Rob, David, Guy and me (sort of….and a few edits)
OK, so there were a few hundred other people with us but ha! I was really there. Me!! :) Not only can I still not believe it but I can’t actually believe I am sharing edits here which are my photos…. *bounces excitedly*
BFI Southbank screening and Q&A – 6th August 2014
So, let me just start by saying never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I’d be lucky enough to attend a Rob promotional event. And last week I found myself in the surreal position of attending two!!!! The girls asked me to do a little recap for RPAU so I apologise in advance if this is just incoherent rambling (more so than usual!!….)
Where to start?? I was so nervous just going in to the BFI Southbank that Wednesday morning…. I kept expecting someone to shake me and tell me I’d been dreaming – “sorry no golden ticket for you†– but sure enough as I emerged from the box office clutching the small piece of paper like my life depended on it, I had a seat for that night!!!! And what an experience to be there – it was such a privilege to be a part of this special screening and to listen to these incredibly talented guys talk about a film they all obviously feel passionately about. It must have felt that they’d been promoting the film forever but they were all so fun, charming and wonderful, as we’ve all come to expect….it was so lovely to see some of Rob’s family and friends there in the audience – and even better that they were left to enjoy the experience, by and large. When introducing the film we were told that David was sitting in the audience – sadly he wasn’t sitting beside me….or maybe that was a good thing, I would have struggled to pay attention to the screen I’m sure 🙂 OK, I have to say something about this film here as this was me finally getting the chance to see it and HOLY SH*T!!!!  I knew it was going to be incredible, tense, an emotional roller coaster but I’ll say it again HOLY SH*T!! That was freaking brilliant. Rey ripped my heart right out and stamped around on it for good measure and Eric too – they both have such incredibly expressive faces….their eyes say so much too. Both of them were out of this world amazing. I knew I was in trouble when Eric called Rey a halfwit in the motel and Rey’s reaction….jeez – everything started to collapse in on me, that was harsh to watch and so incredibly moving. Rey is officially my fave character for Rob. Anyhoo – we all gasped or jumped at the appropriate moments and there were lots of laughs too – it was such a fun experience. When the lights went up the BFI team were setting up the small stage for the Q&A, we were told there’d be a slight delay as Rob and Guy were doing press upstairs. Next thing I’m aware of, there’s the handsome figure of Mr Michôd walking down the theatre aisle stairs to the front of the stage….on his own. He joked he wanted some ‘me time’ but in the end didn’t get that and gave a funny loud sigh as right then Rob and Guy were there waiting to come on. It’s a strange thing, the way the atmosphere changed, the security were suddenly all over and there he was. I feel for him, it’s just weird to witness that first hand and he gets that focus and attention ALL the time in public? He seems so incredibly shy, he’s amazing (massive understatement) and an inspiration the way he deals with it all. Anyway, it was so surreal to be there and I loved every single minute. I can’t wait for the BFI to share the video of this event, it was so SO fun – the guys were all in great spirits. It was easy to forget they were talking in front of such a big crowd as they made it seem very friendly and intimate. I can’t thank them enough for agreeing to do this and the rest of the UK promotion, it was just an incredible experience. It was such a beautiful Summer’s evening in London and I think I practically floated back to my hotel on cloud 9 once it was all over. Something I won’t forget in a hurry….
