That's a beautiful phrase that I'm going to rip off for many, many years.

Caroline | July 17, 05:44 CET

I'm guessing it's a play on Ann Widdecome's infamous remark about Michael Howard. It is a lovely phrase.

Simon | July 17, 06:51 CET

Ah, knew that sounded familiar, good catch Simon (from insult to compliment in 9 short years ;).

Good to see Hugh Laurie on there, he deserves all the praise (and money) he gets since he's such a huge part of the success of 'House'.

(also interesting to see Gervais and 'Extras' mentioned. Has it been a hit in the US ? Over here it wasn't greeted with too much enthusiasm but I think that was partly a slight back-lash against the all-conquering Office)

Saje | July 17, 07:34 CET

My 12 year-old son is a big fan of House, having recognized Hugh Laurie from Jeeves and Wooster. So now I've turned him on to BlackAdder as well. For myself, I think I need to give House a chance...

(oops! Sorry 'bout the thread-jacking.)

[ edited by napua on 2006-07-17 16:17 ]

fanbuoyant | July 17, 09:17 CET

Certainly well deserved for Anthony. Outstanding talented actor and one well thought of. Just a few days ago, I ran across a news article on MSNBC entertainment about television's top five surrogate parents and I became very upset when Anthony Head wasn't listed for his role in BtVS. I actually shouted,"How could you overlook Giles?!"

Madhatter | July 17, 10:10 CET

Agree that it's a lovely phrase - so descriptive and evocative. I think it's the perfect description of Giles and his Ripper persona. Giles was so sexy when he let Ripper out to play.

MacGuffin | July 17, 10:28 CET

"A hint of the night about him," is a very well-known phrase with no recent origins. But it's a good phrase to describe Anthony Head, because he does have an edge.

Gonnas | July 17, 18:51 CET

Hmm, can't say i've seen or heard it bandied about all that often. It'd be cool to see some citations for past uses if you have any handy Gonnas. I love all that phrase origin stuff.

Saje | July 18, 03:33 CET