You'd never guess, but I'm actually really busy at work!! Am trying to sort out all the stuff for Jeremy's first couple of days, which happen while I'm on holiday from tomorrow until Wednesday, doing State Fair.
Lunchtime lyrics!
"Hello folks, it's me Stephen Sondheim,
don't go, folks, I won't be a pain.
No, no, folks, you'll still get a fond rhyme,
it's just I got a problem that I want to explain.
You see I'm under-produced of late, very ignored,
theatrical budgets are lean,
I get my respect, I get my award,
but as you suspect, you know what I mean?
I've got those 'everybody loves me but nobody will produce me' blues,
That 'isn't he a genius, but don't give him any money' feeling.
That 'isn't he a work of art? but not fun enough,
He's ok for elitist but not popular stuff',
Those 'don't put on my albums when you want some dinner music' feelings!
Those 'I won a lot of Tonys but my shows don't show a profit' blues.
D'you hear the one about Glenn Close? Ok this is good, ready?
She said she'll do Night Music, "Revival!" she says,
Isn't that a thrill? "Send in the clowns"
But then she gets an offer, "Much better" she says,
Cruella DeVille. "Puppies! Mwaahahaha"
The Dodgers say they'll back me, "We'll do it" they say,
"if you get Bernadette" - wow, a job.
But Bernadette is busy, "Forever!" she says,
"I'm tired of being your pet"
No, no Bernadette, Bernadette, say it isn't so!
"No, no, I can't stand you! I can't stand you!"
I just flew in from my workshop of Wise Guys,
and boy, are my rhymes tired. Hahaha! Now take Hal Prince. Please.
I've... got... those... 'everybody loves me but nobody will produce me' blues,
(everybody!) "Sondheim's bluuuues!"
That 'don't put on Assassins if you plan on disco dancing' feeling,
"Feeling!!"
That 'will you write a song for me like Losing My Mind?'
'If you want a star like me then kiss my behind!'
Those 'actors love my lyrics but they hate to memorise them' feelings...
Bla-bla-blues!
Those 'write for me, I need you,
Sondheim is prestigious',
As Julie Andrews told me once,
"You're brilliant but aggregious"
[...]
Those 'God that's good, but too weird,
What was that? What a genius,
Everybody loves my writing
But the wise list find it biting
Good, bad, start, stop,
Rich, broke, hit, flop,
Everybody loves me but nobody will produce me',
Bluuuuuuuuuuuuues!!!"
- 'Sondheim's Blues', Gerard Alessandrini Forbidden Broadway
Thursday 27 March 2008
Tuesday 25 March 2008
Lyrics of the Day - 'Being Alive'
"FRIENDS [frantically]:
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby baby...
Bobby bubbi...Robby...Robert darling...
Bobby, we've been trying to call you.
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby baby...Bobby bubbi...
Angel, I've got something to tell you.
Bob...Robbo...Bobby love...Bobby honey...
Bobby, we've been trying to reach you all day.
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby Baby...Angel...Darling...
The kids were asking--
Bobby...Bobby...Robert...Robby...Bob-o...
Bobby, there was something we wanted to say.
The line was busy...
Bobby...Bobby bubbi...
Bobby fella...Bobby sweetie--
ROBERT [speaking]: Stop!...What do you get? [Sings]
Someone to hold you too close,
Someone to hurt you too deep,
Someone to sit in your chair,
To ruin your sleep.
PAUL: That's true, but there's more to it than that.
SARAH: Is that all you think there is to it?
HARRY: You've got so many reasons for not being with someone, but
Robert,
you haven't got one good reason for being alone.
LARRY: Come on, you're on to something, Bobby. You're on to something.
ROBERT:
Someone to need you too much,
Someone to know you too well,
Someone to pull you up short
And put you through hell.
DAVID: You see what you look for, you know.
JOANNE: You're not a kid anymore, Robby. I don't think you'll ever
be a kid again, kiddo.
PETER: Hey, buddy, don't be afraid it won't be perfect. The only thing
to be afraid of really is that it won't be.
JENNY: Don't stop now. Keep going.
ROBERT:
Someone you have to let in,
Someone whose feelings you spare,
Someone who, like it or not,
Will want you to share
A little, a lot.
SUSAN: And what does all that mean?
LARRY: Robert, how do you know so much about it when you've never
been there?
HARRY: It's much better living it than looking at it, Robert.
PETER: Add 'em up, Bobby. Add 'em up.
ROBERT:
Someone to crowd you with love,
Someone to force you to care,
Someone to make you come through,
Who'll always be there,
As frightened as you
Of being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive.
AMY: Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. *Want* something!
Want *something*!
ROBERT:
Somebody, hold me too close,
Somebody, hurt me too deep,
Somebody, sit in my chair
And ruin my sleep
And make me aware
Of being alive,
Being alive.
