it's Marcia's turn tomorrow This is true! Are we going to drag her away from Geo and back to Drool for the day to celebrate? :-D Happy, Happy Birthday Lucie & Cathey!!

Thanks Moon, Lora, S.B and especially Karen. Thats the best birthday card I've ever seen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marcia.

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Minkee's message reposted I've counted 6 Geminians so far, is that right? Lucie, Cathey, Marcia, Amy, Moon, Lisa Happy Happy Birthday to all! I'm the seventh

Actually, there's one more: Lizza (who is currently offline with home computer problems)

Bad time for Lizza to be offline. :-( Lucie, Cathey, Marcia, Amy, Moon, Lisa, Minkee, Lizza, KJ. And Heide, who does not post regularly anymore. We must also count Rupie, as he is such a part of us. ;-)

If anyone in NYC wants to check out a film that Colin recommended, "L'Ultimo Bacio" (The Last Kiss) is part of the Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual Open Roads: New Italian Cinema series, which kicks off today and runs through June 12. "L'Ultimo Bacio" (The Last Kiss) was a 2002 Sundance audience award winner.

If you like whinning soap operas by all means go see "L'Ultimo Bacio." Poor Colin.

Dear Marcia, since you seem to have lost interest in CF, I thought I might introduce myself. :-D Happy Birthday, Marcia!

Did anyone catch RE on R&K today? He mentioned his next project was a remake of Dangerous Liaisons....and said there were a number of versions (didn't mention Valmont). He was quite funny!. Happy Birthday to all fellow Geminis. (are geminis the original bunburyists?)

Happy birthday, Lucie, Cathey and Marcia!

GEMINIS ROCK Whats a bunburyists? If that is anything negative at all (esp bits that pertain to bums) then it does not apply to Geminis. I have other bits on my mind.

Whats a bunburyists? Clever definition for twin/double personality/personae. We can take it in a positive way. Mine would be my thing with CF. It is a total secret to the outside world. ;-D

(Moon)Mine would be my thing with CF. It is a total secret to the outside world. I think that just about says it all for most of here. v.positive, indeed.

Yes exactly--normal seeming by day...cf secretly by internet... (No offense meant, would not speak negatively about my own sign! :^) )

Any of you Geminis have your birthday today? It's the third of June, the day Billy Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahachee Bridge. (I have a friend who emails me on important days like this, so I thought I'd pass it along.)

HBO has set 9 p.m. July 21 as the new time for what promises to be one of the biggest TV events of the summer: the season premiere of Emmy-winning comedy "Sex and the City" The cable network had been set to bow a fresh batch of 13 episodes of "Sex" this month, but that plan went out the window following series star Sarah Jessica Parker's announcement that she was pregnant. Production was halted for a few weeks; HBO execs decided in April to cut the number of episodes in the upcoming season to eight from 13. With "Six Feet Under" having wrapped its second season Sunday, HBO will fill the 9 p.m. slot for the next few weeks with repeats from "Sex's" recent winter "mini-season." The upcoming "Sex" episodes will culminate in the show's fourth season finale on Sept. 8. The next week, Sept. 15, HBO will bow the much-anticipated season premiere of "The Sopranos" at 9 p.m., followed by the season premieres of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Mind of a Married Man" at 10 and 10:30 p.m., respectively.

Good review of "The Last Kiss" in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/31/movies/31CHOI.html

Thanks Karen. This film sounds like one Miramax would have picked up on the cheap on Sundance. Think ODB came into NYC with "The Produceress"for the Italian FF?

Think ODB came into NYC with "The Produceress"for the Italian FF? Why do say that, Evelyn?

Lizza, Lizza, Lizza! Happy Birthday! I hope to see you back here very soon. (This is when DB and Rupie break into "Lady Come Down". :-D

Lizza's bday is on the 7th, but I'm sure the serenade will keep until then. ;-D

(E)Think ODB came into NYC with "The Produceress"for the Italian FF? (Moon)Why do say that, Evelyn? I dunno. I guess because he was on the Jon Stewart Show last night and someone said it was live & the Italian FF is going on at Lincoln Center. I'll call Lizza on the 7th and tell her to get to a computer for her b'day.

