Sir Peter Ustinov, RIP
#1
Posted 29 March 2004 - 09:57
Sadly missed.
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#2
Posted 29 March 2004 - 10:07
Just noting recently that on one of his birthdays his surprise present from his wife, with the help of Bernard Cahier, was a Hispano-Suiza V-12!
Had the pleasure of seeing him on stage, meeting him briefly and...dating his daughter Pavla...
A big loss...great career...wonderful life.
#3
Posted 29 March 2004 - 10:44
#4
Posted 29 March 2004 - 10:45
A mega-talent left us.
#5
Posted 29 March 2004 - 12:13
#6
Posted 29 March 2004 - 12:17
Arjan: I'll be playing it in the car as I drive back to work
#7
Posted 29 March 2004 - 12:19
#8
Posted 29 March 2004 - 12:24
But he was a man of great talent and immeasurable knowledge and culture. Like Richard Burton, he was a great actor who played in many poor films...
Another flash of the shine of motorsport has died forever.
Edward.
#9
Posted 29 March 2004 - 13:18
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Posted 29 March 2004 - 13:42
#11
Posted 29 March 2004 - 13:51
RIP. 82 is a good innings, let's celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing.
#12
Posted 29 March 2004 - 13:54
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Posted 29 March 2004 - 14:19
#14
Posted 29 March 2004 - 15:46
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Frank S
#15
Posted 29 March 2004 - 16:19
I remember reading an auto-biography of him when I was a kid and long before I became interested in motor-racing. One of the funniest, most intelligent people to have graced us with their presence. He'll be missed on so many levels.Originally posted by ian senior
Oh no. Another one of my heroes departs. He seemed immortal, somehow...
Neil
#16
Posted 29 March 2004 - 16:33
#17
Posted 30 March 2004 - 08:55
#18
Posted 30 March 2004 - 11:11
#19
Posted 30 March 2004 - 11:54
Originally posted by Vitesse2
Arjan: I'll be playing it in the car as I drive back to work
Same here.
My moments of (though hopefully in the interest of safety I will be able to contain those when in the car!) will be the best way to honour him.
"Ve believe zat ze car is ze main zing to conzider, and zat man must be slave of ze machine."
Priceless...
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#20
Posted 30 March 2004 - 12:41
Hermann Lang meets Fritz Lang?Originally posted by Racer.Demon
"Ve believe zat ze car is ze main zing to conzider, and zat man must be slave of ze machine."
Priceless...
#21
Posted 30 March 2004 - 16:27
"KEEP OFF THE GRASS"
#22
Posted 30 March 2004 - 17:33
Edward
#23
Posted 30 March 2004 - 18:49
Apart from his performance n "Grand Prix del La Roc" his "swimming" in the inspector Poirot series has to be seen to be appreciated. And I agree, anyone who thought he was an Amilcar growing up has to be worth remembering.
#24
Posted 30 March 2004 - 19:44
I was shattered when I heard the news this morning. Two of my favourite people, in two days. Sunday mornings just won't be the same after the series of recycled 'Letters from America' comes to an end.Originally posted by SEdward
Nothing to do with this forum or motor sport at all, but Alistair Cooke has gone too...
Edward
#25
Posted 30 March 2004 - 20:58
As well as having a stint as an Amilcar and owning a 37.2 Hispano, I rather liked Ustinov's description in his autobiography "Dear Me" ...
‘I was even more sinister at the wheel of my Mercedes-Benz S-wagen, a supercharged two-seater like a propelling pencil on four huge wheels, linked by cable brakes, about as unsafe a vehicle as it was possible to conceive’
I think he lived long and prospered partly by disposing of the car .....
#26
Posted 31 March 2004 - 05:44
What is the Grand Prix of Gibralter?
#27
Posted 31 March 2004 - 08:11
Ach, already?
#28
Posted 31 March 2004 - 13:14
Originally posted by smithy
Dear me.... I'm about to show my age and ignorance but........
What is the Grand Prix of Gibralter?
http://forums.atlasf...&threadid=37778
The extracts quoted only give a tiny flavour of the superbly sustained and concentrated humour of this monologue, in which Ustinov does all the voices and all the special effects - including the engine noises, sirens and even a military marching band! It's a late 50s piece and manages to perfectly convey the characters involved in the real world of 50s racing, while creating a complete fantasy GP based in Gibraltar, including a section through the harbour (the Schnorrcedes were at an advantage here due to their U-Boat experience). The Orginis smelled wonderful .... when asked what it was, Monsieur Orgini answered "Crepes Suzette" .....
And it just goes on like that! A masterpiece.
#29
Posted 31 March 2004 - 20:48
Originally posted by Vitesse2
http://forums.atlasf...&threadid=37778
The extracts quoted only give a tiny flavour of the superbly sustained and concentrated humour of this monologue, in which Ustinov does all the voices and all the special effects - including the engine noises, sirens and even a military marching band! It's a late 50s piece and manages to perfectly convey the characters involved in the real world of 50s racing, while creating a complete fantasy GP based in Gibraltar, including a section through the harbour (the Schnorrcedes were at an advantage here due to their U-Boat experience). The Orginis smelled wonderful .... when asked what it was, Monsieur Orgini answered "Crepes Suzette" .....
And it just goes on like that! A masterpiece.
Indeed it was... And it triggered some memories of last year's Revival Meeting!
#30
Posted 01 April 2004 - 04:40
He was so witty and entertaining for so long that we thought he would always be with us.
#31
Posted 01 April 2004 - 06:33
http://www.tamsoldra...erUstinov1.html
#32
Posted 20 May 2004 - 03:39
At the Questor Grand Prix, after hostilities had subsided, Phil met Ustinov and entourage (or was it retinue?) marching toward an exit.
Phil: Mr. Ustinov, will you make the sound of one of those Matras?
Ustinov: (Without missing a beat) Nevah!
Retinue: (Pandemonium ensues)
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Phil, Dolphin America racer, photographer, and participant in experiences with nearly every California racer from Miles to Monise and beyond, is going to LeMans this year. His son Dan is a crew chief on the Pratt & Miller Corvette team. Any of the TNF horde who will be there should look him up. Phil is the fellow with a new Fuji S7000 and excellent eye.
Frank S