Comments on: Survive the Storm Till Morning:

By: Sid Gafanha

Sid Gafanha — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:40:46 +0000

A couple of quick points:

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:28:46 +0000

Ok, this has NOTHING to do with this post at all Sooo many years ago I went to an acting class in LI with a boy and his sister. The boy had told us that he been selected for a role in Free Willy 2.
I am now a teacher in a school in Hawaii. I encourage my 2nd graders to be active in their learning. They LOVE to ask questions and make connections. We have recently been reading a non-fiction book about dolphins and whales. They have made several text to media connections about Free Willy 2.
If you happen to be the person I am taking about (or a stranger that would like to help out my kiddos) I would love to skype/speaker phone a conversation with you. I will assure you, they will amaze you with the questions these 6 and 7 year olds have asked about the filming of Free Willy 2.
Andddddd, as a teacher I am so impressed that they have truly thought about the information they have learned, made connections to the movie, and then thought about questions they have for the actors that encountered the whales.

I would normally not post such a random question on someone’s blog, but I encourage my students to think about their learning, ask questions, and search for answers. I have tried to contact the studio and I have not had a response. Please know, if you do not respond I know you are most likely super busy and I will not blame you in the least. Just figured I would try

Lots of Love and Aloha!

By: Syn Cyanide

Syn Cyanide — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:28:17 +0000

That’s a very beautiful and sensitive post.

If you wrote that then I find you a thousand times more interesting than I ever had before. Now not only do I think you’re a talented actor, but also a very beautiful man. Inside, as well as obviously out. Lol.

I have a lot of tattoos and I know what you mean about what it’s like having them, except I’m a female. I, too, have neck tattoo about the size of yours, and I’m a petite blonde girl living in a small country area. When I walk through the streets I feel as if I’m the latest attraction for the circus comers. Surprisingly, it gives me a sense of power. I don’t care what anyone thinks of me, I thoroughly enjoy myself, lol.

Anyway, I loved this post. You’re pretty amazing.

By: Jana

Jana — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:04:03 +0000

Hay Francis
I really like what you wrote,cuz it’s so deep and true.Everyone go’s in life through different storms,some cause by a fear and some by a pain,that seams never to go away.And if we have a support of our family,that give us a strenght to go on in life with keeping head high and do our best,iven if we perhaps fail sometimes.It’s not that bad if we fail sometimes,cuz we learn from our mistakes and it’s what make us stronger.
And look at you,you’r 27 and you’r going through the life with you’r head high,you have you’r loving family that supports you,fans all over the world who admire you.You never had easy in your life,but you go and do you’r thing.And you’r tatoos only make you complete.

“gOODBYE”
Years ago you become
a new shining star
on the sky and now
you are lookin down on use
and maybe wishin yourself
to be here again.
Iven if you are up there
you can see our tears and
our pain and how
we try to go in life
without you by our side.
It’s painfull to know
that you are gone
and you are not coming back.
But what hurts the most is
that only a memory left of you.
All I can say is goodbye
and hope that someday,
when my time comes,
i’ll see you again.

I wrote this when,my lovin uncle die,who taught me that i should judge people after thay acts and not after how thay look like.Just because someone is having tatoos,that’s dosen’t mean he/she is a bad person.
I wish you just the best for futur and stay do way you are,cuz you’r the best

By: Chemin

Chemin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:31:25 +0000

You are an *extraordinary* actor – one I’ve tracked for years since VM. How good it was to read your words and learn that your heart & soul matches your work: strong, powerful and compassionately clear.

Know that your Mom is So Right: It’s either your job or it’s not – and if it is you can’t lose it! If it’s not, you can only show up – fully present, shining your light – and know that a seed’s been planted in that room. We REMEMBER when you do that, and the seed grows in ways you can’t imagine. So it’s that job – or something even better – for your highest good & the good of all concerned! That’s how the Universe works – it’s all preparation. I trust that you’ll continue to be a force of nature in this business – just trust the process. We believe in you.

By: Beckrolicious

Beckrolicious — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:44:42 +0000

You are fabulous! Did you ever get the job? I’m a little behind; forgive me. For being a man without a GED, you sure know how to touch a woman’s soul with your words and smooth poetry. Your passion and your excitement reminds me how I used to be. Please post more blogs, I want to keep feeling this. Thank you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:34:27 +0000

When things go wrong as they sometimes will.
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill.
When funds are low and the debts are high.
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit.
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns.
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.
And you never can tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems so far:
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit -
It’s when things seem worst that you must not QUIT.
(unknown)

I found this rhyme through surfing in the i-net, while i had bad times in my life. In my opinion you are a great actor. I like your role as Weevil in VM. You convey so many emotions without a spoken word. You made a role of a band leader to a guy, who shows what it means to love, to be angry, to hurt, to be hurt, to be a friend etc… So, trust yourself and someday everybody will see, what i am seeing.
All the best from Germany!!
(Sorry for my mistakes in the text, my english is not so good.)

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:25:21 +0000

You were one of my favourite characters in VM. I recently watched all three seasons back to back and you are very talented. Keep on working for what you want.

By: Mandy J.

Mandy J. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:19:02 +0000

I hope you get what you want.
I think you’re a great actor.

Good Luck!

By: Helena

Helena — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:22:41 +0000

Brilliant blog Francis. I nearly stood up and clapped when I finished reading it. SO there you go *standing ovation* from me!!
You are fantastic, your Mother is a wise wise woman, and I wish you nothing but the best. I have been a fan of you for years, and will continue to be a fan of you and your work for as long as I live.
I am always lost for words when I go comment on something you have written, or go to comment about you as a person and an actor. You are the first ray of sunshine after the storm. Your outlook on life and your kindness and humour always leave me smiling.
Thank you for being you Francis xxxx