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Title: DON'T FORGET
Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 12:01:53 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you've forgotten the notes, you've tried to remember the notes and you're losing your mind. So, now it is time to post until the Duck ala Orange comes home.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 12:20:00 AM: Good good vibes to TCB.

And a good goodnight, to all.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 12:24:11 AM: BK, I have never seen the party all the way through, but what I've seen I've liked. My pal Denny Miller who played the cowboy star in it said Peter Sellers for some reason took a shine to him and it remains to this day one of his favourite movie experiences.

I'm not an exotic food guy. The most exotic I get is probably Indian food and even then, it the usually meat and tandoori dishes.

For the most part, I find French food a little heavy and a bit fancy.

Easter I spent a while at a party of some old Kentucky theatre friends where a bunch more Kentucky theatre friends congregated. My friend Kathy Foley, who reviews theatre for LA TIMES, regaled us with tales of an horrendous HAMLET she had seen at the Tamarind Theatre where no one knew their lines and apparently the director had walked out and the owner of the theatre had cast himself as Hamlet in the vanity production of all vanity productions and was terrible. But rumour has it, this waiver theatre production had a 300,000 dollar publicity budget. Maybe you locals have seen the billboards advertising it all over town. Anyway, you might want to look for Foley's review in the Times. Also at this gathering was the actor...who, forgive me...I can only remember his first name, Bill...who you might remember as Larry with the two brothers named Daryl from the Bob Newhart Show (the 2nd one). He's also currently in Deadwood. Very nice man.
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:24:03 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 12:24:11 AM
Also at this gathering was the actor...who, forgive me...I can only remember his first name, Bill...who you might remember as Larry with the two brothers named Daryl from the Bob Newhart Show (the 2nd one). He's also currently in Deadwood. Very nice man.

William Sanderson who was also in Blade Runner
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:49:11 AM: Not a big fan of French Food, but I guess I will have to also say Duck a la Orange as well.

Exotic foods I like Thai if it is considered to be exotic. Pad Thai is my favorite dish and the spicy soup with coconut milk
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 04:00:59 AM: I was wondering if anyone has seen any of the three versions of Stop the World I Want To Get Off (Tony Tanner, Sammy Davis, Peter Scolari) and does anyone know if there are any other musicals that have been filmed three or more times and the caveat being that more or less uses the original book and the score. (Anything Goes has bee done three times but the plot has been drastically change in two of them and the score has song added by other composers.)
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 05:50:16 AM: Good morning, all! I think the pollen has finally landed in NYC. My eyeballs are itching this morning, and I may have to buy some of dear friend BK's allergy tonics.

Another food day after Easter and Passover dinner discussions? Well, let me think here for a moment:

1. French: there was a great restaurant in Cincinnati, Maisonette, and I remember wonderful crepes filled with seafood and a light, creamy sauce. Tres wunderbar! I had a nice lunch at a French restaurant on the cxorner of 9th Ave and 46th Street with Louis Botto, editor of PLAYBILL, and press agent Robert Ullman, but I remember more about their stories of Merman and others than the lunch.

2. There used to be a Thai restaurant on Broadway in the high 90s, and they served wonderful Pad Thai with lots of shrimp and noodles in a great spicy blend, but I really have no idea of what else made up the dish.

3. Indian: there are so many excellent restaurants in the East Village, not very costly, and the portions and menus are quite generous with a variety of items. I couldn't tell you the name of nearly anything on the menu, but the breads, condiments, and a cucumber-yogurt dish are really tasty. I usually end up with some form of shrimp curry.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on April 12, 2004, 06:11:51 AM: I love French Fries and French Toast.

When did Peter Scolari (not one of my favorite performers) film STOP THE WORLD... and why?
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: DearReaderLaura on April 12, 2004, 06:14:34 AM: I don't suppose Mexican food counts as being exotic?
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Post by: Lulu on April 12, 2004, 06:26:24 AM: I'm not that big on exotic food. I don't think it's so much that I'm not adventuresome enough as that I loathe spending the money to order something I've never before had, only to wind up unhappily surprised...and famished.

Once when we went out with some friends to a Chinese place, somebody ordered jellyfish and urged everyone at the table to try some. Since everyone made faces as they chewed and said things like, "I feel like I've got a mouthful of old rubber bands," I declined the honor when the plate was passed to me, whereupon I was immediately the center of "fraidy cat" remarks. If people had been exclaiming over how wonderful the jellyfish was, I would have no doubt tried it; but I didn't see the point in eating something everyone seemed to dislike, just so I could proudly claim, "I've eaten jellyfish!"

I have had tandoori chicken at an Indian place in London and Tibetan food of some stripe (I cannot for the life of me remember what the dish was...only that snow peas were involved) at a restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana. That's about as exotic as I get.

I adore French Onion Soup (with a hunk of French bread and melty mozzarella on top, nicely browned) and brie (preferably topping Carr's Distinctive Flavour Assortment crackers). I used to love duck l'orange when I was a young'un but now find duck meat too greasy. The crispy skin combined with the yummy orange sauce is still wonderful, however.
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Post by: Lulu on April 12, 2004, 06:29:38 AM: Forgot to mention that I once tried steak tartar and found it repulsive.

Also that I love sushi rolls but don't care for sashimi.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on April 12, 2004, 06:30:45 AM: My Ethiopian food experience was not the best, but I'm willing to give it another shot. We have an especially cheap acquaintance, Beverly, with whom we used to go to the theatre. We set up a system of having a post-matinee dinner - with each of the four in the group selecting a cuisine and then picking up the tab. It started with French, then moved on to Italian and then Portuguese - all somewhat upscale restaurants. Then cane Beverly's turn. She opted for Ethiopian, and before any of us could study the menu ordered the "house special" for everyone. The special wasn't, consisting of the same meat dish in different shapes. For vegetables we munched on the lettuce and tomato garnish. The restaurant was conveniently unlicensed, and we skipped dessert.

I don't know if this qualifies as an exotic dish, but my friend Gino's mother makes zucchini-blossom pancakes, which I look forward to every summer.

When I was last in NYC, my friend Patty took me to an Afghani restaurant on the upper west side. (I believe it's in DRs Noel and Joy's neck of the woods; east side of Broadway, around 100th Street?) We both enjoyed the largely vegetarian dishes we had.

I love French cheeses, "frites," and just about any variety of flan.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 06:50:41 AM: I was errant and truant all weekend. We were out on the Isle of Long for Easter. Had a nice relaxing time, going to the library on Saturday (we lead such exciting lives lol) were I found the DRG CD release of the 1972 Lyrics and Lyricsts seminar with Dorothy Fields. We also found some records (remember those?) including one from the Smithsonian Archives consisting of an archival recording of Whoopee w/Eddie Cantor. We had a lovely Easter dinner w/Anthony's relatives yesterday and took a late train back to the city. I'm still catching up on notes and posts so I'll come back later w/thoughts on French food.
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Post by: William F. Orr on April 12, 2004, 07:07:25 AM: [move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~VIBES OF THE GOOD VARIETY TO TCB~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~VIBES OF THE HEALTH VARIETY TO JOSE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]

But, of course, "French" fries are Belgian, as any Frenchman (François, ou est-tu?) will tell you.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: William F. Orr on April 12, 2004, 07:13:42 AM: That should be "où est-tu?"
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Post by: MBarnum on April 12, 2004, 07:30:34 AM: I am sadly lacking in French food knowledge. I know that I went to a French place in San Francisco a couple of years ago, but I don't recall what I had other then the escargot. I know that I enjoyed the meal, whatever it was I ordered.

I am quite adventuresome with exotic foods and when I visited Japan I hate lots of stuff I couldn't identify...and it was all tasty. I would say that the blackened mudfish (head, tail and all) is one of the more exotic dishes I had....and it was also one of the most delicious...and at $65.00 it had better have been (I was at a very fancy restaurant).
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 07:40:17 AM: This little gem seems topical:

Now that I'm 'older' (but refuse to grow up), here's what I've discovered:

1. I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

2. My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran.

3. I finally got my head together; now my body is falling apart.

4. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

5. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

6. All reports are in; life is now officially unfair.

7. If all is not lost, where is it?

8. It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.

9. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

10. Some days you're the dog; some days you're the hydrant.

11. I wish the buck stopped here; I sure could use a few...

12. Kids in the back seat cause accidents.

13. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

14. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

15. It's hard to make a come back when you haven't been anywhere.

16. The only time the world beats a path to your door is when you're in the bathroom.

17. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.

18. When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?

19. Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

20. It's not hard to meet expenses... they're everywhere.

21. The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

22. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter... I go somewhere to get something and then wonder what I'm here after.

23. I AM UNABLE TO REMEMBER IF I HAVE POSTED THIS OR NOT!

24. Funny, I don't remember being . . . . . absent minded...

der...what's that name again...
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 07:47:29 AM: I am glad Lent is over.

I gave up bad taste for Lent.

Now I have ordered "The Attack of the Puppet People" DVD.

Some DRs are a terrible influence!

