Colin Firth Mania Continues
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:16AMI never knew about the Colin Firth-fever before Durham Magazine put the British boy on the cover of the June/ July issue. Our operations manager, Marnie Anderson, the one who makes sure those who want the magazine get it, has been swamped with inquiries for a copy of that particular magazine. Fans from 10 different states, including California, Nebraska and Vermont have ordered copies, and international requests have streamed in as well. We now have readers in Canada, Germany and the UK.
The e-mails Marnie has received from magazine-seeking fans are the most fun.
Here’s one from a Firth fan in Montreal, Canada. “[I] understand that you have an interview with the amazing Brit HUNK Colin Firth in your June/July issue coming out first week in June. I'd love a copy.”
Also, one lady from Georgia quizzed Marnie extensively on her Colin Firth knowledge, and told her a tale of how she wanted to come up for the screening, but she stepped on a toothpick embedded in her carpet, which then broke off in her foot and she had to have surgery to remove it.
It goes without saying her need for the magazine was great.
Are there still readers out there who want a copy of the July issue? It’s $4 and available at the Durham Magazine office at 115 N. Duke St.; Parker and Otis, 112 S. Duke St.; The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Duke University Store, Duke University; and the Durham Regional Hospital Gift Shop, 3643 N. Roxboro Road.
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Reader Comments (2)
Thanks for spreading the word how wonderful Colin Firth is!!! My friend ordered us both a copy of Durham Magazine and I drooled for hours over the lovely pictures! He really is a great guy!
I am the lady from Georgia, who suffered the attack of the torpedo toothpick embedded in my carpet. It did, indeed, require surgery, in the E.R., as well as admission to the hospital for 3 days, due to my diabetic status.
I had so hoped to arrange for a trip to Durham, while the filming was in progress for Main Street. But, alas, it fell through, & I was heartsick over it.
To have Colin so close, yet so far, was a frustration. I only want to have a photo made of us together, as he so generously allowed, while on location, & to get his autograph on a DVD cover or two. (sigh)
Now, I am thinking that, maybe, if there is to be a screening of the film in Durham, upon its release in 2010, that I might could attend it...& maybe...get to meet him, & his lovely wife, too...if possible.
I wouldn't be difficult to spot, in a crowd: I'd be the one in her wheel chair. (NOT due to the toothpick).
Wish me luck, y'all...!!