Let us not forget that Henry had as wife the brilliant, inimitable, indomitable Eleanor! I believe he did not speak to her for long periods but she was a force. Must have kept his mind lively even at their most strained times. Nothing like a thorn in your side to keep you alert to possibilities.
True, Peter O'Toole outdid himself as Henry II in "Becket" ... with an assist from Richard Burton. A truthful depiction or not, O'Toole will forever be Henry II in our minds.
Before 'Lion in Winter' Peter O'Toole also played Henry II in 'Becket' opposite Richard Burton. A memorable pairing. No hiding in the shadows in that telling of thee tale!
Let us not forget that Henry had as wife the brilliant, inimitable, indomitable Eleanor! I believe he did not speak to her for long periods but she was a force. Must have kept his mind lively even at their most strained times. Nothing like a thorn in your side to keep you alert to possibilities.
True, Peter O'Toole outdid himself as Henry II in "Becket" ... with an assist from Richard Burton. A truthful depiction or not, O'Toole will forever be Henry II in our minds.
Before 'Lion in Winter' Peter O'Toole also played Henry II in 'Becket' opposite Richard Burton. A memorable pairing. No hiding in the shadows in that telling of thee tale!
I enjoy your article as much as the comments. Many of us feel invisible but just keep on and carry on.