Jon Stewart's show is taped in late afternoon, but Colin's interview was done weeks ago.

Just a short aside re: one I wish we would see here more often; to wit: Hope you have a wonderful day. KJ

Happy Birthday Lizza and Heidi

Shall be away on the 7th, so early Happy Birthday wishes to Lizza, hope to see you at the Uk TIOBE Premiere, and Happy Birthday Wishes too to Heide, a lovely lady who I had the pleasure to meet a few years ago. Happy Birthday Wishes to Lizza & Heide, from wet & windy UK, still smiling though after a wonderful weekend of Jubilee Celebrations

Nice to be back just in time for bday celebrations - Happy Birthday Lizza & Heide

Just in case you happen to peak in...... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZA We miss ya':-(((

Lizza, the boys are still playing "Lady come down" for you. Hint, hint. ;-D Happy Birthday!

A couple of oldies but goodies in honor of Lizza's big day: For those who may not be aware, Lizza is the proud keepmistress over that whisk. Back later with more. :-)

LOL. Haven't seen that shower scene in a looong time. Whew!Do I see a navel peaking out ? Hey, boss. whyda' cut the pic off at the strategic point;-))))

Happy Birthday Lizza and Heidi.

from KJ

How did you do that KJ? For the brain dead like me - is there an easy way to do that fancy writing here. I don't think that's in Ann's html primer, is it?

Yes, it is. That is called Changing the Text Font, but you need to know font names. http://austen.com/tutorial/index.html#textfont

Hey, boss. whyda' cut the pic off at the strategic point;-)))) Heehee. Yeah, I need something to cheer me up from that disgraceful match I just watched. :-(

Happy Birthday KJ!!! May your hopes spring eternal. ;-)

By Spring Proclamation - Today is KJ's Birthday! Spread the word near and far to Firth fans and forums across the planet!! To make your quest for all things Firth a little easier, head on over to: And the boys are ready to deal on a special birthday present for you: But remember to celebrate above all:

She's here...She's there...She's everywhere..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY KJ

(Minkee) How did you do that KJ? For the brain dead like me - is there an easy way to do that fancy writing here. I don't think that's in Ann's html primer, is it? Getting to know your fonts is one route, but for the increasingly brain-dead like myself, a handy short-cut to assemble logos can be found at: http://www.coolarchive.com/logogen.cfm Just be patient, they take a bit of time to load. Great playground for the font-challenged! ;-) Thank you for your greeting and your sentiments, Moon; I heartily concur with the sentiment! Thank you Karen, for the announcement and celebration, but I'll have to take a rain-check with the boys ... still working on just making the rent... but I can dream, can't I? ;-) Why, Evelyn, whatever do you mean? ;-) Thank you so much for this and all the other little icons that grace your messages - I love 'em! ASSEMBLE LOGOS: http://www.coolarchive.com/logogen.cfm

Happy Birthday Kool KJ! Thanks for the link to the coolarchives.

Minkee:

