Paul's Corner

I'm getting the umbrella out!! What wonderful fantastic outstanding news! I very happy for you. The cooking show sounds cool. I can't cook worth a darn, so I'm always impressed by those who can.

Remember to take a step back and enjoy. Time goes by to fast sometimes.

You've got me in smiles :) Take care and a quick hug and kiss in congrats!.

Jill

I'm doing a cartwheel for you Paul on your good news WooHoo!! And please try to come back we wilt like a flower when you don't shine your beautiful light our way.

xxxxooooo

We knew you could do it, Paul! You are on your way in many areas, and the momentum can only continue into next year, and beyond as your name and reputation is once again in the public's eye!

We admire you more than ever, Paul, for your courage and your determination during the lean times. Andrea and your family are undoubtedly very proud of you at this moment, as we all are!

Shalom and love,

Gran Mil

May the pouring continue! What delighful news. I only have one question. . . when will we here in the US get to see more of your work???? Or beer? (and heck I don't even drink beer as a rule, but I'm willing to give it a go! grin)

Thank you for sharing you great news.

Paul, it felt so good to read your post and hear all your good news! I wish you joy in all these ventures and lots more opportunities in the future. I'm so happy for you!

Kelly, it was great to hear you in such good form. I hope everything continues to pick up for you. Love to you.

Brian, thank you as always for DWTS. I hope all is well with you and your family.

Hello to everyone in the Corner. How are you all doing? I'm sending love and good wishes to you all with this.

Mary

Paul,

I'm so happy for you. I pray and intend that things continue to open up for you on many fronts and levels.

Joan

P.S. Have you seen the movie What the bleep do we know anyway. It's about the power of intention and much, much more.

Paul,

Congratulations on your good news! It's a blessing for all of us to have a new Paul Mercurio movie to look forward to. :)

All the best to you,
Wendy

PS: Joan, I saw that movie twice - really made me think about how my attitude and beliefs shape my life in every way.

Great news, Paul. May you have continued success and happiness as the months go by.

Any chance we might see the cooking show here in America?

Brian, thanks for the downloads. Great job, as always.

Hi, Mary and everyone else here on PC.

Be well.
Sally

Fantastic news, Paul!
So happy for you . . . and that was quite the tease about the movie. You do know how to pique the curiosity.
I'll look forward to progress notes as you are able to post.
hugs and smiles,
deltalady aka Sally

Hey Paul, glad to hear ya' doing something incredibly fun and incredibly energy soaking. I've been going around your page in imdb.com and I strongly and highly suggest that ur agent or whoever is that puts the pictures of actors and actresses would add pictures of you. It would be interesting to see other pictures of you than the ones we have here in this webpage. It could increase your fanatic crowd and maybe open some things...who knows.

Anyways, good luck with all you have planned and be carefull, don't forget that you have a heart condition and your pressure keeps rising with the more pressure u may have in the business.

Well, take care and enjoy,
love, Selena

I forgot to give you the webpage, just in case you haven't checked it out, which i highly doubt, or if anybody wants to see it, click here:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0580527/ , and you'll see Paul's filmography and other cool stuff, which probably you've already seen.

Take care,
Selena

Paul, It all sounds fantastic.
Well done. I'm very happy for you and I hope that this good streak continues indefinitely.

Paul,

I'm so happy to know opportunities are coming your way. You deserve all of them and more. Good on you. I think that you set the tone for the judges -- toward the end of the first series the others were loosening up a bit, and they had all clearly adopted your less formal and more positive style in the second series. The show's success owes much to that.

And thanks again to Brian for making possible for those of us on other continents to share in the fun.

Laura

Just like any investment portfolio, diversification is the key. You have obviously found the key. Just keep doing what your doing and things will fall into place for you.

Congratulations on the movie offer. Hope we will get to see it here in the U.S. The Food Trail sounds right up your alley, so to speak.

Great to hear you so upbeat and happy. I'm sure that this all makes things wonderful at home as well. Andrea and the girls can't be any more proud of you than we are.

Hugs to all
Sherrlyn

This is all so very exciting!!! and I'm very happy for you!!! and I can only add my best wishes to you for all your projects. May they all come to fruition and great success!!!

