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Title: THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:17:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes flew by like a gazelle in a gay bar, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - in their case, this way MOOness lies.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:21:42 AM
And the word of the day is: ERYTHROPHOBIA!

That just makes me see red.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:24:16 AM
Will we never get to page two?
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:24:50 AM
It is my intention to go to sleep before one o'clock.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:26:17 AM
To fudge or not to fudge.  I've already had three small pieces.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:31:07 AM
Something has been calling me - I think it's fudge.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:33:53 AM
I am nibbling on Dark chocolate...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:34:44 AM
I am contemplating sacking it in after a bit....  It is 230 am here!
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:37:03 AM
Listening to the fantastic overture to On Your Toes from the Goddard Lieberson/Jack Cassidy/Portia Nelson recording.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:37:37 AM
Perhaps I'll just post another 168 postings.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:38:04 AM
I fudged.  I admit it.  It was a small square, and it hit the spot.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:48:56 AM
Welcome six GUESTS.  Who are you people?
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:49:12 AM
Why is everyone just sitting there like so much fish?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 12:50:07 AM
ERYTHROPHOBIA!


A fancy name for anti-communism!

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 12:55:06 AM
Welcome six GUESTS.  Who are you people?

Friends of Banquo!

der Brucer

(Ooops, today's play is King Lear)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:56:11 AM
sitting like fish and contemplating sleep after my hot cocoa is gone.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 12:56:40 AM
Why is everyone just sitting there like so much fish?

George is no doubt catching up on last night's postathon and will then need a break to find chocolate!

der Brucer
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:56:50 AM
good one derBrucer...
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 12:57:35 AM
after my hot cocoa is gone.

Did you include the "medicine'?

der Brucer
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:57:39 AM
LOL, wonder if he eats milk or dark chocolate...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:58:19 AM
yes... medicinal stuff was included... a lovely shot of Jameson's whiskey
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:59:05 AM
I have a song for George...

He is....

REading, Reading, Reading....
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:00:29 AM
George is no doubt catching up on last night's postathon and will then need a break to find chocolate!

der Brucer

How did you know??  After dinner, I actually had some organic chocolate truffles!  They were delicious!
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:01:04 AM
LOL, wonder if he eats milk or dark chocolate...

Milk, dark, bittersweet...I love it all! ;D
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:01:53 AM
The organic truffles were a gift from a co-worker for Christmas, and I just opened them a couple of days ago. :D
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:01:56 AM
Media Check... It oculd be updated later today...

Computer... A Little NIght Music, original Broadway cast
CD: Irish Heartbeat - Van Morrison/The Chieftains, Morning Glory - Lisa Lynne, and Ancient Music for the irish Harp - Derek Bell
DVD - Finding Neverland
VHS - Charade
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:02:16 AM
I don't know why I waited so long to open them, but I did.
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:02:49 AM
Congrats on the 6000+ Posts, DakotaCelt!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:02:57 AM
How did you know??  After dinner, I actually had some organic chocolate truffles!  They were delicious!

and you didn't share??

They sound good!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:03:53 AM
Thank you George!
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:04:54 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]PAGE 2WO DANCE!![/move]
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:07:56 AM
I don't know why I waited so long to open them, but I did.

Milk chocolate can wait but not dark for me!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:10:51 AM
George, have you ever listened to the Chieftains or Derek BEll?
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:11:05 AM
I must to bed.  Sleep tight, everyone.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:11:23 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 01:11:25 AM
BK -YOU'RE IN THE WRONG BUSINESS!

THIS WAY PROFIT LIES:

Final Footage of Anna Nicole Smith Sells for Over $500,000 (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251000,00.html)
Quote
Thursday , February 08, 2007
By Sara Bonisteel
 
Footage of the final moments of Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's life sold for more than $500,000 Thursday after a media bidding war, according to Splash News & Picture Agency, the paparazzi outlet that sold the rights to the tape.

The video shows paramedics working on the unresponsive reality star as she was wheeled from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Splash News screened the videotape to potential media buyers at their Los Angeles headquarters just hours after Smith's death Thursday afternoon.

Emergency responders appear to administer CPR on two separate occasions as the TrimSpa spokeswoman was wheeled out of the hotel on a gurney, according to FOX News Channel producer Christopher Spinder, who viewed the tape.

"You cannot see her face, you cannot see hair flowing out from underneath the mask," Spinder said. "Again if someone didn't tell me this was Anna Nicole Smith, I totally would not have known it. You can't even tell it's a woman."

The video shows footage of the ambulance driving away from the hotel under a police escort, then cuts to the ambulance at Memorial Regional Hospital just after 2 p.m. ET Thursday.

"You do not see the ambulance pull into the hospital, and you do not see the body come out of the back of the ambulance," Spinder said. "You just see the ambulance sitting there.

Anybody have a piece of toast with her likeness on it -should be worth a cool mil!

der Brucer
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:11:31 AM
I particularly like the Derek Bell cd i have, it is very calming.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:12:16 AM
Pleasant dreams bk!
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:16:34 AM
George, have you ever listened to the Chieftains or Derek BEll?

I have never heard of Derek Bell.  But I have a Chieftans CD (that you sent me). :)
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:16:53 AM
You did send me a Chieftans CD, didn't you?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:24:16 AM
I have never heard of Derek Bell.  But I have a Chieftans CD (that you sent me). :)

He was the harpist with the Chieftains until his death a couple of years ago. He died of a heartattack in Phoenix.

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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 01:24:46 AM
Yes, I also sent Kevin Locke and the soapy one.
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:30:08 AM
Yes, I also sent Kevin Locke and the soapy one.

That's right.
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:33:15 AM
Well...it's time for me to get to bed.  Good night, DakotaCelt.  Don't stay up too late! ;)
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Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 01:33:58 AM
Gratuitous Post # 11144 (for me). :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:01:04 AM
Good Morning!

On Your Mark...

Get Set...

GO!


-Here's goes nothing...  Well, more like a lot of something, so...

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:16:53 AM
Have fun, DRJOSE.  Perhaps you will have a Leslie Uggams-ized audition to tell us about today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:17:20 AM
Congrats to DR DAKOTACELT on her 6000th post - and her VERY interesting media story!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 05:17:22 AM
Good morning, all!  Today's case is "The Tale of the Missing Transfer."  Everyone who works with me and who did billing this 2-week period was paid by bank transfer on Wednesday.  My bank transfer has not yet occurred, although the Institute claims the payment went through, and I don't know what the hell has occurred.  Am I frustrated?  Am I unhappy? Will I possibly throw a fit today?  Yes to all of them.

So, to add to my anxiety, today I see my accountant with a ton of receipts to prepare my 2005 IRS return.  I may be okay with the US Treasury, but I will definitely owe money to the State.  After that, I have a few hours mixing Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, and a trip with Mr Ron Raines to see goddaughter Charlotte in HOTEL PARADISO.

TOD:
  CD:  Happy End, The Brain From Planet X,  Songs of New York, Guy Haines, Susan Egan
  DVD:  Several operas, Little Miss Sunshine
  VCR:  cheap porn
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:18:15 AM
This is evening is our first of two rehearsals in the space for the Fund Raiser tomorrow evening.  Hopefully everyone has learned their songs well AND they have not neglected the words between the songs they were supposed to learn as well....  Time will tell.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:18:41 AM
It is ONE degree F here right now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:19:53 AM
TOD:

CD:  Dance Music of the 1920's, Nipper's Favorites of the 1930's.

DVD:  The Lively Set featuring Doug McClure & Joanie Sommers but starring James Darren & Pamela Tiffen

VHS:  Gathering of Eagles - taped from TCM last week.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 05:20:25 AM
And the word of the day is: ERYTHROPHOBIA!

That just makes me see red.
The strawberry blonde suffered from ERYTHROPHOBIA, probably stimulated by her dear Casey's priapism.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:21:50 AM
If DRJOSE plays The Beedle, he gets killed by Mr Todd - will he then play another character - or the only the piano?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 05:22:11 AM
I just got the depressing information that Ian Richardson died.  I first saw him in MARAT/SADE, and I got to work with him on the BABES IN TOYLAND recording.  He was quite charming and it was such fun to watch him and Ian McKellen as the villains Uncle Bartnaby and the Toymaker plotting to make toys that kill and maim.  After one extremely villainous pass at Glen MacDonough's melodramatic dialogue, Richardson turned to McKellen and said, "After another take like that, it will be a lifetime of pantomime for us."
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Post by: Ben on February 09, 2007, 05:26:00 AM
Good Morning all you posters out there in the dark. I leave you alone for a few hours and I come back to 16 pages! I just finished reading it all and I have one thing to say

THANK YOU FJL!
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 05:27:26 AM
Why does the phrase "organic chocolate truffles" make me think of "Rocky Mountain oysters"?
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 05:28:08 AM
And already I must depart for work.
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Post by: Ben on February 09, 2007, 05:35:03 AM
I loved Follies!!! To hear that score on a big stage with a full orchestra was such a treat. I must thank Fred publicly for the tickets. Even though my birthday was last Friday it was a wonderful way to end a birthday week.

I also heard, via an article in today's NY Times that the revised Broadway score for Grey Gardens will have a CD. The current CD is the Off-Broadway Playwrights Horizons score. I needs must get the revised score as well. Most of the changes came in the first act where songs were cut or re-shaped. It's due out sometime in March. I salivate until the release.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:35:03 AM
I still don't know Oprah's secret.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 05:38:29 AM
DR DerBrucer:
DR Sandra will be pleased to know that the grandlad likes the "Series of Unfortunate Events" series. She would also recommend Louis Sachar books, I believe.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 05:39:22 AM
Page Three Unfortunate Event Dance!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 05:43:50 AM
Friday chores begin....
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Post by: Ben on February 09, 2007, 05:47:33 AM
I'm listening to Alan Titchmarsh on BBC Radio 2 right now. I have CDs in my bag but have not begun to listen to them.

We will watch Ugly Betty (taped yesterday because I went to see Follies) and then two more episodes of As Time Goes By.

We are going to see Murder on the Nile tomorrow afternoon. A friend is in the production. It's up in Mamaroneck, NY at the

Emelin Theatre (http://www.emelin.org/).

