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Dear Anna Paquin, Part Two
[ Posted 12 October 2009 in Streep by Simon Streep ]
Dear Anna Paquin (another open letter)
Hello. We have reason to believe that you’ve finally heard the song we wrote about you. Unless that was an incredibly good Anna Paquin impersonator on the Graham Norton Show, one of our life’s goals is complete, and with any luck, you’ve loaded our Anna Paquin song onto your I-pod and are playing it to all your friends and pet geese.
As it was BBC 1’s The Graham Norton Show and not BBC 1’s The Brothers Streep Show, we obviously didn’t get any time to talk to you on the show itself – judging by your reactions, there are two things we need to chat about...
Firstly, we are fans, and we do think you’re beautiful – so there will be no need to get your shrink to bill Graham Norton. You really don’t need to develop a complex – as we tried to explain in our first letter to you, the face scrunching is caused by Anna Paquin Syndrome (APS) - an anomaly which only happens when a movie or TV programme with you in it is paused. Unless someone develops a remote control that can be used to freeze people in real life, or you foolishly befriend Hiro Nakamura from Heroes, you’ll be fine. Having said all that, if you do end up in therapy, we’re grateful you said you will be billing Graham Norton instead of us.
Secondly, thank you for giving us creative input by subtly suggesting we should change the lyrics of the bridge from ‘you finally see everything as she goes to fourth base’, to ‘you finally see everything as she goes to fifth base’. This has sparked a debate amongst the band that perhaps different cultures use a different ‘base’ system. You see, in South Africa, if you went to fifth base, it would either mean you’ve set up your game of baseball incorrectly, or it would mean you’ve simply just run through home base and back to first base, which besides being a terrible move in the game, would also surely mean you’re just back at kissing? Either way, in that scene we were talking about, you were definitely not just kissing, so before we re-record the lyrics, we’d appreciate it if you e-mailed us and explained your logic.
Once again, thank you very much for your time Anna Paquin, we look forward to hearing from you soon - apparently we both use Skype – who knew we had so much in common?
Miss Paquin, you have been an awfully good sport, and we feel honoured that you enjoyed the song.
Yours sincerely
The Brothers Streep
(Dylan, Richard, Simon, Tim P and Tim S)
P.S. We apologise for not including more compliments in the song, but to be fair, when we wrote it, we had NO idea you’d actually end up hearing it.
*Download Anna Paquin by the Brothers Streep on iTunes USA, iTunes UK, Amazon.COM or Amazon.CO.UK, or clickhere to order the album.
**View 'Dear Anna Paquin', the Brothers Streep's first letter to Anna Paquin, by clicking here.
***Picture submitted by Richard Bolland on Paint Hearted.
[Special thanks to Liz Bunnel, Graham Norton and everyone at the Graham Norton Show for making a dream come true, to John Stokes at Inxcom for providing us with studio space and a healthy Internet connection, and to Hugh Lashbrooke for developing the website which led to the Graham Norton Show discovering us.]
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Richard Bolland
12 October 2009I predict a life long friendship between the Brothers Streep and Anna Paquin after this.
Simon Streep
12 October 2009I hope we'll get to share the screen with her again. The new bridge we had originally written for the show went: "And now Anna's on the Graham Norton Show, listening to a song we wrote years ago, we hope she'll like it and tears will flood, and she'll give us a cameo in True Blood."
Jono
12 October 2009I'm getting all my mates over here in the UK to watch it tonight... Can't wait, you guys rock.
Fylan Streep
12 October 2009Superb! Anna, I hope you read this, and feel free to send a request in to the band for a sequel song. They would be more than happy to oblige..
Brucehere
12 October 2009Beyond amazing!
Gareth
12 October 2009so stoked for you guys! awesome :) anna, you have nothing to be afraid of, they are good lads with good hearts and great harmonies!
