Rita sometimes spends the weekend at her flat in Brighton. As her birthday falls on a Saturday this year, I was afraid that she might be in Brighton that day, so I had our flowers delivered today (Wednesday).

-- CARD MESSAGE --

WE LOVE OUR RITA !!

Happy Birthday to the world's greatest actress!

Lots of love from your adoring fans of the "Finally A Rita Tushingham Club" fan club.

(We sent these flowers a few days early because we were afraid that you might be in Brighton for the weekend.)

From Laurel, Greg, Robert, and the rest of the gang. :o)

-- EMAIL REPLY FROM RITA --

Dear Laurel, Greg and all the gang,

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers you sent me for my birthday, lovely red roses, what a treat.

Thank you also for your continued support of my work I do appreciate it. I hope you are all well and happy.

Very best wishes,

Rita