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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were scary, and now it is time for you to post until the scary cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SPRAT!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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John, so sorry to hear about the doctor report. Good wishes and vibes to you!
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I've survived the first week back at work.
I can't take a nap whenever I choose so I'm a bit tired in the afternoon but otherwise it went well.
At least I get the 16th off for MLK day.
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Health vibes and best wishes to John G.
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TOD
CD - Bernard Herrmann at Fox - enough music to keep me going for weeks, if not months.
DVD - A Somg to Remember (new UK Sony/Columbia Classics DVD) - silly but entertaining.
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I've now got to go and repair my garden fence - again.
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Health vibes for DR JOHNG.
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I am back to work as well DR BEN.....oh well.
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Last night was another night spent in the emergency room with the SAME difficulty with my father - only I had different companions.
He is going to see the specialist on Monday - hopefully early.....so we shall see.
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I hate computer problems.....it makes me feel so helpless.....because if you don't know what you are doing, you can make things worse....and I have a few "experts" around here who always want to step in.....
So far so good on my Sony that I have had about a year - which I really like. And Norton seems to really stop any attacks, although it sometimes interferes with some web sites....
I just can't bring myself to change over to APPLE - I guess I am not creative enough.
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Good morning, all!
I had a night of FOLLIES-like dreams: a terrifying nightmare that dragged me out of bed at 12:30am about the ghosts at grandmother's and home and, before the alarm went off, a long dream about my high school reunion occurring in Manhattan, a subway stop miles underground, my working for a Barnes&Noble-NYPL combo, and friends I've not seen since 1964. DR Ginny and Richard put in an appearance, as did my cellist friend Ann, Dr Swisher's daughter, and Dan Strickland, who appears to have vanished from the alumni records.
Today, I am back to City Center for another round with Joshie on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. I need some time here to finish up the German lyrics and the Act One work on ROBERTA so I can dive into DEAREST ENEMY. Where is the time going?
BK, I'm glad your computer story had a happy ending.
More coffee!
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TOD:
DVD - Horrors of the Black Museum
CD - Best of the Big Bands, Glee Warblers Sing
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Perhaps my present will arrive today - but I won't be home to see it.....until tonight....after work....after dark.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Health Vibes to DR John G! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you are likely to hear from someone from your past in the next three days....probably tomorrow....and that it will be a mixed message.
You are also likely to receive a job offer that is a little off the beaten path, but it is one that you should seriously consider.
Travel may be involved in both cases.
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Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
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good morning, all.
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Sorry to hear about your computer problems, bk. I feel the same as you, which is why I have started keeping things I need backed up on Google-docs. They're not the easiest files to work with, but they exist in my private account there. So, I can always get to them from another computer.
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TOD:
Nothing new to watch this weekend, but I do have some things on order from Amazon that should arrive next week.
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TOD:
MP3 -- Eubie Blake's piano rolls, La Chiusa's "Wild Party"
DVD -- Finishing "That's Entertainment," "Port of Shadows"
That may be more than I have time for.
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And again, thank you, all.
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BK,
I'm glad your scary experience turned out okay.
I'm also glad that I work on a laptop.
I would hate to have to lug one of those heavy Apple desktops through a mall.
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I don't really have much on my computer that I REALLY need to keep. But my son set me up with Jungledisk, which is where I click and drag stuff I really want to keep. Jungledisk is $3 per month for a certain amount of space, and it is up in the clouds somewhere. I also have an email account that I use to email stuff to myself. Like minutes and stuff.
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I use an external hard drive of about 400 GB to save things......
Off to work. Oh well.....
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DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you are likely to hear from someone from your past in the next three days....probably tomorrow....and that it will be a mixed message.
You are also likely to receive a job offer that is a little off the beaten path, but it is one that you should seriously consider.
Travel may be involved in both cases.
DR JRand61, wow! That's all quite exciting. I wonder who it will be.
DR Laura, it sees to me that, rather than pay Jungledisk $3.00/moth, buying an external hard drive for a set amount would set you up for life.
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TOD:
MP3 -- Eubie Blake's piano rolls, La Chiusa's "Wild Party"
DVD -- Finishing "That's Entertainment," "Port of Shadows"
That may be more than I have time for.
Having actually seen the mercifully short run of THE WILD PARTY, I can only say that you are a braver man than I. It was one of the more putrid theatrical events I've seen in this lifetime.