Alan
12 October 2009Awesome guys. This is amazing.
Peter
12 October 2009Hahahahahaha, guys this is legend. Nicely done!
Emma
12 October 2009In the words of the great Anna Paquin: "That is SO cool.. and *really* funny... and weird!" (in a good priceless/unique way! ;) WELL DONE THE BROTHERS STREEP! YOU GUYS ARE SUPER TALENTED & DESERVE TO MAKE IT BIG TIME... :)
cameron
12 October 2009well done guys...
Caroline
13 October 2009Hiya, Just saw you all on the graham norton show here in the uk and it definitely was not a hoax! So funny i instantly googled you so i could send your song to all my friends who missed it. You guys are hillarious x
Celine
13 October 2009As a fellow South African (living in the UK) - just seen you on Graham Norton. You were great and sound like a talented band. All the best and hope you get to see yourselves on the show
Juliana
13 October 2009Just saw you guys on The Graham Norton Show over here in the UK and i've to say, I LOVED THE SONG, I can't get it out of my head =] thumbs up dudes (Y)
Nick
13 October 2009Just saw you on The Graham Norton Show - very funny indeed. That song is excellent and very catchy. I think Anna loved it too.
Mark
13 October 2009Every time the video paused whilst I was downloading it, her face was all scrunched up. Funny, that ...
christine
13 October 20095th base is about the blood sucking on the show ... After home, if your with a vampire, he takes your blood next. About the song ... She is shy, but you could tell she was flattered. Just contact HBO, Alan Ball, People, TMZ.com, even MTV ... HBO might even sponsor a single release if it helps her show! HBO could even own a recording outfit ... who knows? Also. get as many people to view it on you tube as possible ... that way, it gets top placement and is very seen ... more career opportunities for you!
Draig
13 October 2009Just watched the song on Graham Norton. Was hilarious. Had to come and find it right away. She looked both amused and impressed. As was I. Well done guys!
christine
13 October 2009David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon love Anna Paquin ... may be able to contact those shows and get on in America to sing the song!
Doive
13 October 2009Just watched Graham Norton because of Anna & then heard you guys & I thought you rock!! I then watched it all over again on the BBC iPlayer - I just wished I'd recorded it. Looking at Anna's reaction, I think she was embarrassed - but in a good way - it was one of those OMG what are they saying? What are they going to say? And then... relief. You weren't trying to belittle or upset her, just found amusement in things she'd done. And I for one think she genuinely found it flattering and amusing. BTW - Fourth base is normally defined as 'normal' heterosexual intercourse - Graham will never get to fourth base, he'll skip straight from third to fifth base!!. Fifth base usually refers to the type of sex that is normally frowned upon by most women!! So unless I missed something in True Blood - Anna made a mistake!
Simon Streep
13 October 2009Hey guys, thanks so much for all the support! Still no further word from Anna, but Christine and Doive have some interesting, yet opposing insight, into the whole base issue. We're glad so many people have understood where we're coming from, and that we are not trying to insult the lovely lady. I've got a feeling that some of the diehard True Blood fans that think we insulted Anna could get violent, so we might need to grow our Streep army a bit, or at least call a truce. Where is Barack Obama when you need him! :)
Ros
13 October 2009Truth is truly stranger than fiction: your road to instant international fame via the Anna Paquin song outstrips anything any novelist or screenwriter could have scripted
Rich (UK)
13 October 2009Just wanted to say caught you guys on TGNS. How great is your song. Playing over and over. Anna's face was a picture. I hope you get to meet her eventually. Maybe she could play in the band. MAYBE she's writing a tribute song to you guys. Thank you for putting something great out into the Universe. All the best that your increased fame will bring. Oh and if the good lady says fifth base, it's fifth base ;)