We won't be home until after 7pm so I won't be able to hear myself live on BBC Radio Wales. Yes, tomorrow afternoon, after 6 months off the air, I will be back with a segment on Showtime. I don't know which review will be aired but I got an e-mail from the producer saying that they will be airing one of my segments. If you're interested in listening live, it's on at 5PM EST, 4PM CST, 3PM MST and 2PM PST. Just click on Listen Live at

Radio Wales (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/)

If you're unfamiliar with the show (how can that be  ;)) you can read about it here

Showtime (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/sites/showtime/)

François, my Gallic good friend, perhaps you will get a chance to listen live (it's on at 10pm Wales time) while you sit at your concierge desk.

Anyway, enough about me, I have to get back to work.

Later, gaters.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 05:55:26 AM
Good morning all!  DR Ben, did you notice that Playbill.com has discounts on CURTAINS now? Perhaps there are other discounts as well. It would be great if you could join us on March 1st
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 05:56:02 AM
So what the heck is Oprah's secret?
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 05:56:42 AM
Congrats Ben!  Glad you're back on the airwaves
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 05:57:21 AM
Gotta get ready  to go. We had snow last night, but i don't think there's time to shovel....I'll do it when i get home
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 06:01:39 AM
I know of The Secret.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 06:06:49 AM
Media Check

iPod:  HAPPY END cast recording, and a hopefully not too disappointing recording of DIE ZAUBERFLOTE.

Tivo:  This week's LOST and Oprah's Clutter show.

DVD:  Tod Browning's FREAKS and INFAMOUS (the other Truman Capote movie)
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Post by: Ben on February 09, 2007, 06:07:21 AM
Yes, I saw the Playbill discount. I've printed it out and will get to the Box Office (or ticket office as our Theatre Manager used to say at University "We don't sell boxes, we sell tickets") to try and procure a seat.

I didn't watch the entire show but I can't figure out Oprah's secret either. I guess it has something to do with positive thinking.

On another note, after all that talk of being back on the air, I just got a note from the producer who says Wales has lots and lots of snow. Enough that Beverley may not be able to make it in to the studio tomorrow evening (she lives outside of Cardiff in a city called Pontypridd, pronounced Pont a preev). If she can't make it they will play a repeat program, but if she does make it to Broadcasting House my segment will be aired.
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Post by: Ben on February 09, 2007, 06:10:04 AM
I do want to get a copy of the new Happy End recording. We did that particular translation in College and I was always disappointed to find recordings of Happy End after that only in German. I wanted to hear the show we did. It was a good production but we did re-christen one of the songs. Surabya Johnny became Sort of Boring Johnny.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 06:29:19 AM
Media Check

iPod:  HAPPY END cast recording, and a hopefully not too disappointing recording of DIE ZAUBERFLOTE.


Which one did you end up getting?
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Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 07:00:12 AM
Ben - You're very welcome.  So glad you enjoyed FOLLIES.  
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 07:11:08 AM
Which one did you end up getting?

The Klemperer.  Like I mentioned before, the one that you recommended is out of print and has a $99-plus asking price from third-party sellers on Amazon.  I figured I would go with DR Jose's recommendation for now.  It still has Lucia Popp, though from what I read, the male roles are lacking for various reasons.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 07:15:55 AM
Good morning!

We were supposed to get a "wintery mix" today, but it couldn't be clearer or more beautiful. Highs in the high 40s, but who cares as long as there is no snow or freezing rain or sleet.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 07:19:27 AM
Friday Media Check:

CD - ANTHING GOES (off-Broadway with Hal Linden)

DVD - DO NOT DISTURB
          THE CLOCK
          CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS
           SERENITY

DVR - last night's MY NAME IS EARL
          last night's THE OFFICE
          last night's SCRUBS
          last night's 30 ROCK
          last night's SMALLVILLE
          last night's SUPERNATURAL
          Wednesday night's THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY
          MATCH POINT


Whew!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 07:20:34 AM
I'm SO envious that you got to see FOLLIES, DR Ben. SInce I was so disappointed with the Roundabout revival, this might have gone a long way to get that bad taste out of my mouth.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 07:22:37 AM
I have my fingers crossed for LEGALLY BLONDE. The movie was silly fun, and I'm hopeful a musical version might be the same. If HAIRSPRAY could be made into a hit, so could this movie with the right ingredients.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 07:25:39 AM
I bought that Patricia COrnwell/Jack the Ripper book in a used bin for a couple of dollars. I already knew the sesearch and conclusions weren't valid, but as I enjoy her Kay Scarpetta crime novels, I thought this might be a fun read, and it was. I read it not as scholarly research but merely as a page turner, and in that light, it worked for me.

Of course, I'm not a Ripper enthusiast, so I can understand that those who are couldn't find anything worthwhile with her writing here.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 07:30:06 AM
TOD

CD (NOW PLAYING) - STAGES

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 07:40:10 AM
Rome, NY
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1433_images/0209070700_M_020907_upstate_snow.jpg)

Oswego, NY
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1433_images/0209070700_M_020907_upstate_snow4.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 07:46:09 AM
PHILLY FOLLOWS NYC AS "NANNY CITY"

Philadelphia City Council Approves Trans Fats Ban on Restaurants (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251021,00.html)

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Thursday , February 08, 2007
 PHILADELPHIA —

Philadelphia is set to become the second large American city to ban restaurants from serving trans fats, which doctors say increase the risk of heart disease.

The City Council approved the ban unanimously Thursday, and Mayor John F. Street is expected to sign it. The measure would prohibit restaurateurs from frying foods in trans fats or serving trans fat-based spreads beginning Sept. 1.

By Sept. 1, 2008, trans fats would be banned in all other types of food prepared in Philadelphia eateries.

der Brucer
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 09, 2007, 07:46:15 AM
In honour of Frankie Laine, I shall be listening to him.  I, alas, don't have any Barbara McNair.  Let's see Laine, McNair,  Nope, Anna Nicole Smith does not below in this trio of famous deaths...so expect a third...

I'll probably watch my Screener for Flags of our Father or Babel this weekend, though I may actually venture out into a theatre and see VENUS with Peter O'Toole.

I'm in rehearsals again...This time playing Orgon in Tartuffe in a translation/adaptation that I wrote.  We've had a couple of read-throughs and the cast is going to be great.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 07:48:25 AM
THIS WAY MADNESS LIES - TO COME

Cell-phone video of Anna Nicole's autopsy?

der Brucer
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Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 07:49:09 AM
I never watch Oprah, but there's a DVD out called THE SECRET that's all about positive thinking. I haven't watched it, but a friend in LA raves about it.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 07:57:36 AM
...This time playing Orgon in Tartuffe in a translation/adaptation that I wrote.  

I assume you'll be able to keep all your clothes on:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Tartuffe.jpg/353px-Tartuffe.jpg)

Did you keep it in rhyming couplets?

der Brucer

A needless alexandrine ends the song
that like a wounded snake, drags its slow length along.

Pope (not The,  Alexander)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 08:00:34 AM
I am sleepy this morning as I got home late last night due to the play THE GOOD DOCTOR that I went to see.

All I can say is that I am really, really glad that I had a comp ticket and did not have to shell out any money to see it.  :P
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Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:06:50 AM
I have my usual Friday errands to run, so I need to head down now to clean up a bit before going out.

WBBL.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 08:10:57 AM
TOD:

DVD:
MEN AT WORK (a 2006 comedy from Iran)

CD:
CITY MORNING SONG - Sarah Shannon

VHS:
An episode of WAGON TRAIN with Carolyn Kearney as guest star
(she told me that her role in this was one of her favorites)

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 08:12:48 AM
I'm up, I'm up - too early - I awoke at seven-thirty for reasons unknown to me.
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Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 08:13:16 AM
That started a new page?  I would have done something peppier had I known that.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 08:32:30 AM
Just finished listening to "Together Again":

two speical numbers "Don't Let It Go" - what has become of Penny Peyser

and "Falling Out of Love" - too bad Brucer Kimmel no longer sings.

der Brucer
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 09, 2007, 08:36:25 AM
Der Brucer, no rhyming couplets which both my director and I hate.  It's a very free adaptation.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 09, 2007, 08:40:22 AM
I'm devastated.  The great actor Ian Richardson has died.  Ian starred as Sherlock Holmes in the first two movies I ever wrote, THE SIGN OF FOUR & THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.  He was, needless to say, a great Holmes.  I considered him a friend and colleague.  I last saw him in 1997 in THE MAGISTRATE in London at the Savoy Theatre, in which he was wonderful.  Julieanne and I had drinks with him and his wife at the Coal Hole pub next door, where Ian informed me Edmund Kean used to whet his whistle.  The following night, they took us to dinner at Simpson's-On-The-Strand.

A lovely man and a brilliant actor.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 08:42:49 AM
Just finished listening to "Together Again":

two speical numbers "Don't Let It Go" - what has become of Penny Peyser

and "Falling Out of Love" - too bad Brucer Kimmel no longer sings.

der Brucer

What has become of Penny Peyser?  Well, there's a lovely interview with her in our interview section, she's mentioned in today's notes, and I'm seeing her in a play tomorrow night.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 08:49:59 AM
I, too, am saddened by the death of Ian Richardson. I so loved him in HOUSE OF CARDS. He was such a fine actor--always a treat to watch.

In the Where Is the Justice? department, I notice that the BBC News had a fairly prominent story and photo of Anna Nicole Smith, yet I had to look very carefully to find the article on Ian Richardson. I'd expect this of American media, but BBC???
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:02:12 AM
What has become of Penny Peyser?  Well, there's a lovely interview with her in our interview section, she's mentioned in today's notes, and I'm seeing her in a play tomorrow night.

Sorry, I meant musically - has she done any recent recordings?

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 09:04:36 AM
I very much enjoyed Richardson's Henry Higgins in the MY FAIR LADY '76 revival.  He was also wonderful in the bizarre GORMENGHAST miniseries on PBS last year.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MusicGuy on February 09, 2007, 09:09:24 AM

Good morning dear Esteemed, up-early, peppy, and svelte BK --

Thanks again for a great fun dinner and evening together while I was in L.A. .  I almost called you on Wednesday morning to see if you wanted pancakes, but it was just a little earlier than you usually like to be called, so I was reticient... oh yes!  

I have to try Pig & Whistle again one of these days.... I keep forgetting about it.  I popped my head in when I was having my Hollywood Blvd. walk this past Tuesday, and it is still a great interior.  Did you know that one of its original entertainment features was a Wurlitzer pipe organ??  

