100 Facts About Me 1-10: The Long(er) Version

Twitter inspired me to ponder and reveal some tangibles about myself and distill them into 140 characters. I’ve decided to explain more here — if necessary — in increments of 10… Plus I’ve only done about a dozen or so anyway. Perhaps more to come.

1. 100factsaboutme my 1st celeb crush was #riverphoenix & tho it was many yrs l8r I sobbed when he died & can tell u exactly where I was.

   Extra note: it was at least 10 years after my infatuation had dissolved but I remember crying that Halloween weekend in Rochester.

2. 100factsaboutme best piece of advice I ever got was from my dad& it works 4 evrythng: find what u love then do whatever u can to keep it.

   Extra note: this really does apply to everything— work, love, family — and I remember when he told me this. But that’s just for me.

3. 100factsaboutme I’ve had essentially the same haircut for 20 years. And I’m fine with it. Better said, I’m unable to change it.

   Extra note: ya, so I hate change… And blow dryers. This eliminates both.

4. 100factsaboutme to satisfy a shopping urge I compulsively fill a shopping cart& close out b4 checkout. If I still want 24hrs l8r fair game

   Extra note: it works!

5. 100factsaboutme my favorite TVshow is #Lockup and any behind the scenes at prison. It’s bizarre I know. But they r addictive.

   Extra note: I feel like why watch fiction when I can watch authentic, fact-based programming. I also find prison culture fascinating. Dunno why. Just do.

6. 100factsaboutme I could put crushed red pepper on almost everything. Even ice cream. But don’t for fear of indigestion & criticism

   Extra note: I’m part Italian.

7. 100factsaboutme named my first dog Tennessee after #TennesseeWilliams and my first tattoo was a symbol from The Glass Menagerie

   Extra note: Laura and Amanda’s relationship was familiar and toxic… And I was jealous of the protective connection Tom had to his sister. In high school I read every Tennessee Williams play I could and soon decided he was one of the only american playwrights who wrote meaty, meaningful roles for women. Gimme a break, I was 15.

8. 100factsaboutme seeing my 10yr old go thru her first crushes reminds me… I can recall all my 5-9th grade crushes names, 1st AND last.

   Extra note: the point is, these are the moments that stay with us and i want to hold her hand even if its under the cloak of darkness or something she will never admit to today. To exercise my memory, I could name them but I won’t. Ok, maybe one …. David Schatz. That’s it.

9. 100factsaboutme i think #StephenSondheim can mend the worlds ills, a broken heart, a creative block & lift you up

   Extra note: the most underrated shows are also some of the best: an example Merrily We Roll Along is ripe for a revival… But a REAL one. Company and A Little Night Music are beautiful musicals but I don’t recommend seeing the former in the midst of a divorce, as I did. Into The Woods and Sweeney Todd are shows I saw Pre and post parenthood and as much as i enjoyed them on both occasions they take on new meaning that was quite unexpected… And that’s what’s so incredible about Sondheim, the layers are so intricate but personal and connected to who and where you are one almost feels he’s written the score just for you in that moment…and it transforms to work again 100 moments after.

10. 100factsaboutme laughter through tears is one of the greatest feelings ever. Better yet is when it happens w one of your kids.

    Extra note: This is so great especially when it’s tears from pride, joy or relief. Sadness works too, just because it’s such a stark contrast, but truly a great thing.

1 April 2011 ·

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