Charles M Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts/Charlie Brown series was a very interesting character. Here is part of an article from a blog at
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/8443
written by "He never got over The Little Red-Haired Girl
While his wife Jeannie was certainly a fire-cracker (at 50, she started taking trapeze lessons!), and her comments often made the strip (like calling Schulz her “Sweet Baboo”), it was the cartoonist’s first love that inspired Charlie Brown’s love interest. The Little Red-Haired Girl character was based on Donna Johnson, the first girl Schulz proposed to (and was rejected by). Naturally, he had a tough time getting over the experience. “You never do get over your first love,” Schulz said. “More than having your cartoons rejected or three-putting the 18th green, the whole of you is rejected when a woman says: `You’re not worth it.’” While he never won the red-head’s heart, fans of the “I just like you as a friend” rejection line should know that it actually worked for the pair. The two managed to stay friends years after the proposal debacle."
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Daily ramblings.
Daily ramblings.
Hunter S Thompson is one man I would like to learn more about. I saw his book in Chapters the other day, and one line stood out for me. He said "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me", at the end of the book I believe. Flipping through I remember one pictures very well. One of a him holding a shotgun and a blazing fire. I don't know why, but this image seemed to capture the essence of how this man lived his life.
Many years ago, when I was in Japan, I had a tradition of going to the video store, and renting random videos because there was such a limited selection. But I was forced to watch so many videos I would never choose normally, and that opened up my mind so much. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is so good for anybody to be pushed outside of their comfort zone.
Anyway, one of those videos I rented was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp. I guess I connected with the movie because it kinda reflected my crazy lifestyle when I was living in Osaka, and more weekends than I would like to remember were one long, crazy blur.
As I ramble on, (that is why I call this my daily ramble), I think about another quotable from Eminem. It's from the song Lose Yourself, and the lyric is "A normal life is boring; but superstardom's close to post-mortem". I reflect upon this lyric because it summarises my goals in my life as I move through my 30's. One can't help to think that the only way to secure the kind of lifestyle that gives you the freedom to have what you want, when you want it is to become a celebrity or a household name. Being absurdly rich would be incredible too, but nothing would beet being a celebrity, at least for a time. Look at people like Donald Trump or Paris Hilton. What do they have in common one might ask. Well, they are both non traditional celebrities. Non traditional celebrities seem to be the trend these days. I would say that a traditional celebrity would be a movie star or a popular musician in my opinion. I don't want to get into sport athletes, because I think that is something different.
Getting back to my point, lets look at Donald Trump first. Basically, he is just a successful real estate investor. But his own self ego and his desire to be a celebrity is so great, that he will go to any extent to get his face out there. I guess he must thank god for the coming of reality television. Reality TV is a perfect vehicle for somebody like him, and...... this bring us to our second person, Paris Hilton who has used reality TV, to get her career off the ground. Even though all her movies and music have been less than inspirational, she truly is a PR genius. Being from one of the richest American families got her foot in the door, but she sure has done a good job at keeping that door open.
As I wrap up my ramble, I would like to tie in my last point. I am sure the last thing anybody wants to hear is another, "my key to life is", sorta philosophy, but here I go. One of the keys to life is to balance between two elements. Trying not to hurt the people you care about, but at the same time going after what you want, when you want it, just like many celebrities have the luxury of doing. I often think about it when I lie in bed. I CAN NOT survive if I have to live a "normal" life, but at the same time, I MUST respect and try not to hurt the people who care so much about me. This is the most challenging thing I (and probably half the world) have ever had to face. So as I romanticize quotes from Eminem, and dream of about the lifestyles of non traditional celebrities, at the end of my life, I may be thinking to myself, "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me" sigh..........
PS, I don't entirely believe in the philosophy of the last quote, but I just thought it would sound so cool to end my ramble with a Hunter S Thompson quote.
Hunter S Thompson is one man I would like to learn more about. I saw his book in Chapters the other day, and one line stood out for me. He said "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me", at the end of the book I believe. Flipping through I remember one pictures very well. One of a him holding a shotgun and a blazing fire. I don't know why, but this image seemed to capture the essence of how this man lived his life.
Many years ago, when I was in Japan, I had a tradition of going to the video store, and renting random videos because there was such a limited selection. But I was forced to watch so many videos I would never choose normally, and that opened up my mind so much. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is so good for anybody to be pushed outside of their comfort zone.
Anyway, one of those videos I rented was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp. I guess I connected with the movie because it kinda reflected my crazy lifestyle when I was living in Osaka, and more weekends than I would like to remember were one long, crazy blur.
As I ramble on, (that is why I call this my daily ramble), I think about another quotable from Eminem. It's from the song Lose Yourself, and the lyric is "A normal life is boring; but superstardom's close to post-mortem". I reflect upon this lyric because it summarises my goals in my life as I move through my 30's. One can't help to think that the only way to secure the kind of lifestyle that gives you the freedom to have what you want, when you want it is to become a celebrity or a household name. Being absurdly rich would be incredible too, but nothing would beet being a celebrity, at least for a time. Look at people like Donald Trump or Paris Hilton. What do they have in common one might ask. Well, they are both non traditional celebrities. Non traditional celebrities seem to be the trend these days. I would say that a traditional celebrity would be a movie star or a popular musician in my opinion. I don't want to get into sport athletes, because I think that is something different.
Getting back to my point, lets look at Donald Trump first. Basically, he is just a successful real estate investor. But his own self ego and his desire to be a celebrity is so great, that he will go to any extent to get his face out there. I guess he must thank god for the coming of reality television. Reality TV is a perfect vehicle for somebody like him, and...... this bring us to our second person, Paris Hilton who has used reality TV, to get her career off the ground. Even though all her movies and music have been less than inspirational, she truly is a PR genius. Being from one of the richest American families got her foot in the door, but she sure has done a good job at keeping that door open.