And, no elmore, I didn't play there in 1928 !! :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MusicGuy on February 09, 2007, 09:10:23 AM
Good morning and happy friday to the lovely, buxom, and studly H/Ks and DRs here at the Living Room.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 09:13:53 AM
CD: My beloved INFERNAL VIOLINS, Barbara Cook's CLOSE AS PAGES IN A BOOK, Guy Haines, THE CHORUS
DVD: SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
         THE SHOOTING PARTY
          SOPHIE SCHOLL
VHS: HEARTBEAT (British TV series)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2007, 09:32:06 AM
Friday greetings!

Media report:

CD(car) - audiobook, Everyone Worth Knowing by Lauren Weisberger.  Not as good as The Devil Wears Prada, but I have to find out how it ends.  Sometime this weekend, I'll listen to the cast recording of the 1976 My Fair Lady revival, in memory of Ian Richardson.

iPod(now) - In honor of her 65th birthday today, I'm listening to Carole King's The Living Room Tour

DVD - Cosi Fan Tutte and Idomeneo, continuing my "Mozart immersion," brought about by reading Mozart's Women.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:36:53 AM

VHS: HEARTBEAT (British TV series)

Not to be confused with BK's recording of Amanda McBrooms:  Heartbeats

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 09:40:45 AM
Not to be confused with BK's recording of Amanda McBrooms:  Heartbeats

der Brucer

No. Though I'd like to become acquainted with BK's version. My version is Yorkshire Television's series about life in Yorkshire in the 1960's.  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 09:43:10 AM
Are any H/K's familiar with the music of Francois Dompierre? He's a contemporary French Canadian. I'm new to his work, but really like what I've heard. I discovered him on INFERNAL VIOLINS.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 09:51:38 AM
Just had an e-mail from the CD lady - she says it will be earlier rather than later today - I'm hoping she's right.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 09:56:05 AM
Footlight just added another ten CDs to their already nice order, so that's good.  I should be able to get everything but the signed copies out today.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 09:56:24 AM
Has anyone seen the Academy of Television interviews on Google?

I have been listening to a number of different ones lately and some are downright interesting  interviews about television and movies. I found a number of the interviews about early television rather interesting.

HOwever, there were a few that I felt the interviewer had not business interviewing elderly interviewees.

One of the interviews was interesting and it done with Frances Reid. She was in theatre, film, and television. She even talked about working Alfred Hitchcock.

She also mentioned being on Wagon Train.

Frances Reid, was 90 when they did the interviews and i felt the interviewer was a bully with her in someways. I felt she would have gotten a better interview with prompts and photographs than trying to pressure a 90-year old woman to remember things.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 09:56:27 AM
Will we never get to page five?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 09:57:10 AM
The day cannot decide what it wants to be.  It's kind of getting sunny, but it's also quite chilly.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 09:57:12 AM
Good day to one and all!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 09:57:44 AM
Perhaps I'll buckle down Winsocki and start writing in about a half-hour.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:08:27 AM
No. Though I'd like to become acquainted with BK's version. My version is Yorkshire Television's series about life in Yorkshire in the 1960's.  
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000008N38.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Out of Print - order from third parties at AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com/Heartbeats-1994-Pasadena-Playhouse-Cast/dp/B000008N38/sr=8-4/qid=1171043726/ref=pd_bbs_4/002-7571270-8396857?ie=UTF8&s=music)

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:24:04 AM
Still on page four?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:24:24 AM
Had a piece of fudge for breakfast.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 10:48:36 AM
I'm backing up about a billion files in preparation for installing Tiger. At some point I really need to figure out how to organize everything on my drives.

Or maybe I just need to get one big terrabyte drive...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:51:36 AM
Yes, but how is the Brain?  Inquiring Brains want to know.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:51:54 AM
Edisaurus is about to hit 2000 postings.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:52:34 AM
How can we still be on page four?  We were on page four almost three hours ago.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 10:53:01 AM
The Brain hurts!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 10:55:26 AM
I have to clear a lot of files off my hard drive so I can used iDVD to make a DVD of Act I for your perusal.

But right now, NOTHING is working, application-wise.

I have to copy more media files, and then I think it will be safe to unleash my Tiger.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 11:06:47 AM
Copy away!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 11:06:59 AM
At long last five!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 11:07:08 AM
And one for Tiger.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 11:11:17 AM
The Brain CD is ready - can't wait to get it!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 11:18:51 AM
Hold that tiger!
Hold that tiger!
Hold that tiger!
Hold that tiger!

Who wrote that, I wonder?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 11:22:14 AM
Stephen Jobs.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:22:35 AM
Good Afternoon!

Greetings from the Memphian Theater!  -Where Elvis used to come see movies when he was but a wee Elvis.

It is now the home to Playhouse On The Square - where the UPTAs are being held.  And, if you haven't guessed by now, there's wireless!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 11:22:54 AM
For my 2,000th post:

ALL HAIL THE BRAIN!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:25:04 AM
A pretty good morning of auditions.  No real clunkers, and a couple of real "WOW!  That was nice!" ones.  As for the spirit of Leslie Uggams, no one has chosen to emulate her... yet.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:25:46 AM
As for the Friday Media Check... Just whatever is on my iPod right now.  Which is a total mish-mash of styles and artists and shows.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:26:22 AM
For my 2,000th post:

ALL HAIL THE BRAIN!!!

ALL HAIL DR EDISAURUS' 2000TH POST!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:29:10 AM
DR elmore - There must be something strange going on with the banking system in NYC right now.  My roommate deposited my rent check last Friday, and as of this morning, it still has yet to clear my account.  However, it's showing up on his account ledger as cleared.  Hmm... And I'm just a little worried since I have a couple of "authorizations" pending - mainly the hotel, and I don't want to risk my check getting bounced due to the virtual lack of funds in my account.  We shall see.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 11:30:56 AM
Why does the phrase "organic chocolate truffles" make me think of "Rocky Mountain oysters"?

Sounds like a personal problem. ::)

;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 11:33:07 AM
Whenever bk mentions "Buckle Down Winsocki" I immediately have to play the song, such a catchy tune.

Media Check -

iPod - Hello, Again to continue my sudden (and scary) obsession with Michael John LaChiusa. First Lady Suite is next

CD - a live recording of Miss Saigon

DVD - nothing
VCR - nothing

 
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:33:09 AM
Well, I have about 20 minutes left on my lunch break, and I should walk around for a while to stretch my legs... And see what the ice and snow has turned into outside.

Laters...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 11:33:49 AM

iPod - Hello, Again to continue my sudden (and scary) obsession with Michael John LaChiusa. First Lady Suite is next

 

What about "See What I Wanna See"?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 11:37:55 AM
Whenever bk mentions "Buckle Down Winsocki" I immediately have to play the song, such a catchy tune.

It reminds me of the highway safety jingle:

Buckle up for safety,
Buckle up!
Buckle up for safety,
Always buckle up!

Show the world you care
By the belt you wear
Buckle up for safety,
Everybody buckle up!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 11:43:10 AM
Congrats to DR Edisaurus on 2000 (count'em, 2000) posts!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 11:43:58 AM
What about "See What I Wanna See"?

It's here on my conputer.  When I first listened to it, I liked it, but didn't want to admit it!!!  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 11:44:34 AM
Media Report:

In my DVR:  episodes of many things, including last night's "Ugly Betty" and possibly tonight's episodes of "Ghost Whisperer" and "Las Vegas."

In my VCR:  a tape to tape "Grey's Anatomy" from my DVR for a friend of mine who has no cable TV.

In my CD player:  the original cast recording of a new show called The Green Room (http://www.amazon.com/Green-Room-Musical-Soundtrack/dp/B000FWH1HS/sr=1-3/qid=1171049081/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/102-4691709-0642501?ie=UTF8&s=music).  Has anyone heard or heard of this?  I got it on impulse (and it was only $9.98 plus free shipping) because I got it with the 1968 original French cast recording of L'Homme de la Mancha (http://www.amazon.com/Homme-Mancha-1965-French-Cast/dp/B0007W7HF2/ref=gfix-ews-form/102-4691709-0642501) (Man of La Mancha) with Jacques Brel and the original Aldonza, Joan Diener.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 12:00:01 PM


In my CD player:  the original cast recording of a new show called The Green Room (http://www.amazon.com/Green-Room-Musical-Soundtrack/dp/B000FWH1HS/sr=1-3/qid=1171049081/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/102-4691709-0642501?ie=UTF8&s=music).  

DR George, this looks like fun.  Please tell the rest of the cast recording whores how it is so we can join in the fun.  (or not!)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:02:53 PM
The sun has given up the ghost and vice versa.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:03:47 PM
I've written two-and-a-half pages thus far and will now take a break whilst I figure out how to get to the next place I need to get to.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:04:10 PM
CDs haven't arrived yet - so much for early.  Well, maybe she meant before two.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 12:07:03 PM
For my 2,000th post:

ALL HAIL THE BRAIN!!!

Congrats!!  And keep 'em comin'! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 12:07:16 PM
BK,
What's your talk on tomorrow?

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 12:08:50 PM
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000008N38.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Out of Print - order from third parties at AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com/Heartbeats-1994-Pasadena-Playhouse-Cast/dp/B000008N38/sr=8-4/qid=1171043726/ref=pd_bbs_4/002-7571270-8396857?ie=UTF8&s=music)

der Brucer


Thank you, der B, HHW's chief researcher.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 12:10:52 PM
DR George, this looks like fun.  Please tell the rest of the cast recording whores how it is so we can join in the fun.  (or not!)

Will do!  But first I have to finish the new London Palladium cast recording of The Sound of Music (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000KN98XC/203-0927007-2126331), produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian, whose "You're the One that I Want" is casting Danny and Sandy for a new production of Grease the way that this Maria (Connie Fisher) was cast.  So far, she's pretty good and I like the recording. :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 12:12:48 PM
So BK, I am wondering if you have plans for working with Cason, Merrill, or any of the rest of the Brain crew in the near future?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:13:41 PM
Speaking of no cable....where is DR JMK?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:14:17 PM
DR GEORGE I posted a UTUBE video of the finale of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? last week.  The girl who won was very good....
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 12:14:32 PM
Page 6 monster movie dance!