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And the word of the day is: SPRAT!
And The Song Of The Day Is: A LITTLE FISH IN A BIG POND
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DR TCB,
When you emailed amazon.com about your problem did you email the regular customer service or the kindle customer service? I ask because the latter is very helpful and the former is not.
I would definitely email the kindle CS. They have been very helpful to me.
I am sure you can return the book and get your money back. But i'll bet the kindle CS will help you.
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Vibes, oh yes, VIBES, to all!
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Page 2 dance just chock full of vibes.
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DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you are likely to hear from someone from your past in the next three days....probably tomorrow....and that it will be a mixed message.
You are also likely to receive a job offer that is a little off the beaten path, but it is one that you should seriously consider.
Travel may be involved in both cases.
DR JRand61, wow! That's all quite exciting. I wonder who it will be.
DR Laura, it sees to me that, rather than pay Jungledisk $3.00/moth, buying an external hard drive for a set amount would set you up for life.
Well, the advantage of "cloud" storage such as Jungledisk is that your files are archived outside of your home so that, in the case of a fire etc., your files are safe. Also, your stuff is accessable anywhere without toting around an external drive.
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There is nothing but decaf coffee in our office this morning so I am saying the hell with everything around here!
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Well, I did buy one of those external things, and guess what. The computers quit recognizing it one day.
My son put Jungledisk on all the computers I use, so I can take minutes on one computer and access them on another.
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MEdia Check:
DVR: the String Band portion of this past New Year's Day's Mummers Parade
CD: I don't have it yet, but I've heard a bit of Amy Whinehouse's posthumously released CD and I liked it. I need to pick this up this weekend.
DVD: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And we're all about to have breakfast.
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I'm off to City Center.
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TOD:
MP3 -- Eubie Blake's piano rolls, La Chiusa's "Wild Party"
DVD -- Finishing "That's Entertainment," "Port of Shadows"
That may be more than I have time for.
Having actually seen the mercifully short run of THE WILD PARTY, I can only say that you are a braver man than I. It was one of the more putrid theatrical events I've seen in this lifetime.
I cannot stand Mandy Patinkin on the recording, but I do love Toni Collette and I love some of the supporting cast. It's way too episodic to work, but studying why it doesn't (beyond Patinkin) is actually kind of fascinating. It would have been a good concept musical but it was too literal, not as dreamy as the poem and a little too caught up in its own precious pansexuality to be as sexual as it needed to be.
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I've repaired the fence but it's no more than a temporary job because the concrete posts are breaking away, so I'll have to replace those at some time.
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Great Filichia on Friday. Loved the notes on Hugh Martin. Got that recording for Christmas. And the Sondheim came in the mail yesterday.
Elmore, you saw "The Road to Qatar" and know Stephen Cole. What do you think of that score?
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On a related note...
My uncle and his family have been in San Jose, CA, for the past three weeks. They're still on California/West Coast time. My Dad started making breakfast for everyone around 7:30 this morning. Of course, no one came down for breakfast until around 9:00. -And I suspect they'll all be taking naps later this afternoon.
*And I was amazed at how "loud" my mom can set a table. clang, clang, clang went the dishes
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I've repaired the fence but it's no more than a temporary job because the concrete posts are breaking away, so I'll have to replace those at some time.
I'm facing the same problem with the gate to my backyard. Don't want to have to dig up concrete.
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DR elmore - If you're still here, did you catch my question yesterday about the Merrily orchestrations?
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DR John G - ~~~~~GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
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As for the Friday Media Check...
Well...
Does a Kawai Baby Grand count as a "media"? ::)
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And on a related relative note...
My uncle's wife (is "aunt" the proper term ??? - I really don't know (I'm still sleepy ;) ) is still coughing up a storm, and now my uncle is a bit sniffly. I hope they understand if I'd rather not spend the day driving around in a car with them seeing the sights of Richmond. :-\
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This is quite entertaining and informative:
Dubbing Through the Decades (http://youtu.be/-wowXaIuWv0)
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R.I.P. William Duell (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/theater/william-duell-puckish-character-actor-dies-at-88.html)
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If there ever was a reason for DR MBarnum to pay another visit to New York City...
Singing Hindi in the Rain - “Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema” (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/movies/moma-presents-a-raj-kapoor-film-festival.html)
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
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And now...
The softer side of actor, Michael Shannon...
