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Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year...with Seacrest in NYC! Dazzliing Vegas-style soirees!







Holly Madison & a drinkie-pooh!








While MySpace pal Ryan Seacrest excitedly rehearses for Dick Clark's wildly extravagant annual New Year's bash to unfold tonight (where one million strong are expected to trek into the "Big Apple" in NYC to toast the town) - a host of party-hearty midnight-madness revellers - are pondering where to ring 2011 in (even in the 11th hour).

Without doubt - a posse of 'em will brave the elements as they ceremoniously join in on the much-anticipated fun-filled "count-down" (naked so-to-speak) in the packed mean streets of Manhattan.

Elsewhere - in the desert Oasis - 'neath twinkling stars or stormy romantic backdrop - the madding crowds in Vegas will be toasting each other, kissing the air cheek-to-cheek, and bidding adieu to economic blues just about behind 'em.

Of course, it's a no-brainer in another respect, too.

Thousands of chic gamblers will be elegantly dressed to-the-nines - as they engage in a glorious search for an upbeat indoor soiree - guaranteed to elevate the mood and ring in Lady Luck!

The tony well-heeled elite may be trotting into a couple of the high-profile destinations listed below where charismatic hosts will be presiding over the festive proceedings:


NIGHTCLUBS

*Kim Kardashian
   TAO

*B.o.B. & Bruno Mars
   JET

*Holly Madison
   LAVO

*Rihanna
   PURE

*Diddy
   LAX

*Paul Okenfold
   RAIN


EXCLUSIVE DINING PACKAGES

*Fix
   Bellagio Hotel

*Stack
   Mirage Hotel

*Union
   Aria Hotel

*Yellowtail
   Bellagio








Ryan DJ baby & Clark the chart-tracker !



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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Julian Ayrs 3rd Annual Worst-Dressed / Best-Dressed Women!






A nod to Mr. Blackwell!





Style, it's that - not the clothes - that make the man or woman!

When a fashionista strolls into a high-profile soiree - it's important that if the casual observer spots a definite "look" pleasing to-the-eye right off-the-bat - that they give the nod when the stylish mission has been accomplished.

There's nothing worse than a man-about-town - or a stylish gal, either - appearing in public like they've just been shoddily-pieced together.

Here is a sampling of folks in the limelight who pulled off the stylish task admirably - and a handful of ne'er-do-well fashion ruffians - who missed the mark by a country-mile!



Ten Worst-Dressed Women
(2010)


Lindsay Lohan






A rehab Queen with a fussy fashion flair - often topped with curious feathery strands of luscious fly-away-hairs - that cry out for ward-robe and make-up handlers to storm in from the sidelines for emergency repairs!

Lohan is capable of transforming a simple cocktail dress into a signature number, though, and often pulls the nifty trick off with little aplomb provided traces of magic dust don't call attention to a habit of the hard-core druggie variety.


Lindsay, rages on!

But, in the final analysis - quite a few of the threads amount to tasteless K-Mart specials - that underscore her penchant for bargain-basement notions that ultimately bind her down.


Diane Keaton




Old-hat Keaton - brimming with stale accessories - continues to flash forward with Woody Allen reminders that spell toxic nostalgic memories of a tired (oh-so-Geritol-laced) yesteryear.


Being as comfortable as an old worn shoe doesn't amount to a hill of has-beens - or even manage to cut a fine swath in the wardrobe finery scheme of things - Diane!


Egads!


Bristol Palin






A pioneer woman (you betcha) attempting to conquer bell-weather trends in a gaggle of dicey silvery fabrics straight from the moonshine shacks of a foreboding "North to Alaska" hell.

Not mucho pot luck, eh Bristol?

The bizarre body-sheath featured above fails to flatter the former ABC Disco Queen's figure (is that what it is?) for a handful of nonsensical reasons!

If 'ya haven't got it, then don't try to flaunt it, darlink!


 
Rihanna





A misfit in a windstorm who can't make up her trendy mind!

The Pop Diva is a riot of jazzy colors and off-the-wall high-tech synthetic fabrics (tisk ! tisk!).

The tiresome - details details details - bog the wannabee Siren down into near-stylish oblivion.