(http://pocards.dnjo.ca/p/t4e/AttackOfCrabMonsters01.jpg)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:15:25 PM
I saw the movie MR BK wrote about in the notes a day or so ago....THE CLOSET.  It is very funny.  There was also a foreign film I saw at the same time about a group of thieves trying to steal some rare stamps that was great!!  And now I forget the title.

Congrats to TIGER EDI on her 2000 posts!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:15:54 PM
Wow - the man what made the poster should have made the movie!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 12:16:00 PM
DR GEORGE I posted a UTUBE video of the finale of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? last week.  The girl who won was very good....

I think I did see that. :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:17:23 PM
I am off to the rehearsal/blocking/singing of LOVE IS.... a fund raiser for the Putnam County Playhouse.  I will NOT be taking my dress until the actual event tomorrow.

And now I have just had a terrible thought - what if someone wears the SAME dress TO the event?

I will also reveal that I have a 48" bust....but wear a double A cup titslinger.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:18:15 PM
I will not be as glamourous as you DR GEORGE.....and I can only think of what DR DtM said when I described my dress....sounds like Dolly Levi is heading back to the Harmonia Gardens.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jrand74 on February 09, 2007, 12:18:40 PM
Pray for Rosemary's Baby -
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 12:26:10 PM
Congrats Edisaurus on reaching 2000 posts!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 12:26:55 PM
And now I have just had a terrible thought - what if someone wears the SAME dress TO the event?

This actually happened to me!!  Except that I never met the woman who wore the same outfit...it was made for a friend of a friend's commitment ceremony.  Good thing, I think. ;)

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 12:27:30 PM
Speaking of youtube, here's something a fellow musician passed on, it's quite HY-sterical.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM (http://youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 12:35:51 PM
CDs:
Theme music from
Barcelona Olympics
Atlanta Olympics
Sydney Olympics
Moscow Olympic
L.A. Olympics
Munich Olympics
Tokyo Olympics

Last DVD watched  "Kinky Boots"
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 12:44:15 PM
I am sleepy this morning as I got home late last night due to the play THE GOOD DOCTOR that I went to see.

All I can say is that I am really, really glad that I had a comp ticket and did not have to shell out any money to see it.  :P


MBarnum, if all it takes is a FREE ticket, I would galdly pay your way to see THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK.













Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 12:49:25 PM
Smashing-in-a-dress vibes to Jrand.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:49:42 PM
BK,
What's your talk on tomorrow?



I have no idea, actually - I presume some sort of screenwriting and/or directing low budget.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 12:49:59 PM
Milestone congrats to Edisaurus.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:51:07 PM
So BK, I am wondering if you have plans for working with Cason, Merrill, or any of the rest of the Brain crew in the near future?

Certainly they'd be involved in whatever the next incarnation of The Brain is.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 12:51:36 PM
About forty minutes ago I got a call saying CDs would be here in thirty minutes.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2007, 12:53:55 PM
I'm up.

I'm rested.

I'm slightly congested.

It rained...a little.

It's one of those days that feels "close"...not much air stirring and a bit of pressure in the air weighing down on you.

I totally want a full-blown storm to arrive .... or a clearing up and sunshine.  We need rain, however....5 or 6 inches of rain.




Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 12:59:54 PM

Good morning dear Esteemed, up-early, peppy, and svelte BK --

Thanks again for a great fun dinner and evening together while I was in L.A. .  I almost called you on Wednesday morning to see if you wanted pancakes, but it was just a little earlier than you usually like to be called, so I was reticient... oh yes!  

I have to try Pig & Whistle again one of these days.... I keep forgetting about it.  I popped my head in when I was having my Hollywood Blvd. walk this past Tuesday, and it is still a great interior.  Did you know that one of its original entertainment features was a Wurlitzer pipe organ??  

And, no elmore, I didn't play there in 1928 !! :)



Then where did you play in 1928?
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Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2007, 01:02:00 PM
I've had a BK morning, of sorts.

I wrote to a CD retailer from whom I buy all my FSM limited edition soundtracks.  I've done tons of business with them over the years.

At any rate, only through them are FSM collector cards available.  There are 10 cards, allegedly, each featuring a famous film composer.  I have three cards, representing two composers (yes, one is a duplicate, and that is one of the things you have to put up with).

My "BK morning" issue was that I received an order on Monday that did not include a card (one is shipped with each order, supposedly, until the supply is exhausted).  I had ordered, and received, three CDs in one package.  No card.  I didn't think a thing about because I figured the supply would exhaust soon anyway.

Yesterday, however, I learned that folks had -- that day -- received CDs that included a card.  When I got home, I had another CD they sold me, and there was one of the duplicate cards I now have.

I sent them a very nice e-mail explaining that I had checked all the packaging from the previous order and that no card had been included.  Could I, I wondered, have a "card credit" on my next order and get two cards if they still had a supply?

The reply I got  indicated I could request an extra card with my next order.

However, the reply began with "Sheesh!" and ended with "I need an aspirin."

I am - for lack of better words -- very hurt by this reply.  I've not only purchased thousands of dollars worth of CDs from them over the years, but I've also ordered CDs from them at Christmas to be mailed to various folks around the world.

I suppose this person has "had it" with the collector cards and wishes they'd never come into being.

I wish, however, that this person had given a bit more thought to his response.

I doubt seriously I'll ever order from them again.


Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:06:43 PM
Two interesting calls.  First from the post office.  What has finally come to light is that a worker at my mail place was fired two weeks ago - because several packages (including mine) were signed for and didn't make it to the mail place.  It would have been nice if I'd been told this, but I wasn't.  There are now safeguards in place so that this cannot occur again.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 01:06:52 PM
The Klemperer.  Like I mentioned before, the one that you recommended is out of print and has a $99-plus asking price from third-party sellers on Amazon.  I figured I would go with DR Jose's recommendation for now.  It still has Lucia Popp, though from what I read, the male roles are lacking for various reasons.

I also recommended William Christiie's!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:08:54 PM
I also just called my CD lady, got her husband or whoever answered her phone, and I'm now being told there trying to work out some financial problem to get my product.  I cannot believe I'm hearing this - they asked me if I'd pay today and I said no, that I expect an invoice and then my usual net ten days.  If I don't have my CDs by the end of today, this will be her last job for Kritzerland.  I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:09:20 PM
So, nothing may go out today.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 01:10:49 PM
DVD - Cosi Fan Tutte and Idomeneo, continuing my "Mozart immersion," brought about by reading Mozart's Women.

DR Ginny, which ones?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 01:16:50 PM
I was notified this morning by my brother, just as I was walking out the dorr to my accountant's office, that he's dpoken to my dad's oncologist,  who believes there may be only 3 days to 3 weeks for him to live.  This afternoon, I came home to a message from both brothers advising a return ASAP.  I'm planning to book a flight for Sunday morning, and it all depends on two things: settling the financial mess over this current bank transfer - it seems the mess is Bank of America's - and getting a flight.  At the latest I will be out of New York on Monday afternoon.

I need tomorrow to finish some loose ends here and to pack up the work for TOYLAND, LADY OF THE SLIPPER, Liz Callaway and Kevin Spirtas that I will take with me.

I need vibes for three things, please:
1.  my dad; I pray his death is swift, painless and comfortable as possible
2.  my travel
3.  that this accounting mess is cleared up by tomorrow so I have money to travel and resolve my banking problems

Thanks!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 01:22:10 PM

François, my Gallic good friend, perhaps you will get a chance to listen live (it's on at 10pm Wales time) while you sit at your concierge desk.



Well; I sure will listen to the show tomorrow! Maybe not live, because guests have access to the computer at that time but a few hours after, along with my other favourite BBC Radio 2 Friday Night Is Music Night, which showcases some terrific West End singers most of the time!

I wish I could see FOLLIES too!

The French adaptation of CABARET here is a triumph and has been extended until the summer holidays!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 01:22:36 PM
I also recommended William Christiie's!

D'oh!  The first time I looked this up on Amazon, I thought it was a one disc recording but now I see that there's another out there that's a two-set.  I'll sample through this one and see how I feel about it.  So far, I'm liking the Klemperer.

Have you listened to your HAPPY END yet?  I enjoyed that one a lot!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Adriana Patti on February 09, 2007, 01:23:54 PM
All the biggest and bestest and lovingest vibes for you and your father and family Larry.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2007, 01:26:26 PM
DR Ginny, which ones?

Cosi - La Scala, Ricardo Muti conducting
Ido - Met, James Levine conducting

Our resident opera singer, who works in Audio-Visual, advised me because I didn't have your recommendations in hand.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:27:49 PM
Frances Reid was on DAYS OF OUR LIVES for a thousand years as Alice Horton. I liked her. The only bit of trivia I know about her is that she smoked cigars.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2007, 01:28:27 PM
DR Elmore - Vibes for all those things.  I'm available all day Sunday if you need any help with transportation, etc.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 09, 2007, 01:29:15 PM
VIBES, PRAYERS AND HUGS FOR DR ELMORE, HIS DAD AND HIS FAMILY
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 01:32:54 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~POSITIVE VIBES FOR DEAR ELMORE AND FAMILY~~~~~[/move]
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 09, 2007, 01:34:36 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]~~~~~Extra Strong Vibes, Larry~~~~~[/size][/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~May death be painless, easy & swift~~~~~[/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~May your  travel be safe and stress-free~~~~~[/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~May all the Moore family be comforted~~~~~[/move]
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Adriana Patti on February 09, 2007, 01:34:49 PM
I had my first music appreciation class today.

I learned how to read sheet music in 10 minute's, very exciting stuff.
We also learned about how a composer organizes sound to make music.
pitch, tone, duration, intensity, melodies, harmonys, and texture are now a part of my vocabulary.

We also learned about how the keys on a piano are organized by the number of vibrations and what perfect intervals and octaves are. Then we tested our new knowledge by listening to well known pieces and callout what we heard. For an example of melodies, harmonys, and texture we dissected the Mission Impossible theme. It was alot of fun, I love my teacher because he loves music and he really gets into the lesson, but is still patient with you if you are not musically inclined.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 01:36:07 PM
Vibes and love from us in OZ Larry.  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:36:12 PM
Oh, DR ELmore, so sorry about your news, but like you, I wish him a swift and painless passing if this is what is to be.

