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The Friday Five! (Special Thursday Night Edition!)

1. Can you tell I'm eager for the weekend to come? So eager, in fact that I'm pretty much deciding it is here, right here, right now. Maybe I'm jumping the gun a bit, or maybe...not. After all, the ACC Tournament started today, which, around these parts, anyway, is basically like a holiday. The best news? We play tomorrow at NOON. Finally, a game I can be sure I'll be awake for. Hooray!

2. Speaking of things to celebrate, loyal reader Julie alerts me to some news I definitely didn't know about: there's going to be a sequel to Center Stage! SHUT UP, I say! But it's true. And while there is no synopsis up yet, it looks like both Peter Gallagher AND Cooper Nielsen return. Oh.My.God. It can only be really good, or really terrible. Actually, this is Center Stage we're talking about. It will probably be BOTH. Thanks, Julie!

3. Meanwhile, I feel like spring is finally here. Or at least very close. It's really warm outside, the trees are all blooming, and there are daffodils just about everywhere you look. I know that most likely, there will be another burst of cold weather JUST as I decide to go pull out my Havianas, but still. Pretty nice. So nice that I'm wondering why, exactly, I'm sitting here looking out at it, instead of being outside. Hmmm...

4. You know how a lot of times, when you go to get hot water for tea at a coffee shop, there's a little sign on the machine that says CAUTION: HOT! Well, let me tell you: it's not a joke. And I know, because the other day, I filled up a to go cup with hot water to heat the baby's bottle when we were out, and then went to stand in line with it. A moment later, the bottle shifted, or something, dropping further into the cup, and hot water spilled over the top, down the front of my shirt. OUCH. Yes, I got burned, and pretty badly, actually. Had to go to urgent care and everything. I'm fine now, and was really just happy that Sasha was with her dad, and nowhere near me when this happened. But suffice to say, from now on, I'll find another way to heat up bottles. Yikes. If I get scars, I have already decided to come up with a much better story to explain their origins. Maybe one involving rescuing people from a burning building. I don't know, I'm still working on it. I'll keep you posted.

5. Finally, you KNOW that the last thing I need is another TV show to get addicted to. And yet, I'm still always on the lookout. I was listening to NPR awhile back when they had a piece about this new show on BBC America called That Mitchell and Webb Look. It sounded so funny I went ahead and set up the Tivo to tape it and now, my husband and I can't stop referencing the various skits in our daily lives. They're all pretty funny---I mean, just look at the picture on that page I just linked to, it's funnier than half the shows on TV alone---but this one is currently my favorite. I give you: Numberwang.


Have a great weekend, everyone!

edited to add: That first commenter is right, this IS deserving of a 6: a spin-off of 90210, created by Rob Thomas, who did Veronica Mars? Am I dreaming? Is this possible? Looks like it is. Happy Friday!
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On March 14th, 2008 02:13 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
You may want to make it a Friday Six ... word has leaked that a spin-off of 90210 is in the works helmed by the creator of Veronica Mars
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On March 14th, 2008 02:17 am (UTC), [info]wmetoile commented:
Ouch! That sucks. I gave myself second-degree burns in college with a cup of tea, so I know that's no fun. I hope they gave you Silvadene (silver sulfadiazene) cream. It's the best stuff for burns. I don't have any scars and neither does my youngest brother, who pulled over a mug of boiling water on himself as a toddler. Good luck in the tournament!
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On March 14th, 2008 03:09 am (UTC), [info]neukpuppy commented:
Mitchell and Webb! They did the UK version of the Apple commercials!

