Simon Weston

Did anyone see Simon on 'Peoples Portrait' .....?

Saw the original docu when he was going through hell, I truly feared he would not make it but, here he is - happily married and full of life, his smile is a joy to behold.
The only downer for me, was the portrait of him to be hung in the National Gallery - did not do him justice, I hope he liked it ......

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No didn't see it but I have to say I have always been quite impressed with him on all the TV shows he has been on.

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Never saw it Patsy, a man i have much admiration for, im glad he has found happiness his positive outlook on life makes me so ashamed of myself.

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Agree with that Nom - I see he gives many talks to the youngsters and from what I saw of these - he had a huge impact on them - so that's good too

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Remarkable man !

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Yes we saw it..he is a true inspiration.

Actually I liked the portrait I thought it captured him well.

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The problem for me is it didn't show his character - his stance at all.
A fair likeness, but that was it .....

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I saw it on the news Patsy and what a lovely family Simon has. I am delighted to see he didn't allow his disability to hold him back.

I love the portrait, under lights the eyes glisten and for me show both the pain and the triumph over adversity experienced by Simon..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26663152

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Hi Meg - funny aint it, has the opposite affect for me, he looks older and as though he's given up. Also looks like he has just returned from the pub and had a few.
That's how I see the portrait, looking at the man, I see a different Simon .....