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23 4 | 23 4 | JILL BARBER'S CAN'T-MISS ROMANTIC MOVIES Les Parapluies de Cherbourg The soundtrack to this 1964 French musical has had a big infl uence on my music. I've also gathered lots of style inspiration from Catherine Deneuve's character in this fi lm. Annie Hall I adore this neurotic love story for all its clever dialogue and observations about love, sex and compatibility following the demise of a relationship. Sense & Sensibility When it comes to speaking the language of romance, Jane Austen is the master. I am also in love with Emma Thompson, who not only stars in the fi lm, but also wrote the screenplay. The Bridges of Madison County This fi lm gets me every time. It's heartbreaking. It's the story of a woman's duty versus her own heart, and the chemistry between Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood's characters is palpable. Amour This Palme D'or-winning fi lm is a devastating story of true love in the face of aging and ailing lovers. It is my favourite fi lm of the last few years. How to keep romance alive with a baby Instead of grand gestures, it's the small stu that starts to really count – a back massage, dining in candlelight or sunset stroller walks. Most romantic gift you've given your hubby One day Grant remarked on how much he loved the cover artwork for one of our favourite records by Canadian band Cu e Duke. I was able to track down the original painting and surprised him with it for Christmas. Grant's proposal It was very romantic. It was Canada Day 2009. We were up at his family's cabin in Desolation Sound. It was a beautiful day, so he suggested a kayak and picnic. We pulled our kayaks up onto the rocks, and he got down on one knee and presented me with a ring. en we both celebrated by jumping into the water. I was wearing only that ring. Valentine's Day plans Believe it or not, this will be the rst Valentine's Day that we will ever celebrate together! In the past, I've always been booked for gigs in other cities. So this year we'll do something really special by just stay- ing home – sitting by the re, drinking bubbly. The inspiration for your latest album, Chansons: I spent some time in the South of France studying French and immersing myself in French culture. I really fell in love with the "esprit" of French music. Chansons is a collection of covers. How did you choose the songs? It was kind of like a relation- ship. Certain songs would catch my ear, and I'd listen to them over and over, courting them, trying them on for size, and the songs that stuck with me are the ones that I commit- ted to tape. Chansons is recorded in French. What do you think makes the French language so romantic? You really have to pucker your lips in order to speak it! The most romantic song you've ever written? "Never Quit Loving You." I've sung it at many weddings. It even appeared in a Dodge car commercial about a wedding. Love, Marriage and a Baby Carriage Barber's bubbly pick: Veuve Clicquot Favourite Date Spots in Vancouver W Bikini Beach This little secret beach between English Bay and Second Beach is the perfect place to spread out a blanket and watch the sunset with your sweetheart. W Campagnolo Roma It's great to have a neighbourhood res- taurant that you can take a romantic stroll to, and this is our local fave for simple and authentic Italian food. W La Casa Gelato Grant introduced me to this Vancouver land- mark during my pregnancy. It's famous for carrying over 200 fl avours of gelato. Step- ping inside this gelateria is a fun date, and sharing a cone in the park across the street on a warm summer night is a romantic treat. that starts to really count – a back massage, dining in candlelight or sunset stroller walks. Most romantic gift you've given your hubby One day Grant remarked on how much he loved the cover artwork for one of our favourite records by Canadian band Cu e Duke. I was able to track down the original painting and surprised him with it for Christmas. It was very romantic. It was Canada Day 2009. We were up at his family's cabin in Desolation onto the rocks, and he got down on one knee and presented me with a ring. en we both celebrated by jumping into the water. I was wearing only that ring. Valentine's Day plans Believe it or not, this will be the rst Valentine's Day that we will ever celebrate together! In the past, I've always been booked for gigs in other cities. So this year we'll do something really special by just stay- ing home – sitting by the re, drinking bubbly. p20-23_Ent-JillBarber.indd 23 14-01-20 3:31 PM