RUTH JONES

Is it the Walk, the Talk or the Charisma? So, what makes a gal succeed? Is it their walk, their talk, or perhaps their super pizazz morphs them into an MBE, or BAFTA Cymru Award screenwriter like Welsh lass Ruth Jones. She certainly hits the high note when it comes to star quality. She is the "Mrs" with the comedic head on her shoulders. The kind of gal that churns up so many laughs she creates sitcoms like "Gavin and Stacey", "Fat Friends" and "Little Britain", even starring in them. But ask yourself, how many balls can a girl keep throwing in the air without one landing on her head? Surely, some mistakes are part of fame's evolution? It could be said that the lovely Ruth Alexandra Elizabeth Jones career as comedienne, writer and producer is evolving full on, even if she avoids making a big deal out of fame and fortune. After all, she is a down to earth “girl next door type” the kind who takes a long hard look at life, and goes realistically funny on it. This is a sun in Virgo, moon in Capricorn lady, people! All that stellar earthiness ensures she prefers a hands-on approach to human absurdities. We roll in the aisles as she blows our contradictions, challenges and idiocies out of the water with never ending laughs. In other words, she builds humour from the bottom up, laser beaming her thoughts into a power house of hilarious giggles. The secret to her fame could be deemed baffling; generally, those graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in Theatre Studies and Dramatic Art don't end up with an MBE! Perhaps training at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama had something to do with it, or perhaps her enquiring mind and exclusive take on life pushed her up the ladder of success? More Curious than a Cat That moon in Virgo will make her more curious than a cat of course. She wants to learn; she wants to understand the “ins and outs” of existence and will not find peace unless she gets the funny answers. Her cerebral cortex darts here and there, full of perceptions and ideas.. Some might keep her up at night. When she has a visionary breakthrough at three in the morning, she will probably invade the fridge and then work on till dawn, munching on cheddar cheese. She does it for her own laughs.

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‘Some say clowns wear a mask to hide their tears. But in Ruth's case those tears can only be tears of laughter…’

Let's face it, Ruth is an original, she told Penguin Books that she is also a bit of a “looker backer” finding security in the past, but also the complexity of life's memories. Ruth has a lot to look back on. She adored her dad, a lawyer for British Stell Corporation. She was the youngest in the family, she has two older brothers. She will definitely not forget performing in school musicals as a kid, even shifting scenery and playing the part of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

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Her memories might have encouraged her to write about the trials and tribulations of Welsh family life in a book that spans generations, "Us Three". She told Penguin that she considers Welsh parents overprotective. "They want to know all the ins and outs, melodramatic in their responses and catastrophizing everything". Now did she have the type of dad "that brandished his daughter with a khaki money belt before she left for a Greek holiday?" May be, Yet she insists "I love looking at old photographs. I don't know if it is something that gets more appealing as one gets older, and you are trying to make sense of your place in the world.” Her fans certainly look forward to Ruth finding her place on their TV screens this Christmas. The kind of place that gathers together comedic forces in one fell swoop. Ruth has a “hail fellow well met” camaraderie about her. She works well with practically everyone. In fact, she will probably be joining forces with Rob Brydon. Hopefully, those two will get that Christmas karaoke atmosphere off the ground “Nessa and Bryn” Style. “The Gavin and Stacey veterans are planning a one-off show in the Highlands of Scotland as we speak.” A source told the Mirror : ‘It’s a festive half-hour comedy for this year starring Ruth and Rob, who are old friends, in the title roles as Ray and Gaynor. James Corden will join in the frolics apparently. ‘Everyone is delighted to have a little bit of Gavin & Stacey on the BBC this Christmas. Even if it doesn’t have Gavin. Or Stacey.’

"Don't Get Me Wrong!"

So, what about the fab James Corden then? Ruth confided in the Express “....., we can argue don’t get me wrong, we have a very brotherly sisterly relationship but our friendship at the heart of it, is so strong and I am so proud .....of the journey that we’ve been on together.” The two of them met on the set of "Fat Friends" and have never looked back. They are adorable together. But then this gal is adorable full stop, even if we continue to ask what makes her so darned "fabulosa" too?

Well, her Mercury in Libra makes her warm hearted and a great friend to those she loves. She communicates a "simpatica" , harmonious vibe that draws people to her. Also, according to calculations Ruth's sun could be in the fourth house, which might account for the honour and fame showered upon her in mega doses. That particular star combo would have also affected her childhood. Her dad was probably a guiding light. He might have encouraged her success and yet taught her to protect her privacy, her deeper feelings. She is a private person, married to David Peet, the TV and radio producer and step mother to three. So, what is the final analysis of a unique comedienne with bells on her fingers and rings on her toes? Nobody could doubt she is the “Ultimate Funny Woman of the Year", she won that prize in November 2009. Perhaps the real answer to the Ruth Jones Mystery is music. She told the "Desert Island Discs" host that her favourite track is “Smooth” by Santana. One can just imagine her dancing to the beat with a pen behind her ear, ready to jot down the next joke. Some say clowns wear a mask to hide their tears. But in Ruth's case those tears can only be tears of laughter. Her life does not stop with her astro picture, you see; her Spirit carries us beyond, into the infinite joy of existence.