Adorable Things (http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/721586/adorable-things-with-michael-shannon.jhtml?xrs=share_copy)
;D
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This is quite entertaining and informative:
Dubbing Through the Decades (http://youtu.be/-wowXaIuWv0)
What a fantastic compilation!
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
I don't doubt it. But it all seems like dirty talk rather than actual dirt. And the music is played at all these tempi that seem too coked up to be sensual.
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Epiphany morning greetings! While I know this is a significant day in the liturgical calendar, what I'm celebrating is the fact that I can now begin packing away the Christmas decor - well, tomorrow, anyway.
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
I don't doubt it. But it all seems like dirty talk rather than actual dirt. And the music is played at all these tempi that seem too coked up to be sensual.
My inference from this person's comments was that it was the "musical" content (or lack thereof) that made him feel less than clean. ;D
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
I don't doubt it. But it all seems like dirty talk rather than actual dirt. And the music is played at all these tempi that seem too coked up to be sensual.
My inference from this person's comments was that it was the "musical" content (or lack thereof) that made him feel less than clean. ;D
And yet, the most I listen to it, the more I like the music. But, then again, I like a lot of La Chiusa music. Some of it seems too hastily written and in need of a good polish, but there are always moments that just surprise me.
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Yes, Ginny, happy 12th day of Christmas. Happy Three Kings Day, all.
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
I don't doubt it. But it all seems like dirty talk rather than actual dirt. And the music is played at all these tempi that seem too coked up to be sensual.
My inference from this person's comments was that it was the "musical" content (or lack thereof) that made him feel less than clean. ;D
And yet, the most I listen to it, the more I like the music. But, then again, I like a lot of La Chiusa music. Some of it seems too hastily written and in need of a good polish, but there are always moments that just surprise me.
Marie Christine does have some lovely moments. -And I still being surprised at myself when I found myself crying during the second act of See What I Wanna See: Mary Testa singing "There Will Be A Miracle" - WOW!
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And now that my parents and relatives have left the house for a few hours, I think I'll take advantage of the "me time" to get some stuff packed up.
Laters...
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I agree, there's usually at least something in any given La Chiusa that's excellent. For me, it's just wading through all the other stuff to get there that's the issue. :) I have a ton of his recordings and must admit I rarely listen to any of them.
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Page three!
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I agree, there's usually at least something in any given La Chiusa that's excellent. For me, it's just wading through all the other stuff to get there that's the issue. :) I have a ton of his recordings and must admit I rarely listen to any of them.
Yes, one could do a highlights disk and have room left over. Sadly. I still keep hoping something like "Giant" will move him to a new level. And I hear "Queen of the Mist" is his best score yet.
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Gotta get fired up for my cardio walk...
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This is quite entertaining and informative:
Dubbing Through the Decades (http://youtu.be/-wowXaIuWv0)
What a fantastic compilation!
Wow! I'll say! There were a few shockers in there for me.
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Epiphany morning greetings! While I know this is a significant day in the liturgical calendar, what I'm celebrating is the fact that I can now begin packing away the Christmas decor - well, tomorrow, anyway.
I'll be doing the same, DR Ginny. At least it all gets put away quicker than it took to put out.
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By the time I got either of the WILD PARTY recordings, the reviews had long been out and dismissive of both scores. I recall it was chore to listen to them. Haven't heard either one since.
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I loathe both Wild Party scores.
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I'm up, I've listened to the presentation on a very bad phone, gave a LOT of notes, did some rearranging and will finesse patter this evening with the East Coast singer.
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I'm now behind on my own finessing and will do so posthaste.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I never got into that one. Will have to dig up my recording and give it a spin.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
But are you a strippa?
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JR, perhaps someone posted about this and I missed it, but are you aware of this (http://ilovelucylive.com/Welcome.html)? The Variety review wasn't exactly a rave. ::)
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The internets are being weird with HHW's buttons on the reply box today.
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Great Filichia on Friday. Loved the notes on Hugh Martin. Got that recording for Christmas. And the Sondheim came in the mail yesterday.
Elmore, you saw "The Road to Qatar" and know Stephen Cole. What do you think of that score?
It was cute and very silly. I had a good time. I saw a workshop and then the York production, which had some big revisions. My memory is that the score was as funny as the show and I enjoyed it.
I am home from Encores! I am coming down with a terrible cold, so I hope prventative measures are not too late.
