Topic: I DREAMED I WENT DANCING IN MY MAIDENFORM BRA (Read 22117 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #90 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:34:47 PM »

Speaking of looking weird, I watched LESS THAN PERFECT (an ABC sitcom) last night, and Joan Rivers was the guest star.

Now, I know she's had tons of plastic surgery, but honestly on her TV GUIDE channel fashion shows, she's either got flattering lighting or something, but I've thought her face looked pulled and very tight but not too bizarre.

Last night in high definition of LESS THAN PERFECT, she looked embalmed! It was the most unpleasant viewing of a show I've had in awhile because she just looked like the walking dead, too grotesque to even qualify for Tod Browning's FREAKS. Oh, it was ghastly!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #91 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:35:41 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 05, 2005, 12:23:25 PM

Particularly when he decides to sit on poor Woody:

der Brucer

Mikey had already settled down at the end of the couch before I took my position. Bonnie and Buster joined me in very quick order (Bonnie has the red collar).

Then Fletcher decided to join us. He never worries about whether there's room on the couch for him. He just climbed aboard, circled around, and made himself comfortable. That meant he circled around and made himself comfortable right on top of me. Buster got squeezed aside.

Fortunately Fletcher didn't poot immediately after settling down this time.

Poot? You don't recognize the word "poot"? That's the sound he makes when a little bit of gas escapes his tail end. It's more polite than a fart, at least audibly, but can be a killer if it's aimed in your direction.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #92 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:37:11 PM »

Quote from: Iris212 on March 05, 2005, 12:33:48 PM

S.Woody White and Der Brucer--

Is Cafe Zeus the place that serves "Fried Potato Straws with Remoulade Sauce"?

My family stays at a place called the Addy Sea in Bethany Beach. Last summer , they drove to Rehoboth for dinner because they love the town and the restaurants. I believe it was Cafe Zeus that had a lovely outdoor seating area.

Yes, that's the place. Chef Charles and his partner John are two of our favorite people. Heck, we like everybody there.

Matt H. · « **Reply #93 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:41:58 PM »

It is beautiful outside here today, so naturally I spent a 2 1/2 hour afternoon inside watching COLD MOUNTAIN. I had myself a great good cry and enjoyed the film thoroughly. I'm not sure Nicole Kidman and Jude Law, gorgeous as they both are, were the right actors to play Civil War North Carolinans, but one gets swept up in the story and the characters and their varying accents seem to just not matter all that much. No surprise that Renee Zelwegger won the supporting Oscar for this as she steals every scene she's in.

And what an amazing ensemble. Before I watched it, I had no idea that Philip Seymour Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Tom Aldredge, Giovanni Ribisi, Kathy Baker, and other well known character actors were even in this movie.

Matt H. · « **Reply #94 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:43:32 PM »

I guess I'll pull out another Poirot tonight to watch, possibly THE HOLLOW.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #95 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:43:35 PM »

Quote from: Iris212 on March 05, 2005, 12:54:48 PM

Der Brucer--

I hear rumors concerning an amazing chocolate festival in Rehoboth Beach next weekend.

Got any details?

Chocolate festival? You're talking about a chocolate festival right when DR Jose is trying to lose weight? What an evil thing to do!

Jane · « **Reply #96 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:45:39 PM »

Poot-

Ann · « **Reply #97 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:51:46 PM »

Jane - I'm so sorry I didn't answer you question sooner! I am feeling much better, thanks. Just a bit of allergies, I think.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #98 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:54:39 PM »

What's nice about the word "poot" is that you can substitute it for so many other words, in so many situations.

"Here's pooting at you, kid."

I go to the hills when my heart is lonely.
I know I will hear what I've heard before.
My heart will be blessed with the sound of pooting,
And I'll poot once more.

(It's a happy house we live in, but somewhat in need of a good airing out.)