I was very lucky that neither of my parents lingered very long when their ends came. My dad passed away in his sleep at 87. My mom had a massive stroke and was gone within twelve hours at age 83. Though I was sad that I had to give them up, my sadness was really infused with much joy that they didn't suffer or keep those who survived them lingering for a long period.

You will be in my thoughts for the next few days and I wish you and your family peace.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 01:37:33 PM
I've had a BK morning, of sorts.

I wrote to a CD retailer from whom I buy all my FSM limited edition soundtracks.  I've done tons of business with them over the years.

At any rate, only through them are FSM collector cards available.  There are 10 cards, allegedly, each featuring a famous film composer.  I have three cards, representing two composers (yes, one is a duplicate, and that is one of the things you have to put up with).

My "BK morning" issue was that I received an order on Monday that did not include a card (one is shipped with each order, supposedly, until the supply is exhausted).  I had ordered, and received, three CDs in one package.  No card.  I didn't think a thing about because I figured the supply would exhaust soon anyway.

Yesterday, however, I learned that folks had -- that day -- received CDs that included a card.  When I got home, I had another CD they sold me, and there was one of the duplicate cards I now have.

I sent them a very nice e-mail explaining that I had checked all the packaging from the previous order and that no card had been included.  Could I, I wondered, have a "card credit" on my next order and get two cards if they still had a supply?

The reply I got  indicated I could request an extra card with my next order.

However, the reply began with "Sheesh!" and ended with "I need an aspirin."

I am - for lack of better words -- very hurt by this reply.  I've not only purchased thousands of dollars worth of CDs from them over the years, but I've also ordered CDs from them at Christmas to be mailed to various folks around the world.

I suppose this person has "had it" with the collector cards and wishes they'd never come into being.

I wish, however, that this person had given a bit more thought to his response.

I doubt seriously I'll ever order from them again.




Gee, I do understand your "disappointment"! They sound like the "old" Footlight.com to me!
Well, if you have a choice, I'd stop being a customer if I were you! Period!
They have a right to feel annoyed but they also have a right to stay professional, I think!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 01:39:18 PM
CDs:
Theme music from
Barcelona Olympics
Atlanta Olympics
Sydney Olympics
Moscow Olympic
L.A. Olympics
Munich Olympics
Tokyo Olympics

Last DVD watched  "Kinky Boots"

WHAT? No Paris Olympics?!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:40:18 PM
I began my afternoon with last night's SMALLVILLE.













My goodness, Lana is one tough lady. She's pregnant, takes two massive falls (one down a long flight of stairs; the other through a skylight though Clark caught her), and she and her baby survive.

I was very pleased with the Chloe/Jimmy situation. The stalker mystery of the plot was so elementary as to be funny.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:41:47 PM
All the vibes and xylophones in the world to elmore.  I wasn't aware that Kevin had finally gotten off his ass to get his show orchestrated.

Fifteen minutes ago I had a message saying discs would be here in twenty minutes - about four minutes from now.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:41:50 PM
Next came last night's MY NAME IS EARL, a very funny story of Joy and her half-sister who was training to became a professional wrestler. It was also a very clever way to write the real life pregnancy of actress Jaime Pressly into the show.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:42:17 PM
Which probably means two o'clock.  I really wanted to be at the post office at two, but I guess that won't be happening.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 01:42:36 PM
I was notified this morning by my brother, just as I was walking out the dorr to my accountant's office, that he's dpoken to my dad's oncologist,  who believes there may be only 3 days to 3 weeks for him to live.  This afternoon, I came home to a message from both brothers advising a return ASAP.  I'm planning to book a flight for Sunday morning, and it all depends on two things: settling the financial mess over this current bank transfer - it seems the mess is Bank of America's - and getting a flight.  At the latest I will be out of New York on Monday afternoon.

I need tomorrow to finish some loose ends here and to pack up the work for TOYLAND, LADY OF THE SLIPPER, Liz Callaway and Kevin Spirtas that I will take with me.

I need vibes for three things, please:
1.  my dad; I pray his death is swift, painless and comfortable as possible
2.  my travel
3.  that this accounting mess is cleared up by tomorrow so I have money to travel and resolve my banking problems

Thanks!

Postive vibes for you, dear Elmore!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:43:16 PM
Now it's twenty minutes.  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:44:03 PM
THE OFFICE had another classic episode last night, Phyllis' wedding which, naturally, Michael had to position himself to be the center of attention. One hilarious gaffe after another, and then the entire Jim-Pam-Karen triangle (with Pam's ex-fiance Roy added into the mix now) gave a note of anxiety and wistfulness to the proceedings.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:46:55 PM
30 ROCK had some silly fun last night with Alec Baldwin's impending divorce from Isabella Rossalini, again this week's guest star. Not consistently hilarious, but there were certainly funny bits. Nice to see Sherri Shepherd from the late lamented Sara Rue sitcom as Tracy Morgan's wife.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 01:46:59 PM
The boys in the backroom have just finished making a DVD of Act I for me---I was able to dub it while I'm upgrading. My editing program on my laptop no longer works but I will try reloading it when I get home.

What method shall I send it, based on your recent mail revelations? You can PM me the info.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 01:47:45 PM
DR Emore---mega mega hugs and vibes to you and your family. I will be thinking of you this weekend and hoping the best for all of you.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:48:16 PM
Next, I watched THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY, and they finally got into Mick Jagger's apartment, but, surprise, they messed up, got caught on security video, and had to find a way to get that file deleted from the security company's hard drive. Good episode but there have been funnier ones.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 01:48:22 PM
The boys in the backroom have just finished...

Boy! You got me scared for a moment! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:50:04 PM
Switching to DVDs for awhile, I watched the featurette on director Bruce Humberstone from the CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA DVD. Interesting little documentary. He directed more pictures than I was aware of, and I thought of DR MBarnum as they were talking about the two Gordon Scott/Tarzan movies he helmed.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 01:50:15 PM
I'm waiting not so patiently.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 01:50:32 PM
All the vibes and xylophones in the world to elmore.  I wasn't aware that Kevin had finally gotten off his ass to get his show orchestrated.


Just a couple of numbers, but it's in the works now. He's doing an AIDS-cancer benefit in Florida next month.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 01:51:20 PM
Two people who have radio shows on the local college station. WRAS, would like to have copies of The Brain CD to play on their shows. (One program is called On With The Show!)

Do you plan on sending out any promo copies? If I heard The Brain on the radio in Atlanta, I think I would probably wreck my car!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 01:52:20 PM
I finshed the afternoon with the first thirty minutes of the film SERENITY, the movie version of the TV series FIREFLY. I have seen this before on DVD but not since I first got the disc, and reading about several of the cast members who are going to have new TV series either later this season or next season, I put this back in today to see it again. I remember that three significent crew members died during the movie, but the details of the film I simply could not remember. I'm enjoying seeing it again.

It has a great Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack that has really been making the windows in my den rattle.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2007, 01:56:43 PM
Heading for home soon - bye for now.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 02:04:24 PM
I am posting from Tiger. Huzzah.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 02:28:46 PM
Vibes and hugs for my friend DR Elmore! Sorry that you are having to go through all of this my good buddy!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 02:30:00 PM
I love CDBABY.COM! I just ordered a few wonderful CD...one of Arab pop singer Ali Amir an 2 of an Assyrian pop singer whose name escapes me just now.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 02:30:40 PM
Strongest of vibes to Larry and his family
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MBarnum on February 09, 2007, 02:32:33 PM
Oh, Walter Aziz is the name of the singer...his singing voice is as wonderful!

(http://cdbaby.name/a/z/aziz2.jpg)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 02:37:30 PM
{{{HUGS}}} DR Elmore, vibes and maimba's to you and your family and wishing you a safe trip
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matthew on February 09, 2007, 02:37:48 PM
Did I miss something?  Did Francis Reid die?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 02:41:39 PM
Heading down to mop the kitchen floor and then settle in with more viewing.

There are new episodes of MONK and PSYCH tonight (and also LAW & ORDER). I'm sure the other networks are featuring new episodes of shows tonight as well.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 02:48:36 PM
CDs arrived and are all packaged - but I now have to wait for Matt Ashford to come pick up something, so I really don't know if anything will go out today.  If not, I can get some stuff out in the morning, but my speaking engagement will preclude me standing on line for more than an hour.  If, when I get over there today, it's not too bad, I'll do it - boxes are going to go to the mini-post office, which is never crowded.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 02:53:07 PM
I need vibes for three things, please:
1.  my dad; I pray his death is swift, painless and comfortable as possible
2.  my travel
3.  that this accounting mess is cleared up by tomorrow so I have money to travel and resolve my banking problems

Thanks!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~Vibes #1!!~~~[/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~Vibes #2!!~~~~~[/move]