July Premiere p. 32 Jennifer Tilly's Lowdown: "It's bad protocol to reject tongue" "1. Any kind of touching has to be negotiated. 2. Espect Fuid Enchange It's bad protocol to reject tongue, unless it's a scene in which you're kissing your dad. If the other person clenches their teeth you just say 'Okay, they don't want that much cinema verite'. 3.Beware the bad angle. If the camera is shooting up at you, make them stop immediately. It gives you a double chin. 4. Keep it clean We try "lip seal" over the lipstick to make it not come off, but still comes off. [the other actor comes away looking like Bozo the Clown. Between takes, people rush in with Handi Wipes and scrub his face. 5.Get Hot You need to be attracted to your costar. There are only two people that I really despised kissing, and when you see it on film, it's not pleasant to watch, either. 6 But Not That Hot You should not be too attracted to your costar. I have seen kisses where I was too into it , and my eyes are rolled in the back of my head, and my mouth is open like a fish. This kiss is not just for you, it's for 20 million viewers. [Ed note: anybody see Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz in Vanilla Sky?... Sizzle] 7. Sometimes you run into guys who like to take your face in their hands. In real life that's lovely, because it's like 'Oo, I don't have any control' But onscreen, not having any control is really bad, because your face is totally obscured by his hands." [Ed note: *am feeling faint*] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Methinks Auntie Jennifer should give ex-brother- in- law these tips.

Happy collective birthday, June party gals (near and far, here and gone...)

(Jennifer Tilly) 5.Get Hot You need to be attracted to your costar. 6 But Not That Hot You should not be too attracted to your costar. Maybe he's too conscious of what Livia would think, so he tones it down too much. He does have that "track record" with co-stars.

Maybe he's too conscious of what Livia would think, so he tones it down too much. So then it's just as well that he's doing AG? :-( The Firthettes must help him snap out of it!"It's bad protocol to reject tongue" ;-D

Maybe he's too conscious of what Livia would think, so he tones it down too much. My thoughts exactly, Dorine. It's no coincidence that this tongue rejection has occurred over the past 6 or so years. Didn't Ruth Gemmell say he was a crap kisser in FP (or maybe that was her jealous? boyfriend relating the tale). Could someone tell me what the kisses were like in SLOW? I can't bring myself to look at it again.

He's mainly kissing her neck.

(Evelyn)Methinks Auntie Jennifer should give ex-brother- in- law these tips. She could give him some tips on nude scenes, too. She had a bubble bath scene in "The Women" (on stage in NYC), and stood up at the end, with very few bubbles clinging to her (and not strategically arranged). Interestingly enough, the scene was altered for the TV version (PBS this month). Wonder JT she despised kissing so much that she thinks it shows?

oops! sorry, Wonder who JT despised kissing.

It's been a while now but someone posted a note here about CF's two entries on Meg Wood's Boyfriend of the Week page which I checked out and go back to now and then, it's a fun page. (www.megwood.com) Anyway, she's got a note up that says she's taking votes on the best all time boyfriend of the week. Since CF is the ONLY former boyfriend meriting two mentions, it would be a shame if he was not recognized. Anyone for some ballot box stuffing? Check out the website and then email her at topfive@megwood.com

(Mari) Could someone tell me what the kisses were like in SLOW? I can't bring myself to look at it again. (Karen) He's mainly kissing her neck. Except for the practically "pecking" the few times they do liplock. He almost had a good one going when his DW showed up, but didn't quite cross the finish line. Mari, SLOW was certainly not the best use of his talents, but prior to TIOBE, I think it's the best he looked in years along with the LAST scenes in BJD.

(Dorine)Maybe he's too conscious of what Livia would think, so he tones it down too much. LOL, you guys! So now I can't get this image out of my head of Livia at the top of the stairs snapping her fingers saying, "A little less tongue there, Colin, I need you upstairs!" Love how little bits of CF have a way of creeping onto other topics ;-) BTW, a very happy belated birthday to all the Geminis that have celebrated so far!

(Lora)So now I can't get this image out of my head of Livia at the top of the stairs snapping her fingers saying, "A little less tongue there, Colin, I need you upstairs!" LOL, Lora! Now, I can't get that image out of my head either. I'm watching 100 love stories over the last 100 years on CBS. Harrison Ford just said the worst thing you can do in a love story is make love. It spoils everything. Maybe he's been talking to ODB, or maybe to Livia.

I don't know how much his present circumstance may hinder him....they replayed Camille on Sunday and even then the kissing had a lot to be desired (along with the movie). As someone commented somewhere, we'll have to see in HS. There is a kiss right near the beginning (in book) so we will know how things will be early on!

