[BibChr]

That's terrific. Does it seem to you, also, that those not American-born often either see the greatness of America with greater clarity than many of its "natives" (i.e. JRD) — or else totally miss the entire picture (i.e. Mortensen), with relatively few middlers?

Dan

[Deb]

No. I just think John is exceptional. Most people we come in contact with think America is the big threat to peace in the world. We got into a huge fight in South Africa at dinner one night a couple of months ago during a shoot. Everyone (Brits, Americans, South Africans), at the table was screaming at us. But I can't blame them since the international press is completely anti-US. I can't name a single pro-American movie to come out of the foreign film community...ever.

The worst thing about having to travel so much is learning that the World really has a uniformly negative image of us. Of course, it's gotten worse since GW was elected because the international left-wing, which controls all media, is hysterical with hatred.

I was surprised how biased Sky News is against Bush, since it's owned by Murdock. I don't understand it. And if you think CNN is slanted, you won't believe how bad CNN International is.

We have run into only one group of Republicans, or conservatives in the film business, and that was the American film crew shooting in Bulgaria last year. Producers, director and just about everyone in the production company was a good guy.

No, JRD is exceptional. And having been a history professor, he can win every argument.