don't see me

I don't always read on the subway. Not every book is commute-worthy. It has to be light, in weight and content. And the title can't seem too embarrassing. When I first moved to NYC, I remember reading some book on acting on the train, whereby some stranger felt compelled to ask me about it. He left, telling me "Good Luck," in the tone that he didn't believe it possible to ever really have a career. Another consideration: If I don't get a seat, it's pretty hard to juggle the bags and the reading material. So sometimes I just listen to the music.

But you have to respect others' right to read in peace. I saw my coworker on the train last week. She was reading her book. I wasn't going to disturb her morning read. What if it was the end of a chapter? What if she's a total grouch in the morning? It was pretty funny, though, that I ended up scoring the seat right beside her, and followed her into work, and she never even knew. Makes me feel like a creepy stalker! (Shrug.)

Agent-Speak

Agent: So how long have you been in New York?

(Translate: So how old are you?)

Actor Reply: Listen, I was here when you could get into the U.N. with a short skirt, a smile and a fake ID. Okay? Is that too old for you???

rock AND roll

Rufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell
HOT

And f*cking brilliant.

... and ... HOT.

Escalade Escapade

Some friends are better than others. Like the ones who let you ride around in an Academy Award nominee's car when she isn't using it. With her driver!!! How lovely life would be if one only had a driver!!

My First Fondue

OMG. Fondue! Who knew?!

YogaGirl and I went to Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man for a little holiday cheer before Christmas. Friday night, probably not the best of ideas; we waited 1/2 hour for a table and were seated at the worst table in the place. However, it didn't matter once the fondue rolled around! (First, of course, we split a crepe and salad!!!) For dessert, fondue for two! Milk chocolate, dark chocolate and toffee (my fave) were our choices (although you could have gotten white chocolate as well). And it came with marshmellows for roasting, banana bread, bananas and strawberries.

The stomachaches were totally worth it.
New Year's Resolution: To Become A Skinny Bitch!

A Quotable Christmas

Confessions from Grandma:
"Honey, your grandmother was no plaster saint."

Last-Minute Shopping Trip:
"It's like someone poured awesome sauce all over this parking spot!"

The "Regional" Food:
"Is this a buffet???"

The Rude Wake-up Call:
"Excuse me, Wells Fargo Loans is on the phone. It's for you!"

The Guilt Trip:
"You know, I would really appreciate it if you would go to church with me today."

The Argument:
"I don't know how to change a diaper." ...

"Well, don't you think it's time you learned?"

From the 3-year-old:
"You look pretty, Auntie."

Future Sister-in-Law Scores Points with:
"I would rather talk to your sister who we never see than watch a movie."

Dad:
"Hey, have you been to that website bestvenison.com?"

Brother?:
"Whose Betty White biography is this???"

Me:
"Errr...guys, I think I might have gotten what dad had..."

Hometown Hero

Recently rewatched "Pleasantville" on tv. And I have to stop and give it up for Jeff Daniels. He's such a doll in that film. And then I finally watched "The Squid and the Whale." Totally different character, same great acting. And, yes, a "Michigander." He's from Michigan and actually still lives there. In fact, he started a theater there called The Purple Rose. I believe it still only hires Michigan actors and produces plays by Midwestern playwrights. Yeah. One of the good guys!

Taxi stand
LaGuardia
New Year's Day
Yea