And spaeking of "taste", for those of you with a taste for biting satire I offer the following from Andrew Sullivan's blog (http://andrewsullivan.com/):

THE UNFAB FIVE: Yes, it's Ralph Reed, Pat Buchanan, Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell - all here to help rearrange the lives of young couples who aren't with the religious right program. Right Wing Eye for the Liberal Guy. Enjoy the movie (http://www.rightwingeye.com/).

der Brucer (wondering if their is a connection between the Puppet People and the Religious Right?)
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 07:54:37 AM: Well, DR Michael Shayne, it all depends on what you call "filming." ANNIE GET YOUR GUN has been done three times: the 1950 MGM musical, the 1957 Mary Martin TV spectacular that was kinoscoped, and the Ethel Merman revival in 1966 that was taped and shown on TV. Is that what you're after?

CINDERELLA has been done three times on TV with Julie Andrews, Lesley Ann Warren, and Brandy.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 07:56:57 AM: The most exotic dish I've ever had was turtle which I rather liked. As far as most exotic cuisine, I guess it was Cuban.

THough I don't have it often, I've never had any French dish that I didn't like as heavy as it has usually been.

I should be able to be at chat for a little while tonight. Looking forward to participating.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 08:07:41 AM: Does anyone have the Criterion DVD of Olivier's RICHARD III? I just read a review of it that raved about the picture quality, and since this is a nothing week for new releases, I may have to treat myself to this disc for my week's purchase.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 08:09:48 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on April 12, 2004, 07:07:25 AM

But, of course, "French" fries are Belgian, as any Frenchman (François, ou est-tu?) will tell you.

And the very best fries are cooked in Horse Lard, as any (perverse) gourmand will tell you.

der Brucer (sorry, Jane)
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Post by: JMK on April 12, 2004, 08:44:39 AM: Hi, my name is Jeff and I am a Reversi addict. There, I've said it.

Here's a semi-humorous exotic food story--I was a teenager touring Europe by my little ol' lonesome and when in Rome I had a coupon for some nifty restaurant right next to the ruins. The only thing the coupon would cover was some multi-named thing with "Penne", "Alfredo" and a bunch of other really hoity-toity adjectives. I ordered it and what should I get but a big ol' steamin' bowl of mac 'n' cheese.
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Post by: JMK on April 12, 2004, 08:46:11 AM: Matt H: I mentioned the Criterion Richard III here a few weeks ago--it's really good, most of the missing footage has been restored, but my fave part is the white horse-delivery truck about 11 minutes before the end of the film, right as Bosworth is getting started.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 12, 2004, 08:48:07 AM: Claudine Longet always "seemed" sweet.

But, of course, former Olympic skier/professional ski instructor Spider Sabich found out otherwise.

http://www.swinginchicks.com/claudine_longet.htm

But, by all means, "Hello, Hello..."
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 08:55:24 AM: Quote from: William F. Orr on April 12, 2004, 07:13:42 AM
That should be "où est-tu?"

That should actually be "où ES-tu?" :P
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 08:57:35 AM: Richard III looks very good, very sharp and nice color. It was shot in VistaVision. Excellent score, as always, by Sir William Walton.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 09:01:49 AM: I ordered RICHARD III this morning. Thanks for the info. I thought I remembered the topic coming up on the forum, so I knew some Hainsies had it. I haven't seen it in years, so I'm looking forward to a sterling video presentation.
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Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 09:08:05 AM: I won't be at chat tonight because I'm going to the Annual Membership Meeting of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This is not the kind of thing I usually attend (make that NEVER) - but the Academy is not far from where I live, so getting there is no big deal AND they're offering rather good door prizes. (They're no fools - who the hell would attend otherwise?) Among the door prizes ("including but not limited to" according to my invitation ) are tickets to Thoroughly Modern Millie and to concerts at the Walt Disney Hall. I'm feeling lucky!
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:21:14 AM: Well I've read the notes and yesterday's posts. But I'm posting this before reading all the posts from today. Is that allowed? :)

If I have something I want to remember I try to jot it down. It seems to work better than thinking I will remember something, and then forgetting it.

If there are a few things to remember and I have no paper I sometimes make a word out of the first letters!
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:23:49 AM: Good health vibes to DR Jose ~~~~~~~~~~~

Good financial vibes to our favorite DR TCB ~~~~~~~~

Oh and DR Danise, that festival you went to yesterday sounds great!

Btw, is poutine french food? :)
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:27:01 AM: Page Two dance!

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :P :-[ :-X :-\ :-* :'( :) ;) :D :o [/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :P :-[ :-X 8) :o :( ;D :D ;) :) :-X [/move]
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:41:24 AM: Good luck on the door prizes DR Panni!

I am trying to think of exotic foods I've tried. I've definitely had food like escargots and frogs legs. But I guess I'm not too daring, because I'm drawing a blank.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:43:06 AM: Tony winner Jane Krakowski has joined the cast of NBC's "A Christmas Carol".

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B02KTEEI5TKNICRBAEKSFEY?type=topNews&storyID=4801040 (http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B02KTEEI5TKNICRBAEKSFEY?type=topNews&storyID=4801040)

(link didn't work the first time :()
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2004, 09:46:41 AM: Good Afternoon!

Thank you all for the Good Health Vibes, they seem to be doing their magic. However, I'm still not back up to snuff - and even though I did "sleep" about 14(!) hours last night, it was not the most restful. I even had chills now and then - not good. So, once I'm more awake and less achy, I'm going to head to the doctor's office.

I know, I know... poor, poor, pitiful me.. :P

As for food - I really can't think of food right now... I'm just not hungry... I just don't want to eat right now. ??? Hopefully, my appetitite will return once I get back from the doctor's office.

Good vibes to TCB too!
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Post by: Noel on April 12, 2004, 09:50:26 AM: http://www.lamc.org/concerts/040615.html (http://www.lamc.org/concerts/040615.html)

Heard from Jason Robert Brown today that Disney Hall is doing a concert called The New Broadway with him, Sondheim, Michael John LaChiusa, Ricky Ian Gordon and Adam Guettel - in other words, the Usual Suspects.

I do not begrudge Mr. Brown his success, and, if I'm in L.A. at the time, I'll attend the concert at Disney Hall. I've posted the link so you left coasters can attend.

But why why why why why (that's five whys) is the focus, once again, on The Usual Supsects? Somebody (whom I feel is lacking in taste) annointed these four wunderkinds "the voices of the new Broadway" and, it seems, everywhere you turn, someone else is following suit. It doesn't matter that Gordon and Guettel have never had any work on Broadway, they're "the voices of the new Broadway" or that all of LaChiusa and Brown's work in New York has failed commercially (with the possible exception of Songs for a New World).

Yes, it's a familiar rant. I'm sorry.

Let me state this more positively:

Lynne Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty deserve to be called "the voices of the new Broadway" and two of their shows, Once on This Island and Ragtime, had substantial Broadway runs. My old pal Jeanine Tesori this month becoms the first female composer to have two shows running on Broadway at once (correct me if I'm wrong) and, when she did incidental music for a Shakespeare production, she nabbed a Tony nomination. And since this concert's in Los Angeles, I might as well support the notion that a Californian composer I despise, Frank Wildhorn, counts as one of "the voices of the new Broadway" since he's had three shows on The Street, two of which ran for many months, and his songs are frequently performed.

I know we don't want to argue about Brown. Fine. Can any Dear Reader state that he's actually enjoyed a Ricky Ian Gordon musical in the theatre? I'd even like to hear of someone liking a LaChiusa work. (He, at least, is friendly.)

End rant.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 10:32:14 AM: Quote from: Noel on April 12, 2004, 09:50:26 AM
http://www.lamc.org/concerts/040615.html (http://www.lamc.org/concerts/040615.html)

Heard from Jason Robert Brown today that Disney Hall is doing a concert called The New Broadway with him, Sondheim, Michael John LaChiusa, Ricky Ian Gordon and Adam Guettel - in other words, the Usual Suspects.

Sondheim is "New Broadway"?!? He's been composing and/or lyric-ing since the 50s, for Pete's sake.

I more or less enjoy the works of all the authors you've cited with the sole and very definate exception of Wildhorn. I would also throw William Finn, Andrew Lippa and Craig Carnelia into the mix. While there are only a couple of complete scores that these people have worked on that have thouroughly clicked for me, I still look forward to any new work that they do.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 10:44:48 AM: Yes, Sondheim as a "new Broadway voice" is pretty ridiculous.

Lynne Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (whom I love) and William Finn are much more deserving of the title.
Maury Yeston had NINE in 1982, but he seems to have many wonderful shows left in him to compose.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 10:57:37 AM: The Los Angeles Master Chorale is not promoting Stephen Sondheim as "New Broadway," but rather as a muse for these "usual suspects." The text reads:

The genius of Stephen Sondheim has inspired a new generation of composers whose brilliant works dazzle audiences both on and off Broadway. Hear the sounds that have re-energized the musical theater world, performed by some of Broadway’s most exciting stars.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 11:11:48 AM: These people have re-energized the musical theater world? Not for me, they haven't. Not a single solitary one of them.
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Post by: Jed on April 12, 2004, 11:18:43 AM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 04:00:59 AM
I was wondering if anyone has seen any of the three versions of Stop the World I Want To Get Off (Tony Tanner, Sammy Davis, Peter Scolari) and does anyone know if there are any other musicals that have been filmed three or more times and the caveat being that more or less uses the original book and the score. (Anything Goes has bee done three times but the plot has been drastically change in two of them and the score has song added by other composers.)

