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Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:44 am
by TerryUK (imported)
This morning I watched Thefraj on a regular daily TV program, "This Morning", that goes out on a commercial channel ITV1. This is a prime time slot going out in the middle of the morning.
Thefraj was interviewed by the regular presenters, Philip Schofield and Fern Fritton. I have to say that the two presenters came across as being very sympathetic towards Thefraj. Thefraj was able to explain the difficulties he met with his sexuality, the difficulties in obtaining any form of help in the UK and how he went to Philadelphia to be castrated by Dr Kimml.
Thefraj also acknowledged the help he had received from the contributors to the Eunuch Archive and gave the Internet address.
I felt very proud of Thefraj and the publicity that he has given to voluntary castration. Congratulations.
Terry (a very contented eunuch)
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:56 am
by PitLoverVA (imported)
As an American, I am amazed and gratified to read about the reception Thefraj and the documentary appear to be receiving in the UK press (and kudos to those involved from our community for presenting a favorable image to the world). I think we're still a long way from a mainstream American outlet dealing with the subject as openly and sympathetically. So many things tend to hop the pond -- let's hope that this attitude is one of them in the future.
Kevin
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:35 am
by thefraj (imported)
Terry (and all!) I wanted to say thank you for such a lovely post. I'm so sorry for not replying sooner! I've only just arrived home in the North-West. I hope the "This Morning" interview will recieve a more positive reception than the Stephen Nolan show semi-disaster. I was absolutely truthful when I said that I wouldn't be here without you all, and that you are some of the nicest people I've ever met. It's all true, and I was priveledged to be able to say it on national television.
Both Phillip and Fern were very lovely people, and treated this whole subject with such dignity and taste that I owe them so much thanks. I also had the opportunity to hug them both at the end of the interview!
I don't know the laws around this, but I hope everyone reading understands the importance of offering this community the opportunity to briefly see the small clip of my interview which may affect it, especially those in other countries who did not have the opportunity to watch the original broadcast.
You can see it here (
http://youtube.com/watch?v=M9TIx1ZzNkY).
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:31 am
by confuzed (imported)
Hi thefraj
I have just watched it via your link, I never got chance to see it live, as I was at work.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that you came across really well.
You are a credit to the site, and its a pleasure to know you, well sort of know you, you know what I mean. lol
Confuzed
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:45 am
by dingbat (imported)
Thank you for the link, I missed the actual programme.
Once again,
Quite a long interview too! Well done you.
PS I'm very envious that you got to hug Fern!
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:53 am
by chastized (imported)
TerryUK (imported) wrote: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:44 am
Eunuch Archive and gave the Internet address.
Whoever is in charge of security here better be on high alert!!!!!!!
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:19 am
by Uncle Flo (imported)
The URL of theEunuch Archive is already one of the most disseminated and easily available on the internet. I doubt that this has notably increased our vulnerability. --FLO--
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:04 am
by devi (imported)
Haven't seen your interview. Hope to sometime. But I can tell that you're a wonderful person, Fraj. Where I'm at the BBC news comes on between midnight to 6am (6 to 12gmt) but I'm usually asleep. However I do still try to listen and was wondering if I might be hearing your voice sometime. Or is it a different potato altogether? P.S. Who knows maybe someday I'll go blighty.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:18 pm
by calmeilles (imported)
Wonderful TheFraj. Thank you very much.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:15 pm
by BudleyBare (imported)
Absolutely outstanding. You are a beautiful person!
BB
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:00 pm
by kristoff
Just finished watching the vid on Tube, Roger. Thank you! As someone said before - Outstanding!
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:01 am
by Paolo
I just watched this and have to once again commend our hero here for a job well done! You look good on TV, buddy!
Right below the video, you can rate it and leave comments for the poster (Fraj). I'd encourage everyone to do so.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:13 am
by confuzed (imported)
Paolo wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:01 am
Right below the video, you can rate it and leave comments for the poster (Fraj). I'd encourage everyone to do so.
I am going to leave a comment underneath with the web address, dose anyone now if you are aloud to leave web addresses, or has anyone got any objections to me leaving our web address?
Maybe a moderator can answer that question
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:22 am
by f650cs (imported)
Awesome interview. Congrats
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:36 am
by tugon (imported)
Roger you are incredible. If I tried to do an interview like that the camera would capture a blur as I ran off the stage. You are my hero!
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:11 am
by Eunuken (imported)
Roger,
That was a Great Show, I feel you did a wonderful job. Never be ashamed of who you are.
Ken
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:42 am
by twaddler (imported)
Wow, you come across as so confident. Great interview!

I'd be all stuttering and shaking. lol..
The interviewers were sure nice.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:36 am
by kristoff
confuzed (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:13 am
I am going to leave a comment underneath with the web address, dose anyone now if you are aloud to leave web addresses, or has anyone got any objections to me leaving our web address?
Maybe a moderator can answer that question
Leave our web address anywhere you wish. The more the better. I was expecting more traffic increase and sign-ups than we actually did get after the recent video release and the interviews thefraj has been doing. In past, we have gotten significant increases for a short time after publicity - like the Philadelphia paper story last year, or Butt Blasingame's article a year ago. Both generated, together, about 300 registrations.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:44 pm
by confuzed (imported)
kristoff wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:36 am
Leave our web address anywhere you wish. The more the better. I was expecting more traffic increase and sign-ups than we actually did get after the recent video release and the interviews thefraj has been doing. In past, we have gotten significant increases for a short time after publicity - like the Philadelphia paper story last year, or Butt Blasingame's article a year ago. Both generated, together, about 300 registrations.
Maybe there is more people like me, who can't spell "unick", lol
Until I seen the program, I didn't even know how to pronounce it.
Maybe someone should change the spelling. lol
The spell checker is an amazing invention.
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:49 pm
by vesal_mas (imported)
Just wanted to underline the positive comment towards TheFray. Excellent interview. Very good !
Vesal !
Re: Thefraj on "This Morning"
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:01 am
by genderless (imported)
Yeah, nice job there thefraj!