A random endorsement if ever there was one.

How cool would shit be if Alec Baldwin ran for political office? I mean, he's as left as can be, he named his daughter "Ireland" (which, speaking as someone who plans to name his future daughter "Punch," I think is pretty cool), and he's absolutely genius in the Roundabout's new off-Broadway production of Joe Orton's Entertaining Mr. Sloane. Truly, I saw it last week, and wow. GREAT FUCKING SHOW. Totally funny. And he plays gay! I love it. J'swoon. My beloved "Command in Chief" may have met an early demise- And can we just do a spit take for the fact that America isn't even ready for a female President ON TELEVISION?!- but I refuse to let the progressive dream die, and so I'm pinning all my hopes on Alec Baldwin, Pride of Long Island.

(This is the most random idea I've ever had, but it totally makes sense, right?)

Oh No He Didn't.

Nick Lachey. Former Boy-band member. Former Husband of a frequent US-Weekly Cover girl. Not so bad I suppose. Now I hear he's suing for alimony. I'm sorry, but are you kidding me?
I'm not one to defend someone who's repretoire includes song titles such as "Sweet Kisses", but please. He needs to like, go dance or skate with the stars or something. Go on a VH1 reality show. Admit you're a C-Lister. Go hang out with Meadow Soprano's Ex. Don't be sucking money off of Jessica. I'm sure you have a few mil in community property. Atleast she earned it (hawking pizza and lip gloss, and apparently, singing.)
Now I have that off my mind I can go back to other things, like watching 15 hours of Olympic excitement . If only one could mute Dick Button and and not the music. Sigh. Did anyone else know that the bobsled was actually spelled Bobsleigh ? I certainly did not. (Ofcourse, that makes sense coming from a girl who's very name made her constantly want to call a sleigh a slee) Ok, I'm back to figureskating. Root for Emily Hughes. (Girl's from Strong Island afterall.)
OH. If anyone has any ideas of who/what I should be showing up to Kevin and Kate's Oscar fete dressed as, do tell....

Blizzard '06: Not above the neck.

OK, so it, like, REALLY snowed yesterday. I went out at around 1:00pm yesterday, and shit had been partially cleared out, and it was still almost up to my vagina-equivalent. Snow is so pretty though, right? I really dig it. I took some photos, several of which you will now see:



This is Kate. Kate stands on East 21st Street. It has snowed.













This is me. There were no cars on 3rd Avenue. I am gorgeous.








This is Kate. No, I'm just kidding, it's a squirrel. Though I have named the squirrel "Kate." He lives in Gramercy Park. [Ed. note: Does anyone remember Wild America? That show rocked my preteen world.]









This is me/Kevin trying to be arty. Kevin's not an artist, though. Unless you count his Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Sciences. Then he's an artist. And a scientist, too.









This is Katie McGrath. Snow or no snow, she's still the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen.






'Flakes,
Kevin :-)

Uumm, I just stepped into the other room. For a month or so. I swear!

I think the last time I posted on this was circa 9 years ago. There's no excuse for my busy, harried life keeping me from The Blog for so long, soI won't make any excuses. I'll get right to the thoughts I've collected during my absence...

Re: Oprah

This James Frey thing is bullscat. I'm literally disgusted and nauseated by this namby-pamby housewives wanting to rip him apart. Guess what- A lot of authors blur the line between fiction and memoir. Get the fuck over it. Bottom line: The self-satisfied "Starting Over" rejects who make up Ho-prah's viewership don't object to lies and exaggerations when they concern, Oh, war and foreign policy and the direction of our country. No. But when it involves a book *THAT HELPS PEOPLE*, they lose their shit. I saw a woman on the episode in question- in tears, mind you- saying, "I will never trust memoirs again!" Grow the fuck up.

Re: Heath Ledger

Why are you so weird and/or boring? The honeymoon's over. I'm voting for Terrence Howard. Which brings us to...

Re: The Oscar nominations (an open letter to Maria Bello)

Dear Maria Bello,

Hey, girl! What's up? Hope all's well in Snubsville. Listen, are you sitting down? I really want to talk to you. You know- because I pretty muchI say it all the time- that I think you gave the best female performance of the year. In "A History of Violence," you're smart, sexy, strong, pissed-off, and about seven kinds of naked. So where did your awards go? It wasn't for lack of campaigning, I'll tell you that. And don't you think it's weird that they oust you from *your* category for Catherine Keener (who was great in "Capote," but her part is SO background... like, she doesn't have ONE scene where she so much as raises her voice) and Frances McDormand (who was kick-ass, but she's always kick-ass... even in Something's Gotta Give... and she totally won't even show up)? That's some BULLSHIT right there, and I'll tell you what it comes down to: They just don't like you. Between your amazing work in "Violence" and your batshit-insane turn in "The Cooler," there's no doubt in anyone's mind that you're a strong contender for Best Actress of the New Millennium, but... The Academy just doesn't dig you. Maybe you don't fit that "long-suffering wife" mold that they look for. Well, you know what, world? Maria Bello is too strong to sit around and suffer. She runs and she kicks and she punches. Bottom line, babycakes... Don't change to please anyone. Don't you lower yourself to conform your woman-on-top-ness, just because doing so might fit their tastes. They look stupid, not you. You just look hot.

