Monday, June 15, 2009

It's now "Sir" Christopher Lee


From stuff, [excerpt] Dracula actor Christopher Lee and golfer Nick Faldo received knighthoods in the Queen's Birthday Honours List and a 93-year-old station master got a nod too.

The 87-year-old Lee, famed for his role as the blood-sucking Count in the Hammer horror movie classics, has found popularity with more modern audiences by starring in the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars trilogies.

Former world number one Faldo has captained the European Ryder Cup team and won six majors during an illustrious career.

The Queen's twice-yearly list recognises achievements in all walks of life, from the rich and famous to community workers.


Full article here

1 comment:

Octopunk said...

I hope Lee rose to his feet, took his new sword and promptly beheaded the golfer and the geezer.

That's what they do, right? The new knights fight to the death? No? Hmm. Stupid England.

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