Happy Birthdat K.J. Sorry to be late but haven't had much time for my pc this week.

I love the irony of this. From Ananova: Hugh Grant and Mike Leigh are to be honoured by an Italian Film Festival. They are among the recipients of this year's Taormina Arte Diamond Awards for their work and contributions to cinema. They will be presented with their awards during the Taormina BNL FilmFest, which takes place from July 6 to 13 in the Italian town.

From Empire: British director Anthony Minghella has been hard at work over the past few months, assembling one of the most impressive ensemble casts to be seen on screen in ages. Minghella's adaptation of the bestselling novel Cold Mountain had looked to be in trouble when early lead Tom Cruise pulled out of negotiations. But a recent spate of casting aquisitions, including Donald Sutherland and England's Ray Winstone, means that the total star rating of the cast is one of the highest since Ocean's Eleven. So far, Minghella has persuaded Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellwegger, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Giovanni Ribisi and Irish actor Brendan Gleeson to join his cast. It's expected that the lead roles have all dropped their salaries, in return for percentage points, in order for Minghella to afford such an impressive grouping. Producer Sydney Pollack told Variety today that he's not worried that the starry cast will distract people from the story being told; 'You have to start from the premise that every one of these stars is playing character roles,' he said. 'It's not going to be the Jude Law you saw in Ripley. It's a stubbly, roughed-up Jude Law playing a taciturn, monosyllabic guy. We're counting on the fact that you won't sit there stargazing.'

On 162, Moon asked who wrote "The Grass is Greener." It isn't my favorite Cary Grant movie, but I like it, so I looked it up. It was written by Hugh Williams, as a play, then a movie. It's the only movie he wrote. But he was an actor, and made lots of movies, including a turn as Robert Chiltern in a 40's "Ideal Husband." I didn't recognize any other films he'd been in, and I don't know about stage work. (Trivia--his son is Simon Williams, Capt. James of Upstairs Downstairs) Grass is Greener does have a sort of Noel Coward thing, with the big house and the people sitting around having tea or drinking martinis. The director was Stanley Donen (who had worked with Grant in at least one other movie). I wonder how much of the feel of the film is from the writer and how much is from the director and his actors?

Thanks, Kate! Hugh William did an excellent job, the dialog is so witty. I love the scene of the duel in the long hallway. a sort of Noel Coward thing, with the big house and the people sitting around having tea or drinking martinis. I'm inspired. ;-)

Attention all London, UKers � would appreciate any assistance you could give. I am a just graduated Canadian social worker (my secret identity behind the Colin fanatic thing) who is going to relocate to London, probably in early to mid August. Am in the middle of my passport application (right of abode through my dad) and other paperwork � wondering if anyone has any helpful info on cheap and decent places to live (looking at flatshares), any other tips you can give. Haven�t been there in 7 years. Also, more relevant to this discussion, I would love to see some �sights� when I am over there � Lyme Park immediately comes to mind, I think I would just melt to see Pemberley in person. Any other suggestions on locations? I am readily available at my email address. Thanks in advance. (And really my move has nothing to do with my scary celebrity obsession, really!)

Please email EmmaB if you'd like to assist her with her relocation plans.

Emma B, sorry that I can't assist you, but I envy you! Has anyone seen this? (Being relatively new, this may have been discussed.) I can't tell if the author is serious or not... http://hometown.aol.com/sspamina/myhomepage/profile.html

Happy, Happy Birthday to all Geminis from another Gemini. Grass Is Greener was great pic. How civilized everyone was. Grant one of my all-time favorites. Can't watch Penny Serenade tho, breaks my heart. So many rumors and different accounts of him off screen, I guess no one really knows what he was like. Just know that on-screen one of the best ever. Not many like him today, except CF of course. Didn't always get the girl of his choice though, it would take a Sophia Loren to turn him down. Can only imgagine the caliber of a romance like that!

