[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Hey Enedhil, I think in the case of celebrities, their reputation is so important to their jobs, they really do keep a tight spin control. I don't blame them for that. Think of Robert Downey, Jr., caught being 'bad' when he was marketed into sweet, lovable everyman roles.. bye-bye career. <P>The only way to get to know anyone is to actually <I>know</I> them. <P>But, you can kinda read between the lines, and watch what they do to learn a little about them. <P>Nothing can hide the fact Elijah's bright. Nothing can hide the fact that he's ambitious (a non-LotR fan bought several costumes, filmed himself in the role and sent it to the director? Do you think he wanted the part?). <BR>Nothing hides the fact he's enthusiastic, he bubbles over with every project, wants to do everything, direct, cinematography... <BR>Other cast members mention he's hard-working, so I'll buy that. Usually goes hand in hand with ambition. Given he's been 'working' since he was 9, that's not surprising.<P>The family stuff is murky though. Who knows what's going on. He sure doesn't want to say, and works really hard to spin it. That alone tells us it's a tough situation.