Reading your excitement and accomplishments gave my bluish, stressed out spirits a joyful boost!!! Thank you for that and to you best of luck for finding August-September employment!

Congratulations Paul!

It sounds like you're getting a great momentum going. I think the food thing and the acting gig will stop DWTS from getting you (incorrectly) type cast as a dancer so "it's all good".

Can you wriggle some cross promo for Merc's Own into the food show? Maybe you need to cook something in a peach beer batter?

Hugs to everyone reading (even the lurkers)

aw, shucks.... hugs for us lurkers (it just sort of makes you feel all warm and fuzzy)... Hang on, now that I've been 'outed' and have posted, am I still a lurker?

Lurkers Unite! Now I feel the urge to post as well.
You know that confession is good for the soul. So here goes.
I ended up at this site about a month ago looking for tickets to a comedian named Paul Mecurio who I had heard of but never seen. How interesting it was to find out that he dances ballet? he has his own beer?and he lives in Australia?....wait a minute! ..where the heck am I?

Well thats how I ended up here.All because of my dismal spelling/typing skills.
I must say it is a very unique site. Very genuine feelings. Very nice bunch of people.

I couldn't agree with Brian more. Try to geta bottle of Merc's own on the table on the food show. Free publicity is priceless.

Regards to all.

Wow, don't you just love it when a whole bunch of great news comes your way at once?! I haven't been checking here for at least a month - it's so nice to read all the positive news. Paul you're on a roll for sure! Your whole family must be flying high right now (the only negative being that they won't be seeing so much of you for a while - but better a little time with a cheerful person than a lot of time with someone who's feeling down).

And by the way, thanks for the free beer offer for pointing out that missing date on the Mercs Own site - sure wish I could afford to get there to claim it! Oh well, can only hope that the beer will be available in Canada sometime soon. But of course not nearly as fun as a holiday in Oz!

Teresa : )

Congratulations Paul!

I'm glad to see all the happy posts. Goodonya Paul, it's about time things started going your way. Kelly, I'm glad things are going well for you too. Hi to Sally, and to all the new people I don't know yet. Hi to Brian, Peter, Mary, Ev and Grandma Mil. Big hugz to you all!
Peace

Hello delurked ex-lurkers! Welcome to you all. This is an awesome community!! and I've made some really great friends from around the globe.

And a hug back to you, Inn and thank you for mine! :)
and an individual hug for everyone else!

Wow!

As Grandma Mil and all your friends have said, I am so HAPPY for you Paul. May glorious showers continue to reign upon you!

Paul I'm wilting away here! *wilt* *wilt* *wilt*

Hey Paul

Fantastic news. Sounds like a banner year.
A new film project too. That'll be great. Keep us updated (of course you will).
We're all proud of you here.
Have you thought about a non-alcohol beer? For us lushes, we can drink those. The flavor is there just not the buzz.

Keep on truckin' (anyone remember that? : ) )

peace and love

Tim

Sheesh I'm dropping petals all over the place...

Hello PC Friends,

Paul-The jobs sound more geared to you and your personality. Good things come to those who wait and work their ass off!!

I've had some major blips on my screen but all seems to have calmed down.

My baby, Bethany, is in much better health and is sooooo beautiful. It seems that she has strawberry blond hair....mmmmhhhh.....that could all change (but I hope not!)Her sisters are really great with her and love to make her smile.

And, welcome lurkers-sometimes it can be a good thing to come out of the shell!!

HUGS!
Abeth

Brian,

Thanks for making the last 4 episodes of DWTS available. The whole series was fun to watch, but the last show was especially funny and sweet and emotional.

Any chance you will be able to post the NZ show?

Did anyone know that there is an easter egg on one of the versions of SB? I was doing a search for DVD easter eggs after showing one to my students on Finding Nemo. I guess it shows a deleted scene. I, unfortunately, have the wrong DVD of the movie.

If you don't know what an easter egg is, it's hidden clips on DVDs. The fun people that make DVDs like to hide extra clips and you have to figure out how to find them. If you search "DVD easter eggs" on google you'll find some sites that tell you how to find them. If anyone sees the hidden clip - share what it is.

