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Rupert behaving badly
Advocate, The, Dec 7, 2004 by Michael Childers
Regarding the interview with Rupert Everett in the November 9 issue ["Rupert's Return"], I agree with him that John Schlesinger should not have been working, especially on The Next Best Thing.
I don't believe any actor caused John Schlesinger's stroke, but Mr. Everett's appalling behavior toward him certainty added to his stress. His rudeness and arrogance were witnessed by the entire crew, any of whom will verify his unbelievable temper tantrums. After 40 years of working on movie sets, I have never seen an actor behave as poorly as Mr. Everett.
Mr. Everett had a great deal of control over The Next Best Thing. He was responsible for John Schlesinger directing the film, asking Paramount and Tom Rosenberg to get him, thinking he could save a script in shambles and get a decent performance out of Madonna.
To garner attention in an interview by claiming to have killed someone is just poor taste. Since I understand that Mr. Everett is a practicing Buddhist, may I suggest he look at his own karma.
Michael Childers, life partner of John Schlesinger, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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