I have so many interests, but I've narrowed things down considerably. I am most focused on writing and making films--two dreams that are finally coming full circle. But also I'm into...
The sound that rain makes as it washes over the forest outside my window; those little dimples on your face that become larger when you smile (they melt me down, they really do!); a fresh coat of lip gloss; the first sip of hot coffee (no sugar, just cream); the lines around my eyes that are faint but forming into deeper burrows and I'm okay with that; chisled boys running through the Hopkins campus as I pass in my car with windows open; something so funny it makes me snort as I laugh; really tiny life forms like kittens and baby ferrets; hugs from people I know and love; the joy of a first kiss; the sorrow of a last goodbye.
Music
Okay, I'm partial here, but if you love the Thrushes as much as I do (I love the four of you guys, Anna, Rachel, Casey & Ryan!) and you think Rich Steiber is a cute genius, well...you'll love this video! Shot entirely on location at my building and in my apartment! (Oh and Jordan Fewell is one righteous chick!--She's the star!)
The Hardest Part ..
Interpol, The Secret Machines, Bettie Serveert, The Oranges Band, Rachael Yamagata, Squaaks, Pianowire, Cary Brothers, Wilco, Jay Bennett, Radiohead, Muse, Fujiya & Miyagi, Jukebox The Ghost, J Roddy Walston and The Business, Justice, The Jennifers, Elvis Costello, Django Reinhardt, Rhett Miller, Elliott Smith, Death Cab for Cutie, Pepper's Ghost, Matthew Ryan, Ryan Adams, The Decemberists, The Stills, The Thrills, The Kills, Two If By Sea, Avec, Klaxxons, Mumm-Ra, Liz Phair, Elise Major, Paul Westerberg, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Snow Patrol, Keren Ann, Garbage, The Eels, Guided By Voices, Train Go Sorry, Joy Division, David Gray, Badly Drawn Boy, Beck, Moby, Aimee Mann, Pernice Brothers, Ari Heist, Mike Doughty, Tracy Bonham, Mark Broussard, The Beatles, We.Yes.You.No, Sigur Ros, The Damnwells, Kaiser Chiefs, The Clash, Brian Setzer, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, Blue Merle, Fiona Apple, The NURBS, The White Stripes, Radio 4, We Are Scientists, Buddy Holly, Kool and The Gang, George Clinton, Michael Penn, James Blunt, Camper Van Beethoven, Blur, The Verve, Edith Piaf, Laura Nyro, The The, David Bowie, Oasis, Spoon, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Nick Lowe, U2, Social Distortion, Lyle Lovett, T Rex, The Velvet Underground, My Morning Jacket, Coldplay, Aqualung, Baby Aspirin, Over The Rhine, Gary B. and the Notions, Nina Simone, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, The Gershwins, The Payola Reserve, Tim Kaye, The Raveonettes, The Dixie Chicks, Corinne Bailey Rae, Frank Zappa, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Edith Piaf, The Cramps, My Life in the Thrill-Kill Cult, The Editors, John Coltrane, Jason Dove and the Magic Whip, Thrushes, Everybody Else, Dresden Dolls, Fishnet Stalkers, Jim Bianco, Josh Radin, Kate Havenik, Schulyer Fisk, Son Volt, Virgo Loves Cancer, Romania, Chuck Barry, Robbers On High Street, Ingrid Michaelson, Actress Hands, Kate York.
Movies
My dear friend Rich made this amazing video of my favorite Thrushes song, "Aiden Quinn." I feel so lucky to have such a sweet and talented group of friends! Rich, you are amazing!
I worked on this film!!! Most of the clothes you see were found by yours truly!!! Corey was sweet and so was Keith Coogan. We razzed Coogan regularly with "The dishes are done, man!" and he never broke. Got to love guilty pleasures--don't watch this movie if you want quality. It's not Haim or Coogan's best work (or mine, for that matter--my ex-husband forced me to quit mid-filming!).
