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Post by Oksana on Aug 26, 2007 0:29:37 GMT
Oh no!  I'm so sad to hear this... thanks for the heads-up Belinda. Hayley must be so disappointed, as are the All Blacks, I'm sure. But with her singing from the sidelines, I bet they'll win just the same!  It's unfortunate because this would have been such a big occasion for her, and such a special moment for all Kiwis. But as you can see from the interview, she's taking it all with her usual grace and poise!  Oksy |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Aug 26, 2007 1:23:46 GMT
I've been following this story closely and see a way around the problem: Boycott the match!
No Hayley, no game. Simple as that. The nerve of those French!
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Post by scoobedoo on Aug 26, 2007 1:50:17 GMT
I've been following this story closely and see a way around the problem: Boycott the match! No Hayley, no game. Simple as that. The nerve of those French! Hi Steve, I appreciate your sentiments but that would be easier said than done. An event such as this there is far too much at stake,I go along in part with your sentiments. It's a lousy trick for the French to do to all Rugby Nations. cheers, Rodders |
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Post by graemek on Aug 26, 2007 4:00:12 GMT
Here she is just as the clip cut off. That look is enough to cheer anybody up. Graeme
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Post by petertong on Aug 26, 2007 5:54:44 GMT
Sad for Hayley that she can't sing [at the game]... Just shows how scared of Hayley the French are Even though Hayley must be disappointed I love how she makes the best of it and plays off the conspiracy theory thing and has fun with it all... I'm starting to think she is self entertaining too. She's already pretty funny, but whats funny about her is that she already knows the joke is on the way before it has emerged and is well on the way to laughing at it before we do Just watching those videos though - Hayley has really amazing parents. The family resemblance to her mom is just really striking. All in all very cool that she supports her favourite team like this... What is going to happen though when the All Blacks lose their first game in which Hayley has sung the anthem though? Maybe I shouldn't be asking that question on a board such as this! Almost like All Blacks/Hayley blasphemy of sorts! |
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Post by Dori on Aug 26, 2007 6:30:53 GMT
Did you hear how Hayley said there will be the National Anthem on her Special Edition of Treasure...? I can't WAIT!!!
I hope they play that recording at the Rugby World Cup....
Dori
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Post by graemek on Aug 26, 2007 7:05:53 GMT
whats funny about her is that she already knows the joke is on the way before it has emerged and is well on the way to laughing at it before we do Yes Peter (& Hi Dori) She has a great sense of fun but no malice whatever. I find her really hilarious, but very wise & quick witted with it. Graeme |
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Post by petertong on Aug 26, 2007 7:24:05 GMT
Hi Graeme,
I really think Hayley would explode if she didn't laugh as much as she does... I think what gets her going though is that she knows the contrast between what she is really feeling about those French folks... and the incredibly diplomatic way of expressing what she's feeling/thinking without directly saying it (while still getting the undercurrent across - haha) - all the while doing it in the most perfectly acceptable and likeable way. Do you think its a challenge for her to get right up to that line? Its almost like she's optimized it to an art form. That takes skilz folks! Pretty funny though and she is still genuine in what she is saying!
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Post by Richard on Aug 26, 2007 7:38:11 GMT
Hello Peter!  It's the subtle art of diplomacy. Hayley is being her usual polite and charming self, but we all know what she's thinking, and so do the French!  Richard  |
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Post by Belinda on Aug 26, 2007 8:33:20 GMT
Hi Everyone, On the TV3 website there was a poll www.tv3.co.nz/News/Polls/tabid/221/Default.aspxAre you disappointed that Hayley Westenra will not be singing the national anthem live at the Rugby World Cup? when i visited this was the vote Yes 67% No 33% Oh that reminds me of another poll i need to check  to see if its still going Belinda |
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Post by roger on Aug 26, 2007 9:02:51 GMT
What is going to happen though when the All Blacks lose their first game in which Hayley has sung the anthem though? Speaking on behalf of Hayley: "Noooooooooooo, don't even go there!" Roger |
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Post by grant on Aug 26, 2007 10:41:26 GMT
Hi Everyone, On the TV3 website there was a poll www.tv3.co.nz/News/Polls/tabid/221/Default.aspxAre you disappointed that Hayley Westenra will not be singing the national anthem live at the Rugby World Cup? when i visited this was the vote Yes 67% No 33% Oh that reminds me of another poll i need to check to see if its still going Belinda Seems like anyone can vote!! So I just did i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifOn that basis, I'm guessing the 33% that said no are French Best wishes Grant |
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Post by roger on Aug 26, 2007 11:10:11 GMT
Well spotted, Grant - I had missed that. I have voted now, though!  Roger |
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Post by drew on Aug 26, 2007 11:10:14 GMT
I think we need to vote a few more times before it changes. It is still at 33%, let's try again tomorrow.
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Post by drew on Aug 26, 2007 11:16:27 GMT
Sad for Hayley that she can't sing... Can you rephrase that Peter, please. |
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I'm so sad to hear this... thanks for the heads-up Belinda. Hayley must be so disappointed, as are the All Blacks, I'm sure. But with her singing from the sidelines, I bet they'll win just the same! 