Somebody, need me too much,
Somebody, know me too well,
Somebody, pull me up short
And put me through hell
And give me support
For being alive,
Make me alive.
Make me confused,
Mock me with praise,
Let me be used,
Vary my days.
But alone is alone, not alive.
Somebody, crowd me with love,
Somebody, force me to care,
Somebody, make me come through,
I'll always be there,
As frightened as you,
To help us survive
Being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive!"
- Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim
I had a lovely Easter weekend. I am very happy :-D
Lxx
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby baby...
Bobby bubbi...Robby...Robert darling...
Bobby, we've been trying to call you.
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby baby...Bobby bubbi...
Angel, I've got something to tell you.
Bob...Robbo...Bobby love...Bobby honey...
Bobby, we've been trying to reach you all day.
Bobby...Bobby...Bobby Baby...Angel...Darling...
The kids were asking--
Bobby...Bobby...Robert...Robby...Bob-o...
Bobby, there was something we wanted to say.
The line was busy...
Bobby...Bobby bubbi...
Bobby fella...Bobby sweetie--
ROBERT [speaking]: Stop!...What do you get? [Sings]
Someone to hold you too close,
Someone to hurt you too deep,
Someone to sit in your chair,
To ruin your sleep.
PAUL: That's true, but there's more to it than that.
SARAH: Is that all you think there is to it?
HARRY: You've got so many reasons for not being with someone, but
Robert,
you haven't got one good reason for being alone.
LARRY: Come on, you're on to something, Bobby. You're on to something.
ROBERT:
Someone to need you too much,
Someone to know you too well,
Someone to pull you up short
And put you through hell.
DAVID: You see what you look for, you know.
JOANNE: You're not a kid anymore, Robby. I don't think you'll ever
be a kid again, kiddo.
PETER: Hey, buddy, don't be afraid it won't be perfect. The only thing
to be afraid of really is that it won't be.
JENNY: Don't stop now. Keep going.
ROBERT:
Someone you have to let in,
Someone whose feelings you spare,
Someone who, like it or not,
Will want you to share
A little, a lot.
SUSAN: And what does all that mean?
LARRY: Robert, how do you know so much about it when you've never
been there?
HARRY: It's much better living it than looking at it, Robert.
PETER: Add 'em up, Bobby. Add 'em up.
ROBERT:
Someone to crowd you with love,
Someone to force you to care,
Someone to make you come through,
Who'll always be there,
As frightened as you
Of being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive.
AMY: Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. *Want* something!
Want *something*!
ROBERT:
Somebody, hold me too close,
Somebody, hurt me too deep,
Somebody, sit in my chair
And ruin my sleep
And make me aware
Of being alive,
Being alive.
Somebody, need me too much,
Somebody, know me too well,
Somebody, pull me up short
And put me through hell
And give me support
For being alive,
Make me alive.
Make me confused,
Mock me with praise,
Let me be used,
Vary my days.
But alone is alone, not alive.
Somebody, crowd me with love,
Somebody, force me to care,
Somebody, make me come through,
I'll always be there,
As frightened as you,
To help us survive
Being alive,
Being alive,
Being alive!"
- Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim
I had a lovely Easter weekend. I am very happy :-D
Lxx
Wednesday 19 March 2008
Today...
I are be mostly binding Staff Handbooks.
It's very quiet!
Bring on the long weekend...
Lyrics of the day:
"My first crush on an Irish girl,
I was ten years old
And her name was Elaine.
Little red-head girl;
Well, she looked like you,
But if you were ten.
Which you’re clearly not.
Not that you look old,
But you get my...
I’ll just stop now.
Okay, wait, ‘cause I had a point -
No, I swear I did!
Well, I think I did,
Which is all my life
(Or since I was ten)
I have had a yen
For an Irish lass.
Because God knows why,
Like the ancient curse
Of the shiksa queens.
Do I talk too much?
Which is not to say
That I’d want Elaine,
Who turned out to be
(When I last checked in)
A Republican
And a parapsychologist.
If you’ve got a four-leaf clover,
You can make my dreams come true.
I will be your Hebrew slave:
Just do the things that Irish girls do.
Talk about potato famines,
I begin to cry on cue!
Sing about the Emerald Isle and
Get your Irish eyes to smilin’ -
I could be in love with someone like you.
I just left a relationship
With a lovely girl
Named Alyssa Levine.
She was really great,
It was all my fault -
I just got upset
‘Cause she slept with my brother.
So I made a vow
Not to get caught up
In the dating scene
Or the whole routine
With the cousin’s friend
Or the who-knows-what,
Like I need that shit.
I’ve got marks to make,
I’ve got steps to climb,
It’s the perfect time!
I’ve got books to write,
I’ve got things to do -
I go out my door
And bump into you,
And the jig is up,
And my vow is through!
