A Clear Channel - Day 48

It's clear to me that this new food plan is not going to work. Every day for one week I've called a perfect stranger at 6AM so that she could tell me what or what not to eat and at what time. What? I must have been temporary insane. It seemed like a good idea at the time but this week, as I plan for major auditions, a TV shoot on Wednesday and performance on Thurs. it isn't so appealing anymore. I'm an artist and I stay up late. I'm grown and I do what I want. There's got to be a better way. Now that I have all these great food tips, it's time to add some movement. I think I'd like to get a dog. A cute little hypo-allergenic puppy. I know it's a lot of responsibility, but it could be good for me on so many levels. There, I've put it out into the universe. Let's see what comes back.
This morning I had an audition for a major role in a Corbin Bernsen film. He's producer, writer, director and star of the film. He even read the audition sides with me. The casting director usually does that. I complimented him on the script and that turned into a long chat before I even auditioned. It felt OK, I always feel like I could do better even when I know I nailed it. No matter what I am grateful to be in the company of Rolonda Watts and Charlayne Woodard for this role. Parking on the Paramount lot and walking to the casting office, I basked in the warmth of Hollywood. I love my work.
Then I went to rehearse a bit for my solo show before driving to the Disney lot for my wardrobe fitting. Somewhere in between my friend Andrea called and said she had an extra ticket for.....wait for it....the Black Eyed Peas!!!! Whaaat?!?!?! I was supposed to go to Leimert Park and do an excerpt of the excerpt of my solo show and I played hooky!! Can't pass up the BEP's. And what a pleasant surprise....Ludacris was the middle act! There's something about him I like...smart businessman and I've heard a really nice guy. The Staples Center was packed....such a diverse crowd...lots of kids, women...not a lot of Black people. Interesting mix. I can't help but wonder, at what point in my career would I ever be able to draw a crowd that size? Guess I'll have to start with a vision..."If you build it, they will come".

A Clear Channel - Day 26

Well the Oscars are over for this year and the stars are probably still celebrating. I started not to watch but I had a feeling I would feel like I missed something if I didn't. I'm glad I tuned in. Lots of new stuff this year. Couldn't stop thinking about when I was a stand-on for Whoopi years ago. I had good behind the scenes look at what goes on and I certainly had several rehearsals presenting and accepting the award. Even got to hold Oscar and see what he feels like. Heavy. So I'm ready for MY Oscar!! Guess I better get some awesome film roles first huh? Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were hysterical. Great writing and delivery. I'm sure Bruce Vilanch had a lot to do with that but I don't think he is the only writer on the show. I liked the opening: Neil Patrick Harris' song, and the nominees walking out on stage. I thought it was a nice touch to have those awesome dancers dance the nominated songs instead of 5 sometimes boring performances (I not talking about the year when It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp for Best Song!). Also enjoyed the live and personal tributes given to the Best Actor/Actress nominees. Speaking of Best Actress, didn't think that Gabby S. (can't spell her name) would win, but who cares after that glowing tribute from Oprah. Even she was wearing a blue gown. I love that all the Precious women wore the same color. They looked beautiful and what a show of solidarity. I can't remember if Mariah was wearing blue or not and I didn't see Robin Thicke's wife Paula at all.
Well congratulations Mo'nique. We all knew that was coming, but after watching the final Barbara Walter's post Oscar special, did I really need to know that Mo'nique doesn't shave her legs? Also found out that she and her husband have an open marriage. Hmmmm....interesting. And she was abused by her brother from age 7 to 15. All of that and she didn't cry!
All in all I was happy to see so many brown faces up front this year. The youngsters/first-timers, Gabby and the brothas from The Blind Side and Hurt Locker, Oscar winner for Best Adaptation (?) for Precious, Tyler Perry, Sapphire to my man Morgan Freeman...shoot, I almost started crying. Well gotta go work on my acceptance speech...."I would like to thank God and The Academy......"