Apple meet the film makers – 7th August 2014
The Apple event was kind of weird to start with and I pretty much don’t ever want to see another iPhone or iPad ever again having had to stand next to them for the whole time I was there LOL ;)  In their little ‘theatre’area in the store there are maybe 4 rows of seats which were taken by those who waited from early morning. So when I arrived it seemed like a bit of a shambles. There were a lot standing already and so my heart sank as, well, let’s say I’m vertically challenged i.e. I’m so short.  However I managed to find a spot by a narrow sectioned off area used by the staff and photographers in the middle of the crowd.   The experience was amazing again but the fact the area was part of the store I struggled to hear early on as there was chatter from the store in background. Annoying.  I sincerely hope they weren’t aware of that on stage and it did get better as it went along. The interviewer was really great from what I remember, great interaction from all of them and it’ll be wonderful to have the official podcasts soon!! I can’t wait to download it. It was so much fun again and over all too soon.  And yes, you guessed it – I pretty much floated down Regent Street with the biggest grin on my face. This experience was just so out of this world incredible, I loved being a tourist in London and will never forget the Rob experiences. I’m just so grateful. Thank you Rob, David and Guy for being so generous with your time and all round brilliant, brilliant blokes. 🙂
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Maria
*cartwheels*. Karma has been so good to us this year. I just am so thrilled you got this experience Jules especially with the Trio because this epicness may never be repeated
Thank you for sharing with us and your edits how special *twirls*
Cindy
So happy for you Jules. What a fabulous time you had 😀
Cathy
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story. I enjoyed every word and second of it! I can’t even imagine being in his presence — such a memory that you will cherish forever! With your words I can experience the excitement you felt , the crowd must have realized and the overwhelmingness for both the audience and for Rob. Please continue sharing all your wonderful stories .
Michelle
*happy dance* I am sooooo thrilled for you Jules, so thrilled that you had this AMAAAAZING experience of seeing Rob *happy dancing again* The trio are something so very very special together aren’t they. Am grinning the whole way through as I am reading your wonderful report. No one deserves it more 😀
And your edits (using your pics squeeeeeeeee) – BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much for sharing with us 😀
Trish
Oh, Jules – I’m so thrilled for you, and so grateful you took time to write about your amazing experience. And your photos…! I knew you were visually gifted, but… your photos!!!!! I loved that you wrote about the ‘negative’ side of this, too – the security, the mad scramble that seems to follow Rob everywhere. He is inspirational the way he handles it – such a gracious man. The boys have put their heart and souls into promoting his fantastic film and they should all be proud of their achievements. Even if I didn’t get to see it first-hand, the videos, interviews, articles and photos from this promo tour have been phenomenal, and the one’s gathered by the RPAU team have been the icing on the cake. Bless you wonderful girls. Karma got it so right this time!
sue
I think my heart just skipped a beat or two reading this @Jules. My breathing stopped for sure. Wow. Just wow. What an incredible experience for you. And reading about it, made me feel like I was there, living it all through you, so thank you.
Ditto what everyone above has said. As for the photos ~ YOUR PHOTOS @Jules!!!!!! Did you hear that massive SQUEEEEEEEEEE? Well, that was me! I guess August in London has never looked so bloody good! AS you so rightly stated “THIS IS LIFE IN COLOUR”. Perfect.
sue
Oh God, I’ve just read your twitter re Robin Williams. So, so sad. Crazy.
vertigo
Still bouncing for you Jules!! How amazing is it that these edits are done with pics YOU took while in the presence of the Trio! ZOMG x1000. \o/ LONDON Baby! What a treat and I agree, this promo journey has been the best of the best of experiences and can never be topped.
Thanks so much for sharing your story – love it … just brilliant!
Roberta
Sooo happy for you Jules! Your love and devotion for Robert sure make you to deserve this. Thanks for sharing your beautiful time!
Wiltshire Glo
I wish we’d known you were there Jules. I hope you had good company. If you’re here again let us know beforehand. Both events were amazing. I feel so lucky to have attended, and you’ve described the whole experience so well.
Julie- Sydney RobFan
Wow, these are great Jules. Thanks for sharing them.
Carmel
OMG JULES! OH MY GOD! You were there! You took these images. OMG!
BTW – Your words hold the same magic as your edits – they transport me to an amazing happy place full of emotion. I am so happy for you. Big hugs to you
Jules
Thanks so SO much everyone, I really appreciate your kind words 🙂 This was truly a magical experience – just everything about being in London was wonderful. Some kind of wonderful 🙂
*big hugs*
Suze
Jules, I am beyond thrilled that you had the chance to see Rob, Guy, and David! *Happy Dance* What a magical experience it must have been. I must agree, I don’t think this promo tour can be topped. It has been EPIC and I’m so happy you (as well as Maria, Vertigo, and Michelle) have these photo memories to treasure. Your edits are gorgeous and the fact that they are YOUR photos make them that much more special. Thanks for sharing your London story with us. 🙂 ((Hugs))
Jules
Thanks so much Suze. 🙂 *hugs*