[move=up,scroll,6,transparent,100%]
~~~Vibes #3!!~~~
[/move]

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 03:56:17 PM
Back and managed to get everything shipped except for the signed copies, which, as I said, will go out on Tuesday after Kevin comes over and signs.  

The post office was completely empty, so that was great, and I got all the store orders out, too.  Whew!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 03:58:54 PM
CDs arrived and are all packaged - but I now have to wait for Matt Ashford to come pick up something, so I really don't know if anything will go out today.  If not, I can get some stuff out in the morning, but my speaking engagement will preclude me standing on line for more than an hour.  If, when I get over there today, it's not too bad, I'll do it - boxes are going to go to the mini-post office, which is never crowded.


Well, if he is coming to pick me up, tell him that he has the wrong city!
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Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 03:59:32 PM
The sun has given up the ghost

That only happens once a year on Good Friday.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:02:49 PM
Pray for Rosemary's Baby -

I she a 48-AA

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 04:14:40 PM
Addendum to Topic of the Day:

Song in my head since Sunday:  Patti LuPone singing "I Was Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOf-DWwVQYQ)," written for a new musical called The Glorious Ones by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. :D

I first came across this YouTube clip on Sunday.  I'd never heard of it but I wondered if it was in the The Ahrens & Flaherty Songbook (http://www.amazon.com/Ahrens-Flaherty-Songbook/dp/0757900925/sr=8-1/qid=1171065238/ref=sr_1_1/102-4691709-0642501?ie=UTF8&s=books), which I owned (there were songs in the book that I didn't know ::)), but was in a box somewhere.  I searched Amazon.com and they listed the table of contents and the song was there!  I owned the music!  But where was my copy of the songbook??  I'd brought a bunch of my boxes to my house just the day before and wondered if it might be in one of those.  I only had to look through three boxes and there was!  I've had this song going through my head ever since...which normally would be a bad thing (I mean, who wants the same song in their head for FIVE DAYS??), but I love the song, I love Ahrens & Flaherty and I love Patti, so all was good. ;D
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 04:16:23 PM
Has anyone else heard this song before?  Musically, it's very similar to "Back To Before" from Ragtime, but happier.  What do you who care to listen to it think of it?  Just curious. :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 04:16:25 PM
I would appreciate it if everyone, would refrain from telling me to break a leg tonight on my Opening Night;  since last night I almost managed to do that single-handedly by myself.

Last night was Preview for ANNE FRANK (we, I believe, wisely refrained from changing the name to THE DIARY OF ANNA NICOLE SMITH).  This is the 1987 revision of the play that ends with the Nazis herding the cast down out of the attic; as opposed to just  breaking down the door offstage.  So, in the final seconds of the play with six cast members and two Nazis behind me, I managed to take a header off the escape stairs, landing with my bad leg tucked under me.

Apparently, the first words out of my mouth were, "Oh God, I have broken my ankle."  Re-evaluating everything this morning, I beleive I was lucky enough to only hyper-extend my knee and wrench (or drill) my shoulder.  I guess I also smacked my head; since I have a bad headache and have been dizzy all day.  

So, how eventful can Opening Night be?
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Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:17:33 PM
I had my first music appreciation class today.

I I love my teacher because he loves music and he really gets into the lesson, but is still patient with you if you are not musically inclined.

Ask him why our musical scale is mathematical imperfect and has been tempered.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:23:07 PM

What method shall I send it, based on your recent mail revelations? You can PM me the info.

Personal hand delivery would be nice. (Business Expense paid trip to warmer LA :D)

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 04:25:15 PM
Personal hand delivery would be nice. (Business Expense paid trip to warmer LA :D)

At least I know it would get to its intended destination. :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:26:18 PM
I'm waiting not so patiently.
 Patience in the face of professional dilly-dallying is not one of your strengths :)

der Brucer

I can hear Edi now:

No dilly-dallying, no shilly-shallying
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 04:28:15 PM
I can hear Edi now:

No dilly-dallying, no shilly-shallying

I'm ready to have a drink (or three) on it, if this computer asks me about keychains ONE MORE TIME! Then I'm handing the keys to the computer!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 04:30:20 PM
Welcome twelve GUESTS.  Who are you people?

Considering there are twelve GUESTS and nine USERS, you'd think we'd be on page nine already.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 04:30:40 PM
And yet, we are on page eight already.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 04:31:11 PM
I must say, The Brain CD sounds wonderful and the packaging looks great all printed up and everything.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:35:59 PM

Apparently, the first words out of my mouth were, "Oh God, I have broken my ankle."  

I presume this is the family-friendly site censored version.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 04:36:37 PM
DR Elmore -- a super BIG hug to you! I pray also that your father's passing will be quick and pain-free.

And I send vibes for the banking problems, too.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:38:31 PM
Two more posts to make BK happy - push people!

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 04:38:35 PM
TOD: Today at the office, the minister was playing some awful, awful, awful (it was really awful!) home-made CD of a band playing. Someone quite tone-deaf was too close to the mic and drowned out the rest of the band.

Maybe DR Sandra will be lucky and he will be playing it on Sunday. It was worse than listening to my Wing CD.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 04:38:57 PM
As for the rest of the day, I sat waiting for the guy to come fix the copy machine. He never showed.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:39:55 PM
BIRTH OF A NEW PAGE! CONGRESS GET READY)

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 04:42:40 PM
This afternoon I looked out my office window, and this is what I saw:
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:43:49 PM
Upstate NY:

(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/020907_snow1.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:46:24 PM
Head of Cartoon Network Resigns After Botched 'Aqua Teen' Marketing Stunt (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251204,00.html)

der Brucer


Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 04:53:54 PM
This afternoon I looked out my office window, and this is what I saw:

Looks like snow on top of the feeder?

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 04:54:59 PM



Apparently, the first words out of my mouth were, "Oh God, I have broken my ankle."  Re-evaluating everything this morning, I beleive I was lucky enough to only hyper-extend my knee and wrench (or drill) my shoulder.  I guess I also smacked my head; since I have a bad headache and have been dizzy all day.  

So, how eventful can Opening Night be?
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dizzy enough to like Patti Lupone?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 04:57:34 PM
Sorry George.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 04:59:18 PM
Will we never get to page ten?

Shortly I'll be on my way to sup - perhaps Jerry's Deli, even though I'm not fond of it - it's convenient and I can have my little scoops of chicken and egg salad.  Otherwise, I could go to Casa Vega but it's too noisy there.  I'm bored to tears of Du-Par's and Art's and everything else around here.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 05:01:35 PM
BK could play the role of Gigi's Gaston.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 05:03:18 PM
This afternoon I looked out my office window, and this is what I saw:

Wow! Great picture! You must have quite a good zoom lens!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 05:03:19 PM
It's a bore!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 05:03:34 PM
Does anyone in LA La Land still wear a hat eat home cooked meals?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 05:04:07 PM
Thank heaven for little girls, for little girls get bigger every day
Thank heaven for little girls, they grow up in the most delightful way

Oh, that's right - that's Honore.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 05:04:24 PM
Honore - you know, the older man.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 05:04:43 PM
Shortly I'll be on my way to sup - perhaps Jerry's Deli, even though I'm not fond of it - it's convenient and I can have my little scoops of chicken and egg salad.  Otherwise, I could go to Casa Vega but it's too noisy there.  I'm bored to tears of Du-Par's and Art's and everything else around here.

BK:

First you chop an onion....

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 05:05:01 PM
I occasionally eat home cooked meals but it's really been a while, I must say.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 05:05:03 PM
Head of Cartoon Network Resigns After Botched 'Aqua Teen' Marketing Stunt (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251204,00.html)

From what I heard, the city of Boston will get 1 million, and homeland security will get the other million.

I think this might be promoting the feature film coming out as well as the TV show.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 05:06:16 PM
I have only had one home cooked meal in LA!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 05:15:24 PM
I think you should always honour the older man. (and pretend he remembers it well).
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 05:24:14 PM
dizzy enough to like Patti Lupone?

Sorry George.

Not a problem.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion...no matter how WRONG it may be!

;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:24:23 PM
Good Evening!

Day one of UPTAs 2007 is done.  Almost.  Most of the auditionees are currently in the midst of the Dance Callbacks, and I'm sitting in the hotel lobby composing this post off-line since the hotel's wireless system is down right now.  Ah, well... In any case...

An old friend/director/company asked if I was available to play their callbacks tonight, and since I was... So, I have about another two hours of playing tonight.  Of course, as I'm sitting here, I'm wondering just how I'm going to feel come Monday night after four full days of auditions.  We shall see...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:24:44 PM
Ah, yes, the internet is working at the hotel!

HOO and RAY!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:25:00 PM
The afternoon session went well, and I was actually challenged a few times.  -Mainly by people who wanted their already up-tempo, fast songs played even faster than usual in order to fit it into their 90 seconds.  And, as always happens at these types of calls, some ballads became up-tempos (on purpose).  -So is it really still a ballad then?  But what can you do?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:26:29 PM
DR elmore - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  *I just tried calling you, but my cell phone signal is kind of weak here in the hotel.  -Sorry for the "no answer".

If you need anything taken care of while you're away, don't hesitate to ask.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 05:26:50 PM
Well... I should get ready for those callbacks...

Laters...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 05:35:47 PM
Vibes and hugs for DR Elmore

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Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 05:44:12 PM
DR elmore - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  *I just tried calling you, but my cell phone signal is kind of weak here in the hotel.  -Sorry for the "no answer".

If you need anything taken care of while you're away, don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you, my dear friend!  It's greatly appreciated.

Yes, I got to the phone and saw you had called.  I was digging aroound in cartons for a DVD.  I'm sorry I missed you.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 05:46:09 PM
Wow! Great picture! You must have quite a good zoom lens!

Actually, the feeder is inches away from the window, and I was right up at the glass.

I stood there at the window with the camera lens stuck between the blinds for several minutes until the little guy came back.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 09, 2007, 05:50:21 PM
dizzy enough to like Patti Lupone?



NEVER that dizzy!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 05:53:13 PM
I think you should always honour the older man. (and pretend he remembers it well).

What do you mean by HONOUR?!

Honoré by little girls... that's a touchy subject!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 05:53:42 PM

And one for Maurice!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Ginny on February 09, 2007, 05:55:29 PM
DH Richard is getting ready to leave tomorrow for his week at the seminary in Wisconsin.  He's looking forward to going somplace warmer than it is here in SW Ohio.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 05:55:50 PM
Actually, the feeder is inches away from the window, and I was right up at the glass.

I stood there at the window with the camera lens stuck between the blinds for several minutes until the little guy came back.