Paul did you know it was there?

Jill

Here are the instructions.

- Go to the main menu
- Select "Sneek Peaks"
Next is a screen with a list of Miramax Movies To Remember
- Press the "Up" key on your remote
now in the top right corner of the scroll surrounding the menu a sparkle will appear.
- Press "Enter"

Okay one more note - its the Buienes Vista release that has the egg.

I'm done now!

Jill

Okay one more! I butchered the spelling of that! Please forgive me. I"m not gonna even try to correct it tho!

Jill

*giggling at jill*

I mean that in a nice way, btw. ;) You just sound sort of breathless to me in your post.

Hey Guys, I have just finished shooting the first two episodes of the Foof Trail and yes you betchya - in the first ep my beer is featured!!!! Thanks to the support and generosity of the director/producer. - hey it makes a great story also. We travel to the brewery and watch me make a batch of beer and then after going to lots of great farms and produce places I go to this wonderful retreat called The Lake House and cook there with the owner chef. What do I make? A Mercs Own Red Pork and Pumpkin Curry!

I will post the recipes that I do on the show to the recipe section when I get a chance (like in a month or so) but yes the beer has been featured.

Having a great time doing the show.

Welcome to the outed lurkers!!!! :)

Good deal Paul! This sounds like a match made in heaven with this new show. I wish we could see it in the states. I'm sure Millie agrees.

take care all!

Paul I'm so happy for *you*. Sounds like the director has a higher clabier of character than youknowwho. I wish I could see the show though. I can't even download Brian's links.

xxxooo

What great news!!! Very happy for ya Paul. Wish I could tune in to the show, but alas my cable doesn't reach that far!

Jill

Paul,

Great to hear that you're having such a good time with the show.
It sounds like a lot of fun.
I'm envious of your gigs, particularly the locations.

The other day I got to go to Mudgee and help crush a few tonnes of magnetite. It's not quite the same, is it?
However, I did get to sample a nice glass of cab sav at the Waratah hotel.
They also have a beef and Guiness pie which I must sample.
Next time I'm there I shall toast your ongoing success. Well done and good luck to you, Paul.

When is the show due to go to air?
Which network?

Cheers from the purle one.

Goodonya Paul!

It's really good to see you in such high spirits. (Oops, was that a pun? :o)). Continued success and keep us posted.

Hi to Peter and back at Inn. Tim, long time, no? Hey Mary. Big hello to all the de-lurkers and newbies. You'll like it here.

Be well.
Sally C.

Dear Paul,

I always felt in my heart that you and Merc's Own would find an important niche on TV.

Here in the US, cooking shows on TV are very popular, and popular chefs make millions with their personalities and their creativity with food. No violence, no hanky panky, at least not on screen, and even though the recipes are a little elaborate for us seniors, who love to eat out anyway, we are just a small percentage of the millions that watch these shows. Right on, Paul!

Jill, I found that easter egg on my DVD copy of SB 2 years ago, and with stop action made a poster of the scenes, with captions.

I will be happy to share it with anyone who is interested. I had the pictures in my computer for ages, and they are now on my email site ready to be sent.

To all my FIF chickies: The multimedia auditorium where we saw Strictly Ballrooom in February, now has a 16'x 9' screen, new Dolby sound, and new VHS and DVD players.

The screen is awesome, and last night, after showing my Sights and Sounds program, I slipped in my DVD of SB.

I reveled in the look of the scenes..fantastic, just about as good as the day SB was released in the big theatres in 1992.

I still have to learn how to use the 3 remotes for the new equipment, but just seeing Paul and Tara on that large screen was, as Mary would say, "BRILLIANT!" Ya' all have to come back to Florida, and the newbies and the lurkers too!

Shalom and love,

Gran Mil

I just recently came to realize that Paul is my muse! :) (((Paul)))

Outstanding news, Paul! You are having fun with life. The Food Trail may even help the launch of Merc's Own. Evelyn is visiting Michigan in connection with her job. We are planning to hook up Saturday night for dinner. We will raise a glass to you and the rest of the Corner.

