May
2001 guests...
Name: Annette- May
24, 2001
Country: Australia
Fave Film: Women in Love, The Trap
Fave Item on Website: Reeding the Web
Comments:
I'm just another fan of Oliver's who was deeply saddened by his passing,
but at least he went the way he wanted to. I've been a fan since I
was a child, but I've never met or talked with other fans, so I've enjoyed
reading all the lovely comments people have made about him. He always
seemed such a cheeky fellow, I wish I had met him too. I'm sure many
an aussie would think him a great mate and drinking partner. Cheers, Ollie.
Andrea Jarrette - May
31, 2001
Country: USA
Fave Film: Tommy
Fave Item on Website: Quotes
Comments:
I thought Oliver Reed was the hottest, sexiest, most amazing actor.
What presence! He is quite the scene stealer, and anyone that hung with
Keith Moon is good enough for me.
I am very glad that this site is up. You may want to check out an old episode of Mike Douglas, the '70s talk show. He yells at gossip columnist James Bacon for bragging about sleeping with Marilyn Monroe.
I regret never meeting him. He was supposed to appear at a horror convention in New Jersey, and I had already purchased the knee pads. He died before the event took place.
I would also like to add that he was the only good thing in Gladiator. He makes Russell Crowe look like Britney Spears. He was a genuine man.
Any fans of Ollie out there get in touch. Let's celebrate the great man. We will never see the likes of Ollie again.
Tina Darvell
- 21 May 2001
Country: UK
Fave Films: Tommy, Gladiator, The Brood and The Hunting Party
Comments:
I've written a few times but I just want to say keep up the excellent
work you`ve been doing.my favourite item is the tale of him with the female
taxi driver in the links section but where have the pictures gone?
Sharman - 14 May 2001
Comments:
Hi there,
I just found your site today - had no idea it existed until I read about
Olly's Widow going to remarry! Anyway I want to congratulate you as I feel
a tribute to this great actor and lovely person is long overdue.
I first started to like Oliver when I was about 12 years old. In fact he was the very first actor I ever formed a crush on and the very first actor to send me an autographed photograph! I treasure it to this day. I used to go and see his films at the cinema so many times I virtually knew the scripts word for word!
I remember way back in the 70's he was one of the judges for the Miss World Competition, the night before my mum had rung his brother, Simon, up and asked if Olly would give me a wave, (it just keeps getting sadder doesn't it?!). Simon said that he would see what he could do. Imagine the excited state I was in that evening when the camera fell on Olly and there he was waving and winking away! (It was probably for all the beautiful contestants, but to this day I like to think it was just for me!).
When I heard that he had died I felt as if I had lost a friend. I hadn't realised the enormous impact this special individual had made on my life. God bless you Olly!
Forgive my ramblings - I am just so pleased to have found some more Olly fans through your site!
With every good wish to you,
Sharman.
Jacqui, Official
Oliver Reed Fan Club - May 1, 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Fave Film: Gladiator and all!
Fave Item on Website: REEDing the web!
Comments:
The Better Late Than Never - Our Beloved Oliver Reed
It was only on my return from visiting Malta in February
this year that I discovered this wonderful tribute website to
Ollie. The purpose of my trip to Malta was to visit the 'Roman'
film set of Gladiator and to have several drinks in 'Ollie's
Last Pub' to celebrate what would have been his 63rd birthday.
I left several items of memorabilia of the Fan Club years with Warren
Cremona, owner of The Pub, the most special one being the Official
Oliver Reed Fan Club badge which was personally chosen by Ollie for
the Club in the early 1960s.
The badge is still very special because the design of which was simply a blooded sword and shield - most uncanny and so befitting his last acting role. I was overwhelmed to learn through this website the amount of interest people have in Ollie and his acting career and to have read such wonderful tributes to him.
Like so many and his dear family, I was devastated he didn't witness the huge success of Gladiator which opened up the eyes of the world as to just what a great actor he really was. Hopefully - two years on - he is still looking down and still partying. From all of us -"Forever Cheers Ollie".
Susan - May 2, 2001
Country: USA
Fave Film: Crossed Swords
Fave Item on Website: Reed's comments
Comments:
Well here it is, Ollie- May 2nd and once again, another year passes by as
I muddle over fond memories. I'm thankful for this site as I can remain
annonymous and yet still pay tribute to the one I adored. I mustered
up the courage to view Gladiator on Reed's b-day as well as watch
the AcademyAwards. I am so very proud. I will have a margarita in
Reed's honor, shed a few tears as well- and continue on. As always,
I miss him.
Lexi - May 2, 2001
Country: USA
Comments:
On this the second year we are without a truly great free spirit, I lift
my glass and toast to Oliver Reed. He is remembered with admiration
and affection for his talent, wit and love of life. Cheers Ollie!
Mona Mahrous - May 2,
2001
Country: Egypt
Fave Film: All of his films
Fave Item on Website: REEDing the web!
Comments:
In this day 2nd may we lost him but he is alive in his masterpieces. I was
always fond of his good looks and marvelous voice. I am also glad that his
last film is Gladiator, an Oscar winnig film. He deserves this success.
My greetings to his works, his family and all his lovings.
Steve - May 9, 2001
Comments:
Crazy the world over
I had the good fortune to be in Churchtown last weekend, when
on Sunday afternoon a car drew up along side where I stood. Pardon me asked
the driver, do you happen to know where the cemetery is, it's where that
famous British actor Oliver Reed is buried. I gave directions, and asked
where are you from? They replied with justifiable pride, Canada UK and Ireland.
I rejoined some of Ollie's friends and family and stood with some of his old Churchtown drinking chums. I asked one local, do you get many visitors to the grave? Ten or 12 a day more on a fine day. I therefore would guess by that measure three to four thousand per year. Consider the resident and tourist population of Ireland, compare that with the same figure for the United states, then pro rata visits to Ollie's remote resting place are on a par with visits to Elvis's Gracelands.
It is indeed a pity the British Film Industry failed to pick up on that which is so obvious to those wonderful people of Cork, who hold the memory of Ollie, their friend and neighbour, in such high esteem.
Forty years and 120 films from an actor who WAS the British if not European film industry, who brought hundreds of thousands if not millions of pounds to men and women connected directly or indirectly with the film industry. A man a friend a husband and a father, who taught kindness humility and generosity.
Perhaps it has just been temporary oversight by the BAFTA cronies. He made the air move, lets hope now, even after death, he can move some backsides and gain the recognition he so rightly deserves.
With fond memories
Steve M
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