Seen the Tanner version a number of times, and rather enjoy it. Have not seen the Davis. Saw the Scolari (co-starring Stephanie Zimbalist) when it first aired (on A&E, I believe)... totally forgettable.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 11:39:00 AM: It seems like we've been on page two for hours. :(
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 11:39:49 AM: Yes, well it's Monday and know all about Mondays. Can't trust that day.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 11:43:12 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 07:47:29 AM
I am glad Lent is over.

I gave up bad taste for Lent.

I gave up potato chips and chocolate and I'm surprised how little I missed the former. I just had a bag of Herr's chips with my lunch and I feel like I had a mouthful of salt. Blechh!

I'm not much for exotic meals, either. But if properly coaxed I will push my gastronomic envelope. A few years back , some friends pulled me into an Irani restuarant in the Wall Street area (I'm sure that it's gone now.) I was famished when we ate there and I went wild on the spicy hummus that I though was an appitizer, but turned out to be the first of many courses. Not full blown courses, though--more like they brought you a little bit of everything that they made in the kitchen. One of the more tastey things I remember was a plate of slightly curried shredded lamb. It was kind of tough but I didn't mind having to keep chewing it because it was so flavorful. Another dish-ette was a kabob with very tender cubes of beef and pieces of pears. This was all served with cups of strong bitter coffee and glasses of sweet wine. There was no desert, but there were plates of various dried fruits and a creamy lemon sauce that were on the table the whole time. The only thing I remember not liking was a plate of finely-chopped squash that seemed rather bland and pedestrian compared to the other courses. In any event, enjoyed the meal overall. I fell asleep in the cab ride uptown.

As far as French food is concerned, I prefer the heartier country provincial-style of French cooking to the Escoffier haute cuisine that most French restuarants offer. There is a great place over in New Jersey that I like a lot that serves the former style of food. Wonderfully full-bodied beef stews and big thick lamb chops with hearty mustard. Yummmmmm....
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 11:44:43 AM: Quote from: Jay on April 12, 2004, 10:57:37 AM
The Los Angeles Master Chorale is not promoting Stephen Sondheim as "New Broadway," but rather as a muse for these "usual suspects." The text reads:

The genius of Stephen Sondheim has inspired a new generation of composers whose brilliant works dazzle audiences both on and off Broadway. Hear the sounds that have re-energized the musical theater world, performed by some of Broadway’s most exciting stars.

Ohhhhhh. That's very different.

Never mind.
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Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 11:44:45 AM: We just need 15 more posts to get to page 3 (this post will make 45 and we hit page 3 at 60). I'm listening to the Broadway Radio Show right now and having lots of fun listening to shows which opened at the Broadway Theatre.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 11:56:21 AM: From www.kwy1060.com (http://www.kyw1060.com/news_story_detail.cfm?newsitemid=36802):

In Polish-American Communities, Easter Monday is ''Dyngus Day''

Happy Dyngus Day.

What's Dyngus Day?

It's the day after Easter, when Polish-Americans get together for parties and show affection in unusual ways.

On Dyngus Day, it's a tradition for women to smack their favorite guy with a pussywillow, while the guys return the affection by squirting the ladies with water.

Dyngus Day is an unofficial holiday in and around Buffalo, NY, home to a large Polish-American community. The day features parties with traditional Polish food and polka bands to entertain the crowds.

The tradition carries on the joy and feasting of Easter Sunday, after the often restrictive observance of the Lenten
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 11:57:20 AM: I can do 15 more posts. :)
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 11:58:24 AM: Now that you started talking about food again, I realize I am very hungry as I forgot to eat lunch.
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Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 12:02:47 PM: The two most exotic food I ever had were...
1. A banana. I was quite young, maybe 6 - in Hungary. In those days, under the Communists, bananas were a huge luxury and rarely found. I had a very wealthy but extremely cheap great aunt - my grandmother's sister - who lived in Munich. I had never met her and she came for a visit. Her present for all the kids - myself and three cousins - was a banana (It was probably two bananas - but my cousin Eva and I shared a banana - so I only remember one.) ...I had never even touched a banana before, let alone tasted one. I will never forget the explosion of taste in my mouth. Zowie!

Number 2 on the exotic list was Jello. I had never ever seen Jello. When we escaped Hungary and wound up in England, being fed in part at the Salvation Army, I picked up a bowl of Jello there. Wow! The most exotic, pretty, shaky, shiny food I'd ever seen. The taste wasn't too exciting, but who cared.

As for French food. When I lived in LA the first time, there was a little chef-owned French restaurant on Ventura, across the street from the Hilton Hotel, now the Galleria. There was only one dish - a very thin steak with unbelievably delicious gravy, made from a secret recipe passed down by the chef's French father. I do not like steak, but this was to die for. Served of course with the most divine pommes frites.

Feed me, Seymour!
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Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 12:03:06 PM: I had half an eggplant stromboli for lunch and then an apple with a glass of water.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 12, 2004, 12:16:56 PM: I don't know what it was, but it was at the Chinese Food buffet. It was good and I went back and got some more. The tag over the container was missing....so it might have been something I would have never tried if I knew what it was. It was green.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 12:23:47 PM: Great descriptions DR Panni.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 12, 2004, 12:27:35 PM: What's exotic to me is something I've never tried....I imagine that would be something like that poisonous fish the Japanese have turned into a high gourmet delicacy, or whale meat or otter's feet.

I've tried many different foods in my lifetime, and I'm totally in love with oriental cuisine, middle eastern cuisiine, Italian cuisine, Greek cuisine, Turkish cuisine, Indian cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Fremch cuisine, German cuisine and good old US of A cuisine.

I'm not a fan of pemmican. I've never had an Idi Amin burger and will never try one.

That said, there are probably countless delicacies in each of the aforementioned cuisines that I've yet to try (and probably a few of them I would not try). For instance, I'm not now, and never will be, enticed to try mountain oysters or chitlins (chitterlings). I'm not inclined to munch on escargot, either. I've not had rattlesnake or gator. And I don't wanna.

I have had buffalo burgers. And assorted wild game that my host saw fit NOT to name (so I MIGHT have had snake, but don't know it).
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 12:30:59 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on April 12, 2004, 06:14:34 AM
I don't suppose Mexican food counts as being exotic?

It was when I first moved to New Jersey, from So. California, in the late seventies. :o
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 12:33:52 PM: I think part of the problem, re "New Broadway," is that Broadway itself has very little that is new these days. So much is being retreaded, whether as revivals or revisals or reviews, that new material isn't likely to get produced.

What we should be using as our catchphrase is "New American Theater Music," which allows the rest of the nation to get involved. Guittel's works, which I enjoy, aren't "Broadway" in sound or production, but they are being produced in regional theaters. Same is true of LaChuisa, although he's getting more NYC play. I consider these composers to be in the vangard, and as such they get vangard press.

I've enjoyed Tesori's work, and Finn's and that of Flaherty and Ahern. They are, perhaps, more "accessable" than those usual suspects, and easier for the press to ignore as a result.

But the real problem isn't who, but where. At some point, we're all going to have to face the fact that NYC and Broadway are not necessarily the focus of American theater any more. Regional theater has much to offer, and can distribute the live theater experience better (and more affordably) than a trip to the Big Apple. The glitch is that so much of the press is still based in NYC.

And by that I don't just mean the newspapers and magazines, although they have much to do with publicizing what is happening. I also refer to getting works published, in the form of scripts and recordings. For our national theater to thrive, works have to have productions in several diverse locales; in turn, this requires that the scripts and music be read and heard by theater directors, so that they can elect these works for production. By getting these shows recorded and out to the general public for their listening enjoyment, a desire to see these shows on the boards can also be built.

And who knows? Maybe by nurturing works away from the glare of Broadway, they can then be brought into the City and revitalize NYC once again.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 12:35:06 PM: Quote from: JRand53 on April 12, 2004, 12:16:56 PM
I don't know what it was, but it was at the Chinese Food buffet. It was good and I went back and got some more. The tag over the container was missing....so it might have been something I would have never tried if I knew what it was. It was green.
So is mold.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 12, 2004, 12:42:38 PM: Thanks SWW.... Now I don't feel so good.
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Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 12:44:29 PM: Number 58
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2004, 12:44:34 PM: Good Afternoon!

Well, I'm glad I went to the doctor... A fever of 102(!), and a look of "Wow! Whoa!" from both the nurse practitioner and the doctor after they looked at my throat. -I'll spare you the details.

