Brushing Fame

Twitter Life

April 5, 2016

It’s been six months since my most recent previous post in the Brushing Fame category here. Much of that has been that my economic situation excludes such luxuries as attending live performances (or even first-run [read more]

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Don’t Go There?

October 3, 2015

A few days ago I wrote “[n]ot to suggest that improv is ‘fluff’ – as with all forms of comedy it can reveal inner truths in a less-confrontational way” about Whose Line Is It Anyway? [read more]

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Dropper of Names

August 14, 2014

Over the past few days I have been contemplating a new blog post about Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall, selfishness, celebrity and my Grandma’s last few years- plus whatever else my brain connects with any of [read more]

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Book Review: Gratitude and Trust

July 28, 2014

Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life by Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson Publication Date: September 16, 2014 The authors borrow heavily (and openly) from the Grandfather of Twelve Step programmes. Many [read more]

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Coming Out

May 7, 2014

A follow up to this recent post about the importance of Coming Out. I’ve spent a certain amount of time admiring great actors and wondering if greatness (in just about any field) and madness are [read more]

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Fame and Reincarnation

April 13, 2014

Quote of the Day: “fame… It breaks your heart” Kristen Johnston writing at her (now defunct) blog. I’ve spent some time over the years contemplating Fame and its poor cousin Celebrity (and written occasional posts [read more]