I don’t know what I’m doin’,
But come in and ruin me!
I will write my own “Ulysses”
If you’re there to show me how.
Take me back to Glocca Morra,
Bathe me in the River Shannon now.
If you’ll be Mrs. O’Leary,
Baby, I will be your cow.
I’ll deliver shamrocks daily,
Buy your pa a new shillelagh,
I could be in love with someone like...
You could be my inspiration
And get me past this block,
And walk me through the Great Unknown.
You could be my true salvation,
Unchain me from this rock,
And keep me from being alone,
‘Cause I’m no good at being alone!
Take me to another level!
Let me play in bigger halls!
I will do a Riverdance
As long as you keep answering my calls!
Get me out of my apartment!
Keep me from my empty walls!
Someone hire John McCormack!
Start the Wearing of the Green!
Let me win the Irish Sweepstakes!
Let me take you home, Kathleen!
I can be in love with someone!
I can be in love with someone!
I can be in love with
Someone
Like you!"
- I Could Be In Love With Someone Like You, Jason Robert Brown
I realised I never wrote about how good Chris was in his end of term performance of Company at Arts Ed (which he was) - it was very interesting to watch Acting students do a Musical, I think they interpreted it very differently to how Musical Theatre students would have.
Last night my brother and Bean introduced me to a very funny guy on YouTube from the states called Bo Burnham - look him up, he's hilarious. And he's only 17! You should also look up 'Pachelbel Rant' on YouTube, especially if you've ever played the cello.
More interviews at work this afternoon, so more venue tours for me to give, then State Fair rehearsals tonight - we ran all the dances last night as it was Lauren's last rehearsal with us, (and because Ben the musical director couldn't make it) and we're going to try to run the whole show tonight if we can fit it into 2 hours! :S Last night was much better than Sunday, though, so it's definitely on-track.
*Yawns* I think I might eat some more oreos... (Krystle came back from her holiday in the states yesterday and brought them with her! Mmmm.)
xx
It's very quiet!
Bring on the long weekend...
Lyrics of the day:
"My first crush on an Irish girl,
I was ten years old
And her name was Elaine.
Little red-head girl;
Well, she looked like you,
But if you were ten.
Which you’re clearly not.
Not that you look old,
But you get my...
I’ll just stop now.
Okay, wait, ‘cause I had a point -
No, I swear I did!
Well, I think I did,
Which is all my life
(Or since I was ten)
I have had a yen
For an Irish lass.
Because God knows why,
Like the ancient curse
Of the shiksa queens.
Do I talk too much?
Which is not to say
That I’d want Elaine,
Who turned out to be
(When I last checked in)
A Republican
And a parapsychologist.
If you’ve got a four-leaf clover,
You can make my dreams come true.
I will be your Hebrew slave:
Just do the things that Irish girls do.
Talk about potato famines,
I begin to cry on cue!
Sing about the Emerald Isle and
Get your Irish eyes to smilin’ -
I could be in love with someone like you.
I just left a relationship
With a lovely girl
Named Alyssa Levine.
She was really great,
It was all my fault -
I just got upset
‘Cause she slept with my brother.
So I made a vow
Not to get caught up
In the dating scene
Or the whole routine
With the cousin’s friend
Or the who-knows-what,
Like I need that shit.
I’ve got marks to make,
I’ve got steps to climb,
It’s the perfect time!
I’ve got books to write,
I’ve got things to do -
I go out my door
And bump into you,
And the jig is up,
And my vow is through!
I don’t know what I’m doin’,
But come in and ruin me!
I will write my own “Ulysses”
If you’re there to show me how.
Take me back to Glocca Morra,
Bathe me in the River Shannon now.
If you’ll be Mrs. O’Leary,
Baby, I will be your cow.
I’ll deliver shamrocks daily,
Buy your pa a new shillelagh,
I could be in love with someone like...
You could be my inspiration
And get me past this block,
And walk me through the Great Unknown.
You could be my true salvation,
Unchain me from this rock,
And keep me from being alone,
‘Cause I’m no good at being alone!
Take me to another level!
Let me play in bigger halls!
I will do a Riverdance
As long as you keep answering my calls!
Get me out of my apartment!
Keep me from my empty walls!
Someone hire John McCormack!
Start the Wearing of the Green!
Let me win the Irish Sweepstakes!
Let me take you home, Kathleen!
I can be in love with someone!
I can be in love with someone!
I can be in love with
Someone
Like you!"
- I Could Be In Love With Someone Like You, Jason Robert Brown
I realised I never wrote about how good Chris was in his end of term performance of Company at Arts Ed (which he was) - it was very interesting to watch Acting students do a Musical, I think they interpreted it very differently to how Musical Theatre students would have.