Amy, I'm relatively new too. Just read "Marriage Proposal" myself. Hard to say about seriousness, but good imagination and good for Firth Fiction. Since I don't think he has time or inclination to surf the webs, proposal is not an issue. Would be nice if he did tho, then he'd know how much he was adored (as if he doesn't know).

Alert: ECC coming up I just had to post this because of what was written to accompany this pic... Liz Hurley made her first public appearance since becoming a mother and dazzled waiting crowds with one of her trademark dresses. The Hollywood actress showed she had no trouble losing the extra pounds after giving birth to son Damian Charles Hurley a few months ago.

I know I'm jumping the gun, but only 2 more minutes here, and the event already exists points East, so:

I just can decide about that "Mariage Proposal"...it seems a bit over the top (i.e.scary). My appologies if it is a drooler. As for Liz: Those extra pounds weren't lost, they just migrated. They have 'Rebecca' written all over them. Nothing small there ;) HapPY bIRthdaY mOOn! have a swell day!

Time to pop the cork! Bring on the bubbly for Moon's Birthday Party Extravaganza

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON!!!!! Have a wonDROOLful day! (it's kinda plain lookin'...haven't learned how to be fancy yet) :-D

Ah caro...I'll meet you down by the lake..under the plain tree next month...

But wait....a package just arrived... from For our own PRINCIPESSA.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON

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RISE FROM THAT SEMI RECUMBENT POSTURE! And wish our dear Moon a very happy birthday today! You must change your tatoo to read Moon as well! How perfectly appropriate! Have a very happy birthday, Moon! Enjoy the celebration!

That's right, Colin, rise and kiss my.......... hand! (Says I snapping fingers) ;-) Thanks, Lora! I'd like to take him for a ride or two around the block. ;-) Evelyn, che bella tiara! Grazie! My motto is jewelry will get you anywhere, you just better know how to kiss when you're there. ;-) Karen, so he does own tall socks? LOL! Maybe the Roamn tailor will convince him to wear them. (And drop those ugly boots too). ;-) Thank you KJ. I love those oriental letters. Puts me in the mood to read Rumi. :-) Thanks, Dorine, I am planning to have a wonDROOLful day! Lovely wishes, Aishling and Amy. Thanks you! :-D Now as I always do quite early on my birthday, let's drink some champagne!

Make that tattoo... Moon, in honor of your big day TIOBE has opened in one more theater in your fair city! How perfectly delightful!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , DEAREST MOON.... Why do you make me play second fiddle to that guy in the wet shirt... Don't feel so bad...I've been relegated to third...

Happy birthday, Moon (e Forza Azzuri)

Which was meant to be: Happy birthday, Moon (e Forza Azzuri) Long time since I did HTML...

Happy Birthday, Moon! Sorry, cherie, but as you can see, I wear ugly shoes too.

