Awesome People Read
The headlines about Daniel Radcliffe’s GQ interview (upcoming in their August edition) are all about his decision to stop drinking, but I had a different takeaway. Check it out:
“I’d just rather sit at home and read, or talk to somebody that makes me laugh,” [Radcliffe] added. “There’s no shame in enjoying the quiet life.” (from Yahoo’s OMG! blog, full post here)
Turns out Radcliffe isn’t the only celeb who’s a fan of this “reading” thing. In fact, my favorite new tumblr, appropriately titled Awesome People Reading, is dedicated to photos of, well, you know. A few of the best:
Marilyn Monroe reading
Muhammad Ali reading
Bob Marley reading
Tony Tony Tony has done it again!
It might have been the 2 bottles of wine or approximately 8lbs of cheese that I consumed, but last night’s Tony Awards left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling all over. That feeling is still there this morning, so maybe it was actually the Tonys. It’s one of those I’m-so-proud-to-live-in-a-city-that-has-this-much-art-to-offer-even-though-I-can’t-afford-to-see-any-of-it feelings. The way I feel when I stand at Lincoln Center and am awestruck that in 100 feet in three directions is some of the world’s best opera, ballet and symphony. 100 feet in the the 4th direction is a homeless man peeing on a carriage horse. Yay New York!
But enough about homeless piss … the Tonys! I am very proud to say that I won my Tony Awards ballot, getting 22/26 of the awards correct. A complete list of the winners is on the American Theatre Wing’s website. Since you are no doubt curious, I’m going to tell you some of my favorite moments of the show.
My favorite performance was from The Book of Mormon, which won 9 awards, including Best Musical. This show is achingly funny and this number was amaze-balls (it’s a technical term).
And how darling was Daniel Radcliffe in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying? Very. I have yet to see this production, but had heard from some he couldn’t sing it. False. Also, there are bespoken men dancing, which I’m really okay with. The folks at my Tony party stopped in their tracks when Ellen Harvey started singing (about 2:15 in the video). Love her and I’m very concerned about her ankles.
Another favorite moment was the “host-off” between Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman. It’s not in the video, but it started with Jackman calling NPH, “Neil Patrick Harrison.” Judging by NPH’s response, I don’t think this was planned. Anyway, their song was a delightful 4-minute double entendre.
The opening number was a hysterical homage to the current state of Broadway proclaiming that the theatre is, “not just for gays any more.” Neil Patrick Harris proves he’s king and the song includes some cameos from Stephen Colbert and Brooke Shields (who later recovered from her enormous blunder) among others. Note: limit yourself to one glass of wine before a performance, or maybe just don’t have six.
The one weak spot in the evening was the Spiderman performance. What a snoozer. They could have cured a disease for what this musical has cost its producers. Instead, it looks as if they’ve created one.
All in all, the Tony Awards broadcast did exactly what it’s supposed to do. It made me want to sell my body so that I can afford to see more theatre. Inquire below.
Bare with me
for a moment. The Telegraph is reporting that actor and downright nice guy (cause, you know, we’re friends) Daniel Radcliffe will have a nude scene in the upcoming Harry Potter and his Deadly Member the Deathly Hallows.
The article quotes the film’s director, David Yates, “Dan has appeared nude in the past. There are a couple of scenes in the new film in which he will undress, but we’re still thinking about how to present it.”
I don’t suggest taking a lesson from the newly minted almost-nude former future son-in-law of Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston. His recent Playgirl photo spread was, while thrilling, a bit of a let down.
oh levi ...
This will be nothing new for Mr. Radcliffe who went full frontal (and dorsal for that matter) 8 times a week, both on Broadway and in London’s West End in Equus. He also has a book coming out at the end of the year. In it, he allows photographer Tim Hailand to follow him for a day — all day — including a trip to the shower. Good form, Daniel; I like where you’re going with this.
Radcliffe in Equus
My only request is that this not be a publicity stunt, like Levi’s. All talk and no Potter.