Last night my brother and Bean introduced me to a very funny guy on YouTube from the states called Bo Burnham - look him up, he's hilarious. And he's only 17! You should also look up 'Pachelbel Rant' on YouTube, especially if you've ever played the cello.
More interviews at work this afternoon, so more venue tours for me to give, then State Fair rehearsals tonight - we ran all the dances last night as it was Lauren's last rehearsal with us, (and because Ben the musical director couldn't make it) and we're going to try to run the whole show tonight if we can fit it into 2 hours! :S Last night was much better than Sunday, though, so it's definitely on-track.
*Yawns* I think I might eat some more oreos... (Krystle came back from her holiday in the states yesterday and brought them with her! Mmmm.)
xx
Tuesday 18 March 2008
Lyrics of the Day
"I was totally indifferent when it started,
Broken-hearted's not a thing I like to be,
So when he asked me to the movies,
I said that might be OK,
A decent way to spend an hour or two...or three.
I maintained a cool composure throughout dinner,
And I thought that he was nice, but nothing more,
And after some Chablis it's true,
There was a longing glance or two
While walking through the village to my door.
"I had a real nice time" I said,
And softly tilted back my head,
And if he was surprised he didn't look it.
I said "I don't usually do this,
But I got some tea upstairs..."
And he gently took my hand, and then...
He shook it.
Is there anything more sexy than an apathetic man?
What could possibly more set your soul on fire
Than a man who holds you to him,
With eyes of darkest brown,
Looks right through you with complete lack of desire?
No, there's nothing more arousing than an apathetic man,
Nothing builds your fever pitch to point of blister
Than a soft and sultry baritone
Who whispers in your ear,
"Well, I think of you more like, you know, a sister".
I used to think attentive men were better to adore,
Men who'd champagne, caviar and then endive me,
But nothing in the world can make my heart scream "Take me!" more
Than a man who says that he could take or leave me.
Is there any drug more potent than an apathetic man?
Friends have screamed at me to quit to no avail,
Why take chances on relationships with men that might work out,
When you've got one that you know is doomed to fail?
There's no better science project than the apathetic man,
Though he's really not a theory you can prove,
That won't stop you from the hundreds of experiments you'll try
Thinking you're the one who's gonna make him move.
So you'll don a fuzzy sweater in a lovely shade of pink,
Trace a sweet vanilla path behind your ear,
Then you'll bat your baby blue eyes as you sit upon his lap,
And he'll murmur "Oh that's right, are you still here?" !
Is there anything more swoony than an apathetic man?
Ladies try one, they are not too hard to find.
Why spend time on friends and family when you can spend your life
Wondering what the hell is going through his mind?
No there's nothing that's more moony than an apathetic man,
Though you're sure to make him yours the twelfth of...never!
So remember, if you want to love with passion unconstricted,
Bypass smitten, slightly interested and woefully conflicted,
For you'll find the vice that's sure to make you totally addicted
Is the apathetic man!"
Apathetic Man by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich
- Quite true, but never again! I suppose we all say that...
xx
Broken-hearted's not a thing I like to be,
So when he asked me to the movies,
I said that might be OK,
A decent way to spend an hour or two...or three.
I maintained a cool composure throughout dinner,
And I thought that he was nice, but nothing more,
And after some Chablis it's true,
There was a longing glance or two
While walking through the village to my door.
"I had a real nice time" I said,
And softly tilted back my head,
And if he was surprised he didn't look it.
I said "I don't usually do this,
But I got some tea upstairs..."
And he gently took my hand, and then...
He shook it.
Is there anything more sexy than an apathetic man?
What could possibly more set your soul on fire
Than a man who holds you to him,
With eyes of darkest brown,
Looks right through you with complete lack of desire?
No, there's nothing more arousing than an apathetic man,
Nothing builds your fever pitch to point of blister
Than a soft and sultry baritone
Who whispers in your ear,
"Well, I think of you more like, you know, a sister".
I used to think attentive men were better to adore,
Men who'd champagne, caviar and then endive me,
But nothing in the world can make my heart scream "Take me!" more
Than a man who says that he could take or leave me.
Is there any drug more potent than an apathetic man?
Friends have screamed at me to quit to no avail,
Why take chances on relationships with men that might work out,
When you've got one that you know is doomed to fail?
There's no better science project than the apathetic man,
Though he's really not a theory you can prove,
That won't stop you from the hundreds of experiments you'll try
Thinking you're the one who's gonna make him move.
So you'll don a fuzzy sweater in a lovely shade of pink,
Trace a sweet vanilla path behind your ear,
Then you'll bat your baby blue eyes as you sit upon his lap,
And he'll murmur "Oh that's right, are you still here?" !
Is there anything more swoony than an apathetic man?
Ladies try one, they are not too hard to find.
Why spend time on friends and family when you can spend your life
Wondering what the hell is going through his mind?