On the way to becoming last year's best flavor???



Mary Tyler Moore




A matronly glance at the past which has succeeded in demonizing a campy potato sack offering while rudely tossed over an out-of-shape body politic.


Oh, Mary!


In the shocking attack on fashion (captured above) - too many wraps and sashes and unsightly giggling gnashes - have ended up hiding once-pretty pair of shapely legs.

Likewise, the little distractions creep over once-perky heavenly boobies with fascination, as slow as Molasses in January!


Joan Rivers







A walking-talking "k-vetching" QVC kiosk ready to explode at the witching hour and devour!


Talk about a carpet-bagger!

Joan, where did you scoop up that flowery number, masquerading as a designer couture frock?


Just maybe, it was a once-glorious table-cloth or left-over curtain, scooped up from a fanciful re-run lifted from the still-hilarious Carol Burnett Variety Show?




Chelsea Lately




The B-list talk-show hostess (without the mostest) touts Madonna hand-me-down bustiers - replete with tacky stressed-out infrastructures - that triumphantly underscore the merits of squirreling away a couture designer gown or two for future red-carpet emergencies (even at the cost of a pretty penny).

What kind of white-trailer-trash are you?

Well - no pulses are racing - honey!


Star Jones






Heh, baby!'

Your persona is about to be shuffled aside by a big "black hole".

OMG!

I'm betting a little moolah (with the emphasis on moo) that it might be "O's" hefty whirl-wind entrance - onto a snazzy competing Cable Network's airwaves - that's about to push 'ya out of the limelight!


Star, you have more chins - and celestial cellulite bodies - than Saturn has stellar heavenly rings or Carter's amassed in little liver pills.

Nikki Blonsky





Deck the halls with a myriad of floating budding beading patterns!


Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

Is that a night mask at your waist (that you're waiting to slip on) or a belt you're about to maneuver by dumptruck just so - to hide all the flubbery flab- honey bun?


Fashion is capable of being utilitarian, but this takes the cake, I fathom!



Snookie





Snooki reminds me of a rump roast, trussed up, ready to be carved up by a pack of ravenous sex-hungry Jersey macho studs! 

Missionary position, please!


The outfit featured here is not fashion - it's a designer sheet - waiting to happen.



Ten Best-Dressed Women
(2010)


Helen Mirren





Ms. Mirren is risk-taker and a stylist's breath of fresh!


Again and again, the sexy Senior trots down the carpet - continually wowing the envious teaming masses!

Kate Middleton





Though I was inclined to feature Ms. Middleton's "coming out" frock - it occurred to me that I should address a side of Prince William's fiance - that is adventurous and terribly with it.

In the Royal Court, the Royals will be turning their noggins, in wondrous fascination.

Halle Berry





The former "Bond" girl is a knock-out - even with next to nothing on her flawless appealing skin - for starters!

Halle has a grab-bag of fashion tricks sure to keep her on top.

Meanwhile the competition on the carpet falls down and goes boom.

They should take some pointers!


Carey Mulligan




Sweet, elegant, and chic - the pretty Brit knows how to turn herself out in the quick - and snap up a bevy of prized Statuettes in the aftermath as she catches her glorious sexy breath!


Michelle Obama





Golly, Michelle Obama underscores that she really "cleans up" nice! 

Though, often inclined to sport outfits according to formal (or ceremonial occasions), sometimes Obama's better-half takes a splash - and in the process - makes my fellow Americans sit up and take notice.


Kirsten Dundst





All the curves and allure of a legendary siren underscore why the tony elite continue to do Ms. Dundst' bidding.

Nonetheless, Kirsten slyly manages to fit right in on the red carpet - at the Golden Globes, the Oscars, or a premiere movie opening - without appearing too showy or pushy!

Natalie Portman

"The Black Swan" opened doors wide - and now the high-profile Portman - is the center of a Hollywood whirlwind!
On the carpet or off, Natalie holds her own with the best of 'em.

Expect she'll be turning out in some nifty "outfits" for baby that will cause a heady new trend!






Liza Minnelli




A feminine fashion approach is best for Liza - boas that don't constrict, and feathers that soften the look of her skin - are best choices.


