In this wonderful CBS interview taped in October with Alex O’Loughlin he of course talks about Three Rivers and being coached by Dr. Gonzo in preparation for his role. However, Alex also shares some other thoughts, including how he feels about his fans’ support:
Well, I’m currently single and… It’s funny, because I hear you guys say, ‘You know, you must have a lot of female admirers Alex’ and I’m like, where are they, mate?
My fans are great, my fans are fantastic!
I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the support that these people I don’t know and who don’t really know me — but kind of know me — give me all the time. The letters that come in, the gifts that come in. The way they get behind the things that I do. Like, I’m really passionate about Donate Life and my position with their organization and continuing that relationship and doing what I can for them. The way the fans just come… just.. the fan initiative, they get together and they raise awareness themselves, you know, and all of a sudden they’ve listed another thousand donors. So that stuff, you can’t really say thank you enough for that stuff. You just have to humbly smile and be deeply grateful for that sort of support and I AM deeply grateful and to be quite honest… you never think, like I’m still in denial about it, but I never think, I don’t know… I’m just me. I am who I am. I get up and look in the mirror and I see the same guy I see every day. I’ve been doing this for a long time; I love it, it’s my job but at the end of the day I’m just me with my people, you know? There’s a whole group of people in the world that love me and care about my future and stuff. I’m deeply humbled.
What he says is heartfelt and is part of the very reason why he has so many loyal supporters.
Thanks a lot mizzoH for the transcription. I got my tears dropped when reading what Alex tells about his fans and about the same guy he remains though the celebrity… I love Alex so much and really wish all the great things for him. Alex brings a lot to me and I just want to get him back something… But I do not have much to give him, just all my love and admiration…
Thanks again for posting
Oh, what a sweet cutie pie!
Alex is so humble and down to earth. What’s not to love?
“… I’m like, where are they, mate?…”
Alex, really, how could you say that?
Ok, I’ll give you my number. It’s 0031 06….
Listening to Alex, he comes off the way he intends: just a guy. He’s gorgeous, he’s charming, he’s incredibly talented, very sweet, but….he’s just a guy, and he can’t get over the fact we all think he’s the best thing since S’Mores. What drew me to him in the first place was the fact he isn’t full of himself; he’s a very multi-faceted actor, a real presence on the screen, a humanitarian who uses his celebrity as a voice for great benefit to people in need, and yet completely self-effacing.
Mizzoh, you are right…we couldn’t have chose to support a nicer guy. We care a lot about him because he cares about his work, helping people, and us. It’s a mutual admiration.
My friend sent me this link and I am not what one may call a “star chaser” but I did enjoy this interview with Alex. I have never even commented on anything like this, but for some reason, I felt compelled to do so today. I am afraid I did not get in on the Moonlight craze even though I think I managed to see the last couple of episodes, but I do enjoy Three Rivers. Alex’s humbleness is extremely refreshing and I appreciate his honesty and his drive to make more known about organ donation. The way in which he portrays his character in Three Rivers brings a sense of realism and compassion to the show. I admit, I have found myself to be quite a fan.
Alex has that effect on many of us… It sort of sneaks up on you and you’re admitting to being fan before you realize what hit you
Thank you MizzoH. Alex is truly a sweet, kind-hearted and beautiful gentleman and philanthropist, who is always so appreciative of his fans from around the world. I believe that Alex O’Loughlin deserves many years of success in his chosen profession and multiple acting awards.
What a beautiful interview, there are no words to describe his charm and humbleness. Alex is a sweetheart! Thank you!
Can’t argue with you there, Al! His words are all the more poignant because he is totally sincere. Lucky us – we couldn’t have chosen to support a nicer guy. He deserves the best.