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I'm reading 1491, which is a non-fiction history of life in the Americas before Europeans arrived. It's really interesting, and I am learning a lot about native American history that I never knew. The author seems to have done a good job talking to historians, anthropologists, archeologists, linguists and molecular biologists.

Roman Holiday, and for that matter, almost any Audrey Hepburn film. Casablanca (I'll forgive Woody Allen for Play it Again, Sam)

Thank you for all the birthday wishes. Fykey--I commented on your blog that I may be the only person who really loved The Historian, even (especially?) all the "boring" history stuff. But I was a history major in college so maybe I'm immune by now?? Nah - I know of a lot of people who liked it just because of the history; you're not alone I took one history course in college and I think perhaps it scarred me for life I liked the history part of the Historian, and I did like most of the characters whcih kept me reading, but ultimately I found the book to be a bit disappointing. The ending seemed like a stretch and I've read/seen enough vampire-hunting stories, I guess. I'll be curious to see how you like it bittermuch. Have you tried the 13th tale? That was better than I had expected, but mostly because I liked the old-book angle?

Just started The Good Husband of Zebra Drive I just love Mma Ramotswe! Also picked up Obama's Audacity of Hope, but it is thick and may need to wait until the end of the semester...

Why is her dance partner going with her to the UK? Either it's a visit to see Bea, or it's more self promotion!

But Jake has said essentially the same thing. Here he is in an interview with Premiere in 2005: "You know it's flattering when there's a rumour that says I'm bisexual. It means I can play more kinds of roles, I'm open to whatever people want to call me. "I've never really been attracted to men sexually, but I don't think I would be afraid of it if it happened." And in another interview following BBM: Gyllenhaal grew up in an enviously glamorous and liberal milieu. Both his parents are filmmakers, and his sister Maggie is an actor. Growing up, the idea of same-sex love was never a big deal. "The fact that I have two godfathers who are a gay couple and a lot of my friends came out when they were 15 or 16 probably helped it all seem not that foreign," he smiles. ".... The thing is, sexuality isn't about left or right, conservative or liberal. It affects everyone. A lot of people, no matter what their political stance, are dealing with this issue."

Halle Berry is lovely, but if she follows through on her promise to not give any more interviews it would be a good move! Everytime I read one of her quotes I cringe!

What on earth does this mean? Taking the piss out?

I actually think it would be hilarious if every time she danced it was to a Beatle's tune....

I think that "Hi, I'm the heir to the British throne..." is a pick-up line that offsets all sorts of physical issues (peanut head, loss of hair, etc)

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. The thought of Matt Damon breastfeeding his daughter "airplane style" is just way too creepy to contemplate. This is People's fault. That baby was born in June, so it's just turning 4 months old. Lots of folks start with dilute cereal at 4 months. (I'm a fan of waiting a little longer and then just letting the babies feed themselves.)

I believe Soon-Yi keeps a close eye on Woody. There were some stories about how she set up house on the Match Point set during filming in London.

I really liked Shanghai Noon, largely because of him. I also have enjoyed him in independent films, like The Life Aquatic (he is supposed to be clueless in that movie and it works well) and (to a lesser extent) in the Royal Tennebaums.As a person, he does seem like a major He-Ho. Wouldn't want to touch him....

Okay, I've got to ask -- $3,000 martini ??