NOTE: The only country that is worth listening to is outside my window!
"I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy, and driven." - Barbra Streisand
"Why is it that when people who want the truth never believe it when they hear it?" ~ Yentl
For Damone...of course, Diana IS FIERCE HONEY!
Movies
A League of Their Own, Amelie, A Star is Born, Apollo 13, Blair Witch Project, Blazing Saddles, Blue Velvet, Bound, Carlitos Way, Cast Away, Catch Me If You Can, Dances With Wolves, The Exorcist, Eyes Wide Shut, Forest Gump, Funny Girl, Gone with the Wind, Hair, Halloween, Head On, Hello Dolly, History of the World, The Hours, Interview with a Vampire, Jackass, Jaws, Lost Boys, 9 1/2 Weeks, Nuts, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Owl and the Pussycat, Porkys, Prince of Tides, Princess Bride, Quills, Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, Silver Streak, Sleepless in Seattle, The Da Vinci Code, The Green Mile, The Main Event, The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Prince of Tides, Toy Story, Up the Sandbox, What's Up Doc, Wild Orchid, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Yentl, Young Frankenstein, You've Got Mail
Television
All in the Family, American Idol, Bewitched, Blind Date, Boston Legal, Bosom Buddies, Carol Burnett, Cops, ER, Everybody Loves Raymond, Extreme Makeover, Family Guy, Happy Days, Hardy Boys, Heartland, King of Queens, King of the Hill, Love-American Style, Mad Mad House, Mad TV, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Murder She Wrote, Nancy Drew Mysteries, Nanny 911, Philadelphia, Price Is Right, 60 Minutes, SNL, Taxi, The Swan, Ten Years Younger, The Wedding Bells, Three's Company
Books
"Why Does He Do That?" ... Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft.
LADIES!! Read this book because sometimes you will NEVER know about these things until you gain a little more knowledge. This helped me tremendously with both recent and past experiences. If you think you're being abused, used, disrespected, cheated on, ignored, and NOT honored, then you ARE--believe it--you need to recognize it and get help. I am making it a mission to educate as many women as possible about these alarming and inexuseable behaviours in the angry and controlling male. I totally support the Battered Women's Organizations and intend to go to some discussions to heal myself and talk to the other women. I've already talked to some--the patterns are alarmingly the same in many cases.
Also: Anything by Stephen Covey or Zig Ziglar
Heroes
Special Mention:
My children. They are my inspirations for success, my backbone, and the loves of my life. I am such a lucky mother to have two of the brightest, most beautiful sons on the planet.
Meet Brooks, Age 18 and Robert, Age 12
My love, Richard, who's taught me that I should never give up on wanting the love and wonderful life I so deserve. He makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt in my life.
Directors: Barry Levinson, Brian De Palma, Gabriele Maccino, George Romero, Joel Schumacher, John Carpenter, Lawrence Kasdan, Martin Campbell, Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, M. Night Shyamalan, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, Roman Polanski, Stanley Kubrick, T. Sean Shannon, Tim Burton, Wes Craven, Woody Allen, Zack Snyder
Others:
Adam Sandler, Alejandro, Archie Bunker, Art Aguirre, Candace Bergen, Carol Burnett, Cher, David Chapelle, Dustin Hoffman, Edith Bunker, Elaine Boosler, Ellen Degeneres, Gene Wilder, Isis, Jackass Boyz, Jake Kasdan, Jennifer Tilly, Jim Carey, John C. Reilly, Judd Apatow, Laurence Fisburne, Madeline Kahn, Meryl Streep, Michael Jackson, Noman Pan, Quentin Tarantino, Robert DeNiro, Sacha Baron Cohen, Samantha Stevens, Samuel L. Jackson, Skye Renfro, Steve Joyner, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, William Shatner.
Oprah Winfrey, for giving me added encouragement and reassurance that I can accomplish anything. I appeared on her show and that appearance allowed me to express to a national audience my advocacy in the fight against domestic violence. I am forever grateful.
Lastly, Barbra Streisand: A woman who's an actress, director, producer, and singer. Winner of many awards, classy as hell, a versatile style, doesn't say can't or won't, is damn tenacious about what she believes in, and has a tendency to "stir the political pot." See any correlations here with me? *smile*
Suny College At Oswego
Oswego,New York
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Vocational/Technical Education
Clubs: N/A
1994 to 1995
Jefferson Community College
Watertown,New York
Graduated: 1993
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Administrative Assistant
Clubs: MultiCultural Club President, Secretary for Office Tech Association, Special Appointee to Dean's Diversity Task Force.
1991 to 1993
Boces Jeffer-Lewis-Hamil-Herk-Oneida
Watertown,New York
Graduated: 1985
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: Cosmetology - NYS Licensed
Clubs: VICA Officer
1983 to 1985
General Brown Jshs
Dexter,New York
Graduated: 1985
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: General
Clubs: Library Club
I'm a fun-loving entertainer and advisor from Orange County. Originally from Upstate NY, I am of Scottish descent and my family hails from the MacLaughlin Clan of Kilmarnoch. I am very into my heritage, work and of course my family. I have two beautiful boys (check out their pics) that I raised all by myself. I have been through many life challenges and I channel all my positive energy through my art. I am a very busy person with little time for a social life, but I do hold a few people very close. I hope you enjoy your stay here for a few minutes. I always appreciate comments, they brighten my day!