Thinking of everyone,
Linda

We most certainly will raise a toast in everyone's honor.
Looking forward to seeing you, Linda, in a few hours

Hello and hugs to everyone.
Evelyn

Just popping in and testing comments after an upgrade.

If you guys notice any wonkiness, be sure to write me: frykitty AT yahoo DOT com.

Reading all the WONDERFUL news has brought me out of lurkdom, too.

OMG, Way To Go, Paul! It is truly an inspiration to see how your perserverence is paying off! It makes me have some hope on a couple of projects I'm working on.

I sure wish I could see the cooking show. I'm sure it will be a huge hit! BTW, lol, I'm now HOOKED on Pasta Puttenesca!!! I followed your recipie to the "t", and I always consider recipies as 'suggestions'! Even my family (I'm raising 3 grand kids) love the stuff, even AFTER telling them it has anchovies in it! lol, so, I'm sure that is a marker for your show's ongoing success!

I don't drink beer, but, I promise to BUY it if it ever makes it to good old Colorado! (U.S.A.)

It is really exciting to think of you getting offered the lead. All the best, Paul.

I'm w/others in sending congrats to you and your family. May your blessings only be just begining!!

Thanks for sharing! I'm really jazzed!!!!
ce

I'm so thrilled to learn that my Minnesota and Michigan chickies have met again...friends forever, thanks Paul and Cat!

Shalom and love forever,

Gran Mil

testing something again...

Okay, this kinda sucks. Folks, this board just went moderated, quite against my wishes. I'll try to fix it ASAP, but until then, your comments will not show up right away. Hang in there.

okay, another test.

Yay! That seems to have worked.

One thing--for some reason the comment counts are all messed up. Not to worry--your comments are not gone!

ce/the olde crow, you live where I live. Nice to read ya! :)

Cat those damn gremlins! They're always up to no good!

Paul,

I am a first-time visitor to your site today, and came upon your blog. I tried to tear myself away several times (to take care of my own kids - we have 5!) but kept coming back to read more. I ended up reading the whole archive from front to back -today! It's overwhelming that an actor has chosen to be so open with his fans. Moreover, your writing is truly riveting in its passion and honesty.

When are you going to write a book about all your fascinating experiences over the last two decades? I'm sure you'd enjoy great success in America and Australia with any book you might write about breaking into dancing & movies, the struggles and joys of a committed relationship, the trials of raising a family on an actor's wages, the challenge of channelling creativity into lucrative avenues, etc.

Don't let anyone homogenize your writing. The best aspects of your posts & poems are your dark and brilliant ruminations on deeply personal subjects. You are truly an artist (and possibly a touch bipolar in the great tradition of Mozart, Hemmingway, Shelley, etc?). Anyway... DON'T be afraid of shocking and never stop creating in your various media.

Many thanks for sharing. From,

Shelb,
A New Fan
& Deeply Touched by Your Intensity and Humanity

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"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born (extraordinarily) sensitive. To him/her a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, and failure is death."

--Pearl S. Buck

Shelbbaby Happy Mother's Day! Gesus 5 kids? And you are still able to write coherently. I AM IMPRESSED! Hey Happy Mom's Day to all of Paul's Corner's mommies :) (I'm off to go have dinner and wine with my wonderful family)

