I don’t know about you, but I am sure that I have THE most talented family on the planet. Yeah, yeah, I know The King family has preceded us and The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch, but they don’t hold a candle to the tap-dancing, stand-up comedy and yes, even a fire-breathing routine that puts Puff the Magic Dragon to shame!
My dad’s 80th birthday was May 21st and as a special surprise, the whole family debussed at my house a few days before Memorial Day to celebrate this momentous occasion. They came from Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina – and one sister from Palm Desert who I will go into more detail about later. (more…)
The overall message was clear: “Carpe Diem. You really have to keep your eyes open for opportunities, just follow through. Why not? For me, it was a business card that probably would lead to nothing but by sending one letter it opened up my whole career.”
Cafe Des Artistes in Hollywood was the backdrop for a meeting of Bart and Rove, two names that need no explanation… if you’re in the right company or country.
Recently I had the pleasure of watching the great Placido Domingo lend his dulcet vocal tones to The Simpsons.
