posted June 25, 2006 04:01 AM         

I told Mother that Tom Hanks' brief performance as the Harvard professor of symbology delivering a speech in Paris greatly inspired me, and that I sort of "imitated" his style while presenting my oral book review (for "I am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help") at the monthly meeting of the MHF (Mental Health Foundation- a local organization in Taiwan, but I suspect that this body is under heavy political maneuvering by Taiwan's shameless ruling government- a bunch of virtual gangsters) volunteers; if not a total success, at least it surely drew the others' attention. Their response was generally positive- thanks to Tom Hanks.

And I really think Audrey Tautou is beautiful, she seems to possess this serene elegant, and gracious quality- at least onscreen. She's perfect for her role- Sophie Neveu, the sacred feminine. Her acting in this movie could have been even better had Ron Howard directed this piece in a better way.