Post by Dianne on Dec 3, 2009 5:13:57 GMT -5
This is a nice piece on Miora from GALS....
Inverkeithing superfan jets thousands of miles to see Hollywood
Fan Moira pictured with Gerry
AN INVERKEITHING entertainment buff jetted out for the New York and LA premieres of film star Gerard Butler's new movie.
Superfan Moira Fraser (39), Cochrane Avenue, mixed her love of travelling, entertainment and the hunky Scots actor to go star-spotting for the release of Law Abiding Citizen.
And, incredibly, she has also attended the prestigious Golden Globes ceremony in LA every year since 2000.
Ms Fraser, a flight administrator and pictured right with star Gerard, said, "Where some people are into sports, I've always been an entertainment fan.
"I've met Gerard quite a few times.
"He's one of the most fan-friendly celebs out there and that's why he's got so many loyal supporters.
"Apart from being handsome, he's just a lovely guy with a great personality who has gone from strength to strength."
She booked her flights for the New York September world premiere but managed to combine the holiday with a trip to the West Coast after winning a competition for the invitation-only LA premiere.
She even managed to get tickets for the Glasgow premiere that screened earlier this month.
Ms Fraser was last year asked to be a moderator on GBgals.com which has around 7000 members worldwide.
As well as raising funds for charity, she meets up with other Butler buffs from across the world and has watched A-list stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Johnny Depp walk the red carpet at the Golden Globes.
She buys a package annually that lets fans stay at the Beverly Hills Hilton, see the ceremony and rehearsals as well as "hang-out" near the stars themselves.
"At the Globes, celebrities know fans will be there and they really make themselves available," she said.
"It's the best award show because it's like a party where they can let their hair down.
"You've got the very best of film and TV actors so anybody who is anybody is there."
The 2003 film, Timeline, first introduced her to the Paisley-born actor's talents but it was Spartan epic 300 that finally converted her to all things Butler.
She finished, "It's a great social activity which you make so many friends through so I combine it with holidays.
"With Gerry, we just support him and go to the public events but don't intrude on his personal life.
"He realises it's more than just about him, though he brought everyone together - Gerard has the best fans in the world."
And what's Moira's verdict on Law Abiding Citizen?
"It's fantastic, regardless of what the critics say.
"It's edge of your seat stuff all the way through - you don't see things coming and there are some truly shocking moments.
"This was an important film for Gerry because he both stars in it and is a producer.
"It's like the film Se7en (1995) where you jump out of your seat - there are many moments like that," she said.
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The trolls that haunt the site that shall not be named are pretty rough on Miora and for no good reason other than jealousy. I think it would be fun to do what she does. Good for her. There's a picture of her and Gerry together if you follow the link.
www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394729-inverkeithing-superfan-jets-thousands-of-miles-to-see-hollywood-stars-premieres/
Inverkeithing superfan jets thousands of miles to see Hollywood
Fan Moira pictured with Gerry
AN INVERKEITHING entertainment buff jetted out for the New York and LA premieres of film star Gerard Butler's new movie.
Superfan Moira Fraser (39), Cochrane Avenue, mixed her love of travelling, entertainment and the hunky Scots actor to go star-spotting for the release of Law Abiding Citizen.
And, incredibly, she has also attended the prestigious Golden Globes ceremony in LA every year since 2000.
Ms Fraser, a flight administrator and pictured right with star Gerard, said, "Where some people are into sports, I've always been an entertainment fan.
"I've met Gerard quite a few times.
"He's one of the most fan-friendly celebs out there and that's why he's got so many loyal supporters.
"Apart from being handsome, he's just a lovely guy with a great personality who has gone from strength to strength."
She booked her flights for the New York September world premiere but managed to combine the holiday with a trip to the West Coast after winning a competition for the invitation-only LA premiere.
She even managed to get tickets for the Glasgow premiere that screened earlier this month.
Ms Fraser was last year asked to be a moderator on GBgals.com which has around 7000 members worldwide.
As well as raising funds for charity, she meets up with other Butler buffs from across the world and has watched A-list stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Johnny Depp walk the red carpet at the Golden Globes.
She buys a package annually that lets fans stay at the Beverly Hills Hilton, see the ceremony and rehearsals as well as "hang-out" near the stars themselves.
"At the Globes, celebrities know fans will be there and they really make themselves available," she said.
"It's the best award show because it's like a party where they can let their hair down.
"You've got the very best of film and TV actors so anybody who is anybody is there."
The 2003 film, Timeline, first introduced her to the Paisley-born actor's talents but it was Spartan epic 300 that finally converted her to all things Butler.
She finished, "It's a great social activity which you make so many friends through so I combine it with holidays.
"With Gerry, we just support him and go to the public events but don't intrude on his personal life.
"He realises it's more than just about him, though he brought everyone together - Gerard has the best fans in the world."
And what's Moira's verdict on Law Abiding Citizen?
"It's fantastic, regardless of what the critics say.
"It's edge of your seat stuff all the way through - you don't see things coming and there are some truly shocking moments.
"This was an important film for Gerry because he both stars in it and is a producer.
"It's like the film Se7en (1995) where you jump out of your seat - there are many moments like that," she said.
_______________________
The trolls that haunt the site that shall not be named are pretty rough on Miora and for no good reason other than jealousy. I think it would be fun to do what she does. Good for her. There's a picture of her and Gerry together if you follow the link.
www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394729-inverkeithing-superfan-jets-thousands-of-miles-to-see-hollywood-stars-premieres/
Just kidding. Really, we appreciate this board and I have never had so much fun, letting my hair down and just enjoying the view.
Unless G comes to Minnesota or I win the lottery, I won't be meeting him. I will just admire from afar like everyone else here and live vicariously through those who do like Moira, Queenie, Swannie and Shadow from this site who have met The Butler. 