Jane · « **Reply #99 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:02:06 PM »

That is okay Ann. I figured you were okay since you took the trip with your mother.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #100 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:11:07 PM »

I am anxious to hear DRJOSE's best and worst "singer" stories from this round.

bk · « **Reply #101 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:11:49 PM »

I'm back from the memorabilia show. I would say that in terms of attendance it was/is an unmitigated disaster. Not a mitigated disaster, mind you, no, an unmitigated disaster. I don't think there were more than thirty or forty people there at any given time, maybe not even that many. Most celebrities were just sitting there twiddling their thumbs. I said hello to Gary Lockwood, but I'm not sure he remembered me, which is quite different from the last time I saw him fifteen years ago. He looks pretty bad - very heavy. I spent most of my time with Miss Joanie Sommers, who looked well, and we had much fun catching up. She may even end up doing a duet with Mr. Haines. I also spent quite a bit of time catching up with the lovely Donna Baccala, whom I haven't seen since she starred in my musical Start at the Top way back in '72. She remembered me instantly and not only that, she immediately launched into the title song. She looks swell (no work done) and we're going to have lunch soon. For those who don't know her, she starred in The Dunwich Horror, and lots of TV, as well as playing Tommy's mother in Tommy in its original stage incarnation at the Aquarius Theater in LA. She also played in the Broadway comedy, The Impossible Years. Part two in a moment.

Matthew · « **Reply #102 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:12:29 PM »

Hi all... what a week. "Zombie Prom" started rehearsals, "Beauty and the Beast" goes into tech on Monday, and there's also the voice lessons and the "other" job, no time to say "hi" on HHW this week. I received a package in the mail today from one DR George. It's all very exciting.... Thanks DR George!!! My 1:00 lesson just finished, one of my 5th grade boys is singing the "Star Spangled Banner" at his Little League opening day next week. He's a good kid, if he can remember to open his mouth when he sings and breathe when he's suppose to, he's going to knock-em dead. Ah, the joys of teaching!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #103 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:16:05 PM »

It's happened again...

I was taking laundry up and down the stairs to the basement, and had left the door open at the bottom open, not thinking much about it.

Another armload of laundry to go down, and there on the stairs making their way up were the pups. It's a good thing I looked down before taking a step! So everyone is upstairs again.

We were worried a bit about Benedick earlier, because he wasn't wanting to eat. Yesterday, Baxter was the non-eater. But they're both showing an acceptable amount of energy, so I guess we can turn the worries down a notch or two.

bk · « **Reply #104 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:19:33 PM »

I said hello to Miss June Wilkinson and sent her Pogue's wishes. I spent some time with Allan Hunt, who also launched into the title song from Start at the Top - BOTH versions (the song got rewritten when we did a third production). He happened to have seen both versions. It was nice to see him again. Oh, and would you like to know the other two contenders for Donna's role in my show? Judy Kaye and Udana Power. Isn't that funny? Sitting on either side of Joanie were Freddie "Boom Boom" Cannon and Tommy Sands. Sitting across from Joanie was Mr. Shelley Berman. Since no one was even stopping at his table, I spoke to him, told him he was in Kritzer Time, and bought one of his CDs. I also met the original Gidget - the person the character was based on. She was a complete delight and I bought her book. The most shocking thing was that Miss Samantha Eggar's table was empty for most of the three plus hours I was there. She was directly across from Donna, and I ended up having a nice chat with her. Others in attendance: Mr. Christopher Atkins, who frankly skeeves me - selling nude photos for forty bucks a pop - I think you can imagine who HIS crowd was. Miss Jayne Meadows, looking embalmed. Miss Beverly Garland who, I must say, still looks incredible - stunning really. Mr. Trini Lopez (strange looking), H.M. Wynant, Jack Riley (I had a nice chat with him, too - he was in the Do I Hear a Waltz production that I recorded), Margaret O'Brien, Michael "Mod Squad" Cole (looking none too happy about the turnout) and quite a few others.

bk · « **Reply #105 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:20:05 PM »

And, for those who are interested, I looked stunning in my Maidenform Bra.

