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Xena Warrior Princess
Season 1 Episode 21 The Greater Good

When Xena is hit with a poisoned dart, Gabrielle must disguise herself as the warrior princess in a plan to save Salmoneus (Robert Trebor) from being killed by the warlord Talmadeus (Peter McCauley).

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Renee was nominated for Women Making A Difference Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

The Women Making a Difference Awards honors L.A.'s most successful business leaders. The luncheon and awards ceremony recognised women making a difference in the Los Angeles community on May 25, 2010 at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Street, Los Angeles, CA.

The LA Business Journal edition with all the nominees comes out on Monday. Read Renee's message thanking her fans and her team at ROC Pictures for their support.

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A grieving Gabrielle bashes a tree after the death of Xena in Season 1 Episode 21, The Greater Good

Season 1 Episode 21 The Greater Good

When Xena is hit with a poisoned dart, Gabrielle must disguise herself as the warrior princess in a plan to save Salmoneus (Robert Trebor) from being killed by the warlord Talmadeus (Peter McCauley).

Watch Video | Read Review | Screencaptures | Episode Stills

I was channel surfing today and I flicked across to the scifi channel hoping there would be something interesting to watch on this lazy Sunday evening and I hear the very familiar theme to my favourite all time show!

Season 1 Episode 21 The Greater Good

When Xena is hit with a poisoned dart, Gabrielle must disguise herself as the warrior princess in a plan to save Salmoneus (Robert Trebor) from being killed by the warlord Talmadeus (Peter McCauley).

I loved this episode the first time I saw it and this time round it's even better. I think the most standout moments for me:

- Xena telling Gabrielle not to yell at her (those two are so cute together)
- Gabrielle and Argo (all their scenes - they are hysterical)
- Gabrielle in Xena's leather..if she were taller, Renee could have pulled off being The Warrior Princess
- Gabrielle trying to do the Xena yell (ooh major work needed)
- The Gabrielle Smirk (every time)
- "It's about the Greater Good" scene and Xena's request to Gabrielle...that's a tough request to be made of Gabrielle.
- Xena's Death (WOW)

- Gabrielle's grieving and tree bashing (MAJOR WOW) - the first time round this scene made me really appreciate Renee's acting abilities. Hooves & Harlots opened the door and this episode sealed the deal.

If I remember correctly (it has been 14 years) I created AUSXIP Renee O'Connor (aka The ROC Files) in July 1997 because of this episode. (If you're wondering about the timeline for that - I watched them in a mammoth marathon Season 1 session...thank goodness for video tapes and friends willing to dub them...if I also remember correctly the first time I had seen this episode was in 4th generation copy (awful, snowy copy that went from colour to b/w to something in between. Xena's head turned a greenish hue every now and then) but I was as happy as a piglet in mud.

- Xena's resurrection (This was the first one in a long line of death/resurrection scenes and we won't talk about the only death that didn't have a resurrection)

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Next week: Callisto! The Psycho with the best one liners!

Goodness I love this show even after 14 years!

Renee was in London on 16 May 2010 to conduct a seminar on Awareness - I Am Aware - Awareness Training with Renee O'Connor. Kristina attended the seminar on 16 May and the following is her report and the photos!

The Gift of Renée O'Connor - The "Awareness" Seminar with Renée O'Connor in London, 16.May 2010 Read More

Joshua Lou Friedman, the second assistant director for Bitch Slap has posted behind the scenes photos from the movie on his myspace page.

Renee participated in the 2010 Southern California Firefighters Burn Relay to help raise
funds for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. The Los Angeles Firefighter Burn Relay is an opportunity to raise funds and recognize the fire service for all of their support of
the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation’s programs and services.

Michelle sent in some gorgeous photos!
Check them out here

Update:
Janna has sent in her photos as well - check them out here