So, I'm on antibiotics for the next 10 days, and, I'll just have to make sure I don't come in contact with any actors tomorrow night at the theatre - the show must go on. And lots of hand-washing.

The strep test came back negative, but there's definitely something back there this time. Not just my usual spring allergy attack.

So... I headed to the grocery store and picked up some comfort foods: chili, salisbury steak with mac 'n cheese, strawberry pound cake, and some yogurt - had to get something healthy in there. Oh, and the Hershey's with Almonds were on sale! And an Almond Joy too! ;)

If anything, I am feeling better now that I know I truly am sick... if that makes sense. But I'm amazed my fever was/is so high - just doesn't feel that "warm" to me.

Well, time for me to curl up on the couch...
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Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 12:46:20 PM: Number 60 (feel better Jose! you beat me to number 59)
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Post by: Ben on April 12, 2004, 12:47:00 PM: Now all we need is 30 more to get to page 4
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 12:49:16 PM: Penny your Seder sounds like one you will always remember as special.

Lulu LOL regarding the jellyfish story.

JMK how is Gabe’s arm?
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 12:50:43 PM: Ah, the French! Now, are we talking about Classic, Provincial, or Nouvelle?

Because Nouvelle went passe real fast, although it did give a kick in the pants to what is now called Contemporary. I like contemporary, when the chef has some idea of what he/she is doing.

Classic French, with it's emphasis on sauces and presentation, can be heavy, I admit. I find the hauteur of the staff at classic French restaurants the real turn-off, the deservedly ridiculed snobbery that keeps the diner at arm's length.

Provincial cooking, on the other hand, can be delightful. Coq au Vin is a good example, with the veggies blended in the bird's own juices, and the defiance of standard rules that red wine brings to the dish. Steak Frites, with a herbed butter on the perfectly grilled cow, is bistro cooking at it's best. And an omelette, done right, is simple good food that makes any occasion special.

I don't much think about food as being "exotic" any more. All I care about is whether I enjoy it or not.

As for duck, one of the best dinners I've had in the past year was on der Brucer's birthday, at La Vie en Rose in Brea, northern Orange County. The duck breast was still rosy and almost rare; it was served alongside the leg, done as a confit, but for once not overbearingly salty. Simple potatoes and veggies alongside, and I was happy as a goose!

And Crepes Suzette for dessert, tangy and sweet.

!
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 12:53:14 PM: We should know by tomorrow whether or not I'm back among the gainfully employed. Or on Wednesday, at the latest.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 12, 2004, 12:53:38 PM: Jose, may the vibes and the antibiotics make you feel better soon!

Der Brucer, I want a full report and review of ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE after you have watched it!

JRand53 how was the closing show?

RLP, Chittlins are actually quite tasty when they are freshly cooked and served. I don't know from Rocky Mountain Oysters.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 12:58:30 PM: GOOD VIBES TO JOSE FOR A QUICK RECOVERY

AND TO SWW TO JOINING THE RANKS OF THE GAINFULLY EMPLYED.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 01:01:31 PM: Panni your exotic foods are the most interesting of all. I remember when German, Hungarian, & Russian foods, along with Indian & Thai, both of which I love, were considered exotic. Non Jewish friends thought what we ate exotic foods.

I also enjoy Ethiopian food and am game to try almost anything, as long as it’s vegetarian.

Most exotic foods, hmmm... Growing up, at least once a month we had fried rabbit. At the time I didn’t think it was unusual. Keith, with horror, swears he never had any but he did since we had long before learned to tell friends it was chicken. I got drunk once in order to taste snails. I wasn’t drunk enough nor could I ever be. ;D My mother would eat anything and a favorite of hers was brains. One day, while I was screaming, she forced some down me. Since the spoon she used had dog food on it, I guess that makes two exotic foods I tasted at once. I did escape tasting the frog’s legs. Years ago I enjoyed Armenian food with an Armenian co-worker but we ate mostly lamb dishes. God I’m grossing myself out. :P I want my tofu.

A favorite French food we often had at home, and my favorite, was Duck a la Orange. Now it is just a good napoleon, which is difficult to find for my fussy palate. I also like Madelines, but not the ones from Starbucks.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 01:40:33 PM: I've spent a rainy afternoon here watching THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG. This is the old release by Fox Lorber that isn't anamorphic. Still looks and sounds lovely.

Does the new issue of this film have any trouble handling that striped wallpaper in Genevieve's apartment?
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 12, 2004, 01:40:52 PM: Thanks for asking, MBARNUM. We had a 3/4's of a house and the audience enjoyed the show very much. Carried home all of my Lucille Ball stuff in several shopping bags and said Goodbye!

Seems we just get started and before you know it.....
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Post by: William E. Lurie on April 12, 2004, 01:48:55 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 12:30:59 PM
It was when I first moved to New Jersey, from So. California, in the late seventies. :o

I would have thought it would have been the other way around. I had never had Mexican food until I visited Southern California in the late 70s... not even Taco Bell, let alone good Mexican food. Now you can get it all over, but back then it was pretty much confined to Southern California.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:04:52 PM: I meant it was exotic in New Jersey, a shock to us moving from So. California. Another shock were the avocados from Florida which tasted strange. We made guacamole for company & couldn't eat it ourselves. The company, not knowing any better, enjoyed it very much. ;D
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 02:11:11 PM: Food will be considered exotic if it is unfamiliar. And what's familar to some can be quite unfamiliar (and/or unappetizing) to others.

Boiled chicken feet, for example, was a staple in our household when I was growing up, as it would have been incomprehensible to make chicken soup for Shabbos or a Jewish holiday without them. Most people would consider boiled chicken feet rather exotic. (And/or unappetizing.)

Ham chunks, for another example, would have been very exotic (and not exactly welcome) in our kosher household.

They say (whoever "they" may be) that it was a brave individual indeed who first ate a tomato.
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Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 02:12:28 PM: Jane, I guess "exotic" is in the eye of the beholder. I used to eat brains all the time when I was a kid. Didn't consider it anything special. Jello, on the other hand...
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:12:35 PM: MattH: The Fox Lorber Umbrellas is a joke. You must get the new one. The old DVD is mis-framed at 1:66 which severely cuts off a ton of side information (just look at the credits). The new DVD is almost properly framed and very sharp - a much-needed improvement, especially if you have a widescreen TV. It's still not perfectly framed (a bit of the sides are still missing, although all the credits can be seen now). The only perfectly-framed DVD is the OOP French (there is a copy up on eBay now). But, in lieu of that, get the new Koch Lorber DVD.
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Post by: Robin on April 12, 2004, 02:14:33 PM: My exotic food story:

The first time I ever went into a Greek restaurant was when I was living in Washington, DC. Can't remember the name of the place, but they served a menu option called "taverna", which was lots of samples of many of the dishes on their menu. The small plates came, and there were many savory treat upon them.

One of the plates I found especially delicious, and I gobbled up the entire plate, noticing that Kim and Chistian didn't go near it. I had no clue what it was, and asked them. They told me that I didn't want to know what I'd just eaten and enjoyed. A few days later, the did tell me what it was that I'd eaten. And they were right. I didn't wanna know.

My big weakness is for spicy food. I simply adore spicy food. Unfortunately, I've eaten far too much spicy food in my lifetime, and I get indigestion pertnear every time I indulge myself.

And if you've never tasted Finnish food, well, you're not missing much. A blander palate has never been concocted. The rare dish that isn't blander that beige is so salty it's like a sip of seawater. There's a reason you don't see many Finnish restaurants out there, people. (Though I quite like Rhubarb pudding and Krupkraker.)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 12, 2004, 02:15:24 PM: Can you imagine the olfactory sensations when tomatoes were introduced to the European explorers?

There is nothing more scrumptious than the smell of a ripe tomato on the vine in the summer heat! To pluck one from a vine and bite into it is as close to a heavenly experience as I've ever enjoyed!
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Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 02:16:37 PM: I should have something "exotic" for lunch - boiled chicken feet with calves' brains and banana jello for dessert.
:P Yummy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 12, 2004, 02:17:52 PM: Well come on, Robin.

Tell us what was on that plate!!!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 12, 2004, 02:19:51 PM: One exotic treat I passed on was in the Philippines.

I resolutely refused to eat a balut.

Baluts are gross personified. I promise you will get a hit if you google it. Look it up. I won't disgust myself further by trying to explain it.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:22:34 PM: I had an exotic Subway Club for lunch. I got some exotic writing done. And I also got an exotic The Last of Sheila DVD.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:23:57 PM: Welcome seventeen GUESTS! Come have some exotic fun with us.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:32:32 PM: I mention seventeen GUESTS and four of them are gone with the wind, along with one user. We've got two people who have been replying to a post for the last ten minutes. BIG BK IS WATCHING YOU
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:33:55 PM: Two more GUESTS gone with the wind, two more users have joined them. Fascinating.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:35:15 PM: And two users are STILL replying to posts. I must try taking fifteen minutes to write a post.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:35:40 PM: In the meantime, I'm happy to continue doing my monologue.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:36:31 PM: Baluts-oh gross!

