Haines His Way

Did the actors have to join the Musicians Local?

TOD:


Well, I wrote a fan letter to the WSMA and one to DR CP's friend Denny "Scott" Miller.  Both repsonded.  I have also written to and have, at times, corresponded with several mystery writers.

I have several friends who write many fan letters to celebrities, mostly actors on Broadway; and judging from the gracious responses they receive, I should write to more of my favorites. I doubt I would ever write to any of the Brad Pitts or Tom Cruises of the world, but I may start sending some letters of appreciation to entertainers that mean a great deal to me personally.

Did the actors have to join the Musicians Local?

Yes.  And when they joined, they're "directory listing" - name, address, etc.- was listed in the monthly newsletter.  -Consequently, I now have Ms. LuPone's contact info.

We have chatted, thank you.

Noted.

KILLER COLA

A common preservative found in drinks such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Fanta and Diet Pepsi and may cause serious cell damage, according to a report in Britain's

Sodium benzoate has the ability to switch off vital parts of a person's DNA, according to research from a British university.

The problem is usually associated with aging and alcohol abuse, but new findings show that drinking soda with the preservative can eventually lead to cirrhosis of the liver and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.

Sodium benzoate, which derives from benzoic acid, has been used for years by the carbonated drinks industry to prevent mold from developing in soft drinks. The ingredient has been the subject of concern on cancer, because when mixed with Vitamin C, it turns into a carcinogenic substance called benzene, the Independent reported.

The chemistry seems complex and all colas do not use the identical preservatives.

der Brucer

DR JRand56, I saw JAWS 3-D in the theater but I don't remember if it was in 3-D or not...in fact I think I have blocked out the whole experience.

Well it's not so hot on television for sure.

The only fan letter I've ever written was to Van Dyke Parks. He wrote back, a very sweet response with a drawing at the bottom.

Unfortunately, this letter was in my briefcase which was stolen during one of my car break-ins while working in LA.

After we both had email, we corresponded and would also mail each other things from time to time. One time he was doing a live concert for the recording of the "Moonlighting" live album and invited us to come to LA for the concert. I was in the midst of trying to finish a film for a festival deadline and couldn't go, but sent a nice bunch of garden flowers. (He's a gardener, among his many talents.) He somehow found my phone number, which is unlisted, and called me the next morning to thank me.

We've talked over the years about our projects, and he has offered to help with music a few times, including on THE INTERNATIONALE. When I started working on THE ADVENTURES OF OCIEE NASH, I knew he would be the perfect choice for composer and he agreed to do it, even though I don't think he made much, if anything, from doing this.

It was the highlight of my editing career to be able to work so closely with him on the score at his house, and I learned so much from him.

He and his wonderful wife came to our screening in LA in April and invited us over the next day for Bloody Marys, and a delightful time was had by all.

I will always be his #1 fan.

Wow!  Bess Armstrong is really bad....even standout bad....in this bad movie.  Although Lea Thompson is close.

Back from a nice get-together with Jon Burlingame.  Now I shall do stuff.

STANDOUT BAD - that should be the title of a book, i think.

Why was Xanadu canceled?

Don't you think there are times, Jack, when you have to acknowledge a mistake to the audience, so that you don't loose them altogether?

Wasn't the mistake as much as the audience response I was talking about.