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Mandrake by Tim Walker

He recalled that when filming Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp on the lands of a stately home near Windsor in 1998, the Queen came riding past one day with Harry Herbert, the 17th Earl of Pembroke, who was also a film director and a friend of the actor.

“Harry shouts, ‘Hello Mike’ and I replied ‘Hello Harry, how are you, mate?’ and ‘Hello ma’am’ and the Queen nods to me.”

Afterwards, Depp asked: “Was that the Queen?”

Gambon replied: “Of course it was the Queen.” Mouth open, Depp replied: “You know the Queen?”

” ‘Yeah, she’s one of my best friends,’ I ribbed him, ‘I’m always nipping into her house for a cup of tea’.”

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What is the allure that causes grown adults to don leather and felt costumes like six year olds ready to run out and yell trick or treat? A fanatical group of despots that travel round the country? Whether your opinion of this renewed love for pirating is one of scorn or folly, there is no denying its ever-growing presence, even in our ?Depp? world here. As Johnny has gone on to other roles, Jack still lingers on. This brings us back to the question; what ingredients cause this awe for a character that was invented in the genius of our Johnny? It may never be explained, but I personally can testify to its reality as I wonder; could Johnny have dreamed that Captain Jack Sparrow would become a beacon of light for young and old?

Searching high and low for a Jack to represent our charity event, we stumbled upon Brandon Hillock. A pirate to be sure, he jumped the Disneyland boat for a much more better ship. In the months planning the event, I became acquainted with more Jack Sparrows than I knew could exist in The Locker as I was introduced to the pirate world itself. Seeing these photos on the net, I laughed at the reactions I would view in the videos wondering, how could grown people fumble for cameras with such awe as the kiddies scurry up to touch the pirate?

Standing in the corridor awaiting our Jacks entrance, I whispered a small prayer under my breath that my own doing,

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When the names Tim Burton, Hunter Thompson, Marlon Brando, Keith Richards and Jonathan Shaw are spoken, Johnny Depp fans or “admirers” think of two things. Sure they all are unique individuals who live life by their own rules, much like Johnny, but they also hold something else. An eccentric benevolence that identifies them as the great innovators of this generation. As we learn more about them we not only see friends and confidants to Mr. Depp, but we learn life lessons and a deep meditation that can mold the way we view life and those we meet during our time here on this earth.

Jonathan Shaw. There are many words different people may use to describe him. What some may see as only a shallow, brash and impetuous incendiary; actually is a true philosophical, transcendent soul. With layers of insight waiting to be peeled away.

When I decided to approach Mr. Shaw for an interview, I was filled with apprehension. Once he agreed to the initial questions, I then developed a great anxiety over what to ask him just imagining the responses I would receive. Stepping out in faith, I sent him a basic group of inquiries with instructions to answer all, or only the ones that moved him to respond. What I expected to learn about this man from his answers was not at all what I brought away from the information before my eyes. I can truly say what had begun as intimidation,

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As I have surfed this tool we call the net I have found a world that I didn?t know existed. As I have spent time to get to know you on the other side of this great chasm, Johnny has become a bridge that has allowed me to walk, virtually, to places I have never imagined. From Germany to Ireland; Argentina to Denmark; Belgium to South Africa.

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What is it that causes people to be drawn to a certain soul? It is an unknown invisible eminence that calls to the inner being as a sirens song? No one can explicate it, that moment that transforms a spirit and touches the core deep within the never ending darkness. Young or old, male or female, no boundary withstanding. One glance, one movement, one word is all it takes to bring it to light. This one word is Depp.
The old saying is that the eyes are the windows to the soul. When you look deep into the panes of his chocolate brown innerness, you can feel yourself lost in the chasm of serenity and peace. It is this that calls to the hearts of millions alike throughout the world. It is that unknown source of passion and tranquility that soothes and refreshes all that come into its path. How can one put it into words or try to describe or explain that moment when you look at him and are hypnotized by his wonder and genius.
A true sign of his wonder, is his obliviousness to this miracle that profounds him. Lost in the reclusiveness of his own living, hiding in his shyness, abound by the media and fans alike. Humble beyond all comprehension he upholds his peers in complimentary awe. But following his wake is the shadows of those that use his idealness to change their own lives and the lives of others. As if by master design,

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“I am honored to be associated with brave little Dustin by wearing this silver and leather wrist band.” ~Johnny Depp

What does a soul contain that hypnotizes and awes others? Is it in the individual?s eyes? Is it in their voice or the way that he moves? How can we ever know for sure?
What is it that influences and moves others to take action or touches their innermost being to make a difference in the world? While these questions may never be answered throughout time, we can see the benefit of Johnny Depp?s giving and magnetic soul in the actions that he has influenced in the grassroots charity of Johnny?s Angels.
Johnny?s Angels began in March of 2007 when Donna (Giachetti) a great admirer of Johnny Depp thought of his support and giving to the (Childrens Hospice) and wondered if it would be an ?out of the way? idea to form a charity group aimed at Johnny supporters and see what would become of it. She called the Hospice and asked them what they thought of the idea and Johnny?s Angels were born.
? I believed there were many other women out there like me, Depp fans and moms, who would gladly do something more significant than buy Captain Jack trinkets if only we knew how to proceed. I thought it would be interesting to let Depp fans know more about the story behind the Dustin bracelet that Johnny wears in support of CHPCC.?