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DR elmore - If you're still here, did you catch my question yesterday about the Merrily orchestrations?
My lips are sealed.
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DR elmore - If you're still here, did you catch my question yesterday about the Merrily orchestrations?
My lips are sealed.
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Speaking of doing spit-takes, Danny Thomas would have been 100 today.
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BK, re: your whole Apple misadventure yesterday.
The worst part is the incompetency of the person you called and the supervisor. I think your "guy" and the guy who sold the computer to you sound right on top of things.
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Great Filichia on Friday. Loved the notes on Hugh Martin. Got that recording for Christmas. And the Sondheim came in the mail yesterday.
Elmore, you saw "The Road to Qatar" and know Stephen Cole. What do you think of that score?
It was cute and very silly. I had a good time. I saw a workshop and then the York production, which had some big revisions. My memory is that the score was as funny as the show and I enjoyed it.
I am home from Encores! I am coming down with a terrible cold, so I hope prventative measures are not too late.
Hope you feel better soon, Elmore.
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In our very full mailbox today, only one item was for me, but said item was the HHW gift and I love it! Thank you, BK!
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
Maybe you should consider it.
Caveat: The average net income from writing of theatre lyricists in the United States is something like negative $565, so it's a growth industry.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
Maybe you should consider it.
Caveat: The average net income from writing of theatre lyricists in the United States is something like negative $565, so it's a growth industry.
There's an income?
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
Maybe you should consider it.
Caveat: The average net income from writing of theatre lyricists in the United States is something like negative $565, so it's a growth industry.
There's an income?
I wonder if a negative income could be called an outcome.
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
Maybe you should consider it.
Caveat: The average net income from writing of theatre lyricists in the United States is something like negative $565, so it's a growth industry.
There's an income?
I wonder if a negative income could be called an outcome.
Or an outgo.
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Good Afternoon!
Well, it took me a little while to get going, but once I did...
I managed to sort all of my clothes, and set aside one box to ship back to NYC. I will work on getting another box put together over the next 48 hours or so.
I also managed to sort through a "box of stuff" that had accumulated over the past six months - a.k.a. since the start of Oklahoma! - and it was quite liberating to throw away and/or recycle extra copies of various Playbills, program stuffers, restaurant receipts, restaurant business cards(!), restaurant carry-out menus(!!), travel itineraries (I always print out two extra copies: one to place in my carry-on and one for my checked bag),magazines, Amazon packing lists, etc., etc., etc. So, instead of carting back a 16"x16"x10" box of papers, all I have to deal with now is less than half a shoebox full of them. Whew! and Yeah!
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I also realized that I don't have to ship my clothes back today. I can fit more than enough in my suitcases to last me for at least three weeks back in NYC. I can just take my time boxing things up Sunday night, and then arrange for a UPS pick-up on Monday.
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DR elmore - If you're still here, did you catch my question yesterday about the Merrily orchestrations?
My lips are sealed.
Gotcha.
So... I'll meet you at Ditch Plains on Tuesday night to catch up? ;)
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According to Facebook, our DR SwishySarah is doing her Master's recital tomorrow evening at The University of Michigan and it will be streamed live online at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sarah-davis-2012-01-07-8pm-brh
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JR, perhaps someone posted about this and I missed it, but are you aware of this (http://ilovelucylive.com/Welcome.html)? The Variety review wasn't exactly a rave. ::)
I remember seeing the flyer for it in the "display" at Genghis Cohen when I was heading out of the closing night partay for Lost & Unsung. However, I can't remember if I posted anything about it at the time. Or if someone else did. ???
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WELCOME TO PAGE FOUR!!!!
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And now I'm going to get ready to head out to run a few errands before tonight's show.
Laters...
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One for MBarnum wherever he may be. And any other Bollywood fans out there.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/movies/moma-presents-a-raj-kapoor-film-festival.html?ref=arts
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DR Elmore - I think you need some chicken noodle soup from Artie's to fend off your cold!
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Richard and I are off to tend to my mother's computer and visit with her for a while, then to dinner and to First Friday at the local compound of artists' studios. Bye for now!
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Well, about to take Rex to the vet again. Boy, can he spit food when he's mad, which he is.
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Well, about to take Rex to the vet again. Boy, can he spit food when he's mad, which he is.
So sorry for Rex.
