Message Board Celebrity Of The Day 11/16/07 - Jilani- Page 18

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:04pm

Congrats...and dont forget your crown!

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:07pm

If you were recuperating in a hospital, who would you want in the bed next to you, excluding relatives?

My best friend of fifteen years, who has been a rock throughout my life since we met. I can't imagine having anybody else with me.

What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?

Living in New York City, making many wonderful new friends and carving out a life for myself.

What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?

I love to watch football. Go Eagles!

If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?

My MacBook, simply because of my iTunes; all of my rare musical theatre and opera recordings; and my reading glasses, because I love them.

If we asked an important person in your life to describe you, what would he or she say? How accurate would it be?

They would probably say that I'm quiet but driven, and that when I'm passionate about something, I give it my all. I'd say that's pretty much true.

What’s something that you’ve never done, but have always wanted to try?

Skydive.

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:11pm

What was your first show, and what drew you to theater as a passion?

My first show was CATS at the age of 5, which I absolutely hated. I didn't see another show for two years. At 7, I was taken to see two shows in one day: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in the afternoon and PASSION in the evening. I loved them both, and from then on, I was hooked on live theatre. There is just nothing like the rush of seeing actors live right in front of you, and knowing that no matter how many performances they will give, no two will ever be exactly alike.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:15pm

What would be your perfect day?


Congrats AC126748!!

[StageManager2]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:16pm

Hey, AC, perhaps you, taz, and I should go skydiving together. We three gave the same answer.

(Incidentally, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was my very first Broadway show.)


My question goes hand in hand with Rath's: Is your interest in theater as a spectator, performer, creator?

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:22pm

What would be your perfect day?

I'd wake up at 8, and do the crossword over a cup of coffee. Then I'd go to a yoga class and spend a good part of the late morning/afternoon reading. I'd probably go to a movie and then out to dinner with friends, and finish the day off at a play or the opera. After that, post-show drinks. I'd cap it off with a clove cigarette and a leisurely walk back to my apartment.

Is your interest in theater as a spectator, performer, creator?

Spectator. I'm an opera singer, so my voice isn't right for musical theatre. (I used to do theatre when I was younger, but moved to opera several years ago.) I can't act to save my life. I wouldn't mind being a critic, though.

[tazber]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:24pm

YAY for AC!!

What character from a play (musical or straight) do you most identify with? Why?

[StageManager2]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:26pm

Cool. You'll have to record "Barcarolle" for me sometime.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:29pm

AC, I was hoping you'd say you want to be a critic.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:31pm

I see this thread all of the time and wonder...

Who do I have to blow to become celebrity of the day?

[StageManager2]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:33pm

Your own horn, Diva... or Jaily's.

The former worked for me.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:35pm

You know what you have to do for me to name you, TD.

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 12:36pm

What character from a play (musical or straight) do you most identify with? Why?


I've always been drawn to fascinating, misunderstood characters. Catherine from PROOF immediately comes to mind. I love characters that aren't always easy and that need to be worked on to really be appreciated.

Diva, I'll make you CotD...if you introduce me to Maria Guleghina.

[shameless]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:14pm

What’s the last great gift that you gave someone? And, that you were given?

What was the worst job you ever had?

If you had to be someone else for one day, who would you be, and what would you do?

What do you do when you need cheering up?

Name a place that you’ve never been, but would like to visit.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:20pm

Wow, I've never been picked. This is worse than elementary school gym!


Anyhoo,
If you could change your name, which new one would you choose?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:24pm

This thread is quickly turning into Message Board Whiner of the Day!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:27pm

Thanks..

The board was so quiet before you came back....

[shameless]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:31pm

Poor Diva and Yankeefan. Nobody loves you. So sad.

All kidding aside, if there was an easy way to make a list of active posters that haven't been picked, I'd make it.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:32pm

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 2:47pm

Eh, I'm used to it!

[tazber]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:08pm

This thread is meant to be inclusive not exclusive. Shameless spends a lot of time keeping it up, and it allows us to get to know each other better.
I would like to suggest that if you have never been CotD you PM Shamey so she can make a list of people to choose from.
And if Shameless is unable to do it, I will volunteer to.
I sincerely hope no one's feelings are hurt, and if they are please understand it is not intentional.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:10pm

Tazzy bear, I think we're all just playing around - Yankee knows I would never seriously call him a whiner. No worries (I don't think...).

[shameless]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:14pm

Awww, Taz, now, I see why everyone is in love with you.


I'm kidding, I figured it out weeks ago.

[shameless]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:16pm

That's actually a great idea. If people would feel weird about posting their name. You can PM me or have a friend do it for you.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 5/24/07 at 3:51pm

Rath - No worries!

Shame - Put me on that list...Don't make me start campaigning! :)