Extra extra!!

So, I did the '30 days of Richard Armitage' challenge last year. I actually cheated and instead of answering 30 questions in 30 days, I answered them in only 3 days.
Have a look at my answers here (part 1), here (part 2) and here (part 3).

But lately, some other bloggers and facebookers have started doing the challenge and I've noticed that the questions are slightly different. So, I thought it would be funny to answer those new questions as well.

Pictures of Richard Armitage are taken from www.richardarmitagenet.com
Other images were found via Wikipedia.

The 30 days of Richard Armitage challenge... part 4!

31. The character I would like to meet

I would love to meet Claude Monet. I would jump at a chance to have dinner with this wonderful artist. We would talk about impressionism and the things that inspired him to create his masterpieces. And I would love to hear his thoughts on modern art. 

Richard Armitage played the young Claude Monet in the BBC's The Impressionists in 2006

32. The character I would spend one week with

I would get on the back of Ricky's bike and we would ride across the UK for a week...or maybe even much longer ;-)... that would be the perfect holiday!

I may just not bring him back at all ;-) ... Richard Armitage as Ricky Deeming in the George Gently episode Gently Go Man

33. The character I would want to have a longer affair with

This is a difficult one... If I was single, I would probably fall head over heels for Lucas North. I know, I know, with all that baggage (8 years in a Russian prison and all that jazz) he's probably not the best boyfriend material, but I know for a fact that I would not be able to resist him. For the record, please note that I still refuse to acknowledge the existance of John Bateman. Just so we are absolutely clear about that little detail.

I love Lucas, I really do... :-)

RA as Lucas North in season 7 of Spooks

34. The character I would want to marry

Honestly, none of them. Although I think Lucas and I have similar personalities, marriage is something that takes just a bit more than that...

But if I absolutely had to select one of Richard's characters to marry, I would probably go for John Thornton. I don't think any woman could resist a real gentleman. Even though he's a mere tradesman (manufacturer, I beg your pardon), I'm sure JT is as much a gentleman as any man of noble birth could be. And he reads Plato: there's nothing sexier than a man who knows his classics ;-)



Mr. Thornton finishes a book before returning it to its rightful owner. RA first caught my attention when he played cotton mill owner John Thornton in the BBC's adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel North & South.

35. Describe Richard in 3 words...

Reader
Craftsman
Inspiration


36. Richard should work together with this actor or actress...

Another difficult one... it really depends on the film and the character they would be playing. But one thing is certain: Richard and Hugh Jackman could definitely play brothers!

37. My favourite crossover pairing

 

John Porter meets Homeland's Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) - They both look good in scarves! :-)

No, I honestly think they would make an excellent team...

 

 

 

38. I would like to see Richard doing a cameo in this film/series

I love to see Richard in intelligent drama, so he would be a perfect villain in Sherlock!

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in the BBC's modern interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes

39. Something I would like to know about Richard

Richard, do you still enjoy dancing or have you given it up completely?



A birthday countdown in pictures (#12)

If you visited this blog during FanstRAvaganza 3 last March, you have probably seen the post in which I talk about a picture of Ricky Deeming. At the time, I selected that picture because it showed so many things that I love about Richard Armitage. But today, I want to show you the pictures of Ricky that took my breath away - and they continue to do that every time I look at them...

Hey Ricky!

He still manages to blow my mind...

Richard played Ricky Deeming only once, for the pilot episode of George Gently, which was first shown in April 2007. If I've calculated this correctly, he must have been filming this during a break in the production of (Season 2 of) Robin Hood. That's probably why I see so much of Guy of Gisbourne in Ricky, and that's always a good thing!

What's a birthday without a birthday present? But what do you get the man who's living his dream?
This year, consider donating to one of Richard's selected charities (Shelter, The Salvation Army, Childline and Barnardo's) - visit his Just Giving page. Thank you!

He's so fine he blows my mind...Hey Ricky!

Welcome to Day 4 of FanstRAvaganza! Check out Fabo's White Rose blog today for another post in the Fandom chain. Did you miss yesterday's posts in this chain? Go to Fedoralady and Rose Gisborne. On Day 5 of FanstRAvaganza, you need to visit jazzbaby1 for another post in the Fandom chain.

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Hey Ricky!

This is my first post in the Fandom chain of FanstRAvaganza 3 and the very last one on this blog for the week. I can't believe the week is almost coming to and end already!

Today, I wanted to talk about a picture of Richard Armitage as Ricky Deeming from an episode of George Gently. Here it is:




Richard Armitage as Ricky Deeming in George Gently

 I know this was only a minor role for Richard, but I love this picture. It shows so many of the reasons why I love Richard, aside from his incredible talent and the fact that he's an intelligent and thoughtful man.

THE HAIR
Richard's haircut and facial hair are a constant subject for debate. I personally love him with short hair and his The Hobbit beard, but the hair and 5 o'clock shadow in this picture are simply irresistible!

THE EYES
I love the intensity in his eyes. It reminds me of one of my favourite characters: Lucas North in Spooks. And it's a great reminder of the intensity and dedication with which Richard Armitage takes on every single acting job, no matter how insignificant the role.
His beautiful blue eyes continue to mesmerise me!

LEATHER
Richard looks good in leather. Anyone who has ever seen him as Guy of Gisborne will surely agree with me. But that's not all. He looks good in black, and that just happens to be one of my favourite colours.

WHITE
The white scarf lights up his face and shows off his blue eyes. To me, it symbolises his kind and considerate character, his good heart. The best example of that kindness is the way he always finds the time to send little messages to his fans, showing his appreciation for our support, no matter how hectic and busy his life can get.  

THE FACE
One of Richard's first experiences on stage was in The Hobbit. I can see why he played an elf: the mouth, the nose, the ears. I was initially very surprised that he was cast as Thorin Oakenshield, a dwarf, and I was worried that the face prosthetics that would be necessary for his transformation into a dwarf, would cover up this beautiful face. Imagine my relief when I finally got to see Thorin, but I could still see Richard underneath!

THE HANDS
Richard has beautiful hands with long fingers. This picture shows them off perfectly! The elegance and grace of a dancer...

ELEGANCE
The way Richard is photographed here, clearly shows his past experience as a dancer. It's a strong but elegant pose, his back is straight, his neck is long, but the shoulders are down. This is clearly a man who is very much aware of his own body, he knows exactly how to move his body to convey an emotion. I have some experience as a dancer myself, and it's so beautiful to see that elegance and grace in Richard. 

There you have it. Although Ricky Deeming is not that important as a character, I adore this picture as a symbol for the talent that is Richard Armitage.

What's your favourite picture?

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This was my last blogpost for FanstRAvaganza 3. I hope you enjoyed it. I can now focus on reading all the post of my fellow bloggers!
Be sure to check out Fabo's White Rose blog today for another post in the Fandom chain. Did you miss yesterday's posts in this chain? Go to Fedoralady and Rose Gisborne. On Day 5 of FanstRAvaganza, you need to visit jazzbaby1 for another post in the Fandom chain.

Remember, all events in all chains of FanstRAvaganza 3 are listed here, so you don't have to miss anything!