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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
Japan's nuclear envoy Akitaka Saiki, 2nd left in the background, makes an opening speech during the trilateral meeting among Japan, U.S. and South Korea at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) push against a gate as police officers stand behind, in Bangkok August 29, 2008. Protesters trying to overthrow Thailand's government launched an attack on Bangkok's police headquarters on Friday as demonstrations against Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej spread from the capital.
David Beckham (C) of LA Galaxy is greeted shortly after arriving at the International airport in Auckland on December 3, 2008. The La Galaxy will play against Oceania All Stars team on December 6.
DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy.
Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."
Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.
A tear runs down the face of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) as he speaks about his grandmother who died earlier on Monday, during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 3, 2008. On the eve of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, Obama's grandmother Madelyn Dunham died after a battle with cancer.
Look at Mickey Rourke this year ... He put in a good performance in 'The Wrestler,' but it's more the fact that he's playing a character similar to himself -- the comeback or feel-good factor. Or it's Peter O'Toole putting in a good performance, and we really want Peter O'Toole to win an Oscar before he's done. Or it's that Diablo Cody used to be a stripper. There are lots of different stories that shape the Oscars. 
I remember we had Peter O'Toole, Alain Delon and Catherine Deneuve all together in one edition of the festival
Can you image a job where you get paid to look into the eyes of George Clooney and Peter O'Toole?
In the words of Peter O'Toole, regardless of what's on the page in front of you, you have to 'make your character flesh.' But this guy was such a mystery. So in the two weeks I was off in Vancouver, I had my own kind of 'vision quest' – and if you've ever been there, you know what I'm talking about.
But you know, I used to go out on the town with Peter O'Toole, so I had a bloody master craftsman teaching me
It's all your fault, you colonial prick. You're playing my part and this is the thanks I get!
