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Hey, Hey…Hey-Hey-Hey…
Hey....why is American Pie on the bad song list? Is it the Madonna version!?!?!?!— March 20, 2008 2:23 a.m.
Two Prostitutes
That is exactly why I laughed, when I saw a baby with a tiny T-shirt that said "Daddy's little Tax write off." (or something like that)— March 20, 2008 2:22 a.m.
Kind Gestures?
Holy crap!!! I never heard their first names. "Beldar" sounds vaguely familiar. Now, I have to ask. Did the Lupners have first names?— March 20, 2008 2:20 a.m.
Two Prostitutes
My CPA is this evil little Asian woman, who plays by the rules (hehehehehehehe). The house I'm renting, she tells me, I can only write off one of the rooms, since it's used as an office. She won't let me write off my cell phone, only a small portion of that bill, because she says they know that's BS, and that people use them more for personal use. When I worked in radio, though, all the DJs wrote off concerts and CDs they bought. Which, really, doesn't make sense (the CDs)...because we got CDs free at the station! I do, though, write off a certain amount for concerts/entertainment, that's allowed. The problem, though...she tells me if we get it down to where I'm, let's say, writing off so much that I'm only paying 10% of my income in taxes...I'll be audited, and in trouble. And, that makes sense to me. So...I'm paying about 17% of everything I make, to taxes. And, I'm happy with that. I have a friend that's an accountant, and her husband is a Vista sheriff. They had a big fight, because he wanted to write his haircuts off on taxes, since they were required to get them every few weeks. He said other officers do it. She wouldn't let him, though.— March 19, 2008 1:33 a.m.
Two Prostitutes
Good points. But...even if she is just being paid to "escort" him around town, I'm guessing she didn't claim that stuff on taxes. And, the way the IRS has gone after waiters/waitresses in the past, they should really look at her assets, and try to see how much she made. And how much she "reported" to the IRS and paid taxes on. I know as a writer, if I get paid a few thousands bucks for a story somewhere...at the end of the year, I'm sending a check a nice sized check to the government for taxes. If I don't, I'll be in trouble.— March 18, 2008 7:23 p.m.
Sweet Hitchhiker
That is true. It's unfortunate that for women, it seems to be a lot worse. I just saw Dr. Laura on a show, and her neck looks 98 years old, her face, 43. And, she's someone that gives women advice on how to deal with men! Ya know....I was thinking more about how Mary Ann said she picked up hitchhikers. It's so funny. Nobody picks up hitchhikers...and, if anyone is thinking about it, I just advise them to listen to Steve Poltz' Hitchhiker Joe first.— March 14, 2008 11:43 a.m.
Sweet Hitchhiker
Hmmmm...interesting photo. It looks like Marcia Clark with a bucket of water poured over her head. Well, did you see Mary-Ann's mug shot? It could rival Nick Nolte's!!! And, the whole Ginger/Mary Ann debate, wasn't about how they'd look in 30 years. So, I'll stick with Ginger. What about you Ponzi?— March 14, 2008 2:35 a.m.
No Ice Cream Social
Interesting, strawman. I actually give the IRS credit. I remember when the Willie Nelson thing went down, and reading about the case. They were totally cool with working on a deal with him. They realized it was his people that did bogus stuff, not him. And, they've done other stuff I've heard about, that impressed me. People always just assume the worst (note to any IRS agent that may be reading this: please don't audit me)— March 11, 2008 7:44 p.m.
Not Much Appetite
The Band's Visit was a tad disappointing. Cute at time, but just not enough there.— March 9, 2008 1:33 p.m.
Which fictional character would you most like to be?
Well, I remember William Shatner from a few Twilight Zone episodes, and his acting was just fine. I've never seen Boston Leagal, but I believe he's won some awards for that. So, I think ya have to knock the director for letting him do those stupid, long pauses. Although, Kevin Pollak should thank him for doing that, and giving him 30 minutes in his stand-up act.— March 9, 2008 1:32 p.m.