No there's nothing that's more moony than an apathetic man,
Though you're sure to make him yours the twelfth of...never!
So remember, if you want to love with passion unconstricted,
Bypass smitten, slightly interested and woefully conflicted,
For you'll find the vice that's sure to make you totally addicted
Is the apathetic man!"
Apathetic Man by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich
- Quite true, but never again! I suppose we all say that...
xx
Oooh, a quiz! Lunchtime blog it is... (Stolen from Jon)
1. What is something that people say to you that always gets on your nerves?
'Haitch' always annoys me... as does 'I'm fed up of it' (which should be 'I'm fed up WITH it')... my father has turned me into a grammar geek!
2. Name something you have in common with all your siblings.
My face? And being fairly musical, I suppose.
3. Whats the last thing you said to someone & to who?
"Cool" to my colleague Sherrell, just now!
4. If someone who didn't know you had to guess your name, what hint would give them?
You can't guess my name - it's impossible. Like Rumplestiltskin.
6. Have you ever called 999?
No, thank goodness.
7. Do you own an iPod?
Yes and it's just been updated with some exciting new software so I love it even more than I did before :)
8. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes - in fact Tarbit's baby has been born very recently :)
9. What CD is currently in your CD player?
Ragtime (that Tim bought me in New York - yay!)
10. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate, obviously.
11. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Not that I know of!
12. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
I can't remember! This means it has been too long.
13. Can you whistle?
Yes
14. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
No!
15. Do you get along better with men or women?
Men, I think.
16. Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side. Stops me snoring :p
19. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ben lives just round the corner, but of my close friends I have no idea - they all live in swanky West London. Grr.
20. What did you do yesterday?
I worked all day, went home, then went to deb's and he made dinner :)
21. What concerts are you looking forward to?
Hmm I don't really go to concerts... but I'm looking forward to the Singalonga Sound of Music at my theatre in June!
22. Whats bothering you right now?
Not a lot - I am a happy bunny :)
23. Next vacation you're going on?
Hopefully to Paris in April for a weekend.
24. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Yesterday
25. What did you dream last night?
I can't remember :(
26. Does your phone ring in the middle of the night often?
Very rarely - occasionally Duncan phones me at stupid o'clock, or someone drunken does!
27. What gets in your way when your sleeping?
What could get in my way? I'm in a bed! I suppose my hot water bottle might occasionally be in an awkward place.
28. What are you doing tomorrow?
Working and then rehearsing for State Fair.
29. What is something you've learned about yourself recently?
I am better at controlling my emotions than I used to be, and I am capable of more than I could ever have guessed!
30. Do you like anyone?
I like a lot of people... be more specific!
31. Do you know anyone who's married?
Yes
33. Who was the last person to make you cry?
Xander because he left work and left me all alone...!
34. What are you doing?
Sitting at my desk, typing this...duh.
35. When was the last time you cried?
Last week probably. I cry a lot - I'm a girl.
36. What is one thing you miss about your past?
I miss the freedom and independence of being at uni, I suppose, but other than that not much.
37. Are you jealous of anyone?
Not of anyone in particular, i'm only ever jealous of specific things about people rather than the people themselves.
38. Is anyone jealous of you?
How would I know?
40. Who was the last person you drove with?
Richard gave me a lift home from rehearsals last week, I think.
41. What are you looking forward to?
The long weekend for Easter this week! :)
42. How are you today?
A little tired, but on good form otherwise.
44. Are you currently single?
Yes...
46. Do you have a best friend?
I have a number of close friends whom I love dearly :)
47. Do you regret anything that you have done in your life?
No regrets - as long as you learn from things I don't see why you should have.
48. Have you ever been in the emergency room?
Probably only with my brother when he bit through his lip many years ago.
50. If you could change anything about your past, what would you change?
See above! Nothing.
51. Have you ever felt like killing somebody??
Not actually killing them. That would be scary.
'Haitch' always annoys me... as does 'I'm fed up of it' (which should be 'I'm fed up WITH it')... my father has turned me into a grammar geek!
2. Name something you have in common with all your siblings.
My face? And being fairly musical, I suppose.
3. Whats the last thing you said to someone & to who?
"Cool" to my colleague Sherrell, just now!
4. If someone who didn't know you had to guess your name, what hint would give them?
You can't guess my name - it's impossible. Like Rumplestiltskin.
6. Have you ever called 999?
No, thank goodness.
7. Do you own an iPod?
Yes and it's just been updated with some exciting new software so I love it even more than I did before :)
8. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes - in fact Tarbit's baby has been born very recently :)
9. What CD is currently in your CD player?
Ragtime (that Tim bought me in New York - yay!)
10. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate, obviously.
11. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Not that I know of!
12. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
I can't remember! This means it has been too long.
