Welcome, Anthony Rapp! (part four)- Page 49
Welcome, Anthony Rapp! (part four)
Mariel
Stand-by Joined: 5/20/05
#1200Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:28pm
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's negative response to the book. I was hoping she would have a better reaction to it.
My mother will most likely read the book this week since I'm home for spring break. Knowing her, I know she will open herself to it. But I'm concern about how it might open up some wounds. I was going to save this info for my review of the book but I might as well tell it now. (I hoping to get the review out this week sometime.) My aunt (my mother's only sister) died from brain cancer almost three years ago (in fact the anniversary is coming up in a few weeks). Some of the details Anthony mentioned in the book really brought back some strong memories of her final weeks. If the book had this strong of an effect on me, I know it will be stronger with my mother (especially since she helped take care of her during her illness). I want to be there with her as she reads it. Not only to do our usual dialogue when we watch a movie or read a book together. I also want to be there to comfort her. I know how much her sister's death has affected her. I'm also hoping this will open up a discussion. I have many questions I've been wanting to ask her about my aunt's last days. We'll see.
On a happier note, I'm in the process of writing my report/review of the current touring cast of Rent. Expect it soon. 
Mariel
Updated On: 3/20/06 at 03:28 PM
#1201Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:41pm
Question:
My friend was going to the signing with me tomorrow, but she's sick. If I bring hwer book with me, will I be able to get both of them signed?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Bohemian1232
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/26/05
#1202Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:43pmYou can usually get more than one thing signed.
"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead."
Mariel
Stand-by Joined: 5/20/05
#1203Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:47pm
You shouldn't have any problems. I was able to get my friend's CD insert signed at the Oak Park, IL signing along with my book.
Mariel
Updated On: 3/20/06 at 03:47 PM
#1204Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:47pmCool. I'm excited.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Bohemian1232
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/26/05
#1205Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:49pm
Have fun.
"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead."
Silence = Death
Leading Actor Joined: 2/4/06
#1206Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:59pmMy mom is reading the book now. Hopefully, she won't have a bad reaction to anything. My only thought is that she might be a little weird with knowing that I've read the 'coming out' section of it, but then again, I think she's gotten over that whole thing. She started a few days ago and has actually gotten a good ways through it. I was really surprised. I'm also hoping that she can take some things from it because both of her parents have cancer.
"That's what writers do. We cut ourselves open and just bleed all over the page."
#1207Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:05pm
"When you're a Jet, / You're a Jet all the way, / From your first pirouette / To your last grand jete." --Brian Kaman
Updated On: 3/20/06 at 04:05 PM
Mariel
Stand-by Joined: 5/20/05
#1208Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:12pm
Anthony has a podcast this week on KQED's Writer's Block. It's a weekly reading series featuring writers and performers of all stripes reading the latest short fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry. Anthony reads from the chapter "Saviors and Angels" on the podcast. It's available as a MP3 download and as a Real Player/Real One streaming audio file.
Mariel
Edit: Anthony's book will be available in audio book format. It will be out on April 1. The available formats are CD, cassette, and MP3. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786169257/ref=ed_oe_a/102-2645992-6518514?%5Fencoding=UTF8
Yay!
Click here to go to the KQED website.
Updated On: 3/20/06 at 04:12 PM
#1209Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:55pm
Aww yay! I'm so excited for the audio book! Thanks for the links and info hun! :o)
There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself.
#1210Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:57pmCongrats, Anthony!
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#1211Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:58pmHey guys, I'm havin' a fun time watching Dazed and Confused. I love anthony in this. classic.
#1212Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:07pm
Dazed and Confused is fun.
Is Anthony reading it? I might...have to buy it if he is.
#1213Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:09pmHe is, Mandi.
To The Stage!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/28/06
#1214Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:10pm
yay! Thanks for the links Mariel.
So afraid of getting older
I'm only good at being young
I'm only good at being young
#1215Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:10pm
Heh, now I see that it says Narrator next to his name. Fun!
#1216Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:11pmMaybe I'll get it and play it for my mom in her sleep. Just to piss her off.
#1218Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:12pmAnimated Anthony is fun.
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
#1219Anthony: Parents reading his book.
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:12pmWell, I'm not speaking to her. Just for a little while. I don't think she's caught onto it yet.
#1224Anthony
Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:24pm
Thanks!
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