As a result of late breaking news, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you Katie Couric interviewing Colin Firth: Katie: Colin, great to see you again. (face beaming and eyelids fluttering). Colin: I'm pleased to be back again too. Katie: (biting lip as must portray v. professional journalist) Perhaps not under these circumstances though. Colin, the wire services are reporting that a radical gang of urban terrorists known as TTB has laid siege to your home in London. Fortunately you are in New York right now, but can you tell us what this small but vocal gang wants from you, an actor? Colin: It is very distressing to me and my family and is causing a monumental upheaval on the street where I live. The button shop on the corner has had to close. Upper Street is barricaded. No one can cross it. Katie: Yes, the economic ramifications as well as the personal ones must be significant. But why has TTB chosen this time to make a stand and what are its grievances? Colin: Their leader, who calls herself La Bella Luna, that's the only name we have for her but authorities on two continents are pooling their resources to hunt her down. Unfortunately, few have seen her face and this is the only known photograph of her taken in Venice this year and it is very blurred. (holds photo to camera) La Bella Luna is on the left, and we suspect that the person on her right is her financial supporter. Katie: What does TBB stand for? I'm not familiar with the group. Colin: (looking down) We've only recently been apprised of that ourselves, as most of my fan mail is outsourced. Apparently, any correspondence from this group was handled as would any other letter. They would've received a machine-autographed headshot. Katie: So you missed any initial demands or concerns from this group. But what does TBB stand for? The initials? Colin: (barely audible) The Tongue Brigade. Katie: (lights up) The Tongue Brigade? Colin: Yes. Katie: Please explain the significance of this group. Are they political in nature or something to do with the environment or animal rights or human rights? Colin: As the authorities have explained it to me, this group surfaced concurrent with my latest movie, The Importance of Being Earnest, and some of the promotional work we did for it. In fact, a comment attributed to Rupert Everett, was likely the impetus to galvanize this group into action. Katie: Is this another instance of Americans not understand British slang, but I'm not making the connection between tongues and that movie. Can you clarify? Colin: For the sake of justice, then I must. Evidently, this group is rather dissatisfied with the manner of my onscreen kissing. (audible gasp by Katie) On a VH1 program, Rupert made light of my kissing with Reese. He used the term "chicken pecking" and made me the brunt of his joke. Katie: This is all about kissing? (extends foot shod in overpriced FMP toward Colin's long legs) Colin: Yes, I'm afraid so. As you must realize, there are no occasions for passionate kisses in a Wilde play. Katie: Unlike tattoos...Yes, but surely this group must realize it was a single film and is not indicative of all your works. (voice lowers to sultry) There is the wonderful Bridget Jones's Diary. Colin: I fear the TTB had problems with that as well, which was news to all concerned. Your own MTV included my kiss with Renee in its annual movie awards program. It didn't win, but it did make the slate. Surely, that must mean something? Katie: You make some excellent points, Colin, but do you have an idea as to why this unrest has coalesced and turned toward violence? Colin: We are reading the gossip columns daily to see if we can gather data, but suspect it might have to do with the current movie I am filming. Katie: Which is what? (hopefulness apparent in voice) The sequel to Bridget Jones? Colin: No, it is called American Girl. Katie: Is it another romantic comedy about you and an American Girl? Colin: No, the American girl in the title is my 17-year-old daughter, who has come to England to find me. Katie: You're playing the father of a 17-year-old? (shock apparent on her face) Colin: Why yes, it is possible for someone my age, you know. Katie: Yes, of course, but is it necessary? (hands clenching the arms of her chair) Colin: That's a hard question to answer. Many in Hollywood have spent years trying to understand why things are done. One could even lose one's hair over it. Katie: (face become flushed, pulls back leg) So, to summarize, this terrorist group is showing its displeasure over the lack of real romantic interludes in your films and the apparent trend toward G-rated, Father-Knows-Best parts? Colin: Yes, that is one way of putting it, although I only have a cursory understand of the Father Knows Best thing as a result of living in St Louis for one year. We didn't have a television and was an "outsider" to.... but frequently, when Guisseppe Tornattore and I sit under the boughs of ancient trees and discuss the future of film... Katie: (sputtering) I liked Cinema Paradiso as much as the next person, but are you saying that you're giving up or not pursuing roles that require romantic scenes with your co-stars? Colin: Not exactly. I don't pursue roles. I prefer if they come my way. Katie: (moistening lips) But Colin, there must be wonderful roles out there that you are passing up because they require a bit of snogging, as you Brits so cutely put it? Colin: That is possible, but I don't enjoy doing love scenes. They aren't at all fun to do. Katie: Is that because your counterparts have all had oral hygiene problems? Colin: Not really. But it is a paradox of sorts that what must come across as so romantic, sensual and everything is in actuality, terribly mechanical to do. Katie: Is that not the nature of acting? Colin: (caught between headlights look) Ummm, well, certainly, but I prefer to do roles that challenge me and right now, I find comedy far more challenging than drama and certainly more challenging than stagework. Katie: Returning to the incident that is currently being played out at your home in London, how do you feel it will be resolved? Colin: To be perfectly honest, I have no idea. Katie: Thank you, Colin, for taking the time to be with us and if you get the name or number of the membership chairperson for TBB would you let me know? We return to our regular programming now.

