posted by David on 12/31/2006 09:27:00 AM | Link
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12/28/2006
My Way of Life
Hope you all had a decent holiday, lovies. Mine was okay. Santa was nice to me and brought me some very cool presents like iPod accessories, a book of Bad Girls, Film Fatales and Sirens a cool purple velourish blazer. My sister Denise and brother in law John gave me an amazing little t-shirt with publicity pictures from Handbag shows and what I think are from my Myspace page. Me and Tippi, Charles and I- with Hell in a Handbag Productions on the back of it. The creators own a shirt shop in Whiting , IN and have been to Handbag shows. They did a terrific job, I was so flattered.
The day after Christmas was another funeral for our family. My other grandmother passed away last Thursday, Dec. 21. She was 90. Just about 2 months after the death of my Nana (my mom's mother). So my dad had a lot on his mind this Christmas. Grandma Cerda was just about the kindest woman I can think of. As one my cousins stated in her eulogy she always tried to find the good in people and believe me, as a family we all tested her patience, as all families do. I am all out of grandparents.
I am off for the entire week and I'm finding I don't want to leave the house. I had coffee with my good friend Sean Graney today (he often calls me for advice), and we talked about our respective companies. You know, Artistic Director talk. We plan on having a pajama party with David Zak and Nathan Allen soon. Christopher and I saw Notes on a Scandal, a delightful little dish with Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. Wonderful dialogue and situations, and yes, Dame Dench kicks ass, as does Ms. Blanchett. 3 Handbags
Much love!
posted by David on 12/28/2006 06:52:00 AM | Link
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12/25/2006
Santa Claus and the Devil, Pt. 3
posted by David on 12/25/2006 08:12:00 AM | Link
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Santa Claus and the Devil, Pt. 2
posted by David on 12/25/2006 08:05:00 AM | Link
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Santa Claus and the Devil, Pt. 1
posted by David on 12/25/2006 07:57:00 AM | Link
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My Way of Life- Holiday Treats
posted by David on 12/25/2006 07:53:00 AM | Link
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12/24/2006
My Way of Life
What a week. Many highs ands lows. Now I have a nut posting my phone number on my blog. Of course I have a mental list of the people that crazy (and there are some) that could take the time to find out that kind of information about me and write boring little nasty things about me. I guess i know why some people are still in favor of the death penalty. Ho Ho Ho.
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posted by David on 12/20/2006 09:10:00 PM | Link
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My Way of Life- RIP Van Smith
Divine and Van Smith-Female Trouble. Swiped from the fabulous Dreamland News site. Visit them and donate to help keep it in business!
The Jayne Mansfield/John Waters connection is evident in the two photos above. Funny how you make connections to things that you LOVE later in life.
We lost another great one this past week. The wildly innovative Van Smith who is responsible for creating Divine, and all the unforgettable John Waters character's looks. I can't stress enough what an influence Mr. Smith was in fashion, film and music. He along with John Waters created the GOOD punk rock look (lots of eyeliner+ touch of leather+ touch of camp) when there was no punk rock. I don't mean 'inner' punk, I mean full out in your face horrifyingly tacky, fagilicious, serial killer punk. BC Kalz alerted me to Van's passing by sending me the New York Times obituary. The Baltimore Sun has nice write up on him too.
Dawn Davenport earning a living in Female Trouble.
Traci Lords hitching a ride in Crybaby- I was so drunk when I saw this I fell asleep to this in the theater
posted by David on 12/20/2006 04:35:00 PM | Link
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12/19/2006
My Way of Life- GIFTS
Let's not forgot when you shop at Amazon via Handbag we get cash, so I thought I'd make you aware of some gift options that surely nobody else will buy for your intended- plus you'll get points for being WAY COOL.
Why a Tim Conway collection? Well, he's like a legend and stuff, but the REAL treasure here is a a skit called 'The Warden' featuring Joan Crawford. No, I didn't model my Warden on this sketch. I haven't even seen the show as I don't own it-yet.
You really can't go wrong with a John Waters collection. It really kills me to find out how many of the younger people aren't aware of his pre-Hairspray films which is in his words, a dirty shame. It's funny how so many of his films depended on the pin point accurate delivery of his words by Divine, Mink Stole, Edith Massey and the old school gang. Guest actors like Kathleen Turner, Suzanne Shepherd, and Mary Garlington NAIL it, probably because they've got a bit of that 'outsider' blood in them. Others like Melanie Griffith, fall flat. Tracey Ullman does okay but Mink Stole OWNS A Dirty Shame. Joey Heatherton is in Cry Baby!
On a budget? Mike Miller recommends this Poseidon Adventure book by Paul Gallico for 98 cents! The book is NOT like the film. The climbers strip down to their underwear. Nonnie is a circus performer ( a monkey!). Linda Rogo is a total hateful racist bitch (as opposed to a loving racist bitch) and Belle Rosen farts. None of the women fare well in the book but I don't want to spoil it for you...Oh, Robin dies.
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12/18/2006
My Way of Life
I've been knocking my noggin writing a new song for Caged Dames. Rudolph houses have been amazing. Went to two parties this weekend. Kodeski/Herrera and Aguilar. Both were delightful. We had an ensemble meeting yesterday and I bought my nieces cute clothing. I have to finish writing. Goodbye.
posted by David on 12/18/2006 06:02:00 PM | Link
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12/16/2006
My Way of Life- Sweet sale
Tomorrow I'll be working a warehouse sale for Gabby Goodies. I know you are most likely nowhere near Hickory Hills, IL but if you are the deals are going to be pretty great...
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12/15/2006
My Way of Life- Rudolph in the Chicago Tribune
Check out the On the Town section of the Chicago Tribune today and see Patricia Austin, Richard Banden and the strapping Steve Lehman in a huge color photo. There's also some very astute and stimulating quotes from an extraordinary fellow...
posted by David on 12/15/2006 05:18:00 PM | Link
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My Way of Life- Oh, and...
Rudolph is most likely nearly sold out tonight so call right this minute if you planned on going. 773-883-1090. We're sold out tomorrow. We do have a waiting list if you're dead set on trying to see it then. I guess people really wanted Rudolph this year. Next year Rudolph will celebrate 10 years on stage. I'm thinking we're gonna make a big deal out of it.
posted by David on 12/15/2006 04:41:00 PM | Link
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My Way of Life- Other peoples Blogs
Since everybody knows I'm not above stealing material from others the above newspaper clipping (which is the stuff I live for) is from A Hole in the Head, Johnny's blog. Johnny was brought to my attention by BC after he wrote about The Poseidon Adventure and I've been hooked ever since. You must read his collection of articles about collection freaks. I think my friend David Kodeski would appreciate this as well. Johnny has also started publishing entries from his 1977 diary, which I absolutely love. I've asked Johnny to marry me a couple of times but he hasn't responded. I wish I kept a journal back then. It wouldn't have been pretty... I probably never did this because I had absolutely no privacy growing up. We lived in a small house with 4 kids. I always had to share a room with my brother who is 5 years younger then me, and our bedroom didn't even have a door. Try living with that when you're a teenager.
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