Narcissism 101

STILL GOING...

It ha s been a long 5 days working on casting a TV pilot, setting up MANY auditions and reading with hundreds of actors trying to find the perfect cast. It been tough but incredibly inspiring, as well.

Tonight I'm spinning an event at Tourneau that I am spinning and tomorrow I go to Fire Island for Daniel Nardicio's birthday party which I am spinning with Lady Gaga, Cazwell, Sweetie and The Dazzle Dancers. It's gonna be the perfect end to this tough work stretch.

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DAILY ZEN 9

I grew up on both coasts and watched a shizz-load of TV, and two commercials really stuck out as ones I recreated or sang the jingles to. in fact they still play in the steel-trap-of-useless-crap that I call my brain.

Watch them both after the jump...

THE MIND OF: JESSY HANLEY

Words cannot describe how much I heart Jessy Hanley. To say she lights up a room not only with her smile, but with her presence would be an understatement.  During the day she's a manager, designer, marketing goddess and builder of myphotalbum.com. PLUS she's a queen of the internet. I've even heard that she's got the internet's private line on speed dial.

BIRTHDAY: 6/9

Currently: In my  office looking forward to leavening early  (summer Fridays)  I'm also trying to decide if my shoes will kill my feet if I take the walk I'm planning!

What is your current state of mind? Optimistic  & hopeful

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? My tendency to fill empty space and awkward moments with words

What is the trait you most deplore in others? Selfishness

What is your greatest extravagance? Travel

Where would you like to live? Greece and I've never even been there!

What is your favorite occupation? Diva of the internet

Who are your favorite writers? You know what a crazy reader I am, too many to mention here!

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? See above

Who are your heroes in real life? My friends

Which historical figure do you most identify with? Teddy Roosevelt

What are your favorite names? Chloe, Max

What is the quality you most like in a man? Compassion

What is the quality you most like in a woman? Compassion

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? At the moment, "Challenge"

On what occasion do you lie? To spare someone's feelings I think I've let down

What or who is the greatest love of your life? Melissa VandenBrink

 

BY THE SEA, MR. TODD

FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH

Daniel Nardicio's PANTY REVOLUTION!!!

Join birthday boy Daniel Nardicio for his Fire Island blowout featuring hot boys in wet undies at The Ice Palace on Friday night Aug. 8th starting at 10pm.

Hosted by SWEETIE

Performances by LADY GAGA (Just Dance) and CAZWELL (All Over My Face)

Music by DJ AARON ELVIS

and lotsa hot go-go boys....

ALL OF DOING OUR THING FOR DANIEL NARDICIO'S BIRTHDAY!!! (And, yes, sex is considered a gift...)

The Ice Palace (Cherry Grove)
11pm - 4am
$10 ($5 if you come in undies or swimsuit)

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FEELINGS

This is how I feel today. Stretched and bitchy.

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TRAVELIN' THROUGH

This year, like last, has turned out to be one of much travel and I'm lovin' it.

As of right now I'm totally booked for San Francisco at the end of September, then I'm off to Los Angeles in October to see Stephanie in 9 to 5, hang out in a bar with my old high school friends, take in a little Knott's Scary Farm, and celebrate my best gal-pal Romy Bob's birthday. Fun, right?

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WORTH THE WAIT

Finally saw Batman: The Dark Knight today and really enjoyed it. I know it's been said a million times, but Heath Ledger was brilliant and it actually made me get a bit emotional during his long scenes primarily because he truly was a brilliant actor who was taken to soon. Not since James Dean's performances in East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause have I witness such a brilliant, nuanced performance by a young actor - both were so ahead of their game (the way he delivered the line "Six?" may help to prove my point). Then again, there was Brokeback Mountain - equally as genius.

And my apologies for sounding like such an "actor" just now. It's what I am.

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DAILY ZEN 8

One of my favorite movies is Working Girl and the number one reason I can watch it over and over is Sigourney Weaver.  She was brilliant and was even nominated for an Oscar for plaing Katherine Parker.

