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You can see a young Fairuza in Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barabra
Hutton Story finally being released on DVD December 16th. Pre-order on
Amazon.com now!

Fairuza must have been about 11, but she gives an amazing performance
as the Young Barabra.  Pre-order here:

http://tinyurl.com/5or3f3

#1344

From: jenea nickson <nicksonj@...>
Date: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:34 pm
Subject: Re:So Who's Seen HUMBOLDT COUNTY

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i can't wait when it comes out on dvd. brimstone road was great. glad to
see fairuza working. i wish her and neve campbell will do another movie
together

#1343

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:59 am
Subject: So Who's Seen HUMBOLDT COUNTY

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What does everyone think of the movie.

I saw in on OnDemand, but haven't been able to see it in theaters due
to my financial issues (even though it's playing here in NYC).

I loved the movie for the most part.  Everyone I watched it with was
so upset that Fairuza left after the first half.  She did an amazing
job.  She was beautiful.  Her singing was brilliant.  Francis Conroy
and Madison Davinport also give really great performances.  It was
really beautifully shot.

It's not getting the best reviews, but it's doing okay.  Make sure you
see it if you can so you can catch the amazing performance Fairuza gives.

Brandon

#1342

From: jenea nickson <nicksonj@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:27 pm
Subject: Re:New Films

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i'm happy she's working. hope she'll do more tv interviews

#1341

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:55 pm
Subject: New Films

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check out Ru's IMDB page, she's doing 2 new movies, looooking good!

#1340

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:54 pm
Subject: humboldt release

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Humboldt County is being released in Sept, more places in Oct, and
even more after that.  Can't wait til it comes to NYC.

B

#1339

From: jenea nickson <nicksonj@...>
Date: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:58 pm
Subject: Re:Quick Ru Update

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it's great to hear news about ru. i'm gong to get her dvd this week

#1338

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:36 am
Subject: Quick Ru Update

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So!  Fairuza's film GRINDSTONE RD has been released on DVD.  You can
purchase it online... also you can watch it for free by doing a simple
google search.  It's really great to see Fairuza in a lead role and
really owning it.  I though it was a great movie.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY is going to have a limited theatrical release this
fall, I can't wait to see it, the film looks great and has been
getting stellar reviews.

A new film has been listed on Fairuza's IMDB page, it's called
THICKER, her character's name is Lonely... I'm not sure what this
project is all about, but judging just by the character's name it
seems like it will allow Ru to create another off-beat role.

Now, go buy GRINDSTONE RD and support our favorite actress!!

-Brandon-

#1337

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Fri Mar 7, 2008 3:55 pm
Subject: Humboldt's First Review, Positive!

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So the first public screening of Fairuza's HUMBOLDT COUNTY is tonight
in Austin, Texas.  And the Austin Chronicle has the films first
printed review here:

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A599790

It doesn't mention Fairuza's performance in the film, but it does shed
a pretty positive light on the film.  I'm so excited for this to get
some theatrical distribution.

Brandon

#1336

From: "azuriaf2002" <azuriaf2002@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:37 am
Subject: Fairuza on MySpace

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Ya'll better get to MySpace. There are 3 sites that can get you to her
and she is chatting up a storm. Fairuza, Fairuza Balk's Street Team
and The Oasis de Fairuza. These all have links to her.
Ciao

#1335

From: "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
Date: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:31 pm
Subject: Re:On Casting Fairuza: Humbolt County Blog Post

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--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, jenea nickson <nicksonj@...>
wrote:
>
> more and more and i can't wait to see this movie
>

Well...trailer's up at the official site.

http://fairuza.net/2008/01/11/humbolt-county-website-full-launch/

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#1334

From: jenea nickson <nicksonj@...>
Date: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:09 am
Subject: Re:On Casting Fairuza: Humbolt County Blog Post

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more and more and i can't wait to see this movie

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#1333

From: "Brad" <bl47053n@...>
Date: Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:08 am
Subject: On Casting Fairuza: Humbolt County Blog Post

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Here's what the director/writer said about Fairuza:

Let me tell you a little story about Fairuza Balk, by way of our
casting process:

Danny and I, over the course of casting Humboldt County, were
fortunate enough to receive some advice on how best to audition
actors. Being actors ourselves, we've always despised the traditional
structure of auditions...

   1. Actor enters a plain, well-lit room, shakes hands with casting
director, producer, casting assistant, director (whoever else might be
there), hands over headshot and resume (mind you this all typically
occurs after actor sits in a waiting area with other actors, nervously
running lines and quietly doubting self).
   2. Actor performs a scene or two (the "sides") with the emotionless
casting director/assistant; actor desperately tries to bring some
semblance of reality to this absurd setting.
   3. Actor receives notes from said casting director or producer or
director, and actor performs again, demonstrating actor's ability to
take direction.
   4. Actor smiles, thanks everyone, leaves room and returns to car
filled with self-doubt only to call agent and say "it went OK."