Keith still won’t tell me many of the foods he felt forced to eat while traveling for business. I do know of the pig’s head that was placed next to him, as the guest of honor, in Russia. I believe it was during that trip he was never so happy to eat in a Pizza Hut.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:36:49 PM: We have gone from seventeen GUESTS to eight GUESTS in the blink of an eye. We have gone from eleven USERS to six USERS in the blink of an eye.
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Post by: TCB on April 12, 2004, 02:38:25 PM: GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO JOSE!

Thank you for all of the good vibes that you have all sent my way. Having such a strong support group of friends, here at HHW, makes it easier to face the world each day. It is still a little soon to know if these last ditch efforts of mine are going to pay off, but if anything is going to swing things to the plus side, I am sure it will be all of the vibes that you have sent to me.

Exotic Food: Are you kidding? We, Norwegians, eat Lutefisk, for God’s sake, which is not only exotic, but disgusting. In Ballard, just North of Seattle, they have a whole Lutefisk festival complete with Lutefisk-eating contests and lutefisk pizza. The worst part of this little delicacy is not the taste, but rather the smell and the rather gray rubbery look of the dish.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:38:28 PM: One user is STILL replying to a post, and the other user who was replying to a post and then previewing the reply never posted. Cue Twilight Zone theme.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:39:39 PM: Monologue broken. Are you happy now?

I must go. My hair needs to be blown dry so it looks nice for my book discussion meeting tomorrow. Then I must go finish the last 200 pages of my book so I'm qualified to discuss it.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:40:12 PM: I ate filet of Lott once. It was exotic but good. Has anyone else eaten Lott? If Lott was more popular maybe they'd turn it into a musical called Lott Song. Wait, there was a musical called Lott Song with Mary Martin.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 02:40:34 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 01:01:31 PM

I ...am game to try almost anything, as long as it’s vegetarian.

Then surely you will delight in Buffalo Burgers, Medallions of Venison, Rabbit Stew, Rack of Lamb, and, of course, a glorious slab of Black Angus Prime Rib – scrumptious, nutritious entrees all made from vegetarians. (I can see you staying away from Possum, Squirrel, Bear, Squid, Whale, and ‘Coon – they are critter eaters.)

DerBrucer (always ready with helpful suggestions)

...and from Wheat Germ, Bean Curd and Tofu, Good Lord Deliver Us!
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:40:53 PM: Why doesn't your fershluganah book group read a Kritzer book, for heaven's sake?
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 02:41:36 PM: Was that a Cole Porter musical?

"Lotts do it..."
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:41:41 PM: Well, now that I know what a balut is, I'll never go near one!

My Uncle Harold liked pigs' feet and brains, and my Grandmother liked beef heart, all at the top of my list, along with headcheese, as dishes for the disposal.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:41:53 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:38:28 PM
One user is STILL replying to a post, and the other user who was replying to a post and then previewing the reply never posted. Cue Twilight Zone theme.

Is Big Brother watching?
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:42:16 PM: der Brucer: That took fourteen minutes to write? :o ;D ::)

I have turned into a frenzy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:42:53 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:36:49 PM
We have gone from seventeen GUESTS to eight GUESTS in the blink of an eye. We have gone from eleven USERS to six USERS in the blink of an eye.

I think you frighten them off!
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:43:38 PM: That is my goal.
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:44:02 PM: DerBrucer-LOL

All those cute vegetarians. I can't eat them. I want them as pets.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:44:04 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:39:39 PM
Monologue broken. Are you happy now?

I must go. My hair needs to be blown dry so it looks nice for my book discussion meeting tomorrow. Then I must go finish the last 200 pages of my book so I'm qualified to discuss it.

DR Jane, what are you reading?
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:44:33 PM: I always feel like our GUESTS take from us but never care to give in return. I also happen to know that one or two of our GUESTS are here to spy on us - them I definitely like to frighten off.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:45:45 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:40:12 PM
I ate filet of Lott once. It was exotic but good. Has anyone else eaten Lott? If Lott was more popular maybe they'd turn it into a musical called Lott Song. Wait, there was a musical called Lott Song with Mary Martin.

There was a Lerner-Lowe swquel to STATE FAIR: CAN A LOTT
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:45:59 PM: John Adams. It is very interesting but I got off to a slow start when Echo was sick and I have been procrastinating lately.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:47:51 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:44:33 PM
I always feel like our GUESTS take from us but never care to give in return. I also happen to know that one or two of our GUESTS are here to spy on us - them I definitely like to frighten off.

Well, what can we do to keep the spies happy? Let's give them something to tickle their tailfeathers
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:48:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:45:59 PM
John Adams. It is very interesting but I got off to a slow start when Echo was sick and I have been procrastinating lately.

The David McCullough book? It's amazing how well that sells. I always found Abigail interesting.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 02:52:16 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:40:12 PM
I ate filet of Lott once. It was exotic but good. Has anyone else eaten Lott?

There are those who would be delighted to serve you a roast loin of Armey on a coulis of Coulter.

derBrucer (A Modest Proposal - solving the World's hunger problem with Compassionate Conservatives)
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 02:53:41 PM: Thanks Matt:

Cinderella and Annie Get Your Gun is what I was looking for. Are there any more that anyone can think of?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 02:57:23 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:42:16 PM
der Brucer: That took fourteen minutes to write? :o ;D ::)

No, it took 1 minute to write, 4 minutes to get approval from Ashcroft to post, and another 9 minutes while AOL toyed with my affections (a scenario you should appreciate :(

der spying Brucer
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:57:39 PM: That have been filmed three times? Sure, Kiss Me Kate - the film, the 50s TV spectacular, and the Brent Barrett version.
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 02:58:11 PM: listening to NPR. They are talking about Symphonia which can replicate an orchestra. The musician union is upset about it, This centers around a show that is opening off-broadway. (David Weinsten's The Joy of Sex) The union says is not an instruments. Others say yes it is. They will picket the opening of the show. Oliver! on tour is using it. There are eight musicians in the pit and the symphonia does the rest.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:58:30 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 02:53:41 PM
Thanks Matt:

Cinderella and Annie Get Your Gun is what I was looking for. Are there any more that anyone can think of?

DR Michael, what about things like three film versions of ROSE MARIE (silent with Joan Crawford, Jeannett & Nelson, Ann Blyth & Howard Keel) or DESERT SONG (isn't John Boles in the first? there's a Nazi one from the 40s, and the Gordon Macrae & Kathryn Grayson)?
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:59:27 PM: And, of course, Peter Pan - Mary Martin, black and white, Mary Martin, color, and Cathy Rigby.
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:00:40 PM: I will not be at chat this evening I am going to the last concert of my Broadway Cabaret series. Tonight is Tom Wopat. I go with a raised eyebrow. Does he have the chops for a cabaret act???
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Post by: TCB on April 12, 2004, 03:01:03 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:38:28 PM
One user is STILL replying to a post, and the other user who was replying to a post and then previewing the reply never posted. Cue Twilight Zone theme.

Are you sure that wasn't me, BK, I was previewing my post and got kicked out?
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:01:23 PM: Oh, and Showboat - the James Whale version, the George Sidney version and the Papermill Playhouse version that aired on PBS - or erred on PBS, depending on how you look at it.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:02:41 PM: Yes, it was you, TCB - but your post thankfully arrived right after I posted.

Shayne missed chat for Tom Wopat? Wopat for chat? How unseemly. We are the ones with a raised eyebrow.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:02:55 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 09:43:06 AM
Tony winner Jane Krakowski has joined the cast of NBC's "A Christmas Carol".

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B02KTEEI5TKNICRBAEKSFEY?type=topNews&storyID=4801040 (http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B02KTEEI5TKNICRBAEKSFEY?type=topNews&storyID=4801040)

(link didn't work the first time :()

And guess where it's filming - the home of that ruder pest, Budapest! Maybe Panni can get a Dramaturge gig)

derBrucer
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:03:46 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 03:00:40 PM
I will not be at chat this evening I am going to the last concert of my Broadway Cabaret series. Tonight is Tom Wopat. I go with a raised eyebrow. Does he the chops for a cabaret act???

DR MBarnum burned for me a copy of his CD, and it isn't bad. I think it's a little too laid back, but he has a pleasant voice, and a lot of cabaret seems to be based on how well the performer flirts with the audience. Maybe he'll flirt a lot, be totally charming, and it will be a huge success. Have fun.
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Post by: TCB on April 12, 2004, 03:05:16 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:48:53 PM
The David McCullough book? It's amazing how well that sells. I always found Abigail interesting.

Did you know her well, el?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:06:37 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 03:00:40 PM
...the chops for a cabaret act???

For singing excerpts from "Karate Kid - The Musical"?

derBrucer (Shari Lewis had the chops for a cabaret act)
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Post by: TCB on April 12, 2004, 03:07:43 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 02:58:11 PM
listening to NPR. They are talking about Symphonia which can replicate an orchestra. The musician union is upset about it, This centers around a show that is opening off-broadway. (David Weinsten's The Joy of Sex) The union says is not an instruments. Others say yes it is. They will picket the opening of the show. Oliver! on tour is using it. There are eight musicians in the pit and the symphonia does the rest.

