You'd never seen the no-makeup pictures of her?
I swear, they've got one in every bio!
Most of the makeup-less shots are candids, which are almost always less flattering.
Mal: So we run. Nandi: I understand, Captain Reynolds. You have your people to think of, same as me. And this ain't your fight. Mal: Don't believe you do understand, Nandi. I said 'we run'. We.
'Heart Of Gold'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
P.M. Marc - Aug 13, 2008 7:45:04 pm PDT #3213 of 10003
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Hil R. - Aug 13, 2008 7:47:33 pm PDT #3214 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Part of the landing thunks could be the sprung floors. It's a pretty distinct hollow sound.
We're still hearing the landings fairly loudly on things like bars, where they're landing on a mat.
Allyson - Aug 13, 2008 8:14:46 pm PDT #3215 of 10003
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
The signing was good for my soul. I signed Vampire People for the store while I was there, and Deb talked me up and I was reminded that I'm not really a soulless fucking drone. I'm a writer with a soulless fucking drone job.
There's nothing more rock star than signing your book and seeing the whole, "signed by the author" sticker and boy, is that happy-making.
brenda m - Aug 13, 2008 8:51:56 pm PDT #3216 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I'll bet it is. As well it should be.
ION, presumptive /= presumptuous, people! Is this a new thing? I swear I've heard people mix these up like three times this past month.
aurelia - Aug 13, 2008 8:53:26 pm PDT #3217 of 10003
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
The power of makeup, celebs before and after.
The Charlize Theron "ugly" photo is from the serial-killer movie. With make-up and dental appliances to make her ugly.
Typo Boy - Aug 13, 2008 8:59:49 pm PDT #3218 of 10003
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
You deserve a taste of rock star, Allyson. Or more than a taste if it works out that way.
§ ita § - Aug 13, 2008 9:05:41 pm PDT #3219 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Thanks, Allyson! It's probably better that she read me than I read me. I think I'm losing the ability to speak clearly. No one can understand me anymore.
Beverly - Aug 13, 2008 9:05:51 pm PDT #3220 of 10003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Sara, this is my favorite routine by Klimova and Ponemarenko. Such deep, Russian melodrama, such passion. They certainly were talented, and made wonderful use of drama.
Allyson, I'm so glad you had a good time at the signing.
Back to look at no-makeup photos.
Shir - Aug 13, 2008 9:14:23 pm PDT #3221 of 10003
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
nasty virus going around masquerading as breaking news alerts from CNN and MSNBC, with varying headline
Thanks! I wondered what that was.
Allyson, it's good to hear that the book signing was good for you. I'm regretting now missing the book release party/signage/can't remember what it was now that Nilly tried to see if I can go to last year by 24 hours, when I already had a flight to the East Coast.
sarameg, again, I can really relate to the hate shopping thing. I went to buy shoes to wear with skirts and dresses yesterday and had gift card for cloths, so I used it too. At some point I realized hanging around book stores and music stores won't get me anywhere near my targets, so I had to be practical and use them. So I now have new shoes (which mean I can wear the skirts I have!), a new skirt and a new top. And a new album...
Gonna celebrate my birthday later today. But for now, it's work, work, work...
Lee - Aug 13, 2008 9:23:42 pm PDT #3222 of 10003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Happy Birthday, Shir!