February 2012
Marriage is Sad Sometimes
Mom: I’m guessing you’re not going to the Giants parade. Me: No. Mom: When I was living in Philly with your dad, either the Phillies or the Eagles won and it was pretty crazy. Me: Was it when the Phillies won the World Series in 1980?
Beat.
Mom: Am I talking to my daughter? Hello? Is this Alison Bennett? Me: WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME? Mom: I don’t know! (mocking me) “Was it...
Books I Read: January 2012
I’m doing this again?
I read 11 books in January. Two of them were short.
Yes, I know that apologizing for two short books is weird and probably connected to my lifelong need to please (one of the reasons I’m posting this list?). SELF-AWARENESS
Books after the jump! Recommendations, as always, are starred.
I’m Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Stand-Up...
January 2012
“First, brainy writers Matt Moskovciak and Ben Stadler present this intricate and...”
– This Is Not a Sketch Show: A Sketch Show Minimum Rage - Time Out New York
This Is Not A Sketch Show: A Sketch Show is a TONY critics’ pick! Very proud to be a part of this cast, as always.
100 Books in 2011: The Wrap-Up
I ended up reading 117 books in 2011. Due to some exciting professional developments, I did very little reading in December, but I still read 55 more books than I did last year. Feels good.
According to my Goodreads ratings, these were my top books of 2011:
TOP 10 NON-FICTION Columbine (Cullen) The Psychopath Test (Ronson) The Life and Times of Little Richard (White) Women Television Producers...
December 2011
Birthday Self-Awareness
Me: Am I becoming one of those weird jewelry people?
Mom: Becoming?
“He had a knife, and he showed it,” Shope said. “Still, I said,...”
– Dollar Tree workers tackle armed robber » News » The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA
My sister just sent me this AMAZING article. The quotes!
“When you turn twenty-eight Saturn returns to the place it was when you were...”
– RuPaul, Letting It All Hang Out
“I just think [Gwen] is brilliant and an incredible mom,” explains Larter. “But...”
– Ali Larter Planning ‘Something Jammin” for Teddy’s Birthday – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com
Ali Larter’s son is one.
In Which I Make A Catcaller Sad with Honest...
In front of the St. Agnes Library:
Dude on Street: Hey, girl. What’s your sport? Me: My sport? DOS: Yeah, you’re in shape. What’s your sport? Me: No, I don’t do sports…
DOS gestures to my bulging tote bag.
DOS: Well, something’s in that big old bag if it’s not sports equipment! What is it? Me: Books. DOS: You studying? What are you studying for,...
Wednesday! 9:30pm! This Is Not A Sketch Show: A...
thebilderbergers:
This Is Not A Sketch Show: A Sketch Show returns to UCB NY this Wednesday! Wednesday, December 7 UCB Theatre 307 W. 26th St. New York, NY 10001 9:30pm | $5 Reserve a ticket! More information is also available on the official This Is Not A Sketch Show site. And the official real estate listing, in case you want to rent the UCB Theatre as an apartment.
Books I Read: November 2011
As part of my 100 Books in 2011 project, I’m wrapping up each month with a list of the books I’ve read.
I read 10 books in November, bringing me to a total of 115 books for 2011 so far.
I’m actually reading two books at once right now, which I hate, but whenever I get a book marked “new” from NYPL (or one with an insane hold list) I feel obligated to finish it first.
...
November 2011
FX Developing TV Version Of Web Series ‘Broad... →
broadcity:
So, this is what we’ve been up to!
I don’t think we could be more excited about anything ever! I do want to take a sec and thank absolutely everyone that has ever been involved with one or many of our episodes. This without a doubt took a village, and we hope that we get to bring the real deal back to our community and make more with you guys…ON TV!
This is the best!!!
Muse
This week, I held a series of auditions for 70+ actors for an upcoming project. The last woman I saw today was wearing a faux fur coat, turquoise eye shadow, four different kinds of leopard print and my favorite Kenneth Lane lion doorknocker earrings. She was excellent.
I will spend the next 100 years writing vehicles for this woman.
“House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
My first favorite book, chosen in 10th grade....”
– What Would Mindy Kaling Read? In Shelf Awareness
Mindy Kaling for all the wins forever. Also: “I want to be in a Christmas Gap ad with Zadie Smith.”
(via housingworksbookstore)
I can’t stop the Mindy Kaling love train. Ever.
