Message Board Celebrity Of The Day (Part I) - papalovesmambo — Page 150

I considered many of the newer posters, many of whom are brilliant, charming, sensitive, and most critically -- nice to me on a recurring basis. (I can be had for the price of a cocktail, or a sweet word.)

But I finally had to go with a true board legend -- you know, Lillian Hellman in the mink coat ad. I am passing the torch for a weekend, and this legend deserves breathing room to reap the rewards of this title.

Sueleen was an early influence, teaching me life and posting lessons I didn't always apply with care and consistency (brevity, class, taste, brevity). But there's no finer, truer voice here, a telling blend of wit and wisdom, generosity of spirit, confidence, and despite some occasional cynical ruminations, an inherent optimism.

There are too few true role models here, but Sueleen remains the gold standard. Let me be the first to cheer. May the praise-singing commence ... now.

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Congrats, Sueleen! And you get a whole weekend to celebrate with us. Great choice - one that I would made myself.

Well, one thing's for sure. This thread will never be the same.

Congrats Sueleen!

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Kudos, Auggie. EXCELLENT choice.

And, again, it is always wonderful to read your posts. Thanks for your contributions to BWW. :o)

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I have a question! I would like to ask Sueleen where her user name comes from.

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While I don't want to steal any thunder, I do believe it's a character in Altman's Nashville.

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Yay Sueleen. Even though you think I ignored your questions on my special day, I'm going to pay close attention on your special weekend!

To paraphrase Candy Slice, the late Gilda Radner's Patti Smith parody character singing her ode to Mick Jagger, "Gimme Mick":

"Are you woman? Are you man?
I'm your biggest f***ed up fan,
Gimme Sueleen!"

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I can't believe it took THIS long for Sueleen to be the BWW Poster Child! YAY, indeed!!!!

I believe Sueleen was the first person I ever exchanged PMs with. A truly wonderful choice, Auggie. Sue may be the MOST original poster here. And whenever I get blue, I just think of Betty Hutton and life doesn't seem so bad.

A SueleenGay Weekend Lovefest. Holy Parallel Universe, Batman.

Happy Day!

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My first question is, naturally, what's with your Betty Hutton obsession?

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Congrats Sue.

I think this celebration deserves a special dinner out.
Anybody have a good restaurant suggestion?

How about a fine wine?

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luvtheemcee ... since La Gay is still backstage, getting into her fright wig, and vocalizing (no doubt using some version of my name to practice a nasty Dietrich growl) I will alert you to NASHVILLE, the film from which the screen name comes.

But what's remarkable: The Board's Sueleen has now eclipsed Altman's. I take nothing from the indelible impression made by Gwen Wells, but I dare say, the name has been boldly reinvented here.

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