Paparazzo! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 05:56:50 PM

Thank Heaven For Little Birds!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 06:05:47 PM
There's nothing quite like going through one of my depression spells while working the register at work.  I ask a customer how they are, they say "Fine, and you?" and I lie and say I'm fine, too.

Still, these little pleasantries are occasionally replaced by a customer saying how they're really feeling.  They have a relative who is ill, or they're going through a bad patch.  And part of the job ends up being to put myself totally aside and listen for a bit.

And that somehow makes the depression ebb just a little.

Even so, it felt good to get home and try to take a nap.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 06:09:05 PM
((((SWoody))))
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 06:14:11 PM
Thank-you, DearReaderLaura.   :)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 06:22:46 PM
Bruce and Penny, I'm on the phone with Dave (Hutchins) Avadon.  Check out his website www.davidavadon.com.  Keith & I attempted to locate David the day we discussed magicians, thinking he was a fairly well known magician we expected it to be easy to do.  Once we found out he had changed his name it was a cinch.

Bruce, Dave says hello and he was followed your career with interest.

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 06:27:02 PM
Hugs and many many Vibes as requested to DR Elmore~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 06:27:40 PM
I contacted David because Keith & I have been busy searching for high school classmates, Keith doing the research while I do the contacting.  Our 40th reunion is this April & we are helping to find miss classmates, only about 100 more to go.

I have spent so much time on the computer the last few weeks I had to bandage my right wrist to give it support.

This has been very time consuming, that along with my wrist explains my absences.  

Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: S. Woody White on February 09, 2007, 06:29:05 PM
Tomorrow should be interesting.  Der Grampa and I will be ladsitting.  What makes this particularly interesting this time is that the older lad, Alex, has made the jump from short storybooks to reading books with chapters.  And he's devouring them!

A trip to the bookstore is on the iterary!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 06:31:51 PM
I had a fairly humorous day at work today...well that isn't nice, really, the other lawyer was in a tizzy about really silly things and I was calm as a cucumber because the issues were his to decide and frankly I think he's stressing over nothing.  I actually felt sorry for him. We really aren't that busy and he thinks we are swamped.  I have no idea what he's going to do if he has 5 months as the only lawyer like I did when the last lawyer left.  However,  I didn't feel sorry enough to tell him now that I'm leaving.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 06:33:28 PM
TOD Car CD player - my immersion Spanish CD.  Yes I drive down the road saying things like Buenos dias, Gabriel, me llamo Maria.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 06:33:56 PM
we are helping to find miss classmates

Are all the men accounted for then?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 06:35:02 PM
Are all the men accounted for then?

LOL! I'm reading this as I'm hearing about the third man proclaiming to be the father of Anna Nicole's baby
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: elmore3003 on February 09, 2007, 06:48:53 PM
LOL! I'm reading this as I'm hearing about the third man proclaiming to be the father of Anna Nicole's baby

She certainly was the Welcome Wagon!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 06:49:42 PM
Oh elmore, VIBES, VIBES AND MORE VIBES!!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 06:51:44 PM
Are all the men accounted for then?

LOL-OOPS, that shoudl be M I S S I N G
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 06:52:20 PM
TCB-Have a successful and very safe show.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 07:08:01 PM
I have had a mediocre meal at Jerry's and shall shortly be on my way to see Tip Toes, after which I shall return.  Until that time, keep the home fries burning.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jane on February 09, 2007, 07:13:32 PM
SWW-Have a good nights sleep and a better tomorrow.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Cillaliz on February 09, 2007, 07:33:39 PM
VIBES TO SWW ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 07:45:27 PM
If you can't wish an actor a broken leg, what can you wish for him? A car that won't start?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 09, 2007, 07:46:16 PM
Cillaliz, if you decide it is too cold where you are, I believe that Arizona is seeking public defenders to work on death penalty cases. I know how you like a challenge!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 07:51:53 PM
Does anyone in LA La Land still wear a hat eat home cooked meals?

Perhaps not BK, but, believe it or not, I have friends there who stiill like to cook!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Jeanne on February 09, 2007, 07:55:31 PM
My very best to both you and your dad, DR ELMORE.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 09, 2007, 08:02:23 PM
Time for me to go home and watch TV.  Until later!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:20:49 PM
OMG, DR TCB! You be careful! How awful! I'm glad it was no more serious than it turned out to be, but it sounded bad. Watch your step in more ways than one!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:22:55 PM
Great hummingbird pic, DR Laura!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 08:24:48 PM
DR TCB - I hope you have/had a wonderful and injury-free Opening Night!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 08:25:11 PM
PAGE 11 OPENING NIGHT DANCE!!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:25:46 PM
I watched a very silly SCRUBS episode from last night.














 JD. on a road trip to see the first ultrasound on his baby only to be told his girl friend had lost it. Only she hadn't. Don't know where is all going.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:26:57 PM
SUPERNATURAL had a creepy episode with a possessed Sam tearing the place up. That demon, whom we've been following for the better part of a season now, is really a hell raiser!  :D
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:29:07 PM
Over at the Home Theater Forum, we've been talking about the upcoming DVD release of CAN-CAN (slated for May). Was this film shown in any roadshow engagements? The reason I ask is that on the first (pan and scan) laserdisc, there was an overture and intermission music, but on the letterboxed laser (and on the AMC taping I have in widescreen), there was no overture or intermission.

Anyway, it's not a very good musical, but some of the dancing is noteworthy. I put in my VHS copy of the AMC widescreen presentation and watched the first half hour.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 08:30:06 PM
In other news...

I'm back from callbacks.  Not too many people called back - mainly due to availability issues and not talent (or the lack thereof), so it was an easy session.  And it allowed for some good "So what have you been up to lately?" chat with the director/producer I was playing for.  And she even ordered room service, so I got a free dinner too!

:)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:33:20 PM
MONK had an OK outing with TOny Shalhoub's real-life wife Brooke Adams guest starring as a country sheriff assisting in Monk's investigation of Disher's relative's death. Richardo Chivera from DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES was the other principal guest star.

Brooke Adams was a lucky charm for Shalhoub in that in her first guest starring role on the show, as a flight attendant during Season One, this episode was the one that won him his first Emmy for the series.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:36:20 PM
PSYCH had a fun episode with Sean and Gus working for a well meaning lawyer who lacked confidence, and the trial opened a new world of possibilities for Sean to take his "psychic powers" out for test spins with someone who trusts him rather than questioning his every move.

And the final scene with Sean's motorcycle held a few surprises, too. Really liked that last touch.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:37:41 PM
So, today I did manage to get caught up on all the TV shows from the week which I had reocrded. Now, I need to tackle some of the movies that have been recorded and that I still haven't gotten to: MATCH POINT, BREAKFAST ON PLUTO, and THE VIPs.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 08:40:05 PM

Patrick Wilson at Broadway Project Theater, talking about an incident during The Full Monty; the whole cast jumped a light cue and ended up exposing themselves AND they could see the audience! It's a riot!

For your eyes only, if I may say so!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbPHsyg1vFU&mode=related&search=
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 08:46:11 PM
...And on the way back to my room, I happened to take care of some damage control as it were.

One actor stopped me to ask what had happened during his audition.  He was wondering why I didn't keep playing after I gave him his cue note.  Well, I explained to him that he had told me to take a pause after I gave the note, which I did.  So then I waited... And waited.  It turned out he was waiting for me to go on - even though we were supposed to start together - so we just ended up waiting for each other.  "Next time, you start and I follow - since that's the only way I know that YOU are going on."  -It was one of his first auditions, and he had never really been instructed what to do.

Then I went up to a young actor to see if he was OK.  While looking at his music before his group started, I noticed that he had only brought in the vocal line for his song.  There was no piano part.  And (unfortunately) it was for a song that I was not that familiar with.  Normally, I would have had to tell him that he would not be able to audition since he did not bring the required materials, but since I did not want to make a bad situation worse, I simply told him that I would get him started, and that he should just keep singing.  I was going to fake an accompaniment - and that he should be prepared to hear some wrong/different notes and harmonies.  But, again, it was HIS audition, so as long as he kept singing strongly...  Well, he did not sing strongly, he ended up "singing like a 12-year old" (his words).  And, alas, he did not get that many callbacks - if any - since he was already at the bar.  But he did appreciate me checking in on him, and apologized for not being properly prepared.  Lesson learned.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Matt H. on February 09, 2007, 08:56:55 PM
I'm going to head off to bed. Didn't get to sleep very late this morning. Garbage trucks outside arrived much earlier than usual and made a lot of noise. SHould be better tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to sleep longer/later.

Good night!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: FJL on February 09, 2007, 09:02:55 PM
BK - I was trying to post to castrecl about Brain from Planet X and Joan Ryan, but whatever I'm doing doesn't seem to be working -  it seems that I'm doing something wrong in the posting process.  (I've always just gotten the messages, never tried to post there before.)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 09, 2007, 09:10:23 PM
Well, my eyes are tired... as is my brain... And since I have to be up at 6:00am (for the next three days)...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 09:10:46 PM
DR TCB---no dancing for you tonight, but I hope you had a great opening night!

Another opening...another show!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 09:15:27 PM
Brooke Adams was a lucky charm for Shalhoub in that in her first guest starring role on the show, as a flight attendant during Season One, this episode was the one that won him his first Emmy for the series.

And John Turturro won an Emmy playing Monk's brother. When I chose him to voice Vanzetti and Tony as Sacco, I didn't realize that they had played brothers. But I think having Turturro doing his vo first gave us the street cred to get Tony, because they apparently are friends.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 09:16:30 PM
DH and I just watched Act I---he has wondered why I'm spending my evenings with a large pink brain. He liked it very much! Now it's packaged up and ready to fly to LA.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 09:17:14 PM
BK----did you get my message about WRAS in Atlanta wanting to play music from The Brain?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MusicGuy on February 09, 2007, 09:24:39 PM
Well, my eyes are tired... as is my brain... And since I have to be up at 6:00am (for the next three days)...

Goodnight.

Hi DR Jose -- First, i just want to say how sweet it is that you can be such a caring human being  in working with some very amateur and unprepared people.  It just shows what a warm soul you are.

And second....... a translation please of"APTAs " ??

hugs............MG
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: MusicGuy on February 09, 2007, 09:27:19 PM

And now, the eyes are getting droopy......

so, Goodnight dear Esteemed Grande Mensch!

and a good night to the lovely hainsies and kimlets who dance here in glee.

(a "glee" is just past the knees, and covers more than a thong and a boa!)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:28:07 PM
me llamo Maria.

My Llama, My Llama
I just named my llama Maria

der Brucer

Would Cantor's serve a Deli Llama sandwich?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:29:26 PM
Are all the men accounted for then?

Trust me, there is no accounting for some men!

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:33:24 PM