I thought the Oliver! tour was a non-union tour?
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 03:08:33 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 02:48:53 PM
The David McCullough book? It's amazing how well that sells. I always found Abigail interesting.

Yes. I don't believe I realized the extent of his contributions before reading the book. Abigail was amazing. As in the quote-Behind every good man.... She was incredible. I'm also more interested in John Quincy now who seemed remarkable at a very young age.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:10:45 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 12, 2004, 03:05:16 PM
Did you know her well, el?

We were ships that passed in the night: I was composing and she was decomposing.
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Post by: Robin on April 12, 2004, 03:11:07 PM: Quote from: RLP on April 12, 2004, 02:17:52 PM
Well come on, Robin.
Tell us what was on that plate!!!!!

I don't remember the name of the dish, but it was essentially Baked Pork Head Cheese.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:12:14 PM: Annie Get Your Gun, Cinderella, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan

I am not sure but would Roberta be included: Roberta 1935, Lovely to Look at (1955) and Roberta 1969 TV
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:15:55 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:10:45 PM
We were ships that passed in the night: I was composing and she was decomposing.

I think the "No Groaning Rule" may have just jumped the shark!
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:16:02 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:06:37 PM
For singing excerpts from "Karate Kid - The Musical"?

derBrucer (Shari Lewis had the chops for a cabaret act)

Sorry I am hungry and was thinking of food. Well tonight I find out if Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Debbie Gravitte and Kaye Ballard all who have a BK connection will be appearing at next year's Broadway Cabaret series.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 03:22:21 PM: I will be E & T this evening as well. I have a date with the Sisters Callaway (as in Liz and Ann Hampton) at Feinstein's at the Cinegrill.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 12, 2004, 03:24:02 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 03:00:40 PM
I will not be at chat this evening I am going to the last concert of my Broadway Cabaret series. Tonight is Tom Wopat. I go with a raised eyebrow. Does he have the chops for a cabaret act???

I am most certainly envious Michael Shayne. I enjoyed Tom Wopat in CHICAGO last month, and I really like his CD. I am not sure what a cabaret act is supposed to be like, but since I am already a fan of his I am sure I would enjoy it.

Whether you enjoy it or not I will be most curious to know what you think of his show!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:24:38 PM: Today's Pogue theatre retrospective is from MARAT/SADE. I played the Herald.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:26:45 PM: Same again, only even more sinister:
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:26:47 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on April 12, 2004, 03:24:02 PM
I am most certainly envious Michael Shayne. I enjoyed Tom Wopat in CHICAGO last month, and I really like his CD.

Now I need a cold shower. You and Tom in Chicago!!! Couldn't wait till he got to Oregon??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:27:36 PM: Jay = the busiest person in LA. Every night a different venue.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:28:08 PM: And a rehearsal shot, check out the pants.
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Post by: Michael on April 12, 2004, 03:30:51 PM: I can't believe how bad this announcer on the local NPR station. And this a woman who has her own classical musical show! She was talking about the opera Turn-a-dot!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:32:37 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:28:08 PM
And a rehearsal shot, check out the pants.

Can you say 70s, boys and girls? DR Charles Pogue, where was this production? I always loved the score and Richard Peaslee's music in general, but then I got to work with him. He didn't treat me well, but I still love the MARAT/SADE music. I wish HarperCollins, who now owns Caedmon Records, would release that complete performance of the Royal Shakespeare production on CD; Marat's nightmare was cut from Peter Brooks' film.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 03:34:07 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 03:30:51 PM
I can't believe how bad this announcer on the local NPR station. And this a woman who has her own classical musical show! She was talking about the opera Turn-a-dot!

Wasn't that the original name of Sunday in the Park With George?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:35:29 PM: Quote from: RLP on April 12, 2004, 02:15:24 PM
Can you imagine the olfactory sensations when tomatoes were introduced to the European explorers?

Which Europen Explorers?

Cortez in South America or some Italian exploring Turkey?

It was the Europeans who intoduced the tomato to North America.

****WARNING - PEDANTRY FOLLOWS****

Wild type tomato species are thought to be native the region of western South America and specifically in the dry coastal desert of Peru. First historical reference in Europe to the tomato was a yellow fruited type in Italy in 1544, cultivation in Germany in 1553. The Italians may have acquired it from the Turks. The tomato may have first been grown in Spain then taken to Italy where it was called "pomi d'oro" or golden apple, because of its yellow color. The French called it "poma amaris" or apple of love. The American Indians used the name "tomatl."

The tomato was not very popular until the 18th century mainly because of rumors that had labeled it as a poisonous fruit. It is suggested that certain famines during this century forced people to try this plant, because by the middle of the century the tomato was much more popular.

The tomato was introduced into the United States in 1710. By 1779 it was used in catsup in New Orleans. Thomas Jefferson grew tomatoes in Virginia. But as late as 1900 the tomato was still considered poisonous. George Washington Carver was known for standing in front of crowds and eating tomatoes, trying to introduce tomatoes into the diet. The tomato originated in South America due to the wild species found from Ecuador to Chile. This means the tomato traveled from South America to Europe before arriving in the United States. L. esculentum is probably derived from Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium which is indigenous to Peru and Ecuador. L. esculentum var. cerasiforme (cherry tomato) is considered a wild plant in the tropics and subtropics. There is also evidence that tomatoes originated in Mexico. These tomatoes show a great diversity in size and shape and include all color types known which are pink, red, and yellow. The cherry tomato is widely used in Mexico and has many Indiana names. The Nah uatl language of Mexico used the name "tomatl" which has followed the plant through Europe and South America. Mexico would be a logical origin since Cortez conquered Mexico in 1519, tomatoes could have easily found their way to Italy by 1544. There are still arguments as to the origin of the tomato.

(above extracted from UGA (http://www.uga.edu/vegetable/tomato.html) web site.

der pedent (hey, it gets the post count up!)
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 03:39:05 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:27:36 PM
Jay = the busiest person in LA. Every night a different venue.

And this is a bad thing?
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Robin on April 12, 2004, 03:39:32 PM: Quote from: Michael Shayne on April 12, 2004, 03:30:51 PM
I can't believe how bad this announcer on the local NPR station. And this a woman who has her own classical musical show! She was talking about the opera Turn-a-dot!

There's a local Jazz station here in Minneapolis, and I swear that their deejays are parolees in a work-release program. The other day, the deejay played a tune by Duke ELL-ington, and then one by Rose Marie Clooney. Truly sad, but they do play great music.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:40:23 PM: Of course it's not a bad thing. I used to do it quite a bit, but I don't like to anymore. I don't have the patience for every night out.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:41:15 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:24:38 PM
Today's Pogue theatre retrospective is from MARAT/SADE. I played the Herald.

And in the background are the remains of the girl-friend before the lovely wife! 8)
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 03:41:48 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:40:23 PM
Of course it's not a bad thing. I used to do it quite a bit, but I don't like to anymore. I don't have the patience for every night out.

It's not every night. Just many nights.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 03:45:20 PM: Our very own Brent Barrett called - he's in town doing yet another reading of the long aborning Masada. We shall be supping one night this week.
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Post by: Jed on April 12, 2004, 03:45:28 PM: I, too, shall have to miss the lively and sparkling chat this evening. Will be at what will surely be a very painful rehearsal for the high school Children of Eden for which I am vocal director. Haven't had any rehearsal in two weeks (due to a choir tour followed by spring break), first time putting some of the songs with orchestra, plus the fact that this group of kids simply aren't very good singers. I've done everything I can during these rehearsals, but I can only do so much with what I'm given. First show I've been involved with where I have to keep reminding myself, "I'm getting paid... I'm getting paid..." Can't be done with it soon enough.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 03:45:58 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:26:45 PM
Same again, only even more sinister:

But for the Sinisterest of all, I give you:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/YaBBImages/avatars/chuck-pogue_02_icon.jpg)
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 03:49:41 PM: One thing I refuse to eat is tongue. My grandmother used to make it all the time for holidays. But I wouldn't eat it.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:51:07 PM: elmore, the production was done in Spring 73 at the University of Kentucky. It was my swan song there before I went out to the Globe of the Great Southwest that summer to do Shakespeare. The director was very strange and uncommunicative, so I basically had to fend for myself...which was fine. I usually like to be left alone as an actor until I feel I'm floundering, then I cry "help!". But this guy didn't give you any guidance at all. One of those: "Well, what do you think?" So I did the thinking and just let him move bodies around on stage." It seemed to work out okay:

" As for performances, we note two strong characters, a couple more who could be strong with a little more work, and a few cameos - set against a large and competent cast.

" Chuck Pogue as the Herald is far the more superior, though only slightly more than Hugh Duncan as Sade..."
- The Lexington Leader-

(but how can one be far the more superior, though only slightly more...either you're far the more or slightly more...which is it?)

