Me: You can see why Nigel was chosen to play Dr Watson, can’t you? He’s a very good looking boy.
Nell: Dr Watson isn’t supposed to be good looking.
Me: No, but good looks always help when you’re a movie star.
Nell: True.
Me: Talking of good looks and movie stars one of the all time greats died yesterday.
Nell: Who?
Me: Robert Redford. I had his photo on my wall as a teenager. I absolutely adored him.
Nell: What was your favourite film of his?
Me: ‘The Way We Were’ with Barbra Streisand. He wasn’t only impossibly handsome, he had a special way of being annoyed which was completely irresistible.
Nell: Annoyed?
Me: You should watch the film.
Nell: I prefer ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.’
Me: So you know who I’m talking about?
Nell: Everybody knows Robert Redford.
Me: It’s the end of an era.
Nell: It is.
Me: Nigel is blonde and handsome but he isn’t Robert Redford.
Nell: Don’t go calling him handsome around David, please. He’s the Handsome Hound.
Me: Did you know that Robert Redford was turned down as the lead in ‘The Graduate’ because he was too handsome?
Nell: I did not.
Me: The director said nobody would believe he couldn’t get any girl he wanted.
Nell: David only has eyes for Sally.
Me: Is she coming for the weekend?
Nell: Yes. As soon as Harriet told her David was missing her she said ‘Poor darling Davey’ and arranged to come down.
Me: I knew she would. He’s going to be over the moon when he sees her.
Nell: He is.
Me: Have you noticed Sally looks a lot like Grace Kelly?
Nell: No, but I’ve noticed my tea cup is empty. Would you pour me another one, please?
Me: Yes. Sorry.
