I will add, that I have known Craig Charles, for the best
part of
eleven years, and as I have got on with Craig, so well, and he had
always been nice to me, I utterly refuse to listen to idle media
speculation, which is quite obviously due to the press, picking on
him, all because he has had the wonderful opportunity, of landing
a part, in Coronation Street! And as he has to work very long hours,
of course he needs to catch up with his sleep, on a very long car ride,
from
following him, while he is working, anyway?! And I feel, in all honesty,
that those photographs of Craig, in the car, were doctored, when it
actually came down to it, at the end of the day!
And even if, these drug allegations, were true, (which I seriously doubt!),
you sometimes have to understand, how these things happen, and I was
quite distressed, to discover, that hardly anybody has asked him, if he is
alright! After all, as far as I am concerned, what is done, is done, and I
really do not think, that standing in judgement, is the right direction to take,
at this stage!
But Craig, if you do come across this newsgroup posting, I would strongly,
urge you to seek, as much help and support, as much, as you can, from people,
who have always believed in you, in the past! And I will NOT stop believing in
you, no matter what!
And it is out there, at this point, in time! I have been on the 6Music Forums,
and
your listeners, desperately want you back on the show! And, as I have listened to
your show, as much as I can, over the past four years, I really do feel, that other
people, who have stood in, for you, in the past, like Norman Jay, Eddie Pillar,
Lenny Henry and Ali G, are very good, in their own way. But they are NOT you!
And, your personal touch, where The Funk show, is concerned, belongs to you,
alone! I have thought about making a point, on the forum, myself! But they are
closed, by now. And, I really do feel, that as they have recently, been updated,
since I last, went on them, I may have to re-register, where that is concerned,
anyhow! And I cannot, locate my original registration forms, at this point, in time,
anyhow! But that said, I will
definitely see, what I can do for you, where that is
concerned, as I go along, anyhow! And, I swear, that I will, do my level best,
to
make my point, where that is concerned, as I really do feel, that they, have definitely,
made a big mistake, where letting you go, is concerned, anyhow! But it may, be
worth a try, anyway! And, I will definitely, keep an eye, on the website, and the
forums, anyhow! And, as far, as I am concerned, Craig, you have really helped, to
build up that station, over the past four years, or so, when it actually comes down to
it, at the end of the day, anyhow!
As for
where that is concerned. But I am more concerned, about your Radio
show, than I am about
that your character, has grown, over the past twelve months, and that you
have made Lloyd Mullaney, become a really loveable
character, anyway.
Craig, whether you choose to make a statement to the press, where this
is concerned, is up to you. Only you can decide, that.
I would rather offer,
you this advice, than force my advice, on to you! It is far more important,
at this moment, in time, to get yourself sorted out, at this point in time. But
if you want my support, it is there, at any time! But whatever you decide to
do, I am with you, all the way. It is just to show you, that I am really sorry
about, what has happened to you. And perhaps, one day, at a much better
time, all being well, I will see you again, hopefully! But whatever happens, I
wish you, all the best, for the future! I will always carry on, promoting your
work, anyway! Nothing has really changed, as far, as I am concerned! And
if people, choose to support, my
work, in future, that is up to them anyway!
Thank you.
Marie Birch/Lynne Guy
Marie Birch
Friday 23rd June 2006