After the jump, find out what I'm talking about. (hint: fast forward to 2:02 to start off with Katherine's entrance)

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THE MIND OF: BRIAN MAGALLONES

Here is my new weekly Proust Questionnaire which feature people I know (and some people I don't):

Brian Magallones always makes me smile. Maybe it's because he's always smiling, but I could be wrong. As a career, Brian is a hairdresser who works his magic on gorgeous women's hair. His work can be seen on numerous celebs including Joss Stone (one of his BFFs), Mischa Barton and Nicole Richie. He can also be seen this season, scissors in hand, on America's Next Top Model.

BIRTHDAY: 9/25

Currently: I'm Getting ready to have lunch with the person that has hurt me and screwed me over more than anyone else in my life.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? The beach

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Shy in certain situations

What is the trait you most deplore in others? Lying, disloyalty

What is your greatest extravagance? Clothes

What is your favorite occupation? My favorite that I have had so far is the one I have for the moment, but when I watch movies, I think it would be cool to be a spy or an assassin.

Who are your favorite writers? Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Wonder Woman

Who are your heroes in real life? The Dalai Lama

What is the quality you most like in a man? Charisma

What is the quality you most like in a woman? Fabulous shoes with a very high heel

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Fuck

WHY?

...would anyone name their twins Benson and Hedges?
...did they cut Wesley from Project Runway? He was "auwght" WAY too early.
...can't I spin at Sugarland more often? I always have such a great time there.
...am I not friends with Del Shores? Aready loving Sordid Lives on Logo.
...haven't I bought tickets to see [title of show]? It's right up my (Shubert) alley.
...am I having such a big writer's block? My one-woman show is not going as planned.
...did it take this long to get a MacBook laptop? It's totally changed everything.
...have I been single for a year and not been one ONE date? That's just not right.

So many questions and those are a few of MANY.

After the jump, my song of the moment.

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THAR SHE BLOWS!

Hurricane Dolly is slammin' Texas right now. Batten down yer hatches, y'all.

SICILY WEPT

I, like may other gays, am saddened by the news that Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo)  passed away this morning at the age of 84. She was suffering from advanced demetia.

She made me laugh, cry, and cringe (when she starred in Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot) and will continue to do so every time I watch an episode of The Golden Girls.

Perhaps some of Rose's famous längenhörngenfluegen will make it all better...

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LUNCH HOUR

BTW, had lunch yesterday with Violet Newstead, Judy Bernly, Doralee Rhodes and Margaret Foster ("attagirl"). It was lovely and they are all wonderful women.

Flying out to L.A. to see them all onstage Friday, October 10th and can't wait.

(P.S. Thanks to Towleroad for posting the clip of the cast of 9 to 5 in rehearsal. It jogged my short-term memory.)

FRYDEE NIGHT, MARGEE

TONIGHT!!!

I am spinning at Sugarland this evening and would love it if you'd come by and say helloooo. Here are the details:

SUGARLAND

221 N 9th St (btw Driggs & Roebling)

DIECTIONS FROM NYC: take the L to Bedford (exit at front of train - 7th St.) and walk up 2 blocks to 9th, turn right and it's in middle of empty block

10pm-4am

Hosted by Erika Toure Aviance

Music by DJ Aaron Elvis

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DAILY ZEN 7

Some people are born to dance. None more than Will and Katee right now... Talent like this makes me weep because of the sheer beauty they create.

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KATY IS ZOE

Further proof that Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry are the same person:

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20 YRS AGO

So I have decided NOT to go to my 20 year high school reunion next month for a few reasons, the greatest one being that the people I really wanted to spend time with won't be going either due to work and family obligations. Why bother? Well, I'm almost totally decided but not committed yet.

I may just go out in October so that I can see my friend Stephanie in 9 to 5.

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MY DOGS ARE BARKING

For the past 2 weeks I have been waking up with sore feet - it feels like I have just been running barefoot around Mannyhanny. I looked it up on-line and it says I may have something called plantar fasciitis which can be caused by standing on one's feet for extended periods of time (see; DJ'ing) and can take upwards of 6 to 10 months to get rid of. If this is what I have, I'm gonna be all perturbed.

I'm hoping it's just the Kinoki pads that I've been using to rid my body of toxins.

