I know I've read a couple quotes from Elijah regarding his reading (or not) of LOTR. I finally found one of them. This is from the Jan. issue of YM:<P> **********<P>When you first started the film, you hadn't read the book — have you gone back now to compare how true it is to the book?<P>It's embarrassing, but I'm still in the middle of [reading the books] — I think a lot of that has to do with how close I am to them. When I was making the movie, I didn't consult the books because I was constantly surrounded by all things Middle-earth anyway. And then, after it was done, I wanted to take a break from thinking about Lord of the Rings, so I didn't want to read it.<P> *************<P>I find it a little disappointing to learn that he never finished reading the books during filming. There is so much depth in the books that he could have brought the the films. Don't get me wrong, I personally like Elijah's Frodo (Elijah's Frodo is responsible for my introduction to Tolkien for which I will always be grateful.) but I just wonder how a thorough reading of the books could have enhanced his performance even more. <P>Leigh
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