Morning all !!!!!! Sesame Street's on in the background
so I think I can write for a bit !! Happy late mother's day ( but is it a different day in the US or is that Father's day - can't remember sorry ),
Yay Paul !!!!!!!! 2005 kinda clicked in with a bang Huh!
Crossing fingers that the July flick comes to fruition ( as in makes it to production ) that wasn't meant to sound negative but it does , doesn't it . I didn't know they did a DWTS stars in NZ - makes big sense though.
Hey I was a bit pissed off with the final though - dazza didn't mention anything about Ian Roberts or Tom's charities as far as I could remember so it just ended up looking like a bit of an ego fest. I think when voting is involved that it is important and it would be good to know the figures of what the charities were given as part of the format !
Not that you need to be reminded but Selena is right
high work , high stress try to keep a balance for your ticker's sake ( yoga, meditation , lots of cuddles with the girls )
ANYWAY -
HI Gran Mil , ( I posted a littlle while ago )
the weather should be warming up there now shouldn't it ?? poor old oz could really do with some rain , I;m sure Paul wil be more than aware while he's filming food trails. 2005 seems to be moving so fast , I'm plodding through - BIG news here my 3 1/2 miss cleo now does poos in the loo NO MORE NAPPIES HURRAH !!
( sorry small things excite ) and I'm going to host a tupperware party AND my best friend has a call back to be in the Spanish version of the WIGGLES ( my what a big life I have now ).
Hi Peter - your'e a funny man , your magnetite crack made me chuckle.
Oh the other thing I wanted to let you all know is my Mum who lived in Australia for 10 years is now in the process of immigrating back here after living in San Diego and England for 25 years or so - is going to have to pay the Australian Government ... $40,000 aus to do it ( pLus processing and fbi clearances and medical test cost s ) bloody ridiculous ay !!!
Any way hugs to all - I like the lurkers call too .
With the weather cooling in Sydney I might be on here more
cheers with a Mercs lov Amanda Brown

Hey all good morning! Happ belated Mother's Day to all the moms!

Had busy weekend. Maggie's dance recital was this weekend. Two shows with me volunteering at the second. They were very cute on stage and actually did a pretty good job with their dances (as well as 6 yr olds can!) But alas she doesn't want to dance anymore. Even watching the older girls dance didn't hook her. I guess I'm off to be a soccer mom now!

Take care all

Jill

Hello PC Friends,

Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the PC moms!!

SHELBBABY-If you read this post, I'd be interested in talking with you. I just recently expanded my brood to 3 and they are all girls!! I'd like to get some tips on how you raise that many children. My email is abeth19@hotmail.com.

Wow-I can't believe how incredibly busy Paul is and yet still manages to post! His excitement is contagious!

HUGS!
Abeth

Dear Paul, how are you? And about the blood preassure? Congratulations for all! Well, I am working very much in the last days and haven't time to write because I lost time looking for words in a dictionary, but I never forget you!
Since 2004 I'am working with alternative therapy. I do massage in a beauty parlour and use many therapy how colors, fragrance and herbages. Many women look for me because I have good results with to lose weight. I am in a journal in my city too. You know, I always wished to be a dancer, so in this moment I have choice a way forever, because in my heart have many doubts, wishes and fear. I hope to choice the better way to be more happy.
Good luck in all and than the God protect you and your family!

Caroline

EY,GUYS,I´VE BEEN WITHOUT POSTING FOR SO LONG...
WELL,JUST TO SAY I COULDN´T READ ALL YOUR POSTS BUT I´M INTO THAT.(YOU KNOW...ENGLISH IS NOT MY MATTERN LANGUAGE SO I GET TIRED IF I´VE BEEN ALL DAY LONG STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY...)BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE PAUL IS HAVING A LOT OF SUCCESS WITH A NEW PROJECT AFTER DWTS.PLEASE,LET ME KNOW ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS WITH PAUL IN THE AUSTRALIAN TV,I CAN´T GET IT SO EASILY FROM SPAIN...I WANT NEWS...THANKS!AND CONGRATS,PAUL.
ISABEL,YOUR SPANISH FAN
ESTOY MUY CONTENTA DE VOLVER A PASEARME POR LA WEB,SOIS MARAVILLOSOS!
UN BESO MUY GRAND(VIVIR CON MIEDO ES COMO VIVIR A MEDIAS)

Paul,

(That seems so wrong for my first post here, It would normally be Mr. Mercurio :) -- But reading through the posts, you have made yourself so accessible, that Paul seems natural).

My first post here, so first up, thanks. I think it is great that you do this for fans.

Secondly -- I had some reservations (as a straight man) posting here as well, but reading from others, I am comfortable with it now.

Thirdly -- An introduction -- I have long been a devout Australophile. I devoured books, movies, anything Australian. Even travelled Down Under in pursuit of a girl from Victoria with whom I had fallen in love. Anyway, I discovered what a great actor you were when SB came out. I loved the movie and though you and the entire cast were excellent. I have since watched every piece of film work you have done with great enjoyment. You really are blessed with a lot of talent.