As I wrap up my ramble, I would like to tie in my last point. I am sure the last thing anybody wants to hear is another, "my key to life is", sorta philosophy, but here I go. One of the keys to life is to balance between two elements. Trying not to hurt the people you care about, but at the same time going after what you want, when you want it, just like many celebrities have the luxury of doing. I often think about it when I lie in bed. I CAN NOT survive if I have to live a "normal" life, but at the same time, I MUST respect and try not to hurt the people who care so much about me. This is the most challenging thing I (and probably half the world) have ever had to face. So as I romanticize quotes from Eminem, and dream of about the lifestyles of non traditional celebrities, at the end of my life, I may be thinking to myself, "It Never Got Weird Enough for Me" sigh..........
PS, I don't entirely believe in the philosophy of the last quote, but I just thought it would sound so cool to end my ramble with a Hunter S Thompson quote.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Does western media give us the wrong idea?
I look at TV shows like Gene Simmons Family Jewels and Hugh Hefner's reality show and I wonder what kind of message is being sent out in Western society. It seems that wealthy unmarried people in our society are somehow looked at as cool. I will finish this article latter.
Friday, October 12, 2007
土屋アンナ Anna Tsuchiya-Sexiest Girl in Japan, as voted by ME!!
From what I know, Anna Tsuchiya is half Japanese, half Russian/American. In my opinion, she doesn't even look Japanese. Anyway, I would say that she could give Charlize Theron a run for her money. She got her start on a movie called Kamikaze Girls. I have never seen it, but it looks like it could be interesting. From
http://www.bent-web.jp/movie/15/sp_anna-t/index.html
If my reader are interested in learning more about Japanese pop culture, check out my other blog at
http://japanipon.blogspot.com/
There is tons of info there. Some of it very loosely based on Japan, but it is sure to give readers a different perspective.
Charlize Theron named sexist woman alive for 2007 by Esquire magazine. I can honestly say, they made a good choice. If only she had a bit more voluptuous curves to go along with her perfect 10 face.
From
http://www.voanews.com/english/Entertainment/2007-10-11-voa33.cfm
and
http://www.esquire.com/
Keifer, high on life, or maybe booz.
Wow, I have seen a couple of guys this drunk in my life. He would be right at home in Japan as a salary man on a Friday night in Shibuya.
From
http://www.24weblog.com/gossip/
Kiefer Sutherland, what are you up to?
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Is it fair?!?
Awww you lucky B******. Good on ya. Hugh the man.
From
I have seen every Bio and TV show about Hef, and I am sure everybody has their opinion, but at least this is true. He's a happy man when most his age are six feet under.
Ugliness
Ugliest women in Hollywood and beyond according to ME!
Rosie O'Donnell-Big girls gone wrong
Barbra Streisand -Everybody knows the nose
Glenn Close-Eyes to close?
Oh, I'm so mean. Well, I am just trying to have a popular blog. It's tough out there. Ya gotta do what you gotta do.
Rosie O'Donnell-Big girls gone wrong
Barbra Streisand -Everybody knows the nose
Glenn Close-Eyes to close?
Oh, I'm so mean. Well, I am just trying to have a popular blog. It's tough out there. Ya gotta do what you gotta do.
Hotest woman in Hollywood, dead or alive according to ME!
Marilyn Monroe-Classic American beauty, but tortured soul.
Charlize Theron-The hot chick from South Africa. On my trip to South Africa, I can honestly say, there are tonnes of hotness down there.
Anna Nicole Smith-Hot until her burnout phase and tragic death. Could have been much hotter if she put on a few pounds. Had great potential. She tried so hard to be like Marilyn, and she came close, but not quite there. And a little too crazy and shallow too. Poor little white trash girl. I wonder if Hugh Hefner slept with her? Wouldn't that be amazing, if he slept with Anna and Marilyn in one lifetime! Lucky bastard...lol
Natalie Maines-The hot Blondie one from Dixi chicks
Debbie Harry-Hotness queen on new wave
Olivia Munn-Hotness for geeks. Why not have a super smoking, sarcastic, quick witted babe as a host for a show for video game nerds. I don't know about you, but I can't pay attention to a word that comes out of her mouth because her looks get in the way, lol.
Peta Wilson-La Femme Nikita. She always catches my eye when I am flicking through the channels.
Tiffani Thiessen-Saved by the bell fame
Charlize Theron-The hot chick from South Africa. On my trip to South Africa, I can honestly say, there are tonnes of hotness down there.
Anna Nicole Smith-Hot until her burnout phase and tragic death. Could have been much hotter if she put on a few pounds. Had great potential. She tried so hard to be like Marilyn, and she came close, but not quite there. And a little too crazy and shallow too. Poor little white trash girl. I wonder if Hugh Hefner slept with her? Wouldn't that be amazing, if he slept with Anna and Marilyn in one lifetime! Lucky bastard...lol
Natalie Maines-The hot Blondie one from Dixi chicks
Debbie Harry-Hotness queen on new wave
Olivia Munn-Hotness for geeks. Why not have a super smoking, sarcastic, quick witted babe as a host for a show for video game nerds. I don't know about you, but I can't pay attention to a word that comes out of her mouth because her looks get in the way, lol.
Peta Wilson-La Femme Nikita. She always catches my eye when I am flicking through the channels.
Tiffani Thiessen-Saved by the bell fame
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