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In a completely Outside the Box sort of way I say to you all
Big Happy Pants!
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For those who want an update on the WEST SIDE STORY brouhaha:
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=7996
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DR Elmore - I think you need some chicken noodle soup from Artie's to fend off your cold!
I had some for lunch.
DR Ginny, did you see anything about the Cincinnati Men's Chorus singing for Middletown Lyric Theatre?
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Just watched, for the first time Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter" on TV. I really enjoyed it. Well directed with some excellent performances. A very intriguing and moving film.
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Just recovered from a bout of severe indigestion which lasted an hour. I don't know whether to blame it on the sausage roll, the steak pie, the cheese sandwich or all three!
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I love my tasteful gift!
Happy Pants!
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Just recovered from a bout of severe indigestion which lasted an hour. I don't know whether to blame it on the sausage roll, the steak pie, the cheese sandwich or all three!
Makes me bilious!
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Just recovered from a bout of severe indigestion which lasted an hour. I don't know whether to blame it on the sausage roll, the steak pie, the cheese sandwich or all three!
Makes me bilious!
Makes me hungry.
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And makes me want a pint or two to go with it all.
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There's a slight breeze blowing but so far my fence is holding up.
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Thanks for that link DR JMK. No, I had not heard of such an animal!
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Hahahahahaha! ;D
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And no, the Zumba has taken effect yet.
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DR JOSE thanks for that dubbing link.
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Well, the good news is that Rex doesn't seem worse. He's not out of the woods yet, but he didn't need fluids today.
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Good news DR LAURA.
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Well, the good news is that Rex doesn't seem worse. He's not out of the woods yet, but he didn't need fluids today.
Yay, happy the news is so encouraging
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DR FJL you are here LATE!
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Or maybe not!
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I just got an Apple G4 Imac desktop with 17" screen with lots of extras for $80 including shipping. I will be happy until I get it.....then hopefully my happiness will continue.
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New Supernatural tonight.
Good to be back with Sam and Dean.
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Get to leave work in a few minutes. Had to put in 11 hours today in order to get my 40 for the week.
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DR JRand61, I just had a long phone conversation with one of my best fre=iends from college, who's investing in "Chistmas Up the Holler." We haven't spoken in over 10 years.
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!!!!! Page 5 Dance !!!!!
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Good news about Rex.
Vibes for complete recovery ~~~~~~~
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I've been Big Happy Pantsed!
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I just want to remind everyone that I, BK, was the first person anywhere to post about the screwup in the West Side Story disc. I am given NO credit for this anywhere and that includes dear reader JMK who merely says "a hue and cry was heard from film fans everywhere." Let me tell you that 99% of those "film fans" doing the hueing and the crying would not even have known it was a mistake had I not called attention to it in the first place. Let's give credit where credit is due, baby. :)
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I finessed, wrote, ate (haven't heard a peep about this supposed dinner tonight, so I don't think it's happening and that's fine by me), did some errands and whatnot, was more than surprised that my box 3 Maigret didn't arrive (it's been eight days since shipping and I normally get things from this company in two), picked up two small packages and no important envelope and wrote a bit more. I've done about eleven pages and I guess I'll try to slog through nine more before the end of the evening.
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I'd forgotten what it was like to go to NY every few weeks, which is what I used to do. In the section I'm writing now, I was there for six straight weeks - I would not do that these days.
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DR FJL you are here LATE!
Just don't call me late for Toby and Dylan's dinner
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This is quite entertaining and informative:
Dubbing Through the Decades (http://youtu.be/-wowXaIuWv0)
That was very enjoyable, DR Jose! I was very surprised to hear that Marianne McAndrew was dubbed in Hello, Dolly! I thought her speaking voice matched the dubbed singing voice perfectly.
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Health vibes for DR JohnG.
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Almost makes you wonder if anyone does their own singing.
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I know, Laura! I was also amazed that Harry Belafonte was dubbed!
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Well, it's back to NYC this weekend. It's amazing how much cheaper hotels are in January as compared with December.
I'm looking forward to seeing Christine Andreas and Kritzerland's Jason Graae at the "Lyrics and Lyricists" concert Sunday.
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DR JRand61, I just had a long phone conversation with one of my best fre=iends from college, who's investing in "Chistmas Up the Holler." We haven't spoken in over 10 years.
Ah ha! And they laughed when I sat down!
