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Should performers just stop trying to do accents?

Sure, a wonderfully done accent is something we can admire in a performance, but they are so often so poorly done that actors should just give up. That's the proposal from Guardian writer Veronica Lee on Q today. I have to admit, when I hear a really badly done accent, I do find myself wondering why the director let the performer do it. Then again, judging an accent is subjective. What do you think? And what's the worst-done accent you've ever heard?

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This Week on Q


Monday

Feb 8: Crazy Like Us - author Ethan Watters says the U.S. is exporting westernized mental illness to the rest of the world. And, the Halifax-based singer-songwriter Meaghan Smith puts a fresh spin on the pop sounds of yesteryear. She'll perform from her debut album, The Cricket's Orchestra. Plus, Q's Sports Culture Panel on the Superbowl, the Olympics, video games and The Who.

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Tuesday

Feb 9: Bestselling author Julie Powell, author of Julie and Julia, talks about her new book, Cleaving, which deals with her apprenticeship as a butcher, something she turned to as her marriage was dissolving. And, the maker - and one of the subjects - of a new documentary on the fine tradition of streaking at sports events. Plus, why actors should give up on accents.

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Wednesday

Feb 10: Canadian-born editor Bonnie Fuller defends her belief in the culturally enriching power of celebrity gossip. Plus, the actors who are re-enacting the controversial Prop 8 appeal over gay marriage, under publication ban. Plus, Mio Adilman's Download Down-Lo.

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Thursday

Feb 11: Stratford Festival artistic director and Broadway musical director Des McAnuff. He's the subject of a new biographical documentary called A Life in Stages that follows his personal and professional searching.

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Friday

Feb 12: Jian will talk to UK musician and conceptual artist P. Orridge, who lost his wife/collaborator prematurely, and has since devoted his life to physically embodying both of them. Calgary indie band Woodpigeon play from their new album, Die Stadt Muzikanten, as our Friday Live guests. Plus, Q's fiery media panel - Margaret Wente, Judy Rebick and John Cruickshank - dissect the week that was.

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Melissa Gilbert - formerly of Little House on the Prairie * Novelist Todd Babiak on his new book Toby: A Man * Donny Osmond * Angela Hewitt * Stars * Robert Lepage * Laurie Anderson * Mother Mother * Ozzy Osbourne


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