A striking persona who dazzles when she saunters into a soiree.


Talk about stealing the limelight! 


Salma Hayek




Salma is able to trade off her dynamite "sensual appeal" in high-fashion knock-outs (couture gowns) with elegant slip chic elegant ease.


Ah, she exalts scintillating eye-catching flourishes. that underscore her Divine shapely figure.

Taylor Swift

"You get me," Ms. Swift has oft screamed from the stage

Uh-huh!

The Country & Western Beauty is a fashion plate (darlings) - capable of charming from the get-go - when she strolls out on the stage and strikes up a catchy musical or fashion chord.





Special Category

Best Dressed / Non -Fashion Statement


Lady Gaga

Environmental statements, Monster exaltations, and ballsy sensations all rolled-into one!
 
In the surprise end scenario, Lady Gaga's wild showy bark, underscores she's truly a one-of-a-kind Yankee-Doodle Darling.

Legends are made of these, poker face!




Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Rose Bowl Badger Pep Rally Party...at Santa Monica Pier! December 30th!






The Wisconsin Badgers are launching their annula Rose Bowl Pep Rally on December 30th (2010).

Residents (and visitors alike) are invited to experience the legendary Badger hospitality at the festive bash at the Santa Monica Pier at 3 p.m. in the afternoon on Thursday.

See 'ya there courtesy of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade!

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Santa Monica Pier @ dusk!

Julian Ayrs Top 10 Flicks for 2010...The.Social Network, True Grit, Black Swan!




 






Now that the Oscar ballots have been mailed out to the voting academy, and choices are running swimmingly in the minds of the "show-biz" film wizards, I am inclined to publish my own picks for top ten best pics of the year.

In no particular order, they are as follows:

*
The Social Network  
   Jesse Eisenberg (Lead actor)
   David Fincher (Director)
   Aaron Sorkin (Screenplay)

*The Black Swan  
   Natalie Portman (Lead actress)
   Darren Aronofsky (Director)
   Mark Heyman (Screenplay)
  
*Toy Story 3 
   Tim Allen (Lead Actor)
   Lee Unkrich (Director)
   Michael Arndt (Screenplay)
  
*
127 Hours
   James Franco (Lead Actor)
   Danny Boye (Director)
   Simon Beaufoy (Screenplay)

*Tangled 
   Mandy Moore (Lead Actress)
   Nathan Greno & Byron Howard (Directors)
   Dan Fogelman (Screenplay)
 
*Made in Dagenham 
   Sally Hawkins (Lead Actress)
   Nigel Cole (Director)
   William Ivory (Screenplay)
 
*The Fighter
 
   Mark Wahlberg (Lead Actor)
   David O. Russell (Director)
   Scott Silver & Paul Tamasy (Screenplay)
 
*The King's Speech

   Colin Firth (Lead Actor)
   Tom Hopper (Director)
   David Seidler (Screenplay)

*Somewhere 
   Stephen Dorff (Lead Actor)
   Sofia Coppola (Director)
   Sofia Coppola (Screenplay)

*True Grit
   Jeff Bridges (Lead Actor)
   Joel & Ethan Coen (Directors)
   Joel & Ethan Coen (Screenplay)

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James Franco in 127 Hours

James Franco...obtains rights to Sal Mineo book! Screen bio in works?



Sal Mineo played both sides of fence sexually!







Folks in West Hollywood are familiar with two facts about actor Sal Mineo

For starters, there were whispers that Sal Mineo walked a tight-rope when it came to his sexual prowess.

Some say, for instance, that he was a wild child - with a hunger for kinky sex - who  played both sides of the fence.

Subsequently, there were quite a few rumors - and alot of outright speculation - that Sal Mineo and screen heart-throb James Dean often liked to tango.

The tales about James Dean weren't new to me.

For a brief period, I rented a small apartment at 1236 N. Harper in West Hollywood, which was known to have been a residence for a handful of luminaries in the business back in the fifties.

For instance, Katherine Hepburn allegedly rented the front suite for a couple of years, before she moved on to larger digs west in Beverly Hills and beyond.