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LA BRADY BUNCH

Brad and Angelina had their twins yesterday and named them Knox and Vivienne (both great names, in my opinion.) Well, Angelina had them, Brad was just there for hot moral support.

They now have 3 boys and 3 girls making them the new age Brady family.

Does that make Shiloh the new Jan Brady?

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GUILTY PLEASURES

Here are some of my summer's guity pleasures so far:

* Pussycat Dolls "When I Grow Up" - Not only do I love the song, but I can't get enough of the video. Those girls are hot, can move and look extremely sexy even when walking the streets of Hollywood. "I wanna see the world/Drive nice cars/I wanna have BOOBIES..."

* Big Brother 10 - The show hasn't even come on and I'm checking my DVR to make sure it's been set for this Sunday night. The cast is extremely diverse and I'm looking forward to fireworks within the liberals and the conservatives. Oh, and the gay cowboy is giving me panty pudding.

* Marino's Italian Ices - What better than frozen sugar water to cool me down in the hot summer sun?  Answer: nothin'. They cost 50 cents (in Harlem, at least) and taste deeeee-licious! (But not noooooo-tritious)

* Brenda Dickson Videos - I can only stomach the original video once, but the parody videos by Deven Green are genius. I can watch her say "Well look at how big my vah-jsheen is" over and over without getting tired of it. Oh, and she's a pirate. (P.S. This video titles "Well Herro" is kinda genius, as well)

* Mama Mia The Movie - I already have the soundtrack and am repeatedly listeing to it. Seriously. It's beyond over-produced, but it's pure ear candy. I never saw the musical on Broadway (no desire) but that cast is drawing me in, kids. Where else can you see Streep, Baranski, Walters, Brosnan, Firth and Amanda Seyfield from Big Love/Mean Girls singing together in picture-perfect Greece? Right??

ARE YOU THERE GOD...?

Dear Diary,

I really wish I enjoyed the taste of vegetables because then I could become a vegetarian and up my chances of getting salmonella. If I got that, I could lose at least 15lbs in less than 1 week. It is summer, after all and going to the gym in the summer sucks.

XXX,

Aaron

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NECK AND NECK FAVES

Katee and Joshua are giving my favorite couple, Twitchington, a run for their money. Their Mia Michaels routine (which I interpreted as members of opposing gangs who are trying to get out where they are but keep going back - to their hometown) was beautiful and I love, love, LOVE that Bollywood is a new style that has been introduced this season. Bravo, kids!

JONBENET RIZZO

Mr. Richard Rizzo would like all the country's felons to line up, in a single-file line please, and take a DNA test to determine if he OR she is responsible for the death of his daughter. He'd also like all the felons to step lively as we're in a recession and time is money.

Can they do this same DNA shizz on Nicole Brown-Simpson to find out who her real killer is, too? Mayhaps we should just line up all the golfers-with-too-much-free-time-on-their-hands - we're bound to find at least ONE person who would fit the bill. Am I right?

(And, no, I'm not suggesting that the Rizzos had anything to do with JonBenet's death. I am, however, pointing my finger at Orange Julius Simpson. I am also poking fun at John Ramsey. Who is he to ask that "all felons" give DNA to find his daughter's killer? He's acting like a father, yes, but a delusional father nonetheless. Get in line with everyone else with a cold case.)

THE PRICE OF WAR

Just got off the phone with my father in California and during our conversation he tells me that he just left the gas station after filling the tank on his Ford truck (it's part of his business...). The price per gallon? $4.69. The price for filling up? $125.00.

We both agree that this war in Iraq did so much to better our country... Heck, I can't think of a time when we were so well off and happy. Wait...wasn't that when Clinton was in office?

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DAILY ZEN 6

That BITCH!

S-T-A-M-P

Woo-hoo!!! My MacBook is back up and running after being in the capable hands of the geniuses from the Genius Bar for a night.  I'm told it was an LCD issue and that the "part" that was needed to replace it would take less than 24hrs to fix.

SO I am back to typing away on my yet-to-be-named laptop ad loving every minute of it.

Here's a picture of Maddy and me as test out the Photo Booth feature.

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