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Almost makes you wonder if anyone does their own singing.
Lest we forget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVYmbyrYcXk&feature=related
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John G., I am so sorry to read that you need surgery, but thankfully they found it early. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Last night was another night spent in the emergency room with the SAME difficulty with my father - only I had different companions.
He is going to see the specialist on Monday - hopefully early.....so we shall see.
Prayers for your father, Jack.
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Will anybody in NYC be going to see Darren Criss (Glee) in How to Succeed on Broadway? They showed the playbill when he was on Live With Kelly. I love that playbill!
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Vibes for DR JohnG and DR JRand's dad. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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DR TCB,
When you emailed amazon.com about your problem did you email the regular customer service or the kindle customer service? I ask because the latter is very helpful and the former is not.
I would definitely email the kindle CS. They have been very helpful to me.
I am sure you can return the book and get your money back. But i'll bet the kindle CS will help you.
Yes, Jennifer, it was the regular customer service. They told me it was too late to stop it, because it had already been packaged. That sounded like BS to me, because it was during the weekend. They told me that I could refuse the package, but it is more trouble than it is worth. So, I will give the book to someone as a gift.
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Will anybody in NYC be going to see Darren Criss (Glee) in How to Succeed on Broadway? They showed the playbill when he was on Live With Kelly. I love that playbill!
I have an extra playbill with Daniel Radcliffe on the cover if you'd like it, but it sounds like you want the new one.
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A somewhat well known NYC theatah professional (and Tony nominee) with whom I worked once shared with me that he had done some private readings with LaChiusa and felt "dirty" afterwards. :)
I don't doubt it. But it all seems like dirty talk rather than actual dirt. And the music is played at all these tempi that seem too coked up to be sensual.
My inference from this person's comments was that it was the "musical" content (or lack thereof) that made him feel less than clean. ;D
It was probably all the horns that were being blown.
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JR, perhaps someone posted about this and I missed it, but are you aware of this (http://ilovelucylive.com/Welcome.html)? The Variety review wasn't exactly a rave. ::)
Is it true that Lucille Ball's voice in MAME was dubbed by Debra Messing?
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Vibes for Jrand's father!
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Yesterday I had the two MRI's. One of my lower spine and one of my upper spine. Today, I received a phone call from my surgeon's office saying that he reviewed the thoracic MRI, and was now referring my case over to a different surgeon. The reason is that my surgeon doesn't deal with the thoracic part of the spine.
Gee, wouldn't it have been nice to discuss this with the patient, rather than just dumping me? I am not really happy about this.
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G'night!
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DR JRand61, I just had a long phone conversation with one of my best fre=iends from college, who's investing in "Chistmas Up the Holler." We haven't spoken in over 10 years.
That's wonderful. On all fronts.
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Yesterday I had the two MRI's. One of my lower spine and one of my upper spine. Today, I received a phone call from my surgeon's office saying that he reviewed the thoracic MRI, and was now referring my case over to a different surgeon. The reason is that my surgeon doesn't deal with the thoracic part of the spine.
Gee, wouldn't it have been nice to discuss this with the patient, rather than just dumping me? I am not really happy about this.
I wouldn't be, either, but perhaps the new doctor is just what you want and need.
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Almost makes you wonder if anyone does their own singing.
Lest we forget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVYmbyrYcXk&feature=related
Excellent. Even if her offspring are hellions.
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Thanks for the gift, BK.
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John G., I am so sorry to read that you need surgery, but thankfully they found it early. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks, all of you.
And vibes and prayers for JRand's dad.
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Page six!
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In light of all the comments about dubbing: Just saw Grace Kelly and Bing sing "True Love." She was not dubbed. I don't think he was, either.
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Also re dubbing: I can affirm that my brother was not dubbed when doing his role in his 8-minute Occupy Wall Street-themed film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNdxw9-wfdY
I mean, for the record,
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:D
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Watching a fun documentary about Ahmet Ertegun with some great footage of Lieber and, BK's friend, Stoller.
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Good Evening!
Three more....
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...And my parents and relatives and their friends liked the show. However, when I went out to the lobby after the show, they were nowhere to be found. But I did see one of my former voice teachers as well a Richmond-based actress I've done a few shows with. I tried calling my mom, but it went right to voicemail. I waited around for a bit, and then...
When I got back to my parents house, they weren't home yet. Hmm...