Fourthly -- Why I am actually posting. I have read through here of some problems with blood pressure -- If ever you need advice, please contact me, I am a professor of pharmacology and cardiac drugs are one of my areas. Also, I have long strived (or at least wished) to maintain optimum health. In trying to do so, my brother and I have had many discussions as to who we should strive to look like. In comparing body shapes, I think I have discovered that of all the "movie stars" we have considered, you are the one!!! This epiphany came this past weekend as I was flipping channels and came across Exit to Eden. I said to myself THAT is the bodytype I have. So, to confirm this, I think I have read in here that you are 5 feet, 8 3/4 inches tall. Is that the case? (If so, you have exactly 1 in on me). The big question I have, is what is your weight? More specifically, about what did you weigh when you were filming Exit to Eden?

Now, I know that is a very personal question, and if you wish to not answer I understand. Also, I am assuming you will get my e-mail address in this post somehow, so you could answer in private if you prefer. I think, though, that now that I have identified a famous person as an example, I will have better luck in getting in shape. Also, I think we are of a similar age (I have a couple of years on you at 43).

Sorry for rambling. Bottom line, regardless of responses, thank you SO much for great work in SB, Joseph, Back of Beyond, Exit to Eden. I still love watching those simply for your performances.

Scott

When I watched Exit to Eden the first time, the only thing I liked about it was the love story (Elliot and whatshername). However when I watched it the other night, I had to zoom through it because I was blushing! Paul all I could think is how you turned down an axe murdering role but you had no probably getting spank with a paddle - huh?!

oops probably should be "problem"

Also, I liked more than just the love story but that's what I took away, enjoyed the most.

I saw SB years ago in a movie theatre and liked it.I haven't seen it since and I have never seen any of our other work so I would't call myself a true fan.

I am however sometimes impressed,sometimes appalled but always interested in your ongoing professional saga. Dancer ,now actor, now CEO of fledgling beer company who gets out there,meets the public and sells his product.

And to top it off tells alot of his story on the net without sugar-coating it or using it as a soapbox. Incredible when you think how gutsy that is. Its one thing for strangers to read it but even the next door neighbor or people you work with can read it. Very Corageous.

So I guess I'm a fan of the blog and the site. This may sound material but I sure hope your brewing Co. makes you lots and lots of money.You deserve it.

Greetings to Paul and his PCers...Evelyn and I had a delightful although brief visit last Saturday. We definitely did toast Paul and everyone in the Corner. There are so many lovely people here.

Thinking of you,
Linda

Hello everyone, like isabel i haven't been much able to post, this is the part of the semester where everything gets crazy and we have lots of work left to do before it ends. also there's final exams which are kinda stressfull and hatefull. I don't know if it's the same situation in other places besides USA and its territories but over here its a living nightmare at the end of the semester, specially if you're ending a specific degree.

Take care yall, buhbye

Just saw that "Dancing with the Stars" has made it's way to America. Was watching "Lost" when the ad came on. Says it will debut at the end of May. A pity we won't see you, Paul, as they are all American celebs.

Gosh, this will be fun to talk about around the water cooler tomorrow.

Be well.
Sally

Selena, good luck with the end of the semester, finals, projects and all. Not sure if it helps you much, but the perspective from the other side, well, that of the faculty member anyway, isn't much better either: Way too much to do, way too much grading, (2 sets of finals that I gave today are giving me dirty looks from downstairs ... ignoring them for the evening!!!), way too many students handing in assignments late (sigh!!!) and way too many meetings, but I can count days now--wrapping everything up by Monday. then I'll probably get very bored and "lonely" fast, since I'm not teaching this summer... go figures!
Did I understand you correctly that you are finishing up your degree this semester? What is it in? Congratulations by the way!

Bon voyage Millie and Ellie for Sunday and a fabulous time with your family in Israel!!!

Welcome to Scott and Adele, glad you joined us!!! (hope I'm not missing any other newbies)

Hi and hugs to all the other lovely people!

