     And I'm Lynn Neary. A lot of people may have forgotten
this, but early in her career, Glenn Close was often cast in the
good girl role - the idyllic muse in "The Natural," the
understanding friend, wife and mother in "The Big Chill."
Things took a sharp turn when she played an evil manipulator in
"Dangerous Liaisons" and then created one of films' great
villains in "Fatal Attraction." Just the range of her roles
alone would make Close one of the great actors of her
generation.  Now, she adds another remarkable character to the
list, playing the title role in the new movie, "Albert Nobbs."
Close brings to life the painful loneliness of a woman who is
living as a man in 19th century Ireland and is desperate to find
love.   GLENN CLOSE: (as Albert Nobbs) I was wondering, Miss
Dawes, if you would care to come out for a walk.  MIA
WASIKOWSKA: (as Helen Dawes) Pardon me, Mr. Nobbs?  CLOSE: (as
Albert Nobbs) I'm off duty at 3:00 tomorrow and if you're not
engaged.  WASIKOWSKA: (as Helen Dawes) Engaged? No. I'm