FRIJOLES!

Jed · « **Reply #106 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:28:12 PM »

Quote from: Ann on March 05, 2005, 09:33:47 AM

Well, I am in eburg after an impromptu trip over the mountains. My mother, who was making the trek from Eugene to Ellensburg, called me and said she was just simply too tired to make the entire 8-9 hour drive.

This just in... Ann's mother is the slowest driver known to mankind!!! Eugene to Ellensburg isn't much beyond a 5 hour drive, maybe 6 hours if going via Tacoma (aka the long way). Now, Ann's mother is a wonderful woman, and quite possibly one of the greatest academic minds I've come across... her music history class was one of the best I took in college. But, for the love of all that's holy, do NOT get behind this woman on the interstate!!!

George · « **Reply #107 on:** March 05, 2005, 02:55:36 PM »

Those are wonderful pictures, DerBrucer!

Quote from: S. Woody White on March 05, 2005, 01:35:41 PM

Fortunately Fletcher didn't poot immediately after settling down this time.

Poot? You don't recognize the word "poot"? That's the sound he makes when a little bit of gas escapes his tail end. It's more polite than a fart, at least audibly, but can be a killer if it's aimed in your direction.

When Murphy (my sister's dog) farts, he ALWAYS startles himself! He jumps up and looks around to see what the heck just happened and it's just the funniest thing!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #108 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:24:55 PM »

Good Afternoon!

DONE!!!!!

WHOOPEE!!!!

When #780 finished her audition, I launched into the signature vamp from A Chorus Line. It got a good laugh.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #109 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:28:53 PM »

As for the auditions...

This morning was interesting. Interesting in a bad sense. The "energy" in the room was just very weird. Very anxious. Also a bit annoying. After the first two groups of people, I was actually feeling a bit pissed off. People weren't following directions. People were try to break the rules. People were taking their own sweet time walking up onto the stage. *There was one young woman who had a legitimate excuse for walking slowly - one of her legs was in a cast - dancing accident. -But she had a great audition - good singer. In any case...

They had to take a five minute break after the first two groups to take care of some business with the companies, and that gave me a chance to walk around and get some of "it" out of my system. I hate stupidity! And I really hate "active" ignorance.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #110 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:35:55 PM »

During the lunch break, I gave my usual "Lunch With Jose" workshop. It's basically just a very informal Q&A session with me about auditions in general - preparation, song selection, etc. Well...

I always start each session stating that if you happen to be the type of person who "easily" takes advice, AND you have not auditioned yet, it may be better for you to leave the room just in case you might hear something you don't want to hear. Well...

There was one young woman who had this worried look on her face the whole time. I think it was just her nerves in general. But each time I would state one on my opinions, the look on her face would get more serious and anxious. She would look at her music, and then look even more worried. Thankfully, she eventually left the room - she just got up and walked out. Good for her. *And, when she did come into the audition room, she did a great job. Whew!

Then there was another young woman who questioned the song she had chosen. A song I had just mentioned that had been sort of overdone lately. One that you should definitely be sure that you perform well since the originator of the song set such a definitive version of the song. I told her that if she really does it well, then she should go ahead and sing it. By the time she came in late in the afternoon and sat down next to me at the piano, she had changed her song. Whew! *Unfortunately, I think she changed it to a not so good song. -And from the way she presented that song, I doubt she would have done a good job on the other one.

-Yes, I'm being vague about the original song. For now...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #111 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:38:09 PM »

After lunch...

The first group put me in such a good mood! Everyone was well-prepared. Their music was in order. They had good copies. They did material that suited them well. They generally picked good songs. And they also seemed to be having fun! -Which is very important.

The rest of the afternoon was pretty good too, but after the morning session, I really needed that first group after lunch. I even "yelled" out a Thank You to them after the last person in the group finished. Even gave them a golf clap.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #112 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:40:02 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 05, 2005, 12:45:00 PM

It is definitely a dog’s life in your house.