13. Can you whistle?
Yes
14. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
No!
15. Do you get along better with men or women?
Men, I think.
16. Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
Side. Stops me snoring :p
19. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ben lives just round the corner, but of my close friends I have no idea - they all live in swanky West London. Grr.
20. What did you do yesterday?
I worked all day, went home, then went to deb's and he made dinner :)
21. What concerts are you looking forward to?
Hmm I don't really go to concerts... but I'm looking forward to the Singalonga Sound of Music at my theatre in June!
22. Whats bothering you right now?
Not a lot - I am a happy bunny :)
23. Next vacation you're going on?
Hopefully to Paris in April for a weekend.
24. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Yesterday
25. What did you dream last night?
I can't remember :(
26. Does your phone ring in the middle of the night often?
Very rarely - occasionally Duncan phones me at stupid o'clock, or someone drunken does!
27. What gets in your way when your sleeping?
What could get in my way? I'm in a bed! I suppose my hot water bottle might occasionally be in an awkward place.
28. What are you doing tomorrow?
Working and then rehearsing for State Fair.
29. What is something you've learned about yourself recently?
I am better at controlling my emotions than I used to be, and I am capable of more than I could ever have guessed!
30. Do you like anyone?
I like a lot of people... be more specific!
31. Do you know anyone who's married?
Yes
33. Who was the last person to make you cry?
Xander because he left work and left me all alone...!
34. What are you doing?
Sitting at my desk, typing this...duh.
35. When was the last time you cried?
Last week probably. I cry a lot - I'm a girl.
36. What is one thing you miss about your past?
I miss the freedom and independence of being at uni, I suppose, but other than that not much.
37. Are you jealous of anyone?
Not of anyone in particular, i'm only ever jealous of specific things about people rather than the people themselves.
38. Is anyone jealous of you?
How would I know?
40. Who was the last person you drove with?
Richard gave me a lift home from rehearsals last week, I think.
41. What are you looking forward to?
The long weekend for Easter this week! :)
42. How are you today?
A little tired, but on good form otherwise.
44. Are you currently single?
Yes...
46. Do you have a best friend?
I have a number of close friends whom I love dearly :)
47. Do you regret anything that you have done in your life?
No regrets - as long as you learn from things I don't see why you should have.
48. Have you ever been in the emergency room?
Probably only with my brother when he bit through his lip many years ago.
50. If you could change anything about your past, what would you change?
See above! Nothing.
51. Have you ever felt like killing somebody??
Not actually killing them. That would be scary.
Friday 14 March 2008
TFI Friday
Lyrics of the Day:
"Hello, George...
Where did you go, George?
I know you're near, George.
I caught your eyes, George.
I want your ear, George.
I've a surprise, George...
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis' simple and kind.
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis' lovable
Seems we never know, do we,
Who we're going to find?
And Louis the baker is not what I had in mind.
But...
Louis' really an artist
Louis' cakes are an art.
Louis isn't the smartest-
Louis' popular.
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis bakes from the heart...
The bread, George.
I mean the bread, George.
And then in bed, George...
I mean he kneads me-
I mean like dough, George...
Hello, George...
Louis' always so pleasant,
Louis' always so fair.
Louis makes you feel present,
Louis' generous.
That's the thing about Louis
Louis always is "there."
Louis' thoughts are not hard to follow,
Louis' art is not hard to swallow.
Not that Louis' perfection-
That's what makes him ideal.
Hardly anything worth objection
Louis drinks a bit,
Louis blinks a bit.
Louis makes a connection,
That's the thing that you feel...
We lose things.
And then we choose things.
And there are Louis's
And there are Georges-
Well, Louis's
And George.
But George has George,
And I need-
Someone-
Louis-
Everybody loves Louis,
Him as well as his cakes.
Everybody loves Louis,
Me included, George.
Not afraid to be gooey,
Louis sells what he makes.
Everybody gets along him.
That's the trouble, nothing's wrong with him.
Louis has to bake his way,
George can only bake his...
Oh, Louis it is!"
- "Everybody Loves Louis" from Sunday in the Park With George, Stephen Sondheim
It is payday and I am going shopping. :-D
Lxx
"Hello, George...
Where did you go, George?
I know you're near, George.
I caught your eyes, George.
I want your ear, George.
I've a surprise, George...
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis' simple and kind.
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis' lovable
Seems we never know, do we,
Who we're going to find?
And Louis the baker is not what I had in mind.
But...
Louis' really an artist
Louis' cakes are an art.
Louis isn't the smartest-
Louis' popular.
Everybody loves Louis,
Louis bakes from the heart...
The bread, George.
I mean the bread, George.
And then in bed, George...
I mean he kneads me-
I mean like dough, George...
Hello, George...
Louis' always so pleasant,
Louis' always so fair.
Louis makes you feel present,
Louis' generous.
