Despite rumours Sean Connery looks set to keep going by working behind the scenes and bringing a Gulf War story to the big screen.

According to The Scotsman just posted moments ago, Connery has been talking with author Ken McClure to try and adapt his book The Gulf Conspiracy to film.

The book is a thriller which resonates with many films being made just now and sounds ripe for the making. It's a fictional story centering on the idea that a batch of vaccine intended for British soldiers in the Gulf War was accidently contaminated and the "military leaders" decide to keep it a secret, all the while soldiers are dying.

Vincent Finlayson, Dr McClure's business manager, has been in contact with the Oscar-winning actor about the project.

And Dr McClure, who lives in Currie, today said he was shocked to come home and hear Sir Sean's voice on his answer machine - and instantly thought it was his children playing a prank.

He said: "He phoned Vince and me separately. I was out and it was an odd message to come home to on my message machine. You think instantly that it is your son having laugh.

"He asked to see the book and left his address. I sent him out the book and I think he's been speaking to Vince since then."

I like this story, for nothing more than it proves that despite Connery's fame and fortune, he's still a nice local guy. Just calling him directly and leaving a message on his answering machine! How amazing is that? Still, he could just be trying to secure the deal, but I prefer to believe that he's still a local lad at heart. It is good though to see him using his "clout" to good effect.