Patti's At It Again! — Page 2

This interview is GOLD. I love this woman so much.

This is the first negativeanythingwe've heard about Bette inDolly, right?"

Here's a negative story about Bette in general. When she was nominated for "For The Boys" at the Golden Globes, she stepped right on my foot. I looked up at her but said nothing, cause well it's Bette Midler. She looked at me with such a nasty look on her face. I could imagine what she wanted to say to me, but didn't. She sure didn't say "sorry". But it did give me a story to retell.

Yes, the world needs more mealy-mouthed "humble" celebrities who ignore the horrific things going on in our time.

Niles Silvers said: "Yes, the world needs more mealy-mouthed "humble" celebrities who ignore the horrific things going on in our time."

As if talking crap about Madonna and Hal Prince is saving the world.

I think one can admire her candor, her brassiness, and her fearlessness and yet still find things to critique about regarding the CONTENT of what she says. She's inviting comment by being so open. You can respect her bravery for doing so, but being entertaining and brave doesn't shield you from people responding to what you say. One can also agree and admire her for saying one thing but also think she's still being petty for saying another. I think there's a line between honesty and just being mean for sport or due to unresolved issues.

Also, the comment about being talented means you're entitled to be temperamental is a comment worth discussion because some times being that way goes from being individualistic and having high standards to just indulging in pure egoism and selfishness towards others. However, I think Patti is self-aware and knows what she is doing when she acts that way.

I also think the fights she had to have in her career made her a warrior who is always ready for a fight (or even looking for one). Attack first that way you won't be vulnerable. It's the same for a lot of "divas" who had to fight against so much just for their career and had to deal with public fall-out throughout their careers. It's understandable. Not always admirable, but some times it really is admirable.

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bdboston said: "she could easily take her "ballsiness" in a different direction and respond "Oh, I've talked about X to death;moving on." That would be unpredictable. She seemscontent with the re-hashing."

Given the traction it seems to be getting, the odds that they care they just rehashed a bunch of old material are probably low. When people stop clicking because it is just Madonna and ALW, then they'll find new ground to cover.

Miles2Go2 said: “People have talent in many areas that have nothing to do with the arts and they are expected to exhibit emotional control. Are talented people sometimes excused for being temperamental? By all means, but that doesn’t mean they have the RIGHT. I have certain non-theater related talents, but I try to be gracious. So, I would say so do Kelli O’Hara, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Anthony Rapp, Norbert Leo Butz, and Michael Urie. Talent is no excuse for acting like an ass.”

TRUTH

ljay889 said: "I find it amusing that somepeople on a liberal theater message board seem to think a woman in 2018 should censor her words."

I don't think she should have to censor her words. She can say what she wants; however, people who disagree with her statements also shouldn't have to censor their words. If I or anyone else disagrees with the idea that "If someone has the talent they have the RIGHT to be temperamental," then we can definitely state that.

That being said, I do still love Patti LuPone. I just don't agree with her all the time.

Audiences have the right to understand lyrics being sung.

I've seen Patti in countless productions, including War Paint, and never had a problem understanding her.

Honestly, Patti is simply continuing the tradition of the brassy Broadway diva that's been celebrated by musical theatre fans for nearly a century. Compared to Ethel Merman, Patti's a wallflower. If people ask her about it, she should speak as honestly about it as she feels comfortable. As for he "have the RIGHT" quote...eh. It sounds like something she'd say. Millions of fools absolutely wet themselves every time Madonna says something nasty or stupid. Trump was elected and still has devoted followers. Even Melania has fans. Putting it into perspective, I'm not going to let it put any wrinkles in my panties. Even the thread title is OTT.

I feel like I know the content of a Patti interview before I even read it. I think that's what bothers me about her -- she's so damned repetitive. Come up with new stuff. A comedian can't tell the same jokes for 25 years without the joke becoming stale.

poisonivy2 said: "I feel like I know the content of a Patti interview before I even read it. I think that's what bothers me about her -- she's so damned repetitive. Come up with new stuff. A comedian can't tell the same jokes for 25 years without the joke becoming stale."

She’s answering the questions that are asked of her. It’s the reporters, if anyone, who are “repetitive.”

JBC3 said: "Celebrities decline to answer questions all the time. She could do so if she wanted to avoid answering. Clearly, she likes playing the part of "tell it like it is" diva."

Maybe she does. But I’ll still take a million of her and her honesty as opposed to a “Broadway is the best!!” type like Bernadette Peters, who has not an ounce of authenticity left in her, with everything she says seeming carefully scripted and approved by publicists.

Miles2Go2 said: " Talent is no excuse for acting like an ass.

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THANKS for this. So very true. And it applies to all of us -- and I, for one, need to remember it more often

THANKS.