And, the one-bedroom apartment next door was a respite from it all - neighbours have sworn up-and-down about it,  in fact - that James Dean once hung his hat there before he sauntered back east to study acting and pursue serious roles more fervently.

The suites were known for their deep walk-in closets which fueled alot of titillating gossip, too.

It has been rumored that Dean, for instance, engaged in "S & M" romps behind those heavy wooden doors with a posse of actor friends during the heady days of his budding career.

Curiously, several years ago, I crossed paths - and became friends with - an Englishman by the name of Lawrence (Larry) Parnes.

Mr. Parnes, among other things, was not only credited for having discovered the English Pop Singer - Tommy Steele - but was also known to have managed the Beatles when they were the Silver Beatles.

The fab four later became Internationally famous around the globe after signing up with Manager Brian Epstein - who essentially launched their careers - after scooping them up from under Parne's nose.

I mention Parnes in this post in reference to Sal Mineo & James Dean because apparently (while on a trip to America with his parents way back in the 50's) Mr. Parnes crossed paths with - and had a torrid affair with - actor James Dean.

Indeed!

A few years ago - while visiting Mr. Parnes on his estate in the quaint little English town of Rye (coincidientally, he resided on an old country road just down the way from McCartney at the time) he confided to me that he had savored a clandestine affair with Dean way back when.

Allegedly, the impressario (a teen at the time) was strolling along a Los Angeles Street one day on his own - when he spied a handsome young man standing in front of a bar - who gave him a wink and motioned him over for a chat.

"Can I buy 'ya a drink," the rugged dude asked out-of-the-blue.

"But, I'm under age," was Parne's rueful reply.

"That's okay. The bartender is a friend of mine," the  handsome hunk chuckled, as they strolled inside the dark environs of the smokey little watering hole to down an ale or two.

Uh-huh.

The stud was none other than James Dean!

One thing apparently led to another - at which point - Parnes found himself in the sack with Dean.

Although Larry didn't provide any details - he didn't infer by a long shot - that any kind of  S & had gone down on the occasion of their roll-in-the-hay.

So, as to the rumors about Dean - and his alleged hunger for kinky sex (cigarette burns) - I can not attest to whether they are true or not.

An interesting bit of scuttlebutt, though, when one considers the rumors about the two actors - Mineo and Dean - who worked side-by-side on the set of "Rebel Without a Cause".

Bottom line?

What intrigues does James Franco intend to pursue in respect to the Sal Mineo film bio?

News at 11!

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James Franco a Sal Mineo look-a-like?

Monday, December 27, 2010

Blog News...travels lightning fast! "Good Riddance Day" in Times Square!




Over the weekend I spied a dazzling news event - Good Riddance Day - I thought I would pen a promo post on!

Post:  12/27/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/12/good-riddance-daytimes-square-good-bye.html

Golly!

Within an hour of publishing the article - one of the organizers (a total stranger to moi 'til now) zipped back updated news on the much-anticipated event - via personal e-mail.

Blog news travels at dizzying lightning speed, doesn't it?

By the way...

I'm going to wash those blues right out of my hair!

Later.

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Palace of Versailles Annex...Hotel accommodations! Travel & Leisure!







Regular visitors to the Tattler site are keen to the fact that the Palace of Versailles has been a noteworthy link on the web site for the past year or so!

One of my favorite haunts.

Now, jet setters - and those who savor the good life - will be able to book a room at the Versailles on the historic property in France next year!

The Hotel du Grand Controle - an Annex building at the edge of the Versailles estate - will be transformed into a 23-room Hotel (it has just been announced by public administrators).

The restoration and modernization of the 17th Century Palace will be overseen by a Belgian Company known as Ivy International, which has taken a 30-year lease on the estate.

To facilitate the transformation, the property is going through a rare property transfer - from that of a French Public Heritage site - to one under the auspices of Ivy in the private sector.

According to the master-planners of the illustrious project, the Hotel plans amount to a pioneer initiative.

"The building was given to us in a dilapidated state, so my concern was to save it," enthused Jean Jacques Aillagon (Chairman of the Versailles Palace).