That's the thing about Louis
Louis always is "there."
Louis' thoughts are not hard to follow,
Louis' art is not hard to swallow.
Not that Louis' perfection-
That's what makes him ideal.
Hardly anything worth objection
Louis drinks a bit,
Louis blinks a bit.
Louis makes a connection,
That's the thing that you feel...
We lose things.
And then we choose things.
And there are Louis's
And there are Georges-
Well, Louis's
And George.
But George has George,
And I need-
Someone-
Louis-
Everybody loves Louis,
Him as well as his cakes.
Everybody loves Louis,
Me included, George.
Not afraid to be gooey,
Louis sells what he makes.
Everybody gets along him.
That's the trouble, nothing's wrong with him.
Louis has to bake his way,
George can only bake his...
Oh, Louis it is!"
- "Everybody Loves Louis" from Sunday in the Park With George, Stephen Sondheim
It is payday and I am going shopping. :-D
Lxx
Wednesday 12 March 2008
Lyrics of the day
"I noticed tonight that the world has been turning
While I've been stuck here dithering around
Though I know I said I'd wait around till you need me
But I have to go, I hate to let you down
But I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk
I noticed tonight that the world has been turning
While I've been stuck here withering away
Though I know I said I wouldn't leave you behind
But I have to go, it breaks my heart to say
That I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk
To no one back home
I've got troubles of my own
And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now
And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now
For no one"
- Keane, Can't Stop Now from the album Hopes and Fears (2004)
This afternoon I am going to see Mr. Chris Allen in his end-of-term show, Company at Arts Ed in Chiswick, then I'm coming all the way back across London to go to State Fair rehearsals! Rehearsal last night was both good fun AND productive - exactly as it should be - and we now have all parts cast! (The only two people we haven't yet blocked in are only in one scene each, so we're nearly there now.)
At the weekend I went to Sam Tai (from work)'s 30th Birthday Masquerade party at Bar Soho with Xander - and he was the only person I knew other than the birthda girl! We still had fun eating lollies and sticking the stars that were strewn over the tables to each others' faces, however, and I got to see Kate (Roscoe) after she had finished work which was lovely. Then I had 5 hours of rehearsals on Sunday (including a run of the show) which went pretty well.
This week at work is hard. Having got through all the piles of stuff Xander left last week, and not even having time to think right up until 5.30 on Friday, this week I'm left with bigger projects, more complicated tasks, and a lot of responsibilities at once. Contracts, inductions, hires, scheduling, professional programme paperwork... roll on April when I'll have Jeremy to help out! Am remaining duck-like: calm and unruffled on the surface, and paddling like mad underneath. ("Keep paddling, like the clappers you keep paddling, with your flappers while seeming to be dreaming and calm..." - Honk!)
Am looking forward to my afternoon off today and my weekend of fun starting with Sarah Green's 21st on Friday night in Leamington!
Lxx
While I've been stuck here dithering around
Though I know I said I'd wait around till you need me
But I have to go, I hate to let you down
But I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk
I noticed tonight that the world has been turning
While I've been stuck here withering away
Though I know I said I wouldn't leave you behind
But I have to go, it breaks my heart to say
That I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk
To no one back home
I've got troubles of my own
And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now
And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now
For no one"
- Keane, Can't Stop Now from the album Hopes and Fears (2004)
This afternoon I am going to see Mr. Chris Allen in his end-of-term show, Company at Arts Ed in Chiswick, then I'm coming all the way back across London to go to State Fair rehearsals! Rehearsal last night was both good fun AND productive - exactly as it should be - and we now have all parts cast! (The only two people we haven't yet blocked in are only in one scene each, so we're nearly there now.)
At the weekend I went to Sam Tai (from work)'s 30th Birthday Masquerade party at Bar Soho with Xander - and he was the only person I knew other than the birthda girl! We still had fun eating lollies and sticking the stars that were strewn over the tables to each others' faces, however, and I got to see Kate (Roscoe) after she had finished work which was lovely. Then I had 5 hours of rehearsals on Sunday (including a run of the show) which went pretty well.
This week at work is hard. Having got through all the piles of stuff Xander left last week, and not even having time to think right up until 5.30 on Friday, this week I'm left with bigger projects, more complicated tasks, and a lot of responsibilities at once. Contracts, inductions, hires, scheduling, professional programme paperwork... roll on April when I'll have Jeremy to help out! Am remaining duck-like: calm and unruffled on the surface, and paddling like mad underneath. ("Keep paddling, like the clappers you keep paddling, with your flappers while seeming to be dreaming and calm..." - Honk!)
Am looking forward to my afternoon off today and my weekend of fun starting with Sarah Green's 21st on Friday night in Leamington!
Lxx
Tuesday 4 March 2008
Argh not enough time for blogging...
