Ellsworth Toohey once said to Kiki Holcombe: “tell me the movie stars you like and I’ll tell you what you are”. In the spirit of self-discovery and enlightenment I have decided to conduct an experiment according to Mr Toohey’s theory. The road to revelation will be walked on the basis of three easy steps – for those of you who are interested in a consultation with the stars.

Step 1: Follow my example by formulating a list of you favourite movie stars. Here are my faves (in no particular order – barring the number one position): Johnny Depp, Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, Corpse Bride, Christian Bale, Aragorn, Jack Bauer, Hannibal Lecter, Daniel Day Lewis, Edward Norton, Patsy Stone, Jigsaw, Gandalf, Patrick Bateman, Van Helsing, Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Batman, Scarlett Johansson, Dexter, John Malkovich, Jack Skellington, Beatrix Kiddo, Cyrus the Virus, Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, The Joker, Tyler Durden, Brad Pitt, Domino Harvey, Cate Blanchett, Sweeney Todd and Geoffrey Rush. No doubt the list could go on but…let’s not. (more…)