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By day, I am the Sales Director for a leading Hollywood Special Effects Company
In my off time, I am a character actress, artistic performer, dancer, singer, stand-up comedian, and voice talent. I LOVE bringing fun characters to life and making others laugh--showbiz is my passion.
Speaking of characters, here I am as the Norma Lisa:
Ok, here's another....
A character I do during some standup performances. Her name is Bev and she's actually, yes, MY MOTHER!! She's always in her housecoat, rarely gets dressed, smokes three packs a day and drinks milk to stay alive.
Key Phrases: "Oh My God, Darlins'!" "What's that about!?"
Be sure and add her as a friend. Her profile is in my toplist.
I have had a MySpace page for four years now. I like meeting new friends within the entertainment industry, and of course, I love meeting my local fans. My family migrated to this country from Scotland back in the very early 1900s. I especially like to meet other Celtic Folks, especially my fellow low-landers that can teach me our native Gaelic.
I get told a lot that I closely resemble Stockard Channing and Lauren Graham. I guess if they conceived a baby, it would have looked like me-ha.
I believe in
I speak English, Spanish, French and a little Turkish. Although not fluent in the latter three, I use them whenever the opportunity presents itself.
I perform the following voices/accents:
British
Carol Channing
Cartoon Characters (Adaptable)
Cockney
French
Hindi
Little Girl
Mexican
Minnesotan
My Mother!
Puerto Rican
Scottish
Southern Belle
Valley Girl
Wicked(Cackling)Witch
Here is a partial list of some of the roles I have played in theater and musicals:
A Poor French Mother
An Annoying Waitress
A Political Activist
A Proper English Woman
Brassy Bimbo
Head House Servant
Mean Nurse
Head Housekeeper
Bar Maid
Nasally Secretary
In my dancing experience, I have been fortunate to have studied these disciplines:
Mailing Address:
Norma Jean Enterprises
PMB 140
2300 Harbor Boulevard, Suite N-4
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
More About Me (Artistically Speaking):
I am the Marketing Director as well as performer with Constructs of Ritual Evolution--the very best in Flesh Suspension. We have been in documentaries, movies, and have travelled all over the world performing for a variety of audience types. Questions that people always ask is "Why do we do what we do?" or they make comments like, "that's nuts," "what the hell?" Simply put, don't knock it until you see it. Suspension is just one element of our performances--we do what no other suspension troupe does and we're considered the forerunners in this magnificent and awe-inspiring artform. Click this banner to visit the site and the link below to visit our MySpace Fan Club Page.
I am on the staff with the Art of Bleeding as a Disciplinary Nurse. Our shows are crazy, funny, and actually educational! Look here for new flyers for upcoming shows and be sure to visit our website--I've posted our link below.
I am a permanent cast member of Starlight Theater here in Costa Mesa. Our focus is musicals and our last show was "My Fair Lady" in March. I played the parts of Mr. Higgins' head housekeeper, Mrs. Pearce and Georgia, the barmaid with an attitude.
I have appeared in the following Movies and TV Shows:
Television:
10 Years Younger
Big Shots
Boston Legal
Cane
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Diagnosis X
Dirty Sexy Money
Family of the Year
Grey's Anatomy
Heartland
Judy's Got a Gun
Night Writer
Private Practice
Rules of Engagement
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Sarah Silverman Program
Viva Laughlin
Movies:
17
Abatu
Charlie Wilson's War
Don't Mess With The Zohan
Eagle Eye
Evilution
Four Christmases
Get Smart
Magic Touch
Opposite Day
Painted
Rush Hour 3
Surfer, Dude
The Eye
The Perfect Game
Walk Hard
What Just Happened?
Yes Man
Music Video:
Mumiy Troll
Eric Schwartz
Commercials:
Telenor
Trix
Verizon Wireless
I have recently been cast in the lead role as Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific" at Starlight Theater. The run will begin later this summer, 2008.
In my last theater production, I starred as Agnes Gooch in "Auntie Mame" at the Huntington Beach Playhouse (11/3-11/19/06):
Review by Tom Titon, Huntington Beach Independent:
"Auntie Mame" and its musical cousin contain a relatively small character role that, in the right hands, can steal the show — the nerdy transcriber Agnes Gooch, and Norma Jean Riddick is an absolute howl as she undergoes a "My Fair Lady" transformation in five minutes and a more defining lifestyle alteration during the next nine months."
I am part of Seven Magnificent Women who have joined their power to share, live and love. Join us, seven of the most powerful, respected Women in LA and Orange County combined.
I am the Co-Organizer for the LA/OC Comedy Meetup (Comedian Celeste Davis is the Organizer). This is a group for both Comedians and fans where we share ideas, have fun, volunteer in our local communities, perform for charities, enjoy outings together and host writing groups for Comedians. We hope that you'll join us. Please click the link below to join now.
Please support not only local Comedy, but a great local cause! Comedy Assault on Battery. I am the producer and host, dates to be posted soon. We hope that you will join us!
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