The Versailles "Hotel" will be inaugurated at the end of 2011, and is expected to wow guests with awesome views of the Orangerie (the Greenhouse) and the Swiss Ornamental Lake.

The Palace was built by Louis XIV and was designed by his favorite architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart.

The Hotel du Controle served as the Official treasury for awhile - and then later - as part of the Officer's mess until 2006.

The exquisite building became part of the Versailles Estate in 2008.

The visionary plans have been orchestrated in recent days to boost the French economy.



Librarians...not all sweetness & light! LA TIMES article lacked ethics in journalism!



Nasty Librarians preside over computer lab at Riordan showpiece!





I chortled out loud when I read the article in today's LA Times which blamed the "homeless" for disrupting the otherwise serene environs of a handful of the local libraries in LA LA LAND.

Granted, a few of the hapless individuals referred to have distinctive offensive body odors - and the desperate are inclined to haul their worldly possessions into the hallowed halls of the world of catalogued literature - for want of a place to stow 'em.

For the most part, though, the outcry is unfounded - an unjust promulgation by a posse of snotty library personnel who are too ignorant to fathom (make intelligent sense of) the root of the problem.

In the films of yesteryear (one old classic - "The Music Man" - springs to mind) librarians were oft singled out - as a handful of classy women - who epitomized all that was sweetness and light!

The old hags who preside over the City-run premises - in this era - leave a lot to be desired in the personality department (for starters).

In fact, a couple of the Latino staff - short, fat, crawling with nasty eruptions on the skin (who haughtily preside over the computer lab in the downtown Library with an old evil-eye in all directions) - give credence to critics' arguments that the so-called "caretakers" should never be granted too much power in respect to the decision-making process (especially when it comes to determining who is entitled to avail themselves of the services therein).

Indeed!

To become a full-fledged librarian an individual is required to painstakingly toil over books and earn a degree or two.

And, if the system had its druthers - also be required to display a modicum of personality, wit, knowledge of literature, semblance of intelligence (even a tad bit of charm) - you name it!

However, the losers at the libraries in town - who boast a GED or a course or two at the local community college (egads, what a joke!) - fall short in that regard quite honestly.

Hands down, Mr. Mayor!

In fact, it shocks the sensibilities.

Most of the losers I am referring to are under the mistaken impression that because they hold down a job on the counter (or at a lowly desk next to the loo) that they have the right to be called a bona fide custodian of books!

Go figure.

From my experience (based on an occasion-or-two when I have trekked in to the Beverly Hills Library or the fancy-schmancey facility in Santa Monica to seek assistance at the desk) few, if any, appear to be overly anxious to get off their fat butts and offer up any worthwhile assistance to the patrons!

And, that is the crux of the problem, really.

As the old saying goes:

"There are too many chiefs and not enough Indians!"

Due to budget constraints, libraries are currently being forced to limit services - and, in some cases - close their doors a day or two a week to make ends meet.

Part of the reason for the "financial crunch" is obvious to anyone with half-a-brain or an ounce of reasoning power.

Let's face the ugly truth!

The library is overstaffed with low-life employees - "lay-abouts" - and "do-nothings".

The City should turf out half-of these jerk-offs and demand that the remaining few on payroll earn their salaries!

Shame on the Los Angeles Times for its lack of fairness and ethics in journalism - and the eyebrow-raising report on a set of distorted circumstances - they have concluded has reeked havoc of late at the local libraries.

For those who missed the misguided poorly-written article?

It was a one-sided account of things  - penned by a reporter - who didn't even bother to interview any of the individuals (the homeless) cited as the disruptive force that now threatens a once-sacred refuge of the past:

The Public library!

Nuff said!

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Marian the Librarian
(The Music Man)

Good Riddance Day...Times Square good-bye to blues party!




Cast of American Idiot!




The cast of "American Idiot" will be on hand.

And, a posse of New Yorkers - with tongue-in-cheek - too!

The celebrated occasion?

The annual "toss the blues away" party!

Uh-huh.

Tomorrow, the masses will descend on Times Square with all their bad memories in town from 2010, to offer them up to a giant shredding machine smack dab in the middle of the mean streets of Manhattan!

