Thanks Ross, I'm sorry I missed that interview. I love Ian McKellen. I guess that's why Sting and Trudie were at the SAG awards--cheering on Sir Ian (who won best actor and gave a fantastic speech about acting to open the show). Teri -- "Ross (discoduck) Viner" <discoduck@shaw.ca> writes: Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 23:06:58 Channel surfing for only a moment, I stumbled across an interview with Ian McKellen (of X-Men fame look here for more http://us.imdb.com/Name?McKellen,+Ian) on 60 minutes. A very well known and accomplished actor. Discussing his life long admiration for Sir Lawrence Oliver (worked with him briefly) he told the story of how he was at an auction where a briefcase monogrammed with the legendary actor's initials "L.O." was up for bid. He wanted it quite badly but he said he was "up against the singer Sting and his wife Trudie Styler." He continued stating he had to give up bidding, as Sting and Trudie's resources were considerably more. Here is the nice part. Some weeks had passed and the day after Ian lost an award, he was home but not necessarily feeling sorry for himself. A package arrived, and there, for him was the briefcase in question, with additional initials "I.M." monogrammed on the case. A note accompanied the case stating it was intended for his 60th birthday (but I guess they sent it early. Sting my man, well done. I didn't think you had it in you. Trudie, no doubt this happened with you influence. Nicely done folks. A story he shared with interviewer Charlie Rose. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.