Message Board Celebrity Of The Day (Part I) - papalovesmambo — Page 146

I fear at least a couple of of my five favorite people is on many lists -- i.e. Frank Rich. I'll get back to those.

But if I may step outside the strict pollitical arena, I'll mention someone unlikely to pop up here. Someone brilliantly satirized (albeit, to my thinking, affectionately, too) by Paul Rudnik.

Marrianne Williamson. When I lived in LA, I went to hear her speak with regularly, used to go hear her at Town Hall, and still think she's the real deal, spiritually and otherwise. She's been an object of ridicule by Christian fundamentalists, loathed for injecting herself in public discourse as a New Age priestess. And not always popular among alternatie lifestyle gurus, because she doesn't adhere to New Age "party" line on myriad subjects. But if you read her books, or listen to her, you hear pragmatism, a truth-seeking, thoughtful philosophy really built on what the world is supposed to be about in all religions (the Golden Rule.) And she gave the best post 9/11 talks in NY that I heard. And I heard a lot. I'm no fan of religions, but after 20 years, still sold on Williamson.

I warned you of a suprising choice.

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Auggie - it's no surprise to me that you chose based on your own convictions and thoughtful consideration.

And I happen to be a fan of hers, as well.

Auggie;
How long did you live in Los Angeles? Ad what brought you here?

I also want to say that I agree with Sueleen. Bravo.

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Auggie, you're awesome. I first got to know you on political threads, but now I rush to read your opinions no matter what they're on. You're a class act. :) Congratulations.

Sueleen, you had me at Betty Hutton.

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Auggie - which actor would you like to play you in a movie of your life, and what would be the title of the movie?

Auggie;
The first condo I bought was on Dickens. I hated it. And do you know the galleria was demolished and they built a new center with 18 movie theaters, Cheesecake factory, Tower Records.. etc.. and they made it out doors?

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Updated On: 2/9/06 at 12:27 PM

Dame: I somehow lived near Pat Boone, if you can believe it, and got stopped by the Sherman Oaks cops one night for walking by it. Very friendly, but oy. Of course, I loved Pat singing Willing and Eager with Ann-Margaret in STATE FAIR. Had he appeared, not the cops, I woulda said so.

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Daydreamer, forgive me. I'll dig 'em up. I still have dial-up, and my laptop gets slow!

Who would I have to dinner? In the spirit of the board, if I were in a theater state o'mind, probably Hal Prince. But only if he'd get drunk and talk to me. I don't like him much in interviews. I used to worship him, even when he continued to put a bridge in the middle of every show he directed.

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What would you have for dinner with Mr. Prince?

What serves as comfort food for you?

HAHAHA!

Auggie...

What made you live in Sherman Oaks out of all places?

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Thanks auggie. I love those simple questions - the answers say so much about you!

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