The diligent few will arive around 12:00 noon on Broadway ( wrap is at 1:30 p.m.) between 46th & 47th Streets - to join in on a joyous occasion with the express intent of ensuring that - by the end of the week - the heady New Year will kick off fresh with a bang and a "pop" and all the "right stuff".

The most creative disposal paying homage to the momentous destruction of "human blues" will win a V.I.P. package to the "American Idiot" stage show currently entertaining audiences on Theatre row.

So, toss on some finery, and head down there on the morrow, eh?

I won't be there in person, but, I'll be there in spirit!

I'm shredding nasty memories of the entire AFI Public Relations staff - an elitist bunch of incompetent shits - who presided over the proceedings this year in Hollywood and ruined the festival for most die-hard movie buffs!

And, giving a good heave-ho to all the cashiers at - Rite-Aid, CVS and McDonald's - who had all the personality, intelligence, wit, and charm - of a worm to boot!

I'm praying next year will be mucho better, how 'bout you?

'Til then.

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Times Square "Toss the Blues" party!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

HAIR...memories of Gerome Ragni & rock musical! Revival @ Pantages Theatre!

 







When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars



Chances are - you are keen to the fact that the above lyrics are from the hit song (Aquarius) penned for the Rock Musical "Hair" which was written by a good friend of mine - Gerome Ragni (and his sidekick James Rado).
 
I originally met "Jerry" in an odd way!
 
In the sixties, I was a street performer (known as "The Dancer"), who garnered a lot of public attention in the downtown streets of Toronto, during that heady era.
 
In fact, on one occasion on Baldwin Street, I was arrested for dancing on a police car during a scuffle that ensued during a rally (which was launched in a bold-faced effort to convert the tiny thoroughfare into a marketplace "sans" motor vehicles along the lines of the Farmer's Markets springing up around the Nation today).
 
Morley Markson - a filmmaker who was travelling around North America shooting footage on the sixties hippie movement - happened to be in attendance that day with his crew in tow and captured the whole episode on film.
 
Subsequently, the hilarious scene ended up being broadcast on the National News (CBC) in Canada with a Beatles's tune blaring in the background!
 
Later, Mr. Markson included the footage in his documentary - "Breathing Together"  - which was also known as the "Revolution of the Electric Family" - which won an award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972.
 
Of course - clips of Abbie Hoffman, John Lennon, and Buckminster Fuller - didn't hurt when it came to drumming up interest in his delightful take on that outrageous unique era.
 
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the horizon, Mr. Ragni - the innovative writer/composer of the Broadway sell-out show - was in Toronto in preparation for the launch of a HAIR production at the Alexandria Theatre. 
 
One day I was dancing on Bloor Street in downtown "Cow" town, when Mr. Ragni happened to be cruising by in a taxi. 
 
As soon as he spied me outside of the passenger window of the cab, he bolted out the side-door, and dashed up to me on the street.
 
"You've got to be in Hair," he exclaimed excitedly.
 
Due to my highly-original dance routines and ubiquitous bohemian presence (coupled with scraggly curly locks similar to those featured on the album cover) it was pretty much a given to folks in Toronto that I was a perfect fit for the production of "HAIR"
 
Unfortunately, after I danced up-a-storm and warbled a heart-felt spirited tune at my audition, the producers arrived at their own conclusions.
 
"He's stoned," they lamented.
 
Next!
 
Understandably, a reporter - sitting in on the auditions - was quick to pose a question in the aftermath.
 
"What were you on?"
 
"The stage," I quipped without blinking-an-eye!
 
 Ba-dump!
 
Although I didn't end up on stage in the Toronto production of HAIR in a role, I was invited to the opening night celebrations, nonetheless.
 
Old photographs at the Toronto Star (Weekend Magazine) bare witness to the fact that I was center stage - and dancing alongside the cast (with Ragni) - when the final explosive scene rang down the curtain that night.
 
Needless to say, Jerry and I became good friends.
 
In fact, we were casual lovers - too - on the sly.
 
Jerry was married after all, and had a young son. 

To further complicate matters, I was underage (17).
 
The last time I was in the company of Jerry, it was a bizarre experience, too.
 
