Brenda Fricker is an Oscar winner. Although the Irish actress received an award for her supporting role in the film “My Left Foot”, most viewers probably associate her with the role of a pigeon fan in the cult comedy. A few years ago, Fricker gave an interview in which she talked about her plans for Christmas.
Loneliness at Christmas. Christmas is a sad time for Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker raised the issue of loneliness in an interview. Although years ago, the actress was married to director Barry Davies, the couple did not have children. They divorced in 1988. In the conversation, Fricker confessed that Christmas is not a joyful time for elderly and lonely people like her. “I’d be lying if I said it was going to be a nice and happy Christmas.” I am old and live alone. Fricker sadly.
then she told how she planned to spend this time. She admitted that every year during the holidays she cuts herself off from the world, and tries to drown out overwhelming thoughts by watching interesting TV programs. “I just turn off the phone and close the blinds on the windows. I record some good programs beforehand, I have my dog and that’s how I manage,’ she said. “I don’t want to sound negative, but it’s just a different kind of Christmas, that’s all,” Fricker said at the time.
The end of the year can be more overwhelming. The actress lacks intimacy
Brenda Fricker confessed that although Christmas is overwhelming, loneliness is most acute on the last day of the year. Christmas isn’t that hard for me. New Year’s Eve is much more difficult – she said, adding that she would like to be able to say goodbye to the old one and welcome the new year in the company of someone who would show her at least a little closeness and empathy.
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Source: Gazeta
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