Haines His Way

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That's a wonderful story, WFO. I suppose "story" is the wrong word. Observation, slice of life, whatever. The unexpected nobility of some people never ceases to amaze me. And here I'm speaking not just about the man who helped Joe and of his family -- but also about Joe and you.

Ah, DR Jay. You of the eagle eye. Thanks for pointing out my typo. I shall leave it unchanged for the mental (and humorous) delectation of all. I'm the one that shoulda' caught it. I'm supposed to be an editor!  

I have learned one principle over the years.  If you think of an absolutely outrageous and original pun on someone's name and have an urge to make it--don't.  They have heard it ever since they were three, and they're sick of it.

Now I feel sorry for thank you for your Orrder, when you became the very first to purchase Our Wedding - The Musical.  www.WeddingMusical.com

Today, I have a little cold, and I'm pretty sure how I got it: Too much time spent in that theatre.  Earlier in the day, a childrens' show was presented, so I'm picturing a lot of germs just sat there, as the place isn't well ventilated.  It's always cold, though.  I arrived for rehearsal at 6, the director arrived at 6:35, and seemed surprised that the fellow who was supposed to rehearse at 6:15 had already given up and left.  In fact, he initially thought his rehearsal was at 5:15.  I'd gotten him to move the keyboard up a flight of stairs into the theatre, which was very helpful.  The rehearsal was scheduled with various people in 15 minute individual slots.  So, at the time the guy left, we were already a few minutes into the next person's time.

Another likely culprit is the dusty apartment.  DW Joy has been scraping the south wall in preparation for paint and that means the air is just terrible.

So it's hard to get around to all the writing chores.  But, I also have two submissions to do.  Where do the Fellow Scribes go for their script covers?  Are they something your agent provides?

What I need for a 71-page script is the so-called press board cover.  It consists of two pieces of laminated cardboard and you fasten them together with this two-piece long metal thing that goes through the holes.

So, yesterday, I visited the new theatre district branch of Staples in search of such a thing.  The salesman was, of course, an actor, and showed a great interest in a role; unfortunately, he was failing at his day job, as Staples didn't have the press board cover.  He checked with his supervisor, who reported that the item is available by mail-order, but at none of the stores in the New York vicinity!  How could this be possible?  Are there not enough script-writers to create a demand?  And in the theatre district, no less.

If there's anything that'll make Freddy come home it's this:

1) find a can opener
2) find a can of cat food (tuna will work too)
3) go outside
4) open the can of cat food



This used to be the only way we could get our cats in at night sometimes...

There is a very nice compliment to BK's PASSION IN JAZZ CD from a reader of Peter Filicia's Theatremania column in today's column.

For those newer DRs, BK produced of CDs with jazz arrangements of Sondheim musicals.  They are quite good and you may want to be on the lookout for them.

Oh, I thought you meant the CD of the score to Mel Gibson's film.  Comes with a Jesus action figure.

*whew*

Well, that's MY attempt to stand in for BK while he is computer-less.

And a fine job you did.

Hmmm... a thought just occured to me.  Anybody ever wonder if our favorite mathematician Mr. Orr and his Joe are perhaps extraterrestrial beings?  How could we have been so blind these couple years to not figure it out?  

WFO = double UFO!!!

   Aren't you clever?

If you think of an absolutely outrageous and original pun on someone's name and have an urge to make it--don't.  They have heard it ever since they were three, and they're sick of it.

If only I had a nickel for every time I was asked “where’s Tarzan?” or told “plain Jane & no nonsense”   I assure you that last one didn’t help with my self confidence.  

DangerMouse (or DM as his friends and confidants call him) is a suave and debonair secret agent mouse who lives under a post box near Number 221B Baker Street (Sherlock's residence). He has, with his hamster pal Penfold, saved the world from utter destruction too many times to count. So Keith had his picture taken with DM. I wonder if it was with the big furry (aka Hell with Ears) costume or the rubber mask and white suit costume?

If only I had a nickel for every time I was asked “where’s Tarzan?” or told “plain Jane & no nonsense”   I assure you that last one didn’t help with my self confidence.  

Or, Ha ha, T.B. is tuberculosis!

.........and people wonder why I use my middle intial, too?

Good Computer Vibes!!

Ben I haven’t a clue.  It was taken in England.  Would that have been you?

Back when the studios would change name Jack Lemon refused to change his.  I don’t remember the exact quote but the gist of it was, if he survived growing up as Jack U. Lemon………...  

And a cat and that's that.

'Cause any place I hang my cat is home?

[slinking down in his seat]  Sorry about that...

Oh, I thought you meant the CD of the score to Mel Gibson's film.  Comes with a Jesus action figure.

When I first heard of that film (before all the hype) I thought he was making a movie version of the Sondheim Musical.  The same with Sylvester Stalone's ASSASINS.
This is why it is confusing to have two totally different works with the same title.  Every time someone refers to MEN IN BLACK I think of the 3 Stooges classic short of tht title.  

Panni I think I have done my share of posting for you.  How about another cheer?

Just got back from doing errands. Your wish is my command...

Pull up the cute sockies, straighten the skirt, pom-poms ready...

GIVE ME AN H!
GIVE ME ANOTHER H!
GIVE ME A W! (as long as it's not Bush)

WHAT'VE WE GOT?  (DoubLE splits... Ouch-ouch )

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