Sincerely,

Kevin Manganaro :-)

Re: Life, in general, as of late

I've been writing a lot lately, which makes me totally happy. I'm working on a play with my beloved roomate, Kate Snakesinson. Look for it... Sometime. It's totally not done yet, so don't look for it anytime soon. You'll be notified. I'm also working on a book/short story... Thing. It'll be REALLY good, and I have the film adaptation cast in my head already. (Hint: A certain HBO sitcom star-cum- lesbian Manhattanite might want to clear her schedule!) So, basically, creative things are going on, and that makes me feel awesome.

Re: Lodging

Snakesinson and I might be moving. We're not sure. But it's fun to look at apartments on Craigslist. (I mean, I don't actually look for them... Craigslist scares me... Kate sends them to me...) Also, my parents are moving!! I mean, they'll still live in Garden City, NY (AKA- Honkeytown, USA), but they're totally hitting up a new crib. The excitement!!

Re: Ailments

I fucked up my back. Does anyone know how to fix backs? Call me if you do.

Re: Black History Month

OK, so Mothers Day is my favorite holiday, followed by Christmas and Administrative Professionals Day, but my favorite long-form holiday is SO Black History Month. (Coretta Scott King, one of the greatest human beings of this or any other century, passed on Jan. 30th, sadly, so she missed it kick-off, and her memorial services will surely be a centerpiece for this year's BHM.) Logo has decided to celebrate this epic 28 days with "Paris is Burning," the acclaimed late-80s documentary about the underground "balls" of black and hispanic drag queens. It's like rap battles, but in heels. Think "You Got Served," but in fishnets. ALSO, Logo has brought "Holiday Heart" into my life- Ving Rhames plays a drag queen who takes in crack addict Alfre Woodard and her young daughter. Awesome. AWESOME. Also, HBO keeps throwing "The Josephine Baker Story" at me. I can't wait until they turn up two of my all-time faves, their Rosa Parks documentary and "Readings from the Slave Narratives."

Re: Journalistic integrity

Last week, I got to be a roving reporter for B'way.com's video section, covering the opening night of "Rabbit Hole." I got to stick a mic in people's faces, hang out with our awesome new video guy, and further my goal of becoming Mary Denham, the Broadway Buzz lady.

Re: The two best shows on television

"Project Runway," ohmygod. I hyperventilate every time I even think of this show. If Vosovic doesn't win, I honestly might throw myself onto 2nd Avenue. I'm obsessed with him. THEY MADE DRESSES OUT OF PLANTS. That's, like... That's the kind of talent that I can't even process. And Andrae, sorry to see you go, because you did sew a zipper into Spanish moss, but you'll always have your "photo inspiration" dress (...and the knowledge that you stayed WAY too long). I can't wait for Kara to go. Speaking of not being able to wait, where the fuckballs is my beloved "Commander in Chief"? I swear to jeebus, if they cancel that show, I will girlcott America. Geena Davis, man.

Re: The Children of Bellevue's Reach Out & Read benefit, 2/6/06

So speaking of US presidents, I'd like to nominate Katie McGrath for the '08 ticket. My beloved- BUT BELOVED- darling organized a successful, entertaining, smoothly-run and celebrity-packed benefit for this awesome literacy program at Bellevue (where she rules the roost). Julianne Moore (4-time Oscar bridesmaid and my all-time #2 icon of life) lent her talent and her celebrity friends to the event, and they charmed my pantie-girdle to the floor with readings from childrens books (ya know... to illustrate the importance of readings to kiddies). Basically, here's some math that you can take right to the bank: Sandra Bernhard + "Olivia Saves the Circus"= GOLD. More info on the program: http://childrenofbellevue.org/

Re: My musical abilities, such as they are

Our good friend Princess is having a karaoke birthday this weekend. I don't sing... Like, at all, BUT, I can, ya know, wiggle and scream my way through some tunes. The best one I discovered recently? Dolly Parton's "Baby, I'm Burning." MAN, I do that well. Sadly, I also discovered the least-suited-to-my-not-a-voice song ever... "Rocky Top." Oy.

And now it's 10:05pm- Do you know where you children are? I know where I am. And it's going to watch "Gilmore Girls." Love you, everybody! Thanks for not deserting the blog! (And that means you especially, Fitzpatrick-Kupchins!)

XOXO

Kevin :-)

"We will NOT, as a nation, create Crab-People"

I'd like to point out the highlight of el Presidente's address last night, maybe some of you missed it:
"Tonight I ask you to pass legislation to prohibit the most egregious abuses of medical research: human cloning in all its forms, creating or implanting embryos for experiments, creating human-animal hybrids ..."
Yes, the development of Man-i-mals. It was a top concern for all americans. I know I'll sleep better knowing that a real-life Cheetarah or Liono won't be walking the streets anytime soon. Thank god president bush is keeping us safe from the real dangers in life.
Well, look on the brightside, 5 down, 2 to go.
sidebar: Madonna is opening the Grammys w/Gorillaz animated into the background?!?!? What?