"Chuck Pogue also must be mentioned for his fine portrayal of the rather sinister Herald who serves rather as a master of ceremonies"

--The Lexington Herald--

I "rather" find that a"rather" fine review. I really "rather" do. How many time is she going to use the word "rather" in one sentence? You can see these folks weren't exactly Walter Kerr.

And the school paper the Kentucky Kernel:

"It appeared to me the play revolved around "The Herald", the jester with the skull on a stick who seemed to be running the thing. With his poetic speeches, later used by Sade, he guided the audience through the rough waters of the play. Chuck Pogue is good in this role."

My jock brother, usually not known for his theatrical insights, had decided that I was actually deSade and deSade was merely another inmate I had chosen to run play me. An interesting interpretation, I thought.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:51:38 PM: I've been trying on and off all weekend to order JEEPERS CREEPERS from Scarlet Street over the net and I am having a damned time getting into their order page. I click on the box to begin the order, it says "aplet started" and nothing happens!

Has anybody else had this problem?
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 03:52:16 PM: Page 6! Now how do I do the fershlugunah dance?
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:54:42 PM: der Brucer, that is my: "I'm a serious screenwriter, don't f**k with me" pose meant to scare young creative executives and directors. It gives me an illusion of having some control of my destiny in the Hollywood gristmill.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2004, 04:08:03 PM: Good Evening!

-Well, it's evening where I am right now... And it's still raining! -And supposed to rain for the next couple of days - but, supposedly, the sun and some warmer temps are finally due by the weekend!

Health Update: It's amazing what one antibiotic and a few Tylenol can do - I think my fever just broke. Now I'm just waiting for my throat to get back to normal - it's still a bit sore and sensitive.

Thanks again for the H/K Good Health Vibes.

As for the "virtual orchestra", it's called "Sinfonia". Yes, the current tour of Oliver is using it, as well as the Miss Saigon tour - both of which are non-union. I won't go into the "merits" of union vs. non-union, but I will say it's "amazing" what those producers are getting away with in regards to pay, travel days and days off - or lack thereof.

As for balut - Growing up in Filipino family, I've seen more than my share of balut. YUCK! I don't think I've ever had one myself, the whole thing just grosses me out - the look, the "concept", even the smell. And I still remember seeing a fresh(!) balut when I went to Philippines... Ewww. -Another similar egg-thingy would have to be those Chinese 100-Year Eggs (which are more like 30 day eggs), but I'd probably try one of those before I try a balut.

And then there is the Filipino version of blood pudding called dinaguan. Never had it, never will! I still have a sense memory of my mom boiling tripe all day... ugh! *And this from the same mom who hated when I would cook onions and garlic since they "stunk up the house"!?!?!?!
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on April 12, 2004, 04:20:01 PM: Another similar egg-thingy would have to be those Chinese 100-Year Eggs (which are more like 30 day eggs).

"And make sure they're fresh!"
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 04:20:36 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 03:49:41 PM
One thing I refuse to eat is tongue. My grandmother used to make it all the time for holidays. But I wouldn't eat it.

My mother would serve it whole, watch us all scream we couldn't eat it, then take the tongue into the kitchen and slice it. She would then return to the dining table and watch, making fun of us the entire time, as we gobbled it up.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 04:27:42 PM: elmoore: I've passed your problem on to Richard Valley and will let you know his response.

Tongue: I like it, but don't like to eat it, if you get my drift.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2004, 04:34:02 PM: -Oh, just in case there are some spies... The current Miss Saigon tour is using a "virtual orchestra" to fill out it's ranks, but as to whether or not it's Sinfonia or one of the other systems out there, I'm not sure.

The tour of Annie a few years ago also used it.

It will be interesting to see how this particular case will work itself out for The Joys of Sex. From what I've read, the composer is basically using it as a synth, and mainly for various sound effects and synth-y sounds. So... We'll see what happens.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 04:36:59 PM: Well, isn't this special!

I tried logging on to Chat, got my newly downloaded Java Coffee cup icon, and shortly thereafter, the long hoped-for sign on screen.

I am Java Enabled.

Today I am a Man!

Tonight - King of the World!
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on April 12, 2004, 04:37:05 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 04:27:42 PM
Tongue: I like it, but don't like to eat it, if you get my drift.

I like it too, pickled and served between slices of rye bread. If you get mine.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 04:43:10 PM: Quote from: Dan-in-Toronto on April 12, 2004, 04:37:05 PM
I like it too, pickled and served between slices of rye bread. If you get mine.

Mustard? Horseradish? Both?
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Panni on April 12, 2004, 04:44:30 PM: I just caught up on all the posts - a veritable frenzy in the short time I haven't checked in. Have nothing to say, but don't want to disappoint Watching Eyes. Am now going to take wonderdog for a walk. Have a TERRIBLE stomach ache. Probably from reading about all the disgusting foods (and I haven't even checked out balut -- I can only imagine!)...
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 12, 2004, 04:47:41 PM: Quote from: Panni on April 12, 2004, 04:44:30 PM
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Probably from reading about all the disgusting foods (and I haven't even checked out balut -- I can only imagine!)...

DR Panni, believe me, you don't want to know!
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 05:25:15 PM: A little pre-chat levity:

MOTHER SUPERIOR

Mother Superior was on her way to late morning prayers when she passed two novices just leaving early for morning prayers on their way to classes. The novices replied, "Good morning, Mother Superior, may God be with you." But after they had passed, Mother Superior heard one say to the other, "I think she got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning." This startled Mother Superior, but she chose not to pursue the issue.

A little further down the hall, Mother Superior passed two of the Sisters who had been teaching at the convent for several years. She greeted them with, "Good morning Sister Martha, Sister Jessica, may God give you wisdom for our students today." "Good morning, Mother Superior. Thank you, and may God be with you." But again, after passing, Mother Superior overheard, "She got out of the wrong side of bed today." Baffled, she started to wonder if she had spoken harshly, or with an irritated look on her face. She vowed to be more pleasant.

Looking down the hall, Mother Superior saw retired Sister Mary approaching, step by step, with her walker. As Sister Mary was rather deaf, Mother Superior had plenty of time to arrange a pleasant smile on her face, before greeting Sister Mary. "Good morning, Sister Mary. I'm so happy to see you up and about. I pray God watches over you today, and grants you a wonderful day." "Ah, Good morning, Mother Superior, and thank you. I see you got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."

Mother Superior was floored! "Sister Mary, what have I done wrong?
I have tried to be pleasant but three times already today people have said that about me." Sister Mary stopped her walker, and looked Mother Superior in the face. "Oh, don't take it personal, Mother Superior. It's just that you're wearing Father Murphy's slippers
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 05:26:09 PM: Bruce, LOL
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Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 05:31:12 PM: JoseSPiano glad your fever is better. Continued good vibes to your throat.

Panni, hope the walk helped your stomach ache.

I wasn’t paying attention and had three hundred pages to read. Now I have two hundred left.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 05:31:23 PM: Chat in a mere twenty-nine minutes.
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Post by: George on April 12, 2004, 05:44:11 PM: Quote from: William E. Lurie on April 12, 2004, 06:11:51 AM
I love French Fries and French Toast.

This is about as exotic as I get, also. ::)

Well, my sister's boyfriend (my only computer tech support) told me that my computer hard drive for my computer at home (which I have not been able to even turn on for two weeks now) might have totally bitten the dust. :'( He's going to take it to his work and try something and ask a friend of his who knows more about hard drives that don't work, but it's not looking good. I have over 3 gigabytes of MP3 files!! (that's more than 1000 songs!) I may have lost ALL of my e-mail...AGAIN!
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Post by: George on April 12, 2004, 05:44:46 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 05:31:23 PM
Chat in a mere twenty-nine minutes.

I plan to be there...for a while, at least.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 12, 2004, 05:58:41 PM: I think that I will go to the chat.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 05:59:20 PM: Chat is open in one minute. Be there or be round.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 12, 2004, 05:59:31 PM: OMG I just heard the funniest line in John Wayne's The Alamo from 1960. Linda Crystal actually says: "A thought came to me."
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 06:01:07 PM: Chat is open, get your butt cheeks in there.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 06:01:45 PM: Of course ROBERTA would count. That's exactly what you're looking for, Michael Shayne.
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Post by: Emily on April 12, 2004, 07:09:16 PM: I entered chat and then some family members appeared almost instantly at the door.

I am afraid my quick exit was very rude.

Oh well... I'm off to bed - I woke up veeery early this morning and am feeling it.

Goodnight all! :)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 07:47:28 PM: Quote from: bk on April 12, 2004, 02:44:33 PM
I always feel like our GUESTS take from us but never care to give in return. I also happen to know that one or two of our GUESTS are here to spy on us - them I definitely like to frighten off.

Those damn ASCAP people! They are just waiting for us to sing "Happy Birthday" in here so they can pounce on HHW and demand royalties.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 07:52:10 PM: I should just lurk - then I won't be threatened with C-Listing!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 07:56:13 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 03:28:08 PM
And a rehearsal shot, check out the pants.