Selena I have a CIS degree and I remember one semester I took 3 programing languages. I was such a mess after that semester. I pretty much hibernated for 2 weeks after and could barely get myself out of bed. But of course in the end it was worth it as I'm sure you know.
Tea

Evelyn - your end of the year sounds a lot like mine except you don't have to do hall duty and watch 800 middle schoolers hit, kick, trip, slap, push and pull each other. Boy do they need out of this building! If I have to say "keep your hands, feet WHOLE BODY to yourself" one more time I'm gonna scream!!!! Only 15 days left and counting. And I won't get lonesome for the little buggers until late, late August!

Jill

Hello PC Friends,

Millie-My dear-Have a wonderful and safe trip to Israel with your husband! Please post when you return. And, if you're able-post some pictures as well!!

HUGS!
Abeth

Hello to all PCers!

It's been awhile since I posted last.

First and foremost I wish Millie and Ellie a safe and wonderful trip to Isreal! I will call you this week to wish you a bon voyage.

To all the students on the blog...after reading your posts I'm glad I'm not a student anymore.

Adele I agree with you. To not hide behind a mask and reveal everything you are risking possible judgement or criticism is something that is gutsy and very admirable. I think probably one of the greatest human achievements is to appreciate oneself and not hide, the good, the bad, and all the other idiosyncrasies about oneself from others. A true testament of self love. And eventually such a person will find others who will appreciate that true self. If only we could all be so gutsy. That's what Paul's corner has taught me.

Take care all!

Hi everyone,
This is also my first post to the site. I have been "lurking" for about a month or so. You seem like a great group of people.
I remember googling Paul after watching SB for the first time. I was going through kind of a hard time (aren't we all?) during that period, and the movie really helped me through it. Could have something to do with "A life lived in fear is a live half-lived?" or maybe it was just the dancing!
I'm 23 and live in LA. Is there anyone else here around my age/area? Just curious. When I mention the film to friends, many of them haven't heard of it. Probably makes sense since my peers and I were 12 when it came out. I see it as a duty to spread the word!
Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all; I'm so glad this site is here. Congratulations Paul on your exciting new projects. I quit dancing quite a few years ago out of fear, but plan to continue again as things continue on-the-up for me! I think that's one of the best things about a good film is that it has the power to affect changes in its viewers and give us a better idea of ourselves. Maybe it's like a mirror in that way, and we can take from it the parts that apply to us. Looking forward to watching more of your work Paul and talking with the rest of you!
Take care everyone,
Jen C

Sally C.,
I saw that ,too, about the USA version of DWTS, and I was glued to Lost at the time. I told the friend I was talking to, hey, that's a US version of that program I showed you! She said, I was just thinking that!
We KNOW it would be better with a certain experienced judge, experienced dancer, etc, don't we?
And isn't Lost too fascinating?
smiles,
deltalady aka Sally

yeah,Selena.I got the same problem as you...the terrible end of the semester...i´m finishing my degree in social psichology about june...so i´ll be a psichologist soon if everything goes right!in addition to that i m giving the cambridge advance exam of english in about 1 month...i´m so scared...and i´m still working in a musical, i´m into a tour all over spain with the theater company...so as u can see i´m pretty busy...
hi,paul,hi everybody here!
besitos!
isabel

Did anyone see where I put my drink?

Jen C. hi I'm relatively new here too. I love that there are so many people coming out on Paul's corner. It's nice to know that the magic of SB is timeless, obviously. So, whenever it plays on cable, Paul has a bunch of new fans. Like someone wrote here, it's not so much the movie that has brought us together but the opportunity to communicate to Paul. There are very few stars who would do this, which makes him extremely special. I often think of us being caught in his net. You know, like he cares about us, that it is one thing that he has enjoyed by becoming a movie star and wants to continue to feel he has. Well obviously he does and I'm glad to be a part of that. :)
So, please all you delurked lurkers keep posting and continuing to communicate to Paul as I will. Maybe we'll become as good friends as the long time Paul Corner's ladies and gents.

Grandma Mil here...

I want to thank all of you lovely people who have wished Ellie and me a safe and enjoyable journey this afternoon, as we leave for Israel.

We go via London, and change planes for Tel Aviv.