LOL Karen! This was great: one for the Drool HoF! :) ... and Happy Birthday La Bella Luna!

Great stuff Karen. Happy Birthda Moon.

Moon, darling, the little Italian tailor quit on me in disgust when he asked me how I "dressed," and I responded "poorly." Perhaps you can take me to one of your famous American coutouriers?

Oh Karen.....*tears rolling down face*...ROTFLMAO... (KC) re: AG.."but is it necessary? (hands clenching the arms of her chair) " ....(CF)"... I only have a cursory understand of the Father Knows Best thing as a result of living in St Louis for one year. We didn't have a television and was an "outsider" You didn't miss a thing.... (Odile)This was great: one for the Drool HoF! :) Here, here...a keeper.Hard to overtake this one.

Happy Birthday Moon! i hope you have a Wonderful Day! *hug*

"Im practicing, Moon,honestly" "I don't have to practice....come ovah here, let me show you...." [Ed note: Methinks: "left"]

and Karen, that was Brillant! ROTFLOL!

Karen, I need a bucket, but not for Drool! Am ROTFLMAOPIMP!!! The button shop on the corner has had to close. We are reading the gossip columns daily to see if we can gather data, La Bella Luna is on the left, and we suspect that the person on her right is her financial supporter. Classic stuff. Well done, honey!

For the birthday girl: Martinez Doesn't Do Nude Olivier Martinez kept his clothes firmly on in new film Unfaithful--because he's shy. Even though his co-star Diane Lane dares to bare in the new drama, Martinez has ruled out stripping on screen. He says, "I'm never naked in the movie, because I don't play naked--because I'm shy. Sometimes we are actors, but we are also human beings. Different personalities and different behaviors. And I'm an actor who doesn't play naked."

Ohhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROTFLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately, few have seen her face and this is the only known photograph of her taken in Venice this year and it is very blurred. (holds photo to camera) La Bella Luna is on the left, and we suspect that the person on her right is her financial supporter. Who happens to be suo marito. This is too funny. (hands clenching the arms of her chair) As Evelyn said, you didn't miss a thing, that was brilliant! Good to know Colin's practicing, Evelyn, thank you for bringing carissimo Jeremy to my party. Poor Rupi is 4th now. [Ed note: Methinks: "left"] Methinks, right. It's hiding under his hand. Olala! And, Mari, merci. Olivier is so dreamy. BTW, I can take those shoes. It's those clunky boots ODB wears that have to go. ;-) It's great to have all the guys at my party. ;-) And, Mari, please tell Colin that if he wants to come shopping with me, he'd best be prepared to spend, tantissimo. But I think I'd rather talk to that Roman tailor and convince him to help him, as a charity case. ;-) Thank you Mark, keep those Forza Azzuri thoughts. :-D Thank you, Odile, Pam (fellow Gemini) and SB. Have some champagne.

And I'm an actor who doesn't play naked." As long as you can kiss, the rest we can make up. ;-)

"I don't have to practice....come ovah here, let me show you...." [Ed note: Methinks: "left"] Oh, Evelyn, where did you find that picture? It is priceless. You didn't miss a thing.... Yes, I did. :-( I was in a hurry and had to post. I'll make a few notes in case there's a need for a follow-up interview or additional tape is miraculously found from this one. ;-D Good place to shop, Mari? ;-D OK, more for the birthday girl...

And we must hear from your most ardent admirer...

And what would a party be for Moon without a floor show? Let's all sing it, gals, "Yes, we have no bananas. We have no bananas today."