Doris Day, celebrated
actor and singer, dies aged 97
Courtesy of Guardian
News & Media Ltd.
Mon 13 May 2019 15.08 BST
Some comments from readers
Fromibizatothebroads: It's a shame today that such is the
digital, mobile internet life people will only dip in and out of the news to
learn about Doris Day and why she was much revered. They may at best sample a snippet of one of her movie roles or of her singing. It's as
if we have forgotten how to just relax and be entertained for an hour and a
half when at a loose end one wet Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If you have only
ever seen snippets of Paul Newman on screen, you can't really talk about him. And
the same would be for the terrific Doris Day.
M_T_Wallet: Yeah. Neither were actually great
actors. Very good but not great.
When they were in a movie you watched such is
their screen presence.
Ffynnongarw: It is ironic that its the FA cup
final next weekend. Will always associate DD with going to Wembley.
Terencepatrick: As is usual I too thought Doris day
was everyones favourite aunty and as a kid was warmed by her seeming wholesomeness as an individual.
However I am also bound to say she
had no effect on my life other than a nice feeling as a kid; so, ta for that Doris.
Addled: Dick van Dyke was on Radio4 today, bemoaning the fact that he'd never made a film with her.
I've only
seen two of his films and he was nowhere near her league.
Chinaplatemate: As some other poster has said: My first crush.
Karl Bucket: Pre internet and pre mass porn we had pinups and imagination. I truly do not envy the youngsters
these days or their need for instant gratification.
SaltbushJack: Rest in peace Doris, You were one of a kind. As a boy I remember a lot of your movies debuting.
Movies like "Pillow Talk" and "Move Over Darling"
were racey for their time, but my parents didn't mind us watching
them.
Struttingpig: The thing that stands out for me is her
loyalty. She stood by Rock
Hudson her friend and co-star in the teeth of the aids crisis and the hysteria
it generated.
A great
singer, a great actress and a good friend!
MarkAlexander: How sad! Her passing marks
the end of an era. I have very fond memories of
her in my childhood. Her rendition of 'Que
séra séra' was truly wonderful. I
love listening to it even to this day. R.I.P. and thank you!
VOCABULARY
Snippet: A snippet of something is a small piece of it.
Terrific: If you describe something or someone as
terrific, you are very pleased with them or very impressed by them.
Wholesomeness: If you describe something as wholesome, you
approve of it because you think it is likely to have a positive influence on
people's behaviour or mental state, especially because it does not involve
anything sexually immoral.
As an individual: If you describe someone or something as
individual, you mean that you admire them because they are very unusual and do
not try to imitate other people or things.
Bound: (bind | bound | bound) If you are bound by
something such as a rule, agreement, or restriction, you are forced or required
to act in a certain way.
The authorities will be legally bound to arrest
any suspects. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]
There is a bottom deck though, so you're not
bound to sit on top. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]
Ta for that: Ta means 'thank you'.
Bemoan: If you bemoan something, you express sorrow
or dissatisfaction about it.
Crush: If you have a crush on someone, you are in
love with them but do not have a relationship with them
Pinup: Designating a person whose sexual
attractiveness makes her or him a suitable subject for the kind of pictures
often pinned up on walls
To be one of a kind: With no equal; completely unique.
More over: If someone moves over, they leave their job or
position in order to let someone else have it.
Racey: Slang. Anything else that can get your heart
going faster than normal. Something daring, risky, sexual etc.
Stand (stand | stood | stood) by: If you are standing by, you are
ready and waiting to provide help or to take action.
Passing: You can refer to someone's death as their
passing, if you want to avoid using the word 'death' because you think it might
upset or offend people.
Fond memories: If you are fond of something, you like it or
you like doing it very much.
Rendition: A rendition of a play, poem, or piece of
music is a performance of it.
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