Woody Allen: Nasty, Brutish and Short
The many crazy files over at The Daily Beast include this recent interview with filmmaker and professional misanthrope Woody Allen.
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And the Osama bin Laden Reward Money Goes to… Nobody
“As far as I’m aware, no one knowledgeably said, ‘Oh, Osama bin Laden’s over here in Abbottabad at 5703, you know, Green Avenue.'”Presidential spokesman Jay Carney, explaining why nobody will be paid the $25 million in reward money for finding Osama bin Laden.
“She Had Time to Read Some Twice”
“She had books she was reading. She had time to read some twice.”A son describes how Rita Chretien spent her seven weeks stranded in the Nevada desert. She was found, near starvation, on Friday. Her husband is still missing.
Oprah’s Last Show: 14 Ways It Might End
Oprah Winfrey’s producers say they won’t reveal the details of her very last show on May 25th. Here are 14 guesses for how that final episode will end:
Way to Pick ‘Em, Joe Drape!
“Animal Kingdom will stalk the lead pack and have the first jump at the leaders when they hit the stretch and then unleash a powerful closing kick.”Joe Drape in Saturday morning’s NY Times, picking 20-1 longshot Animal Kingdom to win the Kentucky Derby.
Paul McCartney Will Marry Again
Congratulations to Paul McCartney, who is newly engaged to Nancy Shevell.
Charlie Sheen, Meaningless Icon
Yesterday on a walk through downtown Portland, Oregon I came upon this poster for an upcoming music show:
George Clooney’s Landmark Birthday
Yes, George Clooney, today is that day. You were born in Kentucky on May 6th of 1961.
Arthur Laurents, Broadway Legend, Dead at 93
Writer and director Arthur Laurents has died of pneumonia.
Jesse James Has a Book, Too!
Speaking of Dick Van Dyke’s new book, here’s another lovable, family-friendly guy with a memoir. Jesse James’s book is called American Outlaw.