They got home about 10 minutes later. They thanked me for arranging the tickets, and said I did a good job.
And now they're making a very late dinner. My father has fired up the grill, and he's about to cook some steaks. ::)
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One for MBarnum wherever he may be. And any other Bollywood fans out there.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/movies/moma-presents-a-raj-kapoor-film-festival.html?ref=arts
Umm...
Well...
OK...
::)
;)
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Yesterday I had the two MRI's. One of my lower spine and one of my upper spine. Today, I received a phone call from my surgeon's office saying that he reviewed the thoracic MRI, and was now referring my case over to a different surgeon. The reason is that my surgeon doesn't deal with the thoracic part of the spine.
Gee, wouldn't it have been nice to discuss this with the patient, rather than just dumping me? I am not really happy about this.
DR TCB - Hopefully, your new doctor will be more communicative.
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Will anybody in NYC be going to see Darren Criss (Glee) in How to Succeed on Broadway? They showed the playbill when he was on Live With Kelly. I love that playbill!
DR Jennifer - If you want to download the new poster art of the Darren Criss Playbill, it's been posted on Playbill.com, BroadwayWorld.com, etc. The Nick Jonas poster art has already been posted too.
(http://www.playbill.com/images/photo/h/o/howto2.jpg)
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And...
(http://www.playbill.com/images/photo/h/o/howto3.jpg)
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*Interesting how the complete title of the show is not spelled out on the Nick Jonas art.
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DR Jennifer - Oh, and I think I'm seeing How to Succeed... next Wednesday.
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In light of all the comments about dubbing: Just saw Grace Kelly and Bing sing "True Love." She was not dubbed. I don't think he was, either.
And I guess it should be noted that only part of Debbie Reynolds' vocals were dubbed in "Singing in the Rain".
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I just got an Apple G4 Imac desktop with 17" screen with lots of extras for $80 including shipping. I will be happy until I get it.....then hopefully my happiness will continue.
Hmm... A G4? Did the previous owner tell you when he/she originally purchased it?
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Well, the good news is that Rex doesn't seem worse. He's not out of the woods yet, but he didn't need fluids today.
That's good news.
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DR TCB,
When you emailed amazon.com about your problem did you email the regular customer service or the kindle customer service? I ask because the latter is very helpful and the former is not.
I would definitely email the kindle CS. They have been very helpful to me.
I am sure you can return the book and get your money back. But i'll bet the kindle CS will help you.
Yes, Jennifer, it was the regular customer service. They told me it was too late to stop it, because it had already been packaged. That sounded like BS to me, because it was during the weekend. They told me that I could refuse the package, but it is more trouble than it is worth. So, I will give the book to someone as a gift.
Or you could read them ;)
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Well, it's back to NYC this weekend. It's amazing how much cheaper hotels are in January as compared with December.
I'm looking forward to seeing Christine Andreas and Kritzerland's Jason Graae at the "Lyrics and Lyricists" concert Sunday.
I always used to love going to up New York City in January. I could usually score some good theatre tickets - especially with some of the discount codes - and I would usually stay at the Skyline Hotel over on 50th & 10th. You could get a very nice room with two queen beds for just $75/night, and parking was just $8/night too. And they have a great view of the Empire State Building from the indoor pool on the top floor.
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Night, all.
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Night John G.....
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Well, I keep putting off this brief so tomorrow is about it. I called today to confirm the deadline and it has to be in the mail by Monday, so..... I'm about 1/2 done with it, I just couldn't bring myself to work on it today, so I'll get it done over the weekend.
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I went to an art show for a young artist tonight. I think she's probably in college or around that age. Anyway, I found a piece I just love, hate the frame because it's got glass and it makes it look like a print when it's an original mixed media. Anyway, I think this may be her first attempt at selling art and I think she's under pricing things, but I wasn't going to argue about it. I went to the show very early and offered to leave the piece there for the rest of the show, but she said "No, take it now if you want to" so I did. It was on my wall before the show was over
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With the glass on it, I'm not sure I can take a good photo of it, maybe I'll try tomorrow when it's light in here and I wouldn't need a flash
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Well, it's back to NYC this weekend. It's amazing how much cheaper hotels are in January as compared with December.
I'm looking forward to seeing Christine Andreas and Kritzerland's Jason Graae at the "Lyrics and Lyricists" concert Sunday.