Groundhog Day, Sense and Sensibility, Wings of Desire, The End of the Affair, Talk to Her, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Crash, The Motorcycle Diaries, Cinema Paradiso, Amelie, Ponette, Ma Vie En Rose, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Pippie Longstockings, 12 Angry Men, Rock 'N Roll High School, This Is Spinal Tap, Rock Star, School of Rock, Almost Famous, High Fidelity, Walk The Line, Broken Flowers, Lost in Translation, Rushmore, Ghost World, Topper, Stage Door, The Women, Alice Adams, The Philadelphia Story, Casablanca, Penny Serenade, La Dolce Vita, One of the Boys, A Passage to India, A Room with a View, Enchanted April, SLC Punk!, Gulag, The Shawshank Redemption, Truly/Madly/Deeply, The Shipping News, Far From Heaven, Rabbit-Proof Fence, He Loves Me/He Loves Me Not, Eat Drink Man Woman, El Mariachi, Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs, That Thing You Do!, Love, Liza, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter then Spring Again.
Television
Ace of Cakes (I love you Beaver Cake lady!), The Wire (with much love to former next-door neighbor, Dominic West), Project Runway, Top Chef, and Gossip Girl.
A tribute to my girl, Elena!!!
Books
Candy Girl, The Leaf Storm, The God of Small Things, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Good Earth, Green Mansions, A Tale of Two Cities, Me Talk Pretty One Day, The Idiot Girls Action-Adventure Club, The Diving Bell and The Butterfly, Mansfield Park, The Grapes of Wrath and A Burn-Out Case.
Fave Authors: Dorothy Parker, Eudora Welty, Raymond Carver, Graham Greene, Jane Austen, Annie Proulx, Willa Cather, Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and Laurie Notaro.
Asking me to pick a favorite is like asking me which child is my favorite.
Heroes
We often build people up just to watch them fall. Make yourself the hero you wish to be.
Union High
Roosevelt, UT
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Journalism
Minor: Drama Club
Clubs: The Cougar Outlook, Drama Club, The Blue Wienie Club, The Breakfast Club, The Black Coats/Orange Hair Club, I Hate Everybody Club
I'm one-half of Rich Kat Films! I cast, produce and will soon write for some amazing films. We do music videos, short films and will be creating our first documentary this summer!
Kat-O-Nine Tales is off to the Bloody Bucket in Woodberry on Union and Ash!! Woot!!
Nobody wants to be ordinary and I'm no exception. Born in Utah, I spent the first 18 years of my life there until my older sister convinced me to point my wagon east. I lived in New Jersey for a bit, then settled down in Maryland.
I married at the tender age of 22; it lasted for 10 years. We didn't have children and we're friends now. I'll leave it at that. You can read the book about it some day.
Now that I'm older and wiser, I'm doing the things I love with my life. I have a lot of completely amazing friends, a close bond with my family and two little furballs who keep me company at my humble apartment. My life is nothing I ever expected it to be; it's better than anything I could have imagined.
I am a writer, socialite, blogger, filmmaker and friend.
haha ;) thanks kat!! yeah i'm totally psyched on that winery extravaganza!! just got back from tour last night- i'm totally zonked! hope to see you soon
Thanks! Green and red are my favorites :) How have you been? I miss you and your infinite awesomeness! I have pics of us from my bday, and one of these days I'll have time to go through them! xo
Things are looking up. I am so excited about everything. So life can't be so bad with *such* enthusiasm, right? -- that's what I've got! Freaking right! See you soon, Lady Love.
Thanks, I got your picture comment. That picture was taken last Saturday at the Tremont. Johnny's band Hanlon Park Jazz played it was awesome. My beau has his own band now and still plays with Ryze. How have you been? We got to get together soon and do lunch.
I will, I will! I'd love to go Saturday! I work til 7pm, so keep me posted to where and what time. I miss you too!!! Have a great day and see you Saturday... xoxoxoxox
Hooray!! What a comment, lady. Thanks so much -- truly. I'm excited about the project. I'm gonna go for it. Just let me know when so I don't go get married in Paris or something. :) Come out and play soon, okay? Yes.
Sunday night was alot of fun, even though our search for food was INSANE! Where can ya get a good bite to eat in Baltimore, eh? hahaha...what do you mean no sour cream?!!! Bye Bye....hahaha.
Very fun night at Ye Olde OttoBar! Can't wait to hang out again, let me know about this weekend too...and nest weekends Hampden-Fest will be a blast!
I had such a great time on Saturday night, Kat. Man it was good to hang out with you, Chuck and the gang. Let's do it again soon. We always have such fun. Oh and BTW, you looked good, lady. Keep up the good work ;)
