Marc Shaiman's BIG BUSINESS

Mr. S -- I have always delighted in the musical sequences in this delicious Bette Midler/Lily Tomlin/Bette Midler/Lily Tomlin film.(not a typo-those who know the film get my meaning.) It brought a huge smile to my face when I watched the closing credits and found that the musical delights were provided by YOU.

I was certainly aware of some your "very high profile achievements," like HAIRSPRAY and SISTER ACT and your long time association with Bette Midler, including your divine work on her farewell to Johnny Carson performance.
I took a moment and read more of your career history. WOW. I knew you were handsome and I knew you were a very special talent. I did not know how prolific you were. Do you ever take a day off? Your body of work is incredible. I had no idea how many wonderful moments in my life have been provided by YOU. Thank you for all the joy you have brought to my world. :)

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I love this movie.........and the music. We watch it monthly if not more......and use several of the lines all the time.......Bette and Lily at their best.....

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More Chapstick?

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shouldnt you have PMed that?

LOL

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This is just way too funny. You would think that before trying to kiss Marcs beautiful tush he would first apologize for lying, putting words in Marks mouth, and making all of us read all his bull.

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LOL. Honey; this hussy sometimes has to work for a living.

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by the way, my only musical contributions to BIG BUSINESS were one score cue (my first movie scoring job) and Bette's 2 musical moments: singing and yodeling while milking a cow, and then her yodeling in front of The Plaza Hotel

the rest was a score by someone else

Someday, when I am not at the piano and if my arm is twisted, I shall tell the tale of how I got this first movie job and then how it all fell apart...it's a real tear-jerker!!!

MARC... you and scott did a master class last year at my school (george washington u.) and were great! we all loved it. i wish that you could come back and give another here. it would be really appreciated from those of us doing musical theatre... any thoughts?
andrew

Oooh, Miss Jenifer ("Coco will burn your tongue") Lewis, the diva of all divas. Love huh.

And Marc, you could save that story for your one man Broadway extravanganza. Heck, everyone else has gotten one (including the upcoming Martin Short one that you're writing) -- when's your turn?

Mmmmmmmm......taffy.........

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Updated On: 4/26/05 at 04:12 PM

Marc that yodel song is brilliant.........my neighbors hate it as I tend to play it loud.....

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Mr. S-- there is no truth to the rumor that I was the one who set up the spycam in your shower.
BIG BUSINESS is one of those confections that many of us don't take the time to savor. I've been in Bette mode lately, I guess. Saw FOR THE BOYS again the other night. Some wonderful work in that film.

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Wait, is that chocolate on your nose?

Updated On: 4/26/05 at 05:21 PM