As heard on Coverville.
Two wiseasses old enough to know better decided jobs are for suckers and Sunnyvale resulted. The liberating affirmation "We are not Cool" allows said wiseasses to write and/or perform any song as long as it's good (according to our crack team of Senior Songwriting Researchers and Analysts at the prestigious firm of Jandek, Nelson, Bachrach, Flansburgh, Redding & Erickson) whether or not the source is approved by hipsters or the "City Fathers" who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about "What's to be done with this Sunnyvale?" Did you leave the house to have a good time at a show? Sunnyvale is committed to helping you help yourself to realize that aspiration. And they're funny and cute and sing like cute funny little birds.
Sophia makes her stage debut Friday at Lyric theater at 6pm (and it's a kid show so it will only last until 6:30) So, if you and your women are looking for something fun to do Friday evening, this may be it. Hope all is well in your world. Just trying to keep my head above water here.
Yea. It was kinda crazy there for a week or so, but I am back on my feet again. Who knew tonsils could be such a pain in the ass. I hope to be a 100% by the end of the week. After the steroids where off and I don't feel like a ball of rage anymore. :) Hope all is well in your world.
It's Christmas Party time again. And you and your lovely wife are invited to come enjoy yourselves with lots of drunks full of Christmas Cheer! December 22 anytime after 7. Hope to see you there!
**WARNING EXCESSIVELY LONG COMMENT** Sorry for the delay in replying to your analysis of the BIG SHOW!! I have just started to feel human again and able to deal with computers and cell phones. After being glued to both for 12 months, it was time to put them away for a while. Thanks for watching the show. I spent a lot of my life the last year getting ready for the parade and spectacular. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my work. I concur on everything you pointed out. The highlight of the event for me was not a part of the show...it was waking up the Thursday before the show knowing my main job that morning was getting the members of the Flaming Lips to sign a copy of the script. That was actually part of my job! It is mornings like that, that make the bullshit days worth it. And, I must add, they were the most fun, down to earth people in the entire show. The low point was never getting in the arena when Shirley Jones was there to meet her. I REALLY wanted to meet her. She was a lot of fun during rehearsals, great attitude and sense of humor. The biggest asses were the All American Rejects. The only group to think the show was about them and not the state. And they were just rude about it. I only had control over the video part of the show and I am very pleased!! We looked as good as any nationally produced awards show. And I am sure we had about 1/3 of the budget. Thanks again for your comments, they made me smile. Info on the Christmas party coming soon...I'll keep you posted.
Come see THE MULESKINNERS - Featuring members of Bloody Ol' Mule, Pinhole Sunn, and Our Anticipation. Along with Bloody Ol' Mule, and lots of great story telling by Robert Spencer.
Andy, I thought of you when I turned on my car radio this morning and heard Vonnegut had died. I will always hold that evening we were able to hear him speak as one of the great memories of my life.
A little quote for you:
Any reviewer who expresses rage and loathing for a novel is preposterous. He or she is like a person who has put on full armor and attacked a hot fudge sundae.
Kurt Vonnegut
I had just had a conversation about "Jesus Camp" when I received your email...that made it even more enjoyable. Thanks!
Hope all is well with you and the women. Tell them The Smiths say howdy.
Courtesy of TV WEEK:
February 9, 2007
Cartoon Network GM Samples Steps Down
By Jon Lafayette
Jim Samples, general manger of Cartoon Network, Friday resigned under pressure following a promotional fiasco that snarled traffic in Boston and cost parent Turner Broadcasting $2 million to settle.
A Turner spokeswoman declined to comment on whether Mr. Samples was forced to resign.
"I deeply regret the negative publicity and expense caused to our company as a result of this campaign," Mr. Samples said in a memo to colleagues. "As general manager of Cartoon Network, I feel compelled to step down, effective immediately, in recognition of the gravity of the situation that occurred under my watch."
On Monday, Turner agreed to pay Massachusetts cities and town $2 million to cover the costs of reacting to the discovery of what was originally thought to be a suspicious device. The bomb squad was called in and roads were closed and trains were stopped for part of last Wednesday.
The device turned out to be a promotional item for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. It was a small box resembling the old kids toy Lite Brite that showed a picture of a character from the show "Aqua Teen Hunger Force."
"Jim's decision to leave his post is a reflection of his regard for the business he helped build and the people he trust to move it forward," said Mark Lazarus, president of Turner Entertainment Group, in a memo. "He has our respect, appreciation and sincere best wishes."
Mr. Lazarus said that until a new head of Cartoon is announced, the animation senior team members will report directly to him.
