http://www.peacebang.com/2005/01/10/and-then-she-ran-for-her-life/ The manic mind of the minister -- Auntie Mame Meets Cotton Mather Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:57:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.peacebang.com/2005/01/10/and-then-she-ran-for-her-life/#comment-20 Consort Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:19:13 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2005/01/10/and-then-she-ran-for-her-life/#comment-20 I've sort of had it with "The Actor's Studio." At first it seemed to be a show about actual acting with guests who were actual actors, even if their most notable performances have been in movies. But Cameron Diaz? Charlie's Angel? What does anyone EXPECT her to say about acting? I've seen Drew Barrymore prattling on about "her craft" on that show, and countless Hollywood fashion-wearers getting a weepy face and saying their favorite sound is "children laughing." But the lowest point in the history of the show had to be the day Billy Joel was on. Billy Joel. Is a singer. He had just so very little to say about acting. Because he plays the piano. The best one EVER was Hugh Grant. He just sat there and essentially made fun of the whole thing. I’ve sort of had it with “The Actor’s Studio.” At first it seemed to be a show about actual acting with guests who were actual actors, even if their most notable performances have been in movies. But Cameron Diaz? Charlie’s Angel? What does anyone EXPECT her to say about acting? I’ve seen Drew Barrymore prattling on about “her craft” on that show, and countless Hollywood fashion-wearers getting a weepy face and saying their favorite sound is “children laughing.” But the lowest point in the history of the show had to be the day Billy Joel was on. Billy Joel. Is a singer. He had just so very little to say about acting. Because he plays the piano. The best one EVER was Hugh Grant. He just sat there and essentially made fun of the whole thing.

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