Post by michele cryer on Dec 22, 2004 18:28:35 GMT
Sorry I haven't contributed much to the board recently...and ok, so the person being interviewed in this article about Christmas etc. is Stephen Gately, but he has some warm words and a good message for us all and about the homeless in particular...worth a read 
Tis the season to be jolly - we treated five stars to some tinsel and
asked them about their Christmas memories and festive plans...
STEPHEN GATELY, 28, stars as the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang in London's West End
"I'm not working over Christmas this year, which is a first. When I
was in Boyzone, we used to work non-stop. I finish work on Christmas
Eve, then I'm back into the theatre on Boxing Day for one matinee
show, so it's not too bad.
I'll be celebrating with my boyfriend, Andrew Cowles, in our North
London home, like I've done for the past few years. I'm planning a
big Christmas dinner - something extravagant from Nigella Lawson's
recipe book. I don't like Christmas pudding though, so we'll probably
have a big cream cake instead. The rest of my day will be spent
slobbing out on the sofa, watching telly. My sister may come round
with her kids and we'll watch something like The Snowman. I also
always take them to see Santa Claus - which is something I secretly
enjoy myself.
I like to spoil my Shih Tzu, Bentley, at Christmas time too - I don't
like him missing out. He's been counting down the days on his advent
calendar. He gets a dog biscuit in each window. I love everything
about Christmas - the shopping, the smells, the music and especially
the candles. I've just decorated my tree and bought a Christmassy
wreath for my front door. It's nice to have some sparkle in my
dressing room too.
The best Christmas present I've received was from my accountants, who
bought me a goat and 10 chickens which I donated to a family in
Ethiopia. It felt good to be giving a worthwhile present to people
who actually needed it, rather than just wanting it.
As much as I love Christmas, it can be a sad time for some people. I
feel bad when I see the homeless on the street while everyone's
rushing past them with their shopping bags or out celebrating. I
usually do my bit to help raise money - this year it was for Shelter.
I'm always keen to get boxes of treats together for those who are
less fortunate. It's easy to get wrapped up in your own celebrations -
but Christmas should be for everyone."
It's good to know that even some celebs remember the true meaning of 'goodwill to all men' at Christmas...
Tis the season to be jolly - we treated five stars to some tinsel and
asked them about their Christmas memories and festive plans...
STEPHEN GATELY, 28, stars as the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang in London's West End
"I'm not working over Christmas this year, which is a first. When I
was in Boyzone, we used to work non-stop. I finish work on Christmas
Eve, then I'm back into the theatre on Boxing Day for one matinee
show, so it's not too bad.
I'll be celebrating with my boyfriend, Andrew Cowles, in our North
London home, like I've done for the past few years. I'm planning a
big Christmas dinner - something extravagant from Nigella Lawson's
recipe book. I don't like Christmas pudding though, so we'll probably
have a big cream cake instead. The rest of my day will be spent
slobbing out on the sofa, watching telly. My sister may come round
with her kids and we'll watch something like The Snowman. I also
always take them to see Santa Claus - which is something I secretly
enjoy myself.
I like to spoil my Shih Tzu, Bentley, at Christmas time too - I don't
like him missing out. He's been counting down the days on his advent
calendar. He gets a dog biscuit in each window. I love everything
about Christmas - the shopping, the smells, the music and especially
the candles. I've just decorated my tree and bought a Christmassy
wreath for my front door. It's nice to have some sparkle in my
dressing room too.
The best Christmas present I've received was from my accountants, who
bought me a goat and 10 chickens which I donated to a family in
Ethiopia. It felt good to be giving a worthwhile present to people
who actually needed it, rather than just wanting it.
As much as I love Christmas, it can be a sad time for some people. I
feel bad when I see the homeless on the street while everyone's
rushing past them with their shopping bags or out celebrating. I
usually do my bit to help raise money - this year it was for Shelter.
I'm always keen to get boxes of treats together for those who are
less fortunate. It's easy to get wrapped up in your own celebrations -
but Christmas should be for everyone."
It's good to know that even some celebs remember the true meaning of 'goodwill to all men' at Christmas...