OMG, DR TCB! You be careful! How awful! I'm glad it was no more serious than it turned out to be, but it sounded bad. Watch your step in more ways than one!

TCB needs to keep his fluffer closer at hand.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 09:41:25 PM
In keeping with today's posting theme -- madness -- here's one from the Mad Hatter:
Why is a raven like a writing desk?  

The Hatter never told Alice, so der Brucer -- or any of you -- got some good ones for the riddle?

... I always thought is was a random, wacky, nonsensical ranting from the Hatter, but someone asked me the other day so why is a raven like a writing desk.  I've heard because they both have quills or because Poe wrote on both of them.  I wonder what the Hatter's answer would have been...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:47:10 PM
DH and I just watched Act I---he has wondered why I'm spending my evenings with a large pink brain. He liked it very much! Now it's packaged up and ready to fly to LA.

I assume "it" means the DVD and not the DH.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 09:47:56 PM

And now, the eyes are getting droopy......

so, Goodnight dear Esteemed Grande Mensch!

and a good night to the lovely hainsies and kimlets who dance here in glee.

(a "glee" is just past the knees, and covers more than a thong and a boa!)

DR Mr Music Guy ~ Are you always so chipper?  I've yet to read a post by you that doesn't sound cheery and upbeat.   (and I'm not complaining -- that's a compliment -- your posts come across so cheerful).  I shall henceforth call you Happy Guy...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:52:52 PM

Why is a raven like a writing desk?  


"I haven't the slightest idea" (Classic answer)
or

They both have Quills (Modern smart-ass answer)
 
der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 09:55:46 PM
DR Mr Music Guy ~ Are you always so chipper?  I've yet to read a post by you that doesn't sound cheery and upbeat.   (and I'm not complaining -- that's a compliment -- your posts come across so cheerful).  I shall henceforth call you Happy Guy...

Call him Mr. DuPont - better living through chemistry!

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 09:56:59 PM
Since you're all asking for more...

another YouTube vid:

Richard Sherman talks of his creation of a new song NEVERLAND for the new special dvd release of Peter Pan; a clip is shown and the singer is Paige O'Hara, well-known in this corner of the woods!

Interesting, no?!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJUpLeAH1ak
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 09:57:56 PM
La plume de ma corbeau est sur le bureau de Mon Oncle does not really help much?

Bureau and corbeau at least have 5 letters in common.
I guess the other letters can be stored in the writing desk.

Help me out François.  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:00:31 PM
"I haven't the slightest idea" (Classic answer)
or

They both have Quills (Modern smart-ass answer)
 
der Brucer

Well, you're no help.... getting back so quickly with such stock answers.  I just knew the "omnipotent" (someone else's word for you, not MINE!) der Brucer would retreat into his study and ponder this at length and emerge after days with a most profound answer...hur-rump!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 10:05:23 PM
In keeping with today's posting theme -- madness -- here's one from the Mad Hatter:
Why is a raven like a writing desk?  

Because there's a b in both.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:05:26 PM
   
So many new members, and I skipped quite a few! Got to love those names!

hotsaucemidl     
Marianna
Gtredaswe                            
Kristyxc                         
Gtredarty     
Geilundnizl                                
limpoporanique         
KrotikBMLK
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:06:33 PM
La plume de ma corbeau est sur le bureau de Mon Oncle does not really help much?

Bureau and corbeau at least have 5 letters in common.
I guess the other letters can be stored in the writing desk.

Help me out François.  

Sorry, I'm bad at riddles (Amongst MANY other things!) even when they're Nelson's! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Edisaurus on February 09, 2007, 10:08:05 PM
Because there's a b in both.

Is that profound enough, Miss Karen? (I've read that was one of Lewis Carroll's responses to the question...also "because it slopes, with a flap)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:11:34 PM
Is that profound enough, Miss Karen? (I've read that was one of Lewis Carroll's responses to the question...also "because it slopes, with a flap)

Me, I tend to slap with a flop, but nobody's asking me anyway! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:12:13 PM

I've seen a house fly but never ever a writing desk! Oh, no!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:13:02 PM

Raven,
I'm in raven....
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:13:31 PM

Come out!
Come out!
Wherever You Are!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:22:32 PM
Me, I tend to slap with a flop, but nobody's asking me anyway! ;)

Better to slap with a flop than sleep with a floz.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:23:44 PM
Quote from:  link=board=4;threadid=1289;start=msg272606#msg272606 date=1171087982

Raven,
I'm in raven....
Quote

Oh God, a big black bird ate François!

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:27:57 PM

... than sleep with a floz.

der Brucer

Sorry, I can't speak from experience there! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:28:47 PM
Oh God, a big black bird ate François!

der Brucer

God can't be of any help, I was told! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:32:58 PM
Oh God, a big black bird ate François!

der Brucer

THAT should kill ze bird!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:34:05 PM

Let's All Zing Like Ze Birdies Zing!

Twit, twit-twit, twit-twit!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:35:07 PM
How rude!  I was in mid-post when HHW disappeared, went away, and wouldn't let me back on for several minutes.  Was it something I posted?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:35:13 PM

Bye, Bye, Black Bird!

Bye, Bye, Birdie!

(Did you say; "madness?!)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:35:44 PM
How rude!  I was in mid-post when HHW disappeared, went away, and wouldn't let me back on for several minutes.  Was it something I posted?

HHW can be VERY selective you know! ;)
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:36:51 PM
How rude!  I was in mid-post when HHW disappeared, went away, and wouldn't let me back on for several minutes.  Was it something I posted?

It might be something you did not post, you know!
Have another cup of tea! ;)

Tea me! Err... Eat me!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:37:39 PM


I love to be in "mid-post"!

Don't you?!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:38:38 PM
How rude!  I was in mid-post when HHW disappeared, went away, and wouldn't let me back on for several minutes.  Was it something I posted?

By the bye, today's your non-anniversaire! Let's celebrate!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:39:41 PM

Talking to oneself is pure madness indeed! Hat to you!
Does anymone still wears a hat?
Mahler, maybe!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:40:41 PM

No, no, no, no!

Please, do NOT interrumpt me!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:40:52 PM
You all are most giddy...what silly postings.  I feel like I just stumbled upon the Mad Tea Party  --  I'll have what you're having...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:41:31 PM

If I were a carpenter, I would marry Karen!
Crazy, no?
A fiddler on the roof!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:42:21 PM
... Eat me!

 :o
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:43:00 PM
You all are most giddy...what silly postings.  I feel like I just stumbled upon the Mad Tea Party  --  I'll have what you're having...

I don't mind if you do!
The cup's on me; cupie doll!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:43:22 PM

Talking to oneself is pure madness indeed! Hat to you!
Does anymone still wears a hat?
Mahler, maybe!

The Queen of England does
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:44:30 PM
:o

I'm quoting what's written on the label of the cake!
Your un-birthday, you know!
Don't you want to GROW!
Then, eat me!
Better use the right side, which might be on the left!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:45:22 PM
The Queen of England does

OFF with her head!
I have that towering feeling!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:45:22 PM
We're all mad here, said the cat.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:46:16 PM
We're all mad here, said the cat.

YES! Only cats are sane!
You got it right, child!
Dinah, where are you?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:47:34 PM
I'm quoting what's written on the label of the cake!
Your un-birthday, you know!
Don't you want to GROW!
Then, eat me!
Better use the right side, which might be on the left!

That's right, blame it on the cake...are you a man or a Doormouse?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:50:25 PM
That's right, blame it on the cake...are you a man or a Doormouse?

Let me check!!

I'm a doorman!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:50:51 PM

Cake Walk dance for the new Paige O'Hara!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:52:18 PM

Paige O'Hara!

That name rings a Belle, don't you think?!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:52:30 PM
Is that profound enough, Miss Karen? (I've read that was one of Lewis Carroll's responses to the question...also "because it slopes, with a flap)

Most profound -- and perplexing -- I'll have what Carroll was haivng...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 10:53:05 PM

Der Brucer remains speechless, which is quite something!
I'll drink to the hat!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:53:37 PM
How rude!  I was in mid-post when HHW disappeared, went away, and wouldn't let me back on for several minutes.  Was it something I posted?

You impugned  my omnipotence >:(

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:53:53 PM
...and what DR Francois is having...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:54:41 PM

Der Brucer remains speechless, which is quite something!
I'll drink to the hat!

Here, here!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:55:22 PM

Paige O'Hara!

That name rings a Belle, don't you think?!

Fearing ERYTHROPHOBIA, Scarlet chaged her name to Paige.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:56:36 PM

Dinah, where are you?

A-shore!

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:58:01 PM
You impugned  my omnipotence >:(

der Brucer

Here, here!  I say off with his head, don't you think, Francois?  Or should we stuff der Brucer in the tea pot?
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: bk on February 09, 2007, 10:58:31 PM
Back from Tip Toes.  Certainly interesting to see this chestnut, but I can't say it was a sparkling evening of theater.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 10:58:40 PM
A-shore!

der Brucer

or to blown her horn
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 10:58:55 PM

Then, eat me!

Please - here be ladies and children.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 11:03:30 PM
Please - here be ladies and children.

der Brucer

Ladies and children on HHW?!  
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 09, 2007, 11:06:21 PM
Ladies and children on HHW?!  

Yeah, the kids show up and then drag in Mom.

der Brucer
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 11:06:55 PM
Francois? You're dozing.  Wake up!  Or you'll go in the tea pot, Mon Doormouse.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: François on February 09, 2007, 11:07:27 PM
Here, here!  I say off with his head, don't you think, Francois?  Or should we stuff der Brucer in the tea pot?

No! That'd ruin the tea!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 11:07:47 PM
Next!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Miss Karen on February 09, 2007, 11:19:55 PM
I'll feel a bit like Alice in Kritzerland with all this madness..
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 11:35:47 PM
I send many thoughts and vibes for you and your family, Larry...

I also send hugs...
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 11:40:57 PM
Thank heaven for little girls, for little girls get bigger every day
Thank heaven for little girls, they grow up in the most delightful way

Oh, that's right - that's Honore.

Gigi!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 11:46:45 PM
Vibes to SWW!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: Tomovoz on February 09, 2007, 11:56:00 PM
I hope DR TCB is not posting from either a hospital casualty department or from a Nazi concentration camp.
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 11:56:37 PM

Der Brucer remains speechless, which is quite something!
I'll drink to the hat!

amazing!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 09, 2007, 11:57:28 PM
We are now MOOOVING right along!!!
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: TCB on February 10, 2007, 12:04:07 AM
I hope DR TCB is not posting from either a hospital casualty department or from a Nazi concentration camp.

I am having a t-shirt made that says I SURVIVED ANNE FRANK.

I made it through the show with only a small limp.  The show is a hit!  The first of what will hopefully be many standing ovations.

Thanks for all the good wishes.[/size][/i]










Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 10, 2007, 12:13:56 AM
I am having a t-shirt made that says I SURVIVED ANNE FRANK.

I made it through the show with only a small limp.  The show is a hit!  The first of what will hopefully be many standing ovations.[/size][/i]

Great news! ;D
Title: Re:THIS WAY MADNESS LIES
Post by: George on February 10, 2007, 12:21:09 AM
Today in the mail, I received from eBay, ALW's 5-disc compilation, "Now & Forever."