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On March 14th, 2008 03:24 am (UTC), [info]maggith commented:
My favorite Mitchell & Webb sketch, especially if you're a writer or editor, is this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo1XFz0kac0 You'll never look at an editorial letter the same way again!
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On March 14th, 2008 05:07 am (UTC), [info]jess0789 commented:
I love Center Stage! ...Just throwing that out there.
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On March 14th, 2008 05:20 am (UTC), [info]drea12301994 commented:
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LOL! funny funny
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On March 14th, 2008 05:21 am (UTC), [info]dizzydance commented:
OH MY GOODNESS the center stage 2 thing made my day!!!!! ok now i should go read the rest of the entry
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On March 14th, 2008 06:53 am (UTC), [info]poofusgirl commented:
EEP! Center Stage 2! I really wish Sascha Radetsky was going to be in this though. Yum. lol
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On March 14th, 2008 10:29 am (UTC), [info]chickenbus commented:
highschool confidential?
any thoughts?
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On March 14th, 2008 10:46 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
READ THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***********
so i was at my brother's graduation from high school - Seton Hall Prep (NJ). And i was really excited because he went to school with Ann Hathaway's brother. So i figured she would have to go to his graduation, right? Anyway, i was there keeping my eye out, and i spotted her! She was sitting at this top-row area that only some people could get into. so luckily my brothers friend were letting the people who got to sit in this exclusive "top-row" into their seats, and suprisingly he let me up there too! As you could image, i was SO EXCITED .. i mean wouldn't you be? Well, i was all ready with my paper and pen, and i go up to her and say ..."will you..." before i got to finish my question she snapped back at me with the simple yet somehow complicated response, "NO!" She said it with such ease, as if that was the only word in the world she knew. Could you believe it? No. Just like that. Well to say the least, i was shocked. I actually didn't know what to do. so after about 3 mins of silence, i turned around and walked away. I couldn't believe someone i looked up to could be so rude? Ann Hathaway is not someone i wanted to be like - it's not even someone i wanted to know! So i put this out there, to the rest of the world .. believe in yourself and learn from experience because turning back time won't help, the next best thing to do is anticipate the future.
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On March 14th, 2008 01:01 pm (UTC), [info]venioinnocenter replied:
Re: READ THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***********
If she signed yours, she would have to sign 500 other kids. She was there to see her brother graduate. It amazes me how no one has any respect for "celebrities" and think its okay to ask for autographs all the time.. and then think its rude when they say no. If you want her autograph.. go somewhere promoting a movie, thus working. She was there for her family.
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On March 14th, 2008 10:54 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied:
Re: READ THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***********
It makes me laugh to see this response to my story. All i have to say is that if you are willing to, and decide to become famous .. then dealing with your fans is something that comes along with it. The graduation did not start, and i was not bothering anyone. When you take on the job of becoming an actor or actress, you should expect to have fans - and frankly, should be honored to have them in the first place. Okay maybe she had to say no so a millions others didnt ask her.. but in a rude way? i dont think so .. i don't believe anyone should be treated like that .. famous or not. And a matter of respecting .. is it respectful to treat someone as if they are the smallest person alive - having no meaning at all? No its not .. im intrigued to see that you feel i should have respected this women, that i looked up to for so many years, who fat-out disrespected me with such ease.
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On March 15th, 2008 05:09 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied:
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I can understand your feelings. We sometimes want people to act like what they seem like on television. Anne Hathaway has been popular for quite some time now, maybe the fame is gone to her head. I think it's always expected that people are going to be rude sometimes. I'm sorry she was so rude to you. Here's a piece of advice, next time you see a fave celebrity run!
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On March 14th, 2008 11:33 am (UTC), [info]fullfathomfive commented:
Ouch! Poor you and the hot water (we have one of those hot water spouts in our office).

Mitchell and Webb did the Mac/PC adverts in Britain. They also have a sitcom called Peep Show, which is pretty rude, but very funny.

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On March 14th, 2008 01:36 pm (UTC), [info]maliekai commented:
But what you have neglected to mention is how Kenny from Dance Life is in Center Stage 2, ostensibly as the male lead.

Freaking AWESOME.

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On March 14th, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC), [info]kasey_is_spacey commented:
i knewwwwwwwwww rob thomas was gonna be back to make my life again!!!!!!!

p.s. i think logan deserves his own show. but maybe that's just me.

