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sheila I news " Q Q Q THEY'RE INNATELY positive people just desperately trying to MAKE IT WORK really hit the fan because she starts to thrive in that environment. She's got this amazing job at the University of Michigan with this very compelling, charismatic professor, played by Rhys Ifans. She's a really bubbly, fun, slightly scatty person desperate to see the best of a situation. That's what Tom and Violet both have in common, a desire to live positively. That's what, hopefully, the audience will root for with the two of them. They're innately positive people just desperately trying to make it work. A: These guys just preferred the fact that I was British. They also thought for the improvisation it would be much easier if I do not have to be slightly straight-jacketed by doing a voice that wasn't my own. I think there's something really nice about Violet being from England and Tom from America. There's something even more unlikely about the two of them meeting. It works. Plus you have my nutty British family, as well. Why was the decision made to make Violet British? extraordinary sex scenes. A: Did he blush when he told you that? He blushes all the time. Every time there was a weird sex scene, I could hear him squealing from behind the monitors. Nick Stoller, the director, was saying there are some of a chance to get to know producer Judd Apatow? A: I met him in the early stages when I sat down with these guys and we had a big table session. They were like, "What are your ideas for the character, how would you improve it, who do you think she is?" What's wonderful Over the course of the filming, have you had much about working with these guys, and I think what Judd has really managed to capture, is the idea of collaboration. You didn't feel like you were coming into a boys' club and not having a voice. That, I have to say, was an initial worry for me. Quickly all those worries were put at ease when I got in a room with everyone and saw that they all wanted to know what I wanted and what I felt was needed. Judd was very much at the core of that and I think he's so bloody smart. I think everyone was wondering what he thought and I think everyone does look to Judd to see how he feels and what he's thinking when he's watching the monitor. He seemed really relaxed and happy. Q director's movies resonates so well with the public? A: What they've all really got is the ability to tell the story of the "every" man and it's done with great self-deprecation and irony. There's something incredibly unthreatening in that and something very warm about the films. The films are very grounded and realistic. That's what people really respond to and that's where our generation's love of comedy is heading. It's phased into something very grounded and incredibly realistic. I think shows like The Office really changed people's idea of what was funny and what people really liked to watch. I remember when The Office first came on in the UK. We were like, "What is this?" It was like you were so cringed out because it was so true. Everyone knows David Brent. There was something incredibly truthful about it and you didn't feel like you were being schmoozed. You don't feel like you're being schmoozed with this comedy. There's a rawness to it that's really engaging. There's charm to that. S Why do you think this group of actor's and INDULGE YOURSELF If you're on the lookout for something interesting to do during the winter months, a Swan Valley Indulgence Tour might be just the ticket. There's a whole new world to discover in the Swan Valley and when the experts can safely drive you around so that you can enjoy wine tastings without worrying about bumping into a booze bus, there's probably not many better ways to spend a winter weekend. The Indulgence Tours are run by Swan Valley Tours. Expect to indulge in such delights as wine tasting at wineries such as Waters Edge, Pinelli and Houghton. You'll also graze on food prepared by the likes of Elmars and the Margaret River Chocolate Company. We think it's a pretty good way to part with $105 per adult. To book call 08 9274 1199 or email bookings@svtours.com.au WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF FOUNDATION! Bella Hart Beauty Emporium has created a new foundation service to take the stress out of choosing the correct makeup base and is offering one lucky Sheila reader the chance to win a year's supply of foundation perfectly matched to your skin. To enter simply, email your name and contact number to info@sheilamagazine.com.au. Entries close June 29. * Terms and conditions: The winner will receive a new foundation every 3 months for 12 months (4 foundations in total). The winner will need to visit the store to be perfectly matched for their foundation each time. SHEILA MAY 2012 23 "

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