I always used to love going to up New York City in January. I could usually score some good theatre tickets - especially with some of the discount codes - and I would usually stay at the Skyline Hotel over on 50th & 10th. You could get a very nice room with two queen beds for just $75/night, and parking was just $8/night too. And they have a great view of the Empire State Building from the indoor pool on the top floor.
We've eaten at the Skyline's restaurant a couple of times. I really liked it, IIRC.
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Well, I have a busy day tomorrow and need to get some sleep. Night all
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Well, it's back to NYC this weekend. It's amazing how much cheaper hotels are in January as compared with December.
I'm looking forward to seeing Christine Andreas and Kritzerland's Jason Graae at the "Lyrics and Lyricists" concert Sunday.
I always used to love going to up New York City in January. I could usually score some good theatre tickets - especially with some of the discount codes - and I would usually stay at the Skyline Hotel over on 50th & 10th. You could get a very nice room with two queen beds for just $75/night, and parking was just $8/night too. And they have a great view of the Empire State Building from the indoor pool on the top floor.
We've eaten at the Skyline's restaurant a couple of times. I really liked it, IIRC.
Hmm.... I don't think I've ever eaten at the restaurant there. But I think I did order room service one time.
::)
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Well, I have a busy day tomorrow and need to get some sleep. Night all
I have a semi-busy day tomorrow too. I have a few "practical" errands to take care of in the morning, then a matinee, then the evening show. I believe my parents are heading up to DC tomorrow for some sight-seeing and then dinner with my brothers. -Although, my aunt it still coughing a lot, and I'm actually hoping that they just stay put tomorrow and let her rest. They fly back to the Philippines on Tuesday, and she really should be well for that 14 hour flight.
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In any case...
Goodnight.
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Finished a motion picture and wrote another few pages - I think I've done seventeen today so will try another three at some point.
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BIG HAPPY PANTS Arrived in Tumwater! :D Thanks, BK!!
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Last night was another night spent in the emergency room with the SAME difficulty with my father - only I had different companions.
He is going to see the specialist on Monday - hopefully early.....so we shall see.
~~~Continued Vibes for JRand's Father!!~~~
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Good news about Rex.
Vibes for complete recovery ~~~~~~~
~~~Ditto!!~~~
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This is quite entertaining and informative:
Dubbing Through the Decades (http://youtu.be/-wowXaIuWv0)
That was very enjoyable, DR Jose! I was very surprised to hear that Marianne McAndrew was dubbed in Hello, Dolly! I thought her speaking voice matched the dubbed singing voice perfectly.
That's a pretty cool video! I've always wondered who dubbed for Marianne McAndrew, but could never find any info. I just found THIS (http://www.barbaralea.com/Dubbers/dubberslist.html) site that says that she was actually dubbed by two people: Melissa Stafford (for solos) and Gilda Maiken (for ensemble vocals). Interesting.
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I know, Laura! I was also amazed that Harry Belafonte was dubbed!
I was, too! Who woulda thought that that scene was dubbed?
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In my Blu-ray player right now is "Glee The Concert." I got it at Costco tonight. I never saw it in the theaters. It looks pretty spiffy in Blu-ray hi-def.
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Whoever did the subtitles made a mistake...and obviously doesn't watch the show. Lea Michelle (as Rachel) is talking about how much she love Barbra Streisand and "Don't Rain on My Parade." She says "My dads played it for me when I was in my birth mother's womb." Except the subtitles are: "My dad's played it for me..." Rachel (the character) has two dads AND the possessive isn't grammatically correct. It's not as bad as the "West Side Story" goober, but where's quality control when you need it?
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NOOOO!! My brand new Blu-ray of "Glee The Concert" is crapping out on me. :P It got to a point during the song, "Jessie's Girl" (only a half hour into the show) and froze. Crapballs! >:(
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I kind of like the Lippa, at least relatively speaking.
I kind of like the Lippa,
It makes me do the flippa!
(It's better than Kelly Ripa!)
A-dippa, dippa-doo!
I don't claim to be a lyricist.
Your lyric reminds me of this picture:
(http://500motivators.com/plog-content/thumbs/motivate/me/large/637-i-like-to-sing-a-about-the-moon-a-and-the-june-a-and-the-spring-a.jpg)
;D
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HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akAEIW3rmvQ) is a Warner Brothers cartoon, starring Owl Jolson, singing the song in the above picture. :D