Tim P Streep
13 October 2009I think Rich (uk) has a point. Anna said 5th base. Maybe it should be 5th base.
Tami
13 October 2009So excited for you guys! Time to conquer America next...
Heidi HB
13 October 2009Fantastic....fantastic...fantastic :) Dylan, I am proud to say "I knew you when , waaaay back when....."
Mark
13 October 2009You guys ROCK. And Timmo, you're not really that short.
Jason
13 October 2009Saw the show last night in Holland on BBC. You guys are amazing! Well done!!
james tayler
13 October 2009grrr she sure is hot specially when she smile squif, I like that APS meeow!
Janel
13 October 2009so so proud of you guys! wow... so awesome guys!! and its always been one of my favourite songs of yours :-)
Rob Lancaster
13 October 2009No doubt about it ... things are going to develop as a result of this exposure ... and when it happens it will be happening to a bunch of talented song writers who will eventually get every thing they deserve!!!
Grant Hinds
14 October 2009Man i laughed so hard! She's such a sport and you guys have such a subtle and intelligent sense of humour! I WANT MORE!
Michelle
14 October 2009I love the Graham Norton Show !!, and it was soo cool to have South Africa's on his Show !! u guys are Hilarious :) IT WAS BRILLIANT !!!! ... so Pround
John Swinhoe
14 October 2009It was great to hear a fun song again, and Anna seemed to like it (no staged laughter). I expect to see you on Graham Norton soon he might be the one to launch you in the UK. Best of luck in the future.
Mark Lazenby
15 October 2009Saw your performance and was blown away. Put a silly smile on my face. The only problem was the weird looks I got from people at work as went around singing some of the lyrics.
Are you coming over to the UK?
Chris Noble
15 October 2009Heya guys, Just watched the Graham Norton Show and that song is so awesome. I was rolling on the floor laughing my head off.
I'm from Durban, hope you guys get lots of exposure and expect to see more of you soon !
Diane
15 October 2009Hey guys, you were great on Grahams show. I actually think you are really really good at singing and don't understand why you aren't known in the UK! Come on over and make it big. xx
Simon Streep
15 October 2009Thanks so much for your support everyone - really means a lot to us! Mark, Diane and others who have mentioned it - we'd definately love to come over to the UK - if a door opens, you can expect us to enter it!
Tim Smal
15 October 2009Hey Streep lads. I'm so proud of you guys and am glad to see all of your hard work paying off. "Anna Paquin" has always been my favourite Streep song, and I am stoked to see the rest of the world enjoying it too. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!
nikita
15 October 2009Well done, guys! Great song, sorry I missed you on the show!!
Rich (UK)
16 October 2009Was thinking today that if you guys came over to the UK, the best place to show off your talents to the comedy circuit would be at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.
http://www.edfringe.com/
I'd come and see you there as I'm sure many others would too.
christine
16 October 2009You must be getting a lot of visits ... Youtube is about 11,0000 views for the clip ...
I am trying to get you more by sending it around ...
Need to get it selected as a highlight youtube video ...
Keep it going around!
Kate
16 October 2009Well done guys! P.S. 5th base = being bitten by a vampire.
Dominique
16 October 2009WELL DONE GUYS!!!!
Still have to say the Steri Stumpie song sticks in my head. Think i have the lyrics memorized. Played it all the way to Rocking the Dasie's.
Would really love to see a cameo of this song in True Blood. Anna is beautiful, didn't notice the face scrunch until now.
You should watch Trick R Treat, she is a wear wolf in that one.
SUPER impressed with you guys. :]
rené jan
16 October 2009although i never heard of miss paquin before, i really loooved the song on the graham norton show ! a job well done, boys !
christine
16 October 2009www.daemonstv.com/2009/10/15/anna-paquin-and-the-face-scrunching-song-on-the-graham-norton-show-video/
You have been added to a popular american TV news website today!
Congrats ... I will try to get you on others too!
Simon Streep
16 October 2009Christine - thanks so much! We really appreciate it - the more people who see the video, the better!
Dominique - awww, imagine how sweet a cameo would be - (hint hint producers at True Blood) - also, if you played the Steri Stumpie Song all the way to Daisies, how long did it take till your ears started to bleed? I don't think even I could take that much of the song - and I was involved in writing it!
