Tag Archives: Celebrity

The Tammy Grimes Show (1 of 3)

By Gib | November 3, 2008

I saw Tammy Grimes recently for the first time in “Can’t Stop the Music” on my DVR.
I’m moderately obsessed with her arch, upper class speaking voice.
Somehow, in uncertain economic times, it’s soothing to listen to people who’s major care seems to be getting an allowance and picking shoes.
YouTube - The Tammy Grimes Show (1 of [...]

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Gizmodo Blackberry Bold Review Great Insult to Donald Trump

By Gib | September 4, 2008

I’m having a tough time getting over just how fantastic and under-the-radar this insult is to Trump and The BlackBerry Bold.
The faux-leather backing, however, is absolutely puzzling, like RIM tried to add a touch of class in the same way Donald Trump’s hairdo gives him a touch of handsome.
From: Blackberry Bold Review: BlackBerry Bold [...]

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Mrs. Ellen Degeneres

By Gib | August 20, 2008

People magazine has promised a full panoply of photographs from the wedding of Ellen Degeneres & Portia Di Rossi.
Having known Portia personally, I can only wish them the best.
As a fan of marriage equality, I can only hope the beautiful photos of their nuptials will help the nation and the world relax a little.
Here’s the [...]

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Paulette Huntinova — Special Olympics 1988

By Gib | August 20, 2008

To brighten your day.

Who knew that there’s such a thing as a gymnastics commedian? The inimitable Paul Hunt. Right now, he’s my favorite special Olympian.

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Dennis Miller Calls DC Dexter Town

By Gib | August 12, 2008

I’m loving this quote from the Dennis Miller interview by Jeffrey Ressner over at Politico.
Q: Was there ever a point in your life when you considered running for office?
A: … when I was in grade school there was always one kid who, two minutes before the end of class when no homework had [...]

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Marrianne Williamson — “I’m not going to vote with my vagina.”

By Gib | March 19, 2008

Embedded Video

She can vote with mine!

Tags: InterTubes, Celebrity, Politics, Metaphysics

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extremely brief episodes (2008-03-18)

By | March 18, 2008

At the Courtyard Restaurant right now for my birthday gathering. Gorgeous day looks likely to turn into a gorgeous night! #
"You know your on the internet too much when…." — fill in the blank! And @ sign my login. I’ll cull my favorites into a blog post & s … #
"You know you’re on the [...]

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The Last Hollywood Star

By Gib | March 14, 2008

The last star on the north east corner of Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea. Picture and details below the jump.

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Watch All the Super Bowl Commercials In One Spot

By Gib | March 6, 2008

 
Did you miss any of the Super Bowl commercials? Reactions are kind of tepid from many corners, but if you did… You can actually watch all of them in one spot. Link after the jump.
The Will Ferrell ad is great. Justin Timberlake is, well… Justin.

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Andrew Sullivan Takes a Vote on Comments

By Gib | March 3, 2008

Über-blogger, author & tv commentator Andrew Sullivan asked his readers to vote for whether they would like comments or not. He advised his readers (I’m one) that they could vote more than once if they felt strongly:
“You can vote any number of times, so those who care strongly about this - pro and con [...]

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