I was tripping around West Hollywood one day when I ran smack dab into Jerry near Duke's Restaurant (which used to be at the Tropicana Hotel on Santa Monica Blvd before it moved up to Sunset Blvd on the busy strip).
 
Jerry invited me up to his Hotel room (at the Sunset Marquis) for a light snack and coffee, but - wouldn't 'ya know it - our chance encounter ended up turning into a roll in-the-hay.
 
Just as we finished up doing the nasty (a phrase we used in those days), the front desk clerk called up from the lobby of the Hotel, with a message which struck like a bolt of lightning.
 
Treat Williams was downstairs and on his way up.
 
OMG!
 
Jerry was in a panic because he instinctively knew that Treat would figure things out at the drop of-a-hat once he spied us together in his suite. 
 
So, Jerry urged me to hide in the closet (!) until the two of them took off for an engagement across town (which had allegedly slipped his mind).
 
"Just let yourself out when we're gone," Jerry laughed.
 
And, that was the last time I saw his cheerful mug.
 
Gerome Ragni passed away in the 1980's but left a legacy of song!
 
"Hair" wasn't a hit at first, though.
 
According to Jerry, the musical languished off-off Broadway for weeks without much recognition or fanfare.
 
"It wasn't until we put in the nude scene," joked Jerry,"that we rustled up all the attention. At which point, the show took off."
 
"Hair" is slated for a revival at the Pantages Theatre next month from January 5th thru 11th.
 
If you have the opportunity, catch it if you can!
 
It's still a wonderful musical that is uplifting, spirited, and chock full of exuberance.
 
 
 


Treat starred in film version of Hair!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas Gifts....ideas for that special male love interest! 24-hour Jet, anyone?





 


 




Sometimes, it's difficult to find a gift for that very special man in your life!

For starters?

The lucky soul may have everything they already desire.

 Including you, darling!

On the other hand - they may not be the kind of gauche individual to drop less-than-tactful hints like lead balloons here-there-and-everywhere about the boudoire - which is probably why you got involved romantically in the first place, eh?

A class act is hard to find in this dog-eat-dog world, after all!

If the romance just kicked off, on the other hand, chances are you're still in the throes of fathoming their tastes - eclectic, whimsical? - or otherwise.

With that in mind, here are a couple of suggestions sure to end up stuffing the Christmas stocking, come December 25th.

24-Hour Jet Service

For the exec or hob-nobbing dude sprinting around the globe spinning deals at dizzying speeds - a Jet at their disposal 24/7 - is not such a far-fetched (out-of-this-world) gift idea when 'ya think about it a second-or-two.

With the Marquis Jet Card owners have access to exclusive Netjets fractional aircraft fleets (the whole kit 'n kaboodle infrastructure too).

Why, that adds up to a twenty-five hour stint in the lofty heavens - in fact - with no long-term commitments due.

The Berkshire Hathaway company that operates the private jets boasts trained pilots - and a mode of sure-fire safe travel - that few can hold a candle to.

At Southwest, anyhow!

Info:

 http://www.marquisjet.com

E.L.T.S. Limousine Service

For the sophisticated man-about-town, who prefers to stay grounded in the bustling hub of the cityscape for the holidays, a chauffeur-driven car may be just the perk he won't soon forget around the tree on a romantic Christmas evening.

Indeed, he'll be tripping-the-light-fantastic in the back of a sleek late model luxury vehicle, toasting the likes of you by his side.

Talk about romantic!

Ulysse Nardin (timepiece)

A classy watch with a high-tech perpetual calendar that features dual time function and a self-winding movement can't be beaten when it comes to nifty stand-out gifts sure to be appreciated.


Wonderwood Eau De Parum

A scent for the discerning male that is built with woodsy constructions and top notes that call attention to the male animal and his irresistable prowess.

Ralph Lauren Shearling Jacket (with Leather Trim)

A rugged-looking wardrobe ensemble piece (bomber-style in rich brown tones) with widespread appeal across the terrain.

A fashion savvy dude - who teams it with a red plaid long-sleeved shirt, cashmere scarf, and hiking boots - is sure to rustle up a "he-man" look with dynamic sex appeal!

Happy Holidays, eh?

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