Rich (UK) - I think we might just try apply to the Fringe - might as well give it a stab!
Oh and Kate, if 5th base is getting bitten by a vampire, we now have to establish when Anna got bitten by a vampire... was it in that scene?
Daniel Miller
17 October 2009I really wanna see the APS!
oh and...
DONALD TRUMPY!
Jonty
17 October 2009Well done guys excellent! Anna was really taken. Good luck
Leanne
18 October 2009As one of the diehard True Blood fans I can tell you that I think your song was awesome! The show is just now airing over here (USA) this evening and it is freaking hilarious. Anna Paquin looked like she appreciated it, too.
I posted the link to your song on the True Blood wiki.
cadyetx
18 October 2009I just watched the GNS here in the United States. I don't get all the negative comments. The song is very cute. Anna was just trying to concentrate on listening to the song - I don't think she was insulted at all. I bet she has downloaded it and replayed it hundreds of times in the past week.
Terri
18 October 2009Wow...how much fun.. I am in Northern California (US) and just saw you guys on the Graham Norton show and I think it would be great fun if you made it on a US show. Good Luck in the future guys.
Tonya
18 October 2009What a delight to find your's and Anna's appearance on a YouTube video after a chance remark at Twitter! I thought it was most out-there, but least stalkerish fan appreciation ever and so sweet. I think she really appreciated it.
I'm also floored by your last name. Are you a fan of Meryl Streep as well? I think she would get a huge kick out of your band writing a song about her. Way to go, guys. I'll be following your career with great interest.
Tonya in San Diego
Boba and Bonnie
19 October 2009We are big Graham Norton fans here in the US and saw the episode with you and Anna on BBC America!
Hilarious! You realize you've damaged the poor woman! LOL
Alison (UK, Liverpool)
25 October 2009Loved the song and loved you on Graham Norton. I taped the show and am so glad I did. I'm very much a 20th century girl and have never downloaded anything before but I've downloaded your song - my kids love the catchy chorus!
Angie
29 October 2009Hey boys - Sheldon's sister here. Sheldon sent me the clip of you guys on the Graeme Norton show - and I showed it to 450 of my film and television students in Brisbane, Australia. They LOVED it!!! Well done.
Jaco in Dubai
2 January 2010Brilliant guys, just discovered you guys and the Anna video while waisting away another Saturday at work in Dubai. Makes me proud to be South African, and Capetonian. Good luck for 2010!
cebrix
4 February 2010I'm a big fan of Anna and discovered this video searching for videos about her. I must say you guys are geniuses! This song is f*ing brilliant.
I suppose that Anna would have preferred a more flattering song but, hey!, not everyone gets a song about them (even if they are famous) so she shouldn't be too picky about it.
Best regards to you from a new fan (Damn!, I can't get this song out of my head!)
Joy Bernstein
16 March 2011Just saw a repeat of Graham Norton in the USA -- it was great to hear a familiar South African accent, not to mention that you guys rocked it. Am now going to tube to watch it again. Cudos boys!
Mark (SA,Durban)
7 June 2011Great lyrics Guys. Being a huge fan of Anna Paquin myself i really enjoyed it. You're so right though she really is perfectly beautiful, the APS just adds to her character. Hope you guys the best of luck... cheers
Barry
7 June 2011Anna Paquin and Brother's Streep are epic!!!
Amanda Michele
19 November 2011You guys are great! Just watched the GNS for the 4th time since 09 & am spending yet another day with your song stuck in my head! Very creative and I'm wondering what has happened since then. Are you guys still playing? Yes, I didn't visit wikipedia before posting this, I'm comfortable admitting it! I'd also like to say if you ever fund yourself in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, USA, I'd love to meet you guys! I'd be happy to show you all the hidden gems of the area! Take care & best of luck (goodness knows you all have the skills!) ~Amanda