't help myself I called him 'Sir'...9_9 XD

[@lilimarlene7813]

Years from now when they ask, "Are you still watching Alan Rickman in Harry Potter?", I will answer...,"Always."

[@MsSardonicus]

He signed a screencap from 'Portraits in Dramatic Time' for me. :D Although I wish I'd been able to give it to him and see his reaction.. but I explained why I liked it etc. He personalised it but only with my name ;) I'd given him a present separately but no return address - doh! I agree though he is so good to his (genuine) fans!

[@drealgrin]

Snape as a muggle teacher. Fantastic.

[@amandaely9983]

Ain't he just lovely and modest!! Smashing fella xx

[@barbarazirger7732]

Always so humble and sweet🤗

[@MrsRickman65]

He is wonderful...

[@barbarazirger7732]

He is just absolutely beautiful 🤩❤️

[@rickimam]

Ok, I might bore you but again, my heartfelt Thank you! xxx

[@marnistone6153]

That clip from the performance when he said "What the fuck?!" had me in stitches!

[@MsSardonicus]

It was Fantastic. :D And at points you could even hear Snape in there too.

[@megs8682]

Alan 😍❤

[@rickimam]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@MsSardonicus]

Wow you were lucky... you must've said the right things! ;) ♥

[@sevvy253]

@MsSardonicus Agreed! Just wish he'd do more interviews (or indeed anything!) here in the UK!

[@chenresi]

Please, could you tape this interview as a text - because it's a really fantastic interview and Alan is really a wizard - a man of wisdom. I would be very thankful if anybody tape it - English isn't my native - that's why only...thanks A LOT!!!

[@MsSardonicus]

@kaliiiine :D This was a gift ..in so many ways! ;)

[@sevvy253]

Thanks for this - it was a good interview :-)

[@vivianpasta]

Did the interview take place when AR was sick? I think he was not feeling well! And why always talked about Daniel Radcliffe at the end of interviews?

[@Thequiemus]

@kehlencrow Yes, thats what I meant. I already get the answer, - thank you many times for yours!

[@kehlencrow]

I am so transcribing this. Someone up there was right. It SHOULD be. :-)

[@vivianpasta]

@NicholsFan Lucky that you can watch him acting in the play! I'm in Taiwan and have school everyday. I can only see photos and videos taken by fans!

[@sevvy253]

@MsSardonicus Well, I wish you luck with that! I know what you mean by 'if you have the power of speech' ... I saw him in the play 'John Gabriel Borkman', in Dublin the October before last, & was determined to get his autograph/speak to him afterwards but I completely lost my nerve in the end! IMHO he can sometimes be a little aloof & (seemingly) rather discourteous to his fans - not to mention rather intimidating - I simply couldn't face him with the thought of any of that! :-)

[@MsSardonicus]

@snapeinmymind Well... I understand that there is discussion for the play to go to London later this year...hopefully with Mr. R too!!

[@MsSardonicus]

@vivianpasta I think it's taken him a very long time to get over the pneumonia he had, and he didn't really get any time off except one day. Sometimes you can still hear it in his voice but he sounds better now, I think. Yeah, I'm getting a little tired of hearing about Dan Rad too! 9_9 I think he likes to feel that he's made a difference for young people - as he doesn't have kids of his own it's probably a special feeling, for him.

[@fu_-._.-_ji]

Aw you 're so kinddd :))) I'm really really want to write him a letter .But I can't do this now. i tell you, unfortunately, i just know a little of English, I just can say or write some simple things, like that :((( I will learn it, yup. but it's must be a long time ;) And thank you so much. And waitttttttttt...ttt, you 've got his response? xD it's fantastic !!! Could u tell me about that, if u do not mind ? Oh sorry if I say something wrong with you :(

[@MsSardonicus]

@sevvy253 My pleasure. :D I felt it should be seen/heard etc. ;)

[@sevvy253]

@MsSardonicus Is this really true? I wrote to him just before he started the run of 'Seminar' & asked him if there was any chance of the play ever coming to London's West End, or the UK in general (with him starring still of course!) He didn't reply (I wasn't asking/expecting him to) but I'm interested to hear you're now saying this ...

[@MsSardonicus]

Well...that's his voice. :)

[@chenresi]

@MsSardonicus And actually the second reason why i need help in transcribing - it's because I listen to his voice more than to the words he says )) his voice is a kind of music for me and you understand - in such situation there is too difficult to force the attention to the speach meaning. ))

[@niwo2681]

Does anybody know if the play was recorded? I would so love to see it, but I guess it isn't possible, is it?

[@sevvy253]

@Thequiemus The interviewer is definitely saying 'worthy' :-)

[@MsSardonicus]

@sevvy253 Yes it is true but I haven't heard any further details. I am going next month to see the play so if we don't know yet I will hopefully(!) ask him personally. :D Well...if I have the power of speech at all that is...

[@Raubkatze1992]

I love it

[@kehlencrow]

@Thequiemus "Worthy profession". Is that what you mean?

[@MsSardonicus]

@SaiChenresi Hi, ohh sorry I dont' have time to transcribe the whole thing. If you have ? about a specific thing he says I'm sure I or someone can help.

[@MsSardonicus]

@earthday1984TB OOhhh thanks for sharing that! And I will get my turn (well, one of 4...) on THURSDAY!!!

[@MsSardonicus]

@SaiChenresi Well...we all have that trouble I think!! :)

[@Thequiemus]

I couldn´t understand this American Interviewer when he was about to quoting Radcliffe of what he was saying about Rickmans guidance... " Acting is a worthy/witty... " or WHAT does he says...? - Any native around to make this point clear to a not English mother tongued, please?

[@MsSardonicus]

@earthday1984TB Oops got carried away there LOL. I can't even..!! I really don't know what state I will be in... well, video/photos may be to follow unless it really doesn't go well..! :D Actually there are actors who "don't do" stage door so I guess we can't complain too much. Blame it on the autograph sellers who ruin it for the real fans. :P

[@fu_-._.-_ji]

You 're so lucky xD I want to mêt him 1 time in my life,but it's impossible :((((

[@MsSardonicus]

You're welcome! :)

[@stephy198920011]

first D. RAD says Gary Oldman is his mentor...now Alan Rickman. Pick one young sir...don't be greedy and take both. :) lol

[@MsSardonicus]

Huh? Your friend bet $500 Alan Rickman doesn't smile?? Well then a fool and their money are soon parted..! ;) That's the danger of confusing an actor with a character I guess..!

[@fiorellinaiosono]

Yes, I think I like him, but I am and always be in Spain, so far away, I'm afraid. -The crisis of the Euro (the new politician funny comedy) has locked me up- What a pitty!!.