Andy Posted April 27, 2005 Report Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks guys. But I can't take credit where it's not due. I got it off the newstext website and cut and pasted it on here. Took about 20 seconds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, thats what I do.
Andy Posted May 30, 2005 Report Posted May 30, 2005 As Sally on Home And Away, Kate Ritchie has dealt with her share of embarrassing... Sunday Mail 29 May 2005 As Sally on Home And Away, Kate Ritchie has dealt with her share of embarrassing plots. But it wasn't her character's imaginary friend Milko that made Ritchie cringe - it was the time she had to sing a Toni Pearen song. In regard to strange storylines, how about some of the more embarrassing Sally ones - like her imaginary friend Milko. Any in particular that stand out? The one I actually really hated was when I was about 14. Sally wanted to get into the cool gang at school and she had to go through a series of tests. She did things like steal teachers' underwear and then she had to stand up on pool table and sing a song. was a Toni Pearen song as well so that tells you what era was. So Sally had to get up and sing, and then the boy she fancied came in and she was completely embarrassed. Instead of it working against her he actually thought she was really brave though. I can't imagine that happening in real life but in Summer Bay does. I only remember that story because it was also really embarrassing for me. There were tears at home the night before [laughs]. So what was the verdict on your singing voice? Well I don't know. I think from all accounts people thought sounded all right but they probably had to say that laughs]. I'm not bringing out an album just yet. Don't you ever get bored of playing the same character? It's like any job. You have your ups and downs, and some days it does just feel like work and other days (it doesn't). But I've had such a good time on Home And Away over the years. It's not exciting like it was the first day where you're not sure what to expect but the characters and stories change. I've been here for say, 18 years, but I'm certainly not the same person I was 18 years ago. I do often think about what life holds beyond the show and what I'd do if I ever did decide to leave or they decided to make me the stalker and write me out [laughs]. To be honest I think I'd like a very long holiday. You've said you read a lot in your time off - some of the books being those written by Judy Nunn, who used to play Ailsa on the show. Yeah I have read them. I've been slack of late but don't tell her that. I love the first books that she ever wrote like The Glitter Game. She's also written great books based on a lot of Australian history. But years ago, her first books were all about the television industry and the catfights and that kind of thing. I remember when they first came out, my mum got a copy to read but I wasn't allowed to read them straight away because they were a bit too adult for me [laughs]. I think Judy was probably worried that my attitude towards her would change if I knew what kind of scandalous things she was writing about. There were a few things you weren't allowed to do when you were young. Didn't your Dad also ban you from going to blue light discos? Yes. Then, you know what else he used to do? He used to pull out the articles about sex in Dolly and Girlfriend [laughs]. It certainly didn't hurt me. I thought it was so sweet. He just never wanted his little girl to grow up. Lastly Kate, can you clear up all the speculation about you and your boyfriend, Chris Walker? Apparently one week you're together ... the next week you're not. Well to be honest it's a little boring. We have always tried to take the line of not making any comment about anything at all. There's no problem as far as we're concerned so actually coming out and going "No, no, no - everything's all right" is kind of giving life to the story. So we're perfectly fine but it can be entertaining [laughs]. At least I can keep up with my love life by reading the papers. I wish my life was as exciting as Sally's but I'm quite happy for all the drama to be happening in my character's life. Chris and I will live the quiet life. Home And Away screens on Seven on weekdays at 7pm.
Andy Posted May 30, 2005 Report Posted May 30, 2005 hmm, I guess the Queenslanders are a bit slow to catch on then. (Sunday Mail is a QLD paper right?) Topics Merged
a state of mind Posted May 30, 2005 Report Posted May 30, 2005 Toni Pearen! I love Toni Pearen! She was on H&A ya know!? As well as E Street or course... and currently Celebrity Circus and Australia's Funniest Home Video Show. Her album was called "Intimate", I bought it second hand 2 years ago. It was released in 1994. The singles were: I Want You - Top 5 In Your Room - Top 10 Walkaway Lover Joy It's a good album... I wonder what song Sally sang?? I'd love to have that clip if anyone has it! BTW: There is an article and interview with Kate in this weeks Perth TV Guide.
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