Russ Malkin, United Kingdom
Posted by: Russ Malkin | Date posted: 12/05/2007
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Career highlight Having produced many other events and programs, including feature films, powerboat racing, motor racing, and fashion shows, Long Way Round stood out as being a career highlight simply because of the friendships that were born and some of the most amazing adventures you could ever have.
No one could have predicted it would be as globally successful as it was, but it was still the human element that made it for me. I think it’s really important that everyone gets to see the earth that we live on, and doing it with friends makes it that much more special.
First bike A CB250 Honda when I was 17 years old
Greatest Long Way Round moment Battling through the rivers on the Road of Bones
Biking song? Resurrection Shuffle, written by Ashton, Gardner and Dyke, 1971 and I also like the more recent version by Jimmy Barnes and the Living End
Ambition for Long Way Down To survive ... Long Way Down for me is really a group of friends on a tremendous adventure, and I’m looking forward to spending time with the guys as we have so much fun. Clearly I’m hoping everyone can stay healthy, which will keep the trip fun.
What kind of traveller? I don’t want to wish my life away, but it would be lovely to think we could all roll into Cape Town having had another trip of a lifetime. Having said all that, there’s also quite a big business commitment behind Long Way Down, so I’m also looking forward to the challenge of directing and putting together all the media elements necessary to share this trip with all the people who fell in love with Long Way Round.
I have a beautiful daughter of my own, Emily, and we’ve always been driven to try and do some good for children on our expeditions. Our relationship with Unicef is something we’ve all treasured, and helping them highlight issues in Africa and raise much needed funds is also a high priority for us.
See below for the comments left for Russ during the trip.
Comments
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At 06:14:32 PM on 16/05/2007, Mike Wright (Okehampton) wrote:
Mr
When are you going to get a hair cut!.... You did a superb job on the last trip so Im looking forward to this one..Good luck
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At 02:46:37 AM on 19/05/2007, Keith Williams (Perth Western Australia) wrote:
Good Luck
Good luck Russ, wish you were here in oz to film our trip in 2008. Stay safe
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At 08:44:18 AM on 20/05/2007, Alex Hart (Portland, OR) wrote:
Russ Vs. Russ
Russ-You crack me up from your seriousness to your quenched humor. Your very talented too! Have a great time! Cheers!
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At 11:26:01 AM on 25/05/2007, Lee Churchill (Witney, Oxford, England) wrote:
Good Luck
Have a great time, Stay lucky and don't let them forget the Canets!!!
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At 04:58:12 PM on 30/05/2007, Stuart Bannerman (Near Manchester) wrote:
The best of wishes
Seen the two previous series, read the books, own the DVDs. i wish i was there with you guys. Adventure of a lifetime. I also wish i had friends who had the bottle to do what you do so that i can go on similar trips. Youre an inspiration.
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At 08:02:36 PM on 09/06/2007, Michelle Sasse (Toronto, Canada) wrote:
More Please!
Truly innovative and inspiring programs. The chemistry between all of you makes me feel as if I'm watching good friends.I'll be sad when its over! Lets see more of Russ - he's far too good looking to be behind the scenes!
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At 02:27:05 AM on 15/06/2007, tracey clothier (karoonda) wrote:
russ
good luck loved long way around &race to dakar . was glued ro it
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At 09:00:45 PM on 27/06/2007, alison raymond (swords.co.dublin .ireland.) wrote:
russ and the gang!
wishing you and the team the very best and i hope you all return safe and well!dont stop making travel series like the LWR etc!i really enjoy them!hope to see you guys in dublin someday!drinks are on me!!!xxxx
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At 10:21:41 PM on 27/06/2007, Neil Hunter (Larbert (via Liverpool)) wrote:
Appropriate Music
Hi, LWR was excellent and I am ashamed to say that whilst I new that LWD was planned, the fact that you guys are well on your way had escaped me. Well here I am filling in my Tax Return and I take a moment to get a news update from the BBC website and a few clicks later i'm reading the BBC's LWD pages. What's really wierd is that 'The Long & Winding Road' by the Beatles starts playing on my PC (well you need music when you fill in a Tax Return) and then 'Fine Time' by New Order comes on after that. I guess that says it all. LWR made a huge impression and I guess LWD will hit the mark as well. It's a small world and we all share the same hopes and fears, it's only the scale and the environment that is different. Good Luck to all the team.
At 12:30:17 PM on 16/05/2007, Aron Paul (Manchester) wrote:
MR
Hey Russ, Good luck chap, loved long way round, think the relationship between Ewan and Charlie is great, but I know you're the man that glues it altogether. Good luck and enjoy the adventure Aron Paul
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