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The People Celebrities Marry
Men, particularly Hollywood types, want trophy wives. They don't take much else into consideration, and it often gets them in trouble later. If they went for real women, they'd fair much better. I saw a guy who had a drop-dead-gorgeous wife who lived in Beverly Hills, then for years had a much-less-attractive girlfriend, masculine even, on the side. Often, men get caught having affairs with women who aren't as attractive as their wives. In Hollywood, if a woman can bake a decent brownie, men will go crazy for her because so many of them are married to model types who contribute little else to the relationship than their looks. Women, on the other hand, often go for bad boys. I think it's the challenge of taming someone untamable that's the allure. Sometimes,they think they can fix them if they are broken. Psychologists say that women often mistake mean men for strong men. I think Sandra Bullock has gotten herself in one big mess that she's going to regret.— November 7, 2009 4:53 p.m.
A Killing At All Costs
If there is anything else I can clarify for you, Magics, just let me know.— October 30, 2009 8:02 p.m.
A Killing At All Costs
Comment # 34: Memories of MJ Redfriedgringo says, "I dunno, AG. This has inspired me to write a fictional account ofan affair I once had with Liza Minelli... Comment #27: Neighborhood Story Contest Refriedgringo says, "Storyteller...The winning entry this month was about a woman who cheated on her husband. Now that I know what they're looking for, do I have a story for them..." The following month, Refriedgringo won the Neighborhood Story Contest for June with "Lesbians Without Tacos," or whatever the editor changed the title to, and he didn't even give me a cut of the $500.— October 30, 2009 7:42 p.m.
A Killing At All Costs
Stay tuned. Refriedgringo will be posting a similar piece about Baja any day now.— October 17, 2009 12:18 p.m.
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Actually Fish, "The Bullsh* of Hope" comes from a line in Wally Lamb's novel, "I know This Much is True."— October 1, 2009 9:37 p.m.
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Uh..mermaid, he didn't have a "pre-op" nose in 1980. He'd had had at least one nose surgery. I learned a long time ago, to say the "acceptable" things. As people can see, there is a lot of ugliness associated with saying I knew Michael. I wonder why I didn't want to admit it. SDaniels and Refried: My hatred of you goes way back. I think your pompous attitude with nothing to back it up is disgusting. You continually harrass me, no matter how much I ignore you, so I'll continue to spew venom until you take the hint. Josh can get a back-stage pass. Ask them. Maybe Gene told them something...Maybe George is still alive. He'd be in his 80s now.— September 30, 2009 11:01 p.m.
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Nikki D: To paraphrase Lisa Marie, she said she tried to save him, but couldn't. She herself said she obsessed on him for years. I think she meant she was waiting for the train to wreck. Ramster12: I did make the first move, and he sat there, dead. Nada. This was something I had not imagined a 20 year old guy would do. I figured he didn't want me. I thought he might be gay. I was so humiliated, I could't face him again. I was scared to death he'd tell Gene, whom I thought the world of. So I left. Over the years, his personality unfolded in the media and he became associated with body dysmorphia and child abuse, I started to see what Gene meant and I wished I could have met up with him again. His "oddness" wasn't a problem for me. I didn't write this in real time, nor did I include descriptive things, like the diamond-studded wall tile, because then the entry would have run too long. I just wanted to showcase the real reasons for his actions, because in bars, lunchrooms, etc., people were misjudging him. I wish he had met you. He'd be with us today if he had. Shizzy: I've read your posts. Calling him twisted, etc., is a bit like having the pot call the kettle black. However, I thank you for your comments. You get it. We had the same weirdness. I understood him, when apparently no one else did. Wouldn't it have been lovely if we could have been weird together? I had to bring in my background, or people like you would have said I was out for his money.— September 30, 2009 10:30 p.m.
My husband is slowly falling in love with San Diego
SDaniels: "Refried is a published writer." He's so bad, the editor had to carve up his "winning" piece, "Lesbians Without Tacos" (name changed too) to make it publishable. He's offended many posters with his "holier than thou" attitude and he still thinks he's God. The nerve of someone who has never had a Reader cover to critique someone who has! He is a Refried a**hole, as is SDaniels. Great story, Siobhan. I love your style. It ranks right up there with the the turtle piece. Refreshing, easy to read. Not at all like slogging through molasses. Certain posters should take heart.— September 28, 2009 11:26 p.m.
My Entirely Fictional Affair With Liza Minnelli - Part One
I'm alpha and you're beta. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot!"— September 27, 2009 8:44 p.m.
My Entirely Fictional Affair With Liza Minnelli - Part One
When I won the contest for "A Neighborhood Affair," you posted a comment that said now that you knew what the editor wanted, you'd post a story you hadn't had the courage to post before. Thus, "Lesbians Without Tacos" or whatever the editor changed the name to, won you $500. Now this. As they say, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." I am glad that you consider me an inspiration .— September 27, 2009 8:32 p.m.