James Dean with Bongo Drums

Sender: Dede

James Dean

Text on card:-

Although he seemed relaxed, James Dean was a highly self-conscious star who fussed over the perfect picture. In customary leather jacket he poses awkwardly with bongo drums, a cigarette jammed in his mouth. 

In the early 1950's, James Dean was heralded as the new heartthrob of women and rebellious idol of men.

Quote: "How can you measure acting in inches?!?" (when told he was too short to be an actor). James Dean's actual height was 5'8".

Kristin Scott Thomas

Sender: Reggikko

Kristin Scott Thomas, British actress

Reggikko sent me this card to represent the alphabet 'K'/'Kohl' in an Alphabet RR group. I have seen some of Kristin's movies but not anything recent:- 

Four Weddings and a Funeral

The Horse Whisperer

Random Hearts 

Gosford Park

Life as a House

I guess it's time for me to check out her new movies. Love her British accent but I understand that she is also fluent in French. So.....C'est bien!

Pee Wee Herman

Sender: Kristin

Pee Wee Herman On Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, 1987 

Paul Reubenfeld - Born: 27 August 1952, actor, in the picture as his alter ego Pee-wee Herman. Another celebrity not without controversy....

Purple Dragon, Fireball And Madonna

Sender: Reggikko
Purple Dragon, Fireball And Madonna, New York 1998
Photograph by David LaChapelle

Born in Connecticut in 1969 , David LaChapelle is a modern photographer whose often-bizarre images have placed him among the most important practitioners in his profession.

"...I like to make people larger than life." - David La Chapelle

Queensday

Sender: Marja40
Queensday

The then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima (2001), now King Willem-Alexander of Netherlands (after his mother Princess Beatrix abdicated in his favour after 33 years of reigning as queen) and Queen Maxima.

The Eternally Beautiful Marilyn Monroe

Sender: Phuleshouse

Norma Jeane Baker

Known as: Marilyn Monroe

Born: June 1, 1926

Died: August 5, 1962 (36)

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Actress/Singer/Model

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." _ Marilyn Monroe

A RAS card from Phuleshouse, a snowy white fairy! TQ! 

The Jersey Lily

Sender: Lesera

The Jersey Lily

Jersey born actress and Victorian beauty Lillie Langtry

Portrait by Sir Edward Poynter

Lillie Langtry was one of the most well-known women in the Victorian era. Painters clamoured to capture her likeness on canvas, people bought her photographs to display, and she even captured the heart of some royals.

"She is so pretty, she takes away a man's breath, she has no right to be intelligent, daring and independent as well as lovely." George Bernard Shaw on Lillie Langtry.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

Sender: Rita

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

The Father of the Chinese Revolution

Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866 – 1925) a revolutionary who devoted his entire life to overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and setting up the Republic of China. The first president of China.

Horace Silver

Sender: epollard
Horace Siver (b. 1928), American jazz pianist and composer
Storeyville, Boston, Massachussets, 1958

Holly Golightly and Cigarette Holder

Sender: nvpsv

Audrey Hepburn and Long Cigarette Holder, as Holly Golightly, the eccentric party girl in "Breakfast At Tiffany's".

Elvis Presley

Sender: Monkeyflower

'E' is for 'Elvis' - Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)

He had talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma and more!!

"Are you lonesome tonight

Do you miss me tonight?

Are you sorry we drifted apart?

Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day

When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?

Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?

Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?

Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?

Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?"

Brad Pitt, Las Vegas, 1994

Sender: trichmo1234
Brad Pitt, Las Vegas, 1994

My, my......this is one fine photo of Mr William Bradley "Brad" Pitt (born December 18, 1963) sprawled in an in-te-res-ting pose! Ah, must remember he is "Mr Jolie" now! (Knocks head on table).

I think he was in his "Legends Of The Fall" era here. Notwithstanding the high profile actors they both are (Pitt & Jolie), I do admire their humanitarian causes and close-knit family life. 

Pope John Paul II

Sender: Medici

Pope John Paul II (18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) from Poland

Baroque church, calvary sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

Professor Chris O'Brien

Sender: Crizle
Professor Chris O'Brien, Australian Head and Neck Surgeon
(3 January 1952 – 4 June 2009)

Founder of the Sydney (Australia) Head and Neck Cancer Institute and active member of both societies, diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in 2007. He passed away after a battle against the cancer. 

Paul Kelly

Sender: Telopea

A Maxicard of Paul Kelly, Australian singer-songwriter.

Marilyn Monroe

Sender: Olga

Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I'm just a girl who wishes for the world. 

-- Marilyn Monroe

Royalty (Netherlands)

Sender: Alvin
H.K.H. Princess Catharina-Amalia  
H.M. Koningin Beatrix

"Queen Beatrix" and "Queen Beatrice"

In an announcement broadcast on national media on 28 January 2013, H.M. Beatrix announced her intention to abdicate on 30 April 2013, when she will have been on the throne for exactly 33 years.

“As you all know, in a few days I hope to celebrate my 75th birthday. I am thankful that I have been granted the opportunity to do so in good health,” . “At the end of this year we shall mark the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, an occasion that ushered in a new era in our history. The fact that these two special events coincide led me to decide to relinquish the throne this year.”

James Dean as Jim Stark

Sender: Carrick
Text on card:-
James Dean as Jim Stark in "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), the film that launched his career.

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955). Known for playing well-meaning but deeply troubled characters. A quote from the film: Jim Stark: "I never thought I'd live to see eighteen. Isn't that dumb? Every day I look in the mirror and say "What? You still here?"

The Lovely Audrey Hepburn

Sender: Maria

Audrey Hepburn

To me, she epitomises sophistication, elegance and class....

"The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides." ~ Audrey Hepburn

2PM

Sender: May

The Korean boy band 2PM

Aha! A postcard to merit squeals of fandom glee from the younger tweens in my family! I know of 2PM since they are rather popular with the teenyboppers here, but I can only name and recognise Taecyeon. 

It seems that Korean entertainment is extremely good at packaging their artists: looks, wardrobe, talents, singing, dance as these boy bands or even the girl groups, have broken into our local entertainment market. So squeal away my dears, squeal away! :D