I'm going in to my new gig for the first time today. I'm super excited to get working on it but am going to keep a loose lid on the details till I know what the dealio is. If I don't blow it and can work some magic, it means good things for all of you comedy lovers who live and / or visit New York City. By week's end, I hope to have a good handle on what my role will be.
So today I plan to pop in, meet some folks, maybe sign some papers then head home to get dressed for the premiere of School For Scoundrels. Even though it's their premiere, I'm totally going to act like the party is to celebrate me.
--Kambri
It totally is.
I had a lovely, long brunch with Caroline Waxler. She now works in development with Joan Rivers and TV Guide and has a million great things going on. She & Norman of Best Week Ever, where Caroline used to be a contributing writer, will be producing a show on October 15th. If it goes well, might make a regular thing out of it. I'll post more details once they're made known.
While we meandered around the West Village a little boy was running along side us while his mother firmly called his name "James! James!" He finally stopped and turned looking up at me with the biggest blue eyes, mouth agape. I said in my sweet oooohhh you're gonna get in trouble voice, "Uh oh, you better stop." His mom kept her back to us and quickly crouched down to take his hand and scolded him for running ahead.
I quietly mentioned to Caroline, "That was Sarah Jessica Parker."
Caroline looked back and confirmed my eagle eye. "Wow, you're good."
"Well, the sad thing is there's no reason I should know him since he's only a child and hasn't done anything but I recogized him."
"Yeah, that's weird."
The kid has been photographed so many times that I almost immediately knew who he was when we shared our moment. When I saw the flash of long curly locks of his mother, my suspicion was confirmed. Creepy, right? What a strange way to grow up but from all the encounters I and my friends have had with the Parkericks over the years, they seem very nice and grounded.
--Kambri
FYI: Matthew Broderick is still sporting a sling.
Kevin Farr been offered a contract to go to Zach Scott Theatre in Austin and recreate the role of Jinx in their production of Plaid Tidings, the sequel/holiday show to Forever Plaid. Kevin has the distinction of being in both their original and re-mounted productions of Forever Plaid.
Kevin leaves New York for Texas on October 4th to start rehearsals on Oct. 9th. The show opens on November 2 and runs throught New Years Eve. Stay tuned for more details. Meanwhile, big congratulations to Kevin!
Rest Easy Governor Richards
"I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt you, but your friends will kill you." -- Gov. Ann Richards.
Whooo boy, she was wise! She also was a quick wit whose sharp tongue could slice through ice! Bless her and best wishes to her family. She would have made a wonderful President. She had my vote years ago!
She made me truly believe that "anything boys can do, girls can do better," without irony or a silly gimicky t-shirt. It was she who noted that Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, "only backwards and in high heels." 
Favorite Quotes From the Ann Richards Book Launch Party
Ann Richards during her speech (pictured): "Down in Texas, the gas prices have gotten so bad, wives have to form carpools to run over their husbands."
or:
"I'm Not Slowing Down until they put a picture of me on a Smucker's jar and Willard Scott reads my name on the air."
or:
Jack to Gov. Richards, reformed alcoholic: "Hey lady, move out of the way, some people are trying to get a drink."
Just like him and just like her for acknowledging that he was being "rude" and not rude by laughing out loud.
Read more about Gov. Ann Richards here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Richards
And more quotes here:
http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/ann_richards/
--Kambri
She will be greatly missed. Thank you Gov. Richards for all that you did throughout your rich and colorful life.
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