You don't know the half of it! Fletcher thinks those large plastic bins we keep throwing things into are his play boxes -easy in/easy out (he loves crunching egg shells). Naturally the by late afternoon the floor looks like the city dump!

Remember those listless puppies in the basement? As previously elated, Woody went downstairs to do laundry, left the door open, and then:

Benny cresting the top of 15 steps!

Bonnie watching Baxter struggle below.

Since then Mom and the pups have explored the entire house. Peggy has learned to use the doggie door - went outside and did her business there. Benedick got through the doggie door after a lot of struggling; Baxter just stuck his nose through and watched.

Peggy started barking like all get out - staring into the woods: nothing there (I saw). A few minutes later, more barking, and our neighborly deer tribe strolled through the lot next door.

The pups settled in on top of Fletcher's pillow in the living room while Peggy took a lie-down in Fletcher's crate in the dining room.

The regular dogs seem to be accepting integration as inevitable.

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #113 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:42:06 PM »

As for best and worst...

There was no one that really impressed me. There were a couple of really good men and women, but truly just a couple - two each, maybe three.

However, I do know the worst one... Which turned into more of a funny situation for me at least. The young woman went a bit off-key at the end of her piece, but she did it with conviction! I ended up with a case of the giggles, and had to be very careful not to let my giggles escape my body. And she was a little too young for the song - it was a Sondheim piece - which added a another level of "funny" to her audition. At least to me.

There were a few other klunkers, but those were mainly due to lack of proper preparation and rehearsal.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #114 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:46:02 PM »

I don't have to live by the stinkin' rules set down for ordinary people, 'cos I'm me, pal, Neely O'Hara!

MR BK thanks for the Showstoppers update. A duet with Miss Joanie Sommers! WOW!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #115 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:48:29 PM »

As for the Greatest Hits of this conference...

Hands down, "Gimme, Gimme" and "Not for the Likes of Me" from Thoroughly Modern Millie. They weren't overdone per se, but they popped up a few times throughout each day.

For the gentlemen, "The Old Red Hills Of Home" - is that the proper title? - from Parade. But, I'd say that I only played it about four or five times.

OH! "Make Them Hear You" also got sung a couple of times yesterday. Unfortunately, none of the gentlemen really did the song justice.

There were only three women who sang "Vanilla Ice Cream", and a few "You Can Always Count On Me" as well as "Always True To You In My Own Fashion".

But, all in all, everything seemed pretty well spaced out.

There was not one "Soliloquy", not one "Anthem", and not one "Goodbye, Old Girl" - which was very surprising.

And only one "All That Jazz". Whew! But a couple of "When You're Good To Mama's".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #116 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:49:21 PM »

OK - Suppertime for me, and then some more callbacks. I'm still toying with heading up to Richmond later tonight, but I'll just see how I feel later.

Laters...

Michael · « **Reply #117 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:52:14 PM »

I just finished watching The 24th Day starring BK's landlord James Marsden. It is basically an one set two character play that occasionally steps outside the one room set. Mr. Marsden and Jason Speakman the other jobs do fine work, but neither are in my opinion top notch actors that might have elevate the performance beyond the superficiality of their characters as they were written.

Now I am onto Latter Days. I have high hopes for this film as I have heard good things about it

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #118 on:** March 05, 2005, 04:00:41 PM »

Remember Baxter - the pup with no appetite; the one who would not eat Puppy Kibble, even after I softened it in warm water; who turned his nose up at Woody's specially scrambled eggs; who noshed just a bit on the boiled white rice with minced chicken breast - well he was just in the kitchen chowing down on the regular dogs' grown-up kibble!

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #119 on:** March 05, 2005, 04:01:54 PM »

Thank you once again DR Jose for sharing your world with us. For those of us who are musically challenged, it is a delight to experience your world vicariously.
(and Hello as always from Fosca and Magnus).

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