That's not a Nik-Nik shirt you're wearing, is it?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 07:57:31 PM: And, BK, after you road off into the sunset chasing the man from Adelphia, DearReaderLaura joined Dan and I for a rousing discussion of various and sundried food habits. (I even gave Dan a link to a Kosher Butcher in Toronto where he could buy Rib Steaks!). I am still perplexed about why Lamb Loin Chops aren't Kosher?

This site needs a resident Rabbi to handle these questions!

der almost-C-Listed Brucer
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 07:57:53 PM: Quote from: George on April 12, 2004, 05:44:11 PM
I have over 3 gigabytes of MP3 files!! (that's more than 1000 songs!) I may have lost ALL of my e-mail...AGAIN!

I know how you feel. :( Maybe the expert can retrieve your files.
GOOD VIBES!
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 07:58:04 PM: You don't have to lurk, darling der Brucer. You boys have been sitting on a certain book for a month now, if my calculations are right. This particular author finds that strange, but that's just me. Since you never acknowledge that little bit of business, one assumes you'll get around to it at some point in time.
Title: Re:DON'T FORGET
Post by: Jane on April 12, 2004, 07:59:16 PM: Back to my reading while you chat.

Goodnight.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 12, 2004, 08:11:11 PM: Good computer vibes to DR George. I hope your computer gets fixed really soon and you don't lose any of your files/and emails. ~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 08:13:19 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on April 12, 2004, 05:25:15 PM
A little pre-chat levity:

MOTHER SUPERIOR

Oooh! Nun jokes!

Two nuns were bicycling through the French countryside and they decide to cut through a small provincial villiage.

As they are riding along the streets, the older of the two looked about wistfully and called back to the other, "You know, Sister, I haven't come this way in quite a long time."

And the other nun called back, "Neither have I--I think it's the cobblestones!"
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 08:20:44 PM: Enjoyed the chat, and I was glad I passed the Veda Ann Borg test! :D
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Post by: Matt H. on April 12, 2004, 08:31:54 PM: For AMERICAN IDOL fans:

I just read that due to President's Bush's address tomorrow night, FOX is taping the show tomorrow but not broadcasting it until Wednesday night at 8.

A one hour results show will be Thursday night at 8.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 08:33:59 PM: Another one:

Mother Superior was sitting at her desk in her office when her secretary, Sister Agnus, rushed through the door.

"Mother Superior, I have something to tell you." whispered Sister Agnus with urgency. "There's been a case of syphilis found amongst the nuns."

Mother Superior clasped her hands together and cried, "Oh, thank Heavens! I was getting sick of the chablis!"
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 08:35:44 PM: Quote from: Panni on April 12, 2004, 02:16:37 PM
I should have something "exotic" for lunch - boiled chicken feet with calves' brains and banana jello for dessert.
:P Yummy.
I don't even want to know what calves'-brains-and-banana jello would LOOK like, much less taste like!

:P

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on April 12, 2004, 08:39:54 PM: Thanks for the smiles Dan.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 08:40:17 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:36:31 PM
Keith still won’t tell me many of the foods he felt forced to eat while traveling for business. I do know of the pig’s head that was placed next to him, as the guest of honor, in Russia. I believe it was during that trip he was never so happy to eat in a Pizza Hut.
This explains the tofu!

(And thanks for the vibes!)
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 08:44:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 12, 2004, 02:44:02 PM
DerBrucer-LOL

All those cute vegetarians. I can't eat them. I want them as pets.
I think the quote from Home on the Range is from Mrs. Calloway (Judi Dench), when she tells the jackrabbit "We don't eat meat. We think of it as a professional courtesy."
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Post by: Jed on April 12, 2004, 08:52:38 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on April 12, 2004, 08:13:19 PM
Oooh! Nun jokes!

Two nuns were driving along a deserted road, when their car breaks down. They were about to get out and take a look under the hood when suddenly a vampire appeared right in front of the car, ready to attack the nuns. Knowing the lore of how to scare off vampires, the nun in the passenger seat shouted, "Show him your cross, Sister! Show him your cross!" In response, the driving nun rolled down her window and yelled, "Get out of the road, ya bastard!"
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 12, 2004, 09:01:23 PM: Good Evening!

Enjoyed the chat...

And now I'm off to bed... need my rest and sleep... Hopefully, I won't sleep 14 hours(!) like I did last night - of course, it wasn't the most restful sleep... But I'm feeling much better now.

As for nun jokes... I learned many while in Catholic grade and high school... Unfortunately, they're definitely not appropriate for this family-oriented site.

Anyone remember the one about the One Hundred and One Nuns? :o

Goodnight.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 09:09:41 PM: Dan- the -man, I don't know what a Nik-Nik shirt is, but this particular shirt was black and white and plastered with the faces of movie stars from the thirties and forties. I loved that shirt and finally just wore it to tatters.
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Post by: S. Woody White on April 12, 2004, 09:22:53 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on April 12, 2004, 09:09:41 PM
...I loved that shirt and finally just wore it to Tatters.
A popular night-club in Kentucky at the time.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 10:36:46 PM: I have returned from Feinstein's at the Cinegrill and must tell you that Miss Liz Callaway and Miss Ann Hampton Callaway put on one helluva show together.

Their repertoire covered the gamut, from standards and Broadway gems to uptempo jazzy numbers to down and dirty blues to comic novelty numbers. (My favorite of the latter genre, sung by Liz, was Everyone's Singing Sondheim, the lyrics of which begin with "Another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.") I'd estimate that about half the show featured the sisters together, with the two of them splitting the remaining time for solo performance.

Songs were intermeshed and juxtaposed beautifully, as were the two artists' divergent vocal stylings, especially in an extended medley that concluded the show proper.

The patter and comic schtick were well written and delivered naturally; the two women came across as immensely likeable and as if they were having a ball up on the stage.

The very talented Mr. Alex Rybeck was on piano, accompanied by bass and drums.

Seated at a table right below my first tier barstool perch was Miss Carole Cook, whose flame red hair and flowing black cape made her hard to miss.

My only cavil with the evening is directed at the sound system. The volume and reverberation settings were waaaaaaaay too high for the intimate boite that is Feinstein's at the Cinegrill. Making matters worse, there was a short of some kind somewhere in the system that made crunching noises at the most inconvenient of moments. With the volume and reverb set where they were, they sounded like explosions. Eventually, substitute microphones were brought in and all was well thereafter.
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Post by: bk on April 12, 2004, 10:41:40 PM: Both ladies are fantastic, and also terrific people. Just finished The Last of Sheila and will have my report in tomorrow's notes.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 10:48:57 PM: And do tell us, Dear Reader Panni, with what marvelous door prizes you came home.
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Post by: Jay on April 12, 2004, 11:04:56 PM: Quote from: Panni on April 12, 2004, 10:57:44 PM
I did get a red baseball cap with the Academy logo on it.

Cool. Be sure to wear it with the bill turned toward the back while you hammer out the Great Amercian Screenplay at your local Starbucks.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on April 12, 2004, 11:19:48 PM: Re topic of the day:
Although it is not really exotic, I did have platanos prepared several ways when I was in Puerto Rico while doing disaster relief following a hurricane many years ago. We also had rice and beans, chicken and rice and beans, and shrimp and rice and beans. "Toast" was a new experience. And Puerto Rican coffee -- very strong!
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Post by: Jed on April 12, 2004, 11:47:54 PM: Quote from: Jay on April 12, 2004, 10:36:46 PM
(My favorite of the latter genre, sung by Liz, was Everyone's Singing Sondheim, the lyrics of which begin with "Another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.")

Lyrics by Lauren Mayer

Another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain
As I stand here on stage
With another hundred lyrics that I'll never recall
And on every damn page
There's another hundred lyrics that'll drive me insane
Right in front of you all, cause the words are a pain
Not to mention the sprawl of the melody.

But we're all singing Sondheim;
Some songs are sweet; some are strange.
We're all singing Sondheim;
There's not one tune in my range
And every song is too damn long.

So we try to follow the internal rhymes
And infernal counts
With the tricky meter and the picky words
In absurd amounts.
And we lose our places where the phrases change
With a rhythmic flounce.
Now I think I've got it and this part's a breeze
But you never know.
Will the tempo switch or will we change the key
'Cause something has to go.

Did you find my measure, 'cause I looked in vain
And another modulation to increase the strain.
Look, I'll learn it by tomorrow
If I don't go insane!
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain!

But we're all singing Sondheim;
Some words are weird; some are quick.
We're all singing Sondheim;
And when the rhymes get this thick
It's hard for me to parody.

But I'll try to follow the internal rhymes
And infernal counts
With the tricky meter and the picky words
In absurd amounts.
At a speed like this you'll miss the syllables
That I can't pronounce.
Now I think I had it 'cause this part's a breeze
But you never know,
'Cause he switched the tempo and he changed the key,
Well, something had to go.

Did you find my measure, 'cause I looked in vain
And another modulation to increase the pain.
I could learn it by tomorrow, but I'll prob'ly be insane!
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.
And another hundred lyrics just flew out of my brain.