Our eldest daughter, Paula, who has lived in Israel 30 years, just called to wish us also an enjoyable trip, and to tell us that we will be met at the airport by her and almost all of her 9 children, the eldest 3 catching up with us during the week! We haven't seen these children for 6 years, so you can just imagine...I plan on taking plenty of digital pictures and video during the week that we plan to stay.

The "New York Times" reviewed a charming new film documentary, featuring New York City 5th
graders, doing the classic dance steps, and organized by the American Ballroom Theatre. 60 schools are participating, and are having an annual dance tournament, (ala Fred and Ginger), featuring the fox trot, the rhumba, and even the sultry tango!

The name of the documentary is "Mad Hot Ballroom", and with a big ad in the New York Times on Friday, it was proclaimed by the Los Angeles Times, that the movie is "Irresistible!
A Kind of "Spellbound" Crossed With "Strictly Ballroom!"

The New York Times proclaimed: "A Feel-Good Film with Mounting Passion!" and the New York Magazine
said "Entrancing, Funny and Moving! You'll Waltz Out Exhilarated! It Will Have You Rising From your Seat!" And finally, People Magazine said, "Expect To Grin The Entire Time You Are Watching!"

Sounds familiar, right?

Shalom and Love,

Gran Mil

Dear Grandma Mil and Ellie,

Hope you will have a wonderful trip to Israel.

All the best,

Sara Maria (lurker)

Best wishes to you Madam Mill and your husband on your trip to Israel. I spent ten days there some time ago,and I would have stayed and worked on a kibutz if I didn't have commitments I had to meet. I absolutely loved it there. Keep safe and God bless.

Joan

Hi Paul,
My husband and I have just recently discovered you in your performance in Joseph on TBN. While we know you did this some time ago, we wanted to let you know what a gift your portrayal is to us. I am also impressed by the attention you give to your fans via this website. I read your bio and about the decisions you've made keeping your family the first priority. I applaud you in this as well.

I hope God continues to bless you and your family as well as your career.

The movie Joseph is going to be on DVD in the USA on June 7th. Finally. I love the movie so much. Hopefully, it will have pictures.

Sara W

Hi Sara W.,

Thank you for the tip regarding the DVD availability of Joseph in the USA. We didn't realize that was happening, thanks for the tip. We look forward to obtaining this classic story, so well portrayed.

Barbara (USA)

Hello everybody, I hope you're doing all fine. Sorry I haven't been able to post here much, I'm very busy at the moment, but hopefully I will be back soon.

Take care everybody,
Selena

Hello PC Friends,

Just wanted to check in and say hello. I've been listening to my "Strictly Ballroom" cd. That always puts me in a wonderful. My favorites are "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps", "Tango Please" and the "Paso Doble". From there, my tastes have grown to Latino music. Yea, I can sing some of the words but I have no idea what I'm saying!

Hope everyone is well!

HUGS,
Abeth

Hi Paul, my name's Erin,

i'm a student at Greystanes High and we've been studying.. yea you guessed it "Strictly Ballroom" i loved the movie but i wanted to know more about the real "Scott Hastings" so i came to this site.. it's so great that you have your own dreams with opening your beer cafe and i'm sure it'll happen for you and it'll be a huge success.. it is good to know that your life is going so well with all these exciting opportunities.. i wish you and your family good health

goodbye and goodluck

I'm new to the group having just become a fan in the last month. Where was I the last 10 years when you were performing, Paul? Guess I was too buried in my financial consulting business. Sorry it's taken so long to appreciate your tremendous talent! That's what so great about capturing performances on video. They remain frozen in time for anyone to view and anyone can become an admirer at any point. Also the internet allows a whole new generation of fans to develop. Glad to hear that you will be making another movie in July. Where's the filming taking place - in the USA or overseas? I'm semi-retired now and starting back up with my dance classes. I studied ballet, jazz, tap, and flamenco as an adult and then performed in community theatre. Lost interest for many years and then I rediscovered it via "Strictly Ballroom." Time to dust off the barre and get back on my toes. Please keep inspiring us, Paul. We need it so badly. You help us and we'll help you.

Congrats! How could we see the cooking show in the US? I have a lot of international channels, but who knows if I get the right ones... :(

p.s. come to LA and visit me, Paul!

xoxoxox