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On March 14th, 2008 02:49 pm (UTC), [info]fautedemieux73 commented:
I'm not a fan of spin-offs and sequels. I'm constantly groaning about Hollywood's lack of ideas and originality. I think 90210 is sacred and should be left alone.
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On March 14th, 2008 03:49 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
A Note From Ali
Numberwang looks like a really awesome show! Is It British?
Anyways I am sorry about the burn. I cant belive I waited so long to post that I am at the bottem. I guess I just wasnt expecting it to be written on thursday, it is a cool way of mixing thigs up though. I will have to keep my eye watching more closely!
Have great weekend!
-Ali
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On March 14th, 2008 03:49 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
A Note From Ali
Numberwang looks like a really awesome show! Is It British?
Anyways I am sorry about the burn. I cant belive I waited so long to post that I am at the bottem. I guess I just wasnt expecting it to be written on thursday, it is a cool way of mixing thigs up though. I will have to keep my eye watching more closely!
Have great weekend!
-Ali
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On March 14th, 2008 03:53 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Hope
I absolutley love this book. It talks about the family struggles that Caitlin has. She is going through the loss of her relationship with her sister. She turns to drugs and other negative behaviors. On top of it, she gets into a violent relationship that she cannot get out of alone. I can relate to this story because I was in similar situations. I think that it gives young people hope for a better tomorrow.
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On March 14th, 2008 03:55 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
A Note From Ali
Just BTW, the Anne in her name is written with a "E" at the end
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On March 16th, 2008 04:38 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied:
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sorry for the spelling mistake .. i guess thats all you got out of my story.
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On March 16th, 2008 04:41 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied:
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oh an thiNgs is spelled with an "N" - in your blog comment.
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On March 14th, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC), [info]katiealender commented:
90210!!!
Normally I'm a reader, not a commenter, but the 90210 thing makes me happier than it should. I loooooooved that show. Especially the way they ran it straight through during the summers when there was nothing else on!

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On March 14th, 2008 04:28 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Mitchell and Webb
Have you seen there BBC show Peepshow? Absolutely hilarious
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On March 14th, 2008 04:49 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
Awesome!
Okay, I've added the link to what I consider the funniest Mitchell and Webb Look skit ever. I am so happy to hear they'll be playing stateside.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS_Uvg56U_o&feature=related

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On March 14th, 2008 10:45 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
SEQUEL TO CENTER STAGE?!
AHHHHHHH!!!!

My dream come true. Oh my goodness.

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On March 15th, 2008 12:15 am (UTC), [info]xsecretrainx commented:
if you're looking for shows to watch, watch ONE TREE HILL! you'll love it.

ooh, ouch.
burns suck.

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On March 15th, 2008 05:26 am (UTC), [info]smiles4ever157 commented:
Rob Thomas + 90210? I'm so there. Considering Veronica Mars and 90210 are two of my all time favorite shows! Wish they'd bring back Veronica though. Who doesn't love a pretty, witty, crime solving teenager? (Crazy people that's who!)
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On March 15th, 2008 12:20 pm (UTC), [info]cececoutureee commented:
your books are amazing
just to let you know you're my favorite author ever. i just re-read this lullaby for the hundreth time and was crying at the end because it's so good and dexter is such a great boyfriend, lol. i'm a writer and am so inspired by your books so i just wanted to say thank you. i'm always telling my friends to read your books since i own all of them and they're all falling apart so i asked for new copies for my birthday, hahaha. dreamland has to be my all-time favorite and it just amazes me how you can create a charecter that has to deal through all that and you don't just get lost in all the abuse but there's also subplots too. thank you so much for writing and i'll be first in line for lock & key =].
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On March 16th, 2008 04:55 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
no one perticulre thing
i am so inspired by your writing. you r easily the greatest writer like, ever.(ok slight exaggeration, but u get the point) i want to be a lot of things when i get older but one thing for sure is my love for writing and i would love to learn from you. and i know you took a brake from writing , what with having a kid and all. but will you go back to teaching again. i just want to thank you for your books because when my life was a total mess i could escape to your books. and i think that's a reason we all read because we can leave our would and go to another that you now will have a happy ending. so thank you!!!!
(sorry about my rambaling, i think i may have a dizzies.)
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On March 16th, 2008 03:13 pm (UTC), [info]someonelikelove commented:
Ahhh, i love 'That Mitchell & Webb Look'!
Really surprised you get it in the States actually, but hey, I once heard that Jen Aniston & Brad Pitt used to stay in & watch Eastenders, so who am I to know what shows you guys get from England!

Muchos besos
Jen
xxx

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On March 17th, 2008 12:27 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented:
I know that this is off the subject but I just have to say that I saw This Lullaby in my local Wal-Mart this weekend.
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