Well, dear readers, I must hurry along to my first official day at my new job. I’m already exhausted and I haven’t even started yet. Last night I ate so much food at the Yom Kippur thing that I was ready to explode. Let me put it this way: There were eight desserts, each more delicious than the last. I was a complete and utter Kimlet/Piglet.
In yesterday’s notes and posts, I spoke of the Internet – and the fact that our very own Michael Shayne had posted about his excitement regarding the stage version of Nudie Musical and the potential new label thing. And how, a mere fifteen minutes later, someone came on lambasting me. I responded to that, and that person came back and hanged himself. How did he do that? Well, he posted information he could not possibly have had without “insider” help. In other words, information which has never been made public in any way. Now, the information that he posted happened, for the most part, not to be entirely true, but that isn’t really the point. The point is, where did he get the information. Yes, how did this supposedly innocent poster get this rather detailed information? I suppose we’ll all have our theories – I most certainly have mine. The point is, his posts were designed to damage my reputation. What did or does it matter to this oaf whether or not I start another label? Why would he care? Of what concern is it of his if someone feels like taking a flyer on starting a label with me? Think about it. It simply doesn’t add up. I have responded to the oaf again, and there is nothing in my response he can refute because what he did was so obvious and transparent. Thanks to all who came in and defended me – you know how much I appreciate it. As to the oaf and the people who either supplied him with information or asked him to post it – well, karma, baby. I just sit and wait and smile contentedly for karma to rear its potent head. And, believe me, it will. I have received so many wonderful e-mails from so many wonderful people over the years, that I know that the albums I’ve produced – the winners and the losers (financially) – have brought joy to people, and that is all that matters to me. I feel only pity for people who feel the need to be negative and who only want to cause harm to people who don’t deserve it. Karma, baby – your day is coming.
My goodness, that was quite a rant. I feel ever so much better now. Let’s not waste our posting space about this junk here – but do feel free to go to the newsgroup (rec.arts.theatre.musicals) and let the oaf know what you think of him.
Well, why don’t we click on the Unseemly Button below because I must leave soon for my official first day of work.
Oh, my, I really must hie and shortly say goodbye and fly. Let me discuss this work thing, actually. I will do as much, notes-wise, as I can, but I do have to be there every day, five days a week, at nine in the morning (ah, the world of series television) – sometimes, I’ll try to write them the night before, but I simply won’t have time to do long and endless notes, as much as I enjoy doing so. I hope you’ll bear with me on this, and I hope you’ll pick up the slack with long and endless posts. We’ll try an Ask BK Day this week, and I’ll see if it’s even possible to do. I would ask for you to not load up on the questions – perhaps a limit of three to each person, how’s that?
I watched a tape of the premiere episode of The Sopranos fourth season last night and it didn’t disappoint; at least it didn’t disappoint me. I’ve decided not to wait a year for the fourth season to come out on DVD, so I shall watch the episodes as they air, which I haven’t done before.
We had several winners for our handy-dandy Unseemly Trivia Contest. Here was the question:
A flop musical
The composer’s first Broadway musical
The authors’ first Broadway musical
The director’s first Broadway musical
The male lead’s first and last Broadway musical
The authors and director would go on to work with a musical theater legend multiple times. The composer would go on to have a major career in the musical theater.
Name the musical.
Name the composer.
Name the authors
Name the director
Name the male lead.
And the answers are:
A Family Affair
John Kander
William and James Goldman
Harold Prince
Shelley Berman
Our High Winners are David Burrows, Tim Hedgepeth, Steveg, Michael Shayne, Hapgood, Mark Rothman, and JMK. And our Electronic Hat has randomly chosen JMK our Highest Winner. Congratulations to one and all and also all and one.
All right, very well, I must take the day, I must do the things I do, I must have my first official day at work, I must hie and fly and say goodbye, I must wend my way down Ventura Blvd. in my automobile. I do believe they have Internet access there, so I shall do my best to check in during the day. If not, I shall return early this evening, with bells on. I look charming with bells on, do you? Today’s topic of discussion: I happened to meet a psychic over the weekend (about which more later), who I found very interesting. How do you feel about such things? Do you believe in them? Have you ever gone to one or even had your fortune told by someone? Also, what do you think of karma, baby, karma? And do feel free to talk about any old thing you like as well. Post away, my pretties.