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No other like Johnny Depp
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October 1, 2007/edited Feb.20, 2008
by lizzy4depp

Johnny Depp?s existence in this world is as essential as the oxygen we breathe. Johnny is a genius in his own right and his preference for collaborating with directors of the same caliber have shown that he is a mastermind of his craft. Johnny is known as the finest actor of his generation. In a more important light the most well admired by public and by his peers. He is capable of anything and obviously has no limit to his abilities. He has proven this time and time again in a variety of roles, from a demon processed writer, to a homosexual prisoner. Johnny has portrayed characters from the dark ages with an English accent, to a sharp Irish tongued gypsy living on the French countryside. He has stood toe to toe with the industries most powerful performers like Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The critics are always astonished and awed by his performances, mostly because no one can ever guess what role Johnny will pull off next. He continues to pull ?rabbits out of his hat,? not only acting in far-reaching roles, but also testing his own limits in his chosen profession.
What categorizes someone as a genius? Is it in the actor?s perception of their characters? It has been said that when people on the set have looked into Johnny?s eyes, they could physically see him change into another personality.

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Toplum Postasi.net For the first time in Hollywood film production the use of the Cypriot vernacular features in the new production: Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest.

As if mimicking the Cyprus problem, two pirates on a ship at sea are arguing, one in Cypriot Greek (Kypriaka) and the other in Cypriot Turkish (Kıbrıslıca) over a hat. In the end, the two are swallowed completely by a mythical giant squid – the kraken.

British actor of Turkish Cypriot descent Nej Adamson who previously played Ali Osman in EastEnders in the 1980s plays the role of the pirate who speaks in Cypriot Turkish, while Jimmy Roussounis, a Greek Cypriot actor plays the second pirate who speaks Cypriot Greek. The two men who have never met each other before went to St.Vincent Island in the Caribbean to film the movie.

The two Cypriot actors were initially meant to perform in Greek and Turkish until Roussounis suggested that, “instead of speaking in Turkish or Greek or English with an accent”, that the two men should do it in their natural Cypriot vernacular, one inCypriotGreek and the other in Cypriot Turkish. The director agreed, allowing the two men who did not have a script, to “improvise,” as long as there was no cursing.

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Herald Sun – GEOFFREY Rush is speaking from Los Angeles, where he is putting the finishing touches on the third and final instalment of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy,
writes Claire Sutherland.

…”Actually, finishing touches is a bit of an understatement,” he laughs. “We’re sort of filming the grand finale of the great trilogy where 12 plots all converge on one massive, almost mythological, action sequence. It’s quite extraordinary and bigger than Ben-Hur.

“The scene we’re shooting is a global pirate summit, and I can’t say much because (producer) Jerry Bruckheimer might kill me.”

The production, called At World’s End, made the news recently, thanks to claims Rolling Stone Keith Richards, shooting a cameo as Jack Sparrow’s father, was drunk on the set.

Rush is of no help one way or the other in laying the story to rest.

“I think with Keith you get such an excitable persona you’re not quite sure where he’s at,” Rush says.

“The man I met on set was a very playful, excitable kid . . . this completely eccentric character turns up and plays by totally different rules to the slightly more manicured actors who turn up, so that was very, very thrilling.”

Johnny Depp, who famously modelled the Jack Sparrow character after Richards, knew who was boss, Rush says.

“He’s the only person in the whole trilogy of films who can put Jack Sparrow in his place,

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PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Hollywood’s brightest stars will gather at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Oct. 7, for the second Noche de Ninos Gala to benefit Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Oscar-nominated actor Johnny Depp, McDonald’s Corporation CEO Ralph Alvarez, and philanthropists Debbie and Mark Attanasio will each receive the “Courage to Care Award” for their commitment to children and children’s charities.

Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush will host the evening’s festivities. Actor and comedian Ray Romano will perform, and comedian Billy Crystal will host the evening’s live auction, sponsored by Christie’s auction house.

Mr. Katzenberg will present Ralph Alvarez with his award; baseball commissioner Bud Selig will present Debbie and Mark Attanasio with their award; and Jennifer Lopez, the 2004 “Courage to Care” honoree, will present Johnny Depp with his award.

“Johnny Depp embodies the very spirit of the `Courage to Care’ Award because he puts smiles on the faces of thousands of children through his great work on film, and his longtime private advocacy of children and children’s charities is nothing short of inspirational,” says Ms. Fernandez-Farrand.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital is one of America’s premier teaching hospitals,

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