Ok - quick lunchtime blog to assuage my guilt for not having blogged in about a week. So here's everything I can think of, in a nutshell.
Xander and I went to see Hairspray on Thursday, which was BRILLIANT. We also went for sushi first and then had champagne and ice creams in the interval at the theatre. Decadent all round! (see facebook for photos...) Hairspray is probably the most fun show I've seen, despite the fact that we had 4 understudies (Tracey, Velma, Female authority figure and Male authority figure) - they were excellent! Especially the girl playing Tracey (who is a walking cover). Just so much fun, and a really nice outing for Xander's departure. We then had drinks in the bar at the theatre on Friday afternoon, after a team admin lunch at Nando's (mmm, Nando's...) where I finally got to meet Claire Birch, who used to be the Administrator here at the broadway, and who also knows my mum from working at Theatre 503 (awesome fringey theatre that focuses a lot on New writing - check it out!)
At the weekend I did a bit of shopping (including in Topshop at Oxford Circus - error.) and went to Lessy's 6th birthday party. She's actually 24 but her birthday's on the 29th of Feb! Since she was only 6, the fancy dress theme was 'what you wanted to be when you were 6'... having the choice of Ballerina or Princess (I wasn't a very realistic child) I was brave and went as a ballerina! My pictures still to come on facebook, but Abby has put some up already. Chris came with me (as a science teacher) and we drank some very good cocktails and had a very jolly time. So jolly in fact, that we got a bit over-excited on the tube coming home... there are videos on facebook! :S
On Sunday I was at State Fair rehearsals, which went well despite some people being missing - we blocked most of the bits we hadn't yet finished, and then got through a run of the whole of act one and about half of act two, which I was very pleased with given that it's still a month until the show! Plus the cast had remembered almost everything they've learnt so far (in terms of blocking at least!) so that made me happy. We'll need to concentrate on getting the kids into some more chorus scenes, tidying up some of the dance routines (the Fairtones and some of the more recent small group songs) and working on harmonies this week, but I'd like to do at least one run on Sunday, if not two.
Now that Xander has left I'm very busy at work, but I managed to squeeze in a trip to see Nadim play Rolf in the Sound of Music last night with Damian and Chris Peake - Nadim was really excellent (made me feel very proud!) and it was Summer Strallen's press night, so almost the whole cast of Hollyoaks were there to support! Very exciting for star-spotting (Bonnie Langford was there too!)
Must dash - got a tour of the theatre to give. More soon
Lxx
Xander and I went to see Hairspray on Thursday, which was BRILLIANT. We also went for sushi first and then had champagne and ice creams in the interval at the theatre. Decadent all round! (see facebook for photos...) Hairspray is probably the most fun show I've seen, despite the fact that we had 4 understudies (Tracey, Velma, Female authority figure and Male authority figure) - they were excellent! Especially the girl playing Tracey (who is a walking cover). Just so much fun, and a really nice outing for Xander's departure. We then had drinks in the bar at the theatre on Friday afternoon, after a team admin lunch at Nando's (mmm, Nando's...) where I finally got to meet Claire Birch, who used to be the Administrator here at the broadway, and who also knows my mum from working at Theatre 503 (awesome fringey theatre that focuses a lot on New writing - check it out!)
At the weekend I did a bit of shopping (including in Topshop at Oxford Circus - error.) and went to Lessy's 6th birthday party. She's actually 24 but her birthday's on the 29th of Feb! Since she was only 6, the fancy dress theme was 'what you wanted to be when you were 6'... having the choice of Ballerina or Princess (I wasn't a very realistic child) I was brave and went as a ballerina! My pictures still to come on facebook, but Abby has put some up already. Chris came with me (as a science teacher) and we drank some very good cocktails and had a very jolly time. So jolly in fact, that we got a bit over-excited on the tube coming home... there are videos on facebook! :S
On Sunday I was at State Fair rehearsals, which went well despite some people being missing - we blocked most of the bits we hadn't yet finished, and then got through a run of the whole of act one and about half of act two, which I was very pleased with given that it's still a month until the show! Plus the cast had remembered almost everything they've learnt so far (in terms of blocking at least!) so that made me happy. We'll need to concentrate on getting the kids into some more chorus scenes, tidying up some of the dance routines (the Fairtones and some of the more recent small group songs) and working on harmonies this week, but I'd like to do at least one run on Sunday, if not two.
Now that Xander has left I'm very busy at work, but I managed to squeeze in a trip to see Nadim play Rolf in the Sound of Music last night with Damian and Chris Peake - Nadim was really excellent (made me feel very proud!) and it was Summer Strallen's press night, so almost the whole cast of Hollyoaks were there to support! Very exciting for star-spotting (Bonnie Langford was there too!)
Must dash - got a tour of the theatre to give. More soon
Lxx
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