Our auditions were more fluid. We performed the scenes with the
auditioning actors, and whenever possible we had the already-cast
actors from the other parts available to read in the audition. We
encouraged improvisation, suggesting the words on the page were merely
a springboard upon which to build a character and a scene. Our
auditions often lasted 20-30 minutes or more, and many actors later
told us it was one of the most enjoyable (if not bizarre) auditions of
their careers.

For many of the actors, it was initially a bit of a shock to the
system. They came in prepared to perform the script as written; they
had already made choices and were ready to demonstrate their ability
to bring truth to the words on the page. For many of these extremely
talented actors, it took a little time to warm up to this bizarre
audition.

But then there was Fairuza Balk. Fairuza is a pro. She started acting
professionally before she was 10 years old, so she has been working
steadily for over two decades. When Danny and I were 11, we thought it
was cool that we each had a line in the elementary school play about
the American Revolution (my line was early in the show: I walked
across the stage and said, "8 o'clock and all is well!" All wasn't
well for long...). Fairuza, at 11, was cast as Dorothy in Walter
Murch's Return to Oz. In other words, this woman has a thing or two to
teach us.

After our initial meeting went swimmingly (more on that in a moment),
we brought Fairuza in to read for the part. We told her about our
audition method. She didn't flinch. In fact, there was a twinkle in
her eye (but then again, anyone who has met Fairuza knows there's
always a twinkle in her eyes). And when the scene started, she took
off. It was like watching a masterful musician in concert, an apt
analogy for Fairuza (who is a wonderful singer as you will all see in
the film). Her audition must have lasted 45 minutes, and the scene she
created was epic, beautiful and always 100% truthful. We were blown away.

Truthfully, for the part of Bogart, we probably saw more talented
actresses than for any other part in the film. We had to make an
agonizing decision. And we were not able to make the decision right
away. Fairuza did not flinch when we asked her to come back for a
second reading, this time with Jeremy Strong, our lead actor. Again,
she blew us away. It was becoming quite evident who our Bogart was to
be. To be honest, I look back now and remember that there were other
brilliant performers in line for Bogart, but it's difficult to imagine
the part in anyone else's hands. Fairuza is mesmerizing, making the
most of every minute of screen time, and I have a feeling many will
see her in a very different light after watching Humboldt County.

Bogart is a character who at once entices and frustrates you; she
compels you to reach out and try to hold her close only to realize she
has slipped away before you can reach her. We tried to write her with
great complexity and realism, and where we failed Fairuza filled in
the gaps to make her a human being.

I recall our first meeting with Fairuza - sitting on the patio outside
of one of her favorite restaurants nestled in Topanga Canyon - where
we discussed at length the kind of seemingly contradictory woman that
Bogart is, and Danny and I listened in awe as Fairuza used many of the
same words to describe her that we had used in conceiving of the
character. When you meet an actor of Fairuza's talent who has such a
complete connection with a character you've written, well, I guess
you've got to count yourself among the fortunate.

And I can tell you today that casting Fairuza was one of those great
fortunes that we look back upon with appreciation and humility.

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#1332

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Tue Feb 5, 2008 5:35 pm
Subject: Humboldt County to Premiere at SXSW

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Fairuza's new film Humboldt County will have its world premiere at the
15th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference & Festival.  It
will be competing under the "Emerging Visions" category.  If anyone is
going to be in Austin, Texas between March 7th and 15th, GO and see
this film.

-Brandon

#1331

From: "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
Date: Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:08 am
Subject: Grindstone Road Page @ Peace Arch

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Pretty much the same as the ITV page from before, but here it is:

http://tinyurl.com/2pov89

#1330

From: tentwenty1020
Date: Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:19 am
Subject: Re: Humboldt County Site Live!

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--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm super
> excited to see a picture of Fairuza singing in one scene!

Last line of her bio on the site reads:  "Like her character Bogart,
Fairuza also likes to drive fast and can sing the bejesus out of a
jazz tune."  Promising indeed :)

#1329

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:55 am
Subject: Humboldt County Site Live!

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Humboldt County's official website is now live and includes pictures,
cast bio's, film synopsis, blogs, and more.  Great stuff.  I'm super
excited to see a picture of Fairuza singing in one scene!  We still
have to wait a little while for the trailer though :(

This film looks like it's really gunna be a great one.

Check out the site:

http://www.humboldtcountymovie.com


-B-

#1328

From: "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
Date: Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:52 am
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] Grindstone Road Update

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Another Peace Arch Press Release:
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/071106/0325065.html

--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
wrote:
>
> IMDb hasn't put up a page yet (took 'em awhile with Humboldt County
> as well), nothing terribly unusual about that. Peace Arch
> Entertainment's Press Release that included an announcement of the
> film, which we put up in Sept., here:
> http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=771305
>
> --- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, Mystery Dance Films
> <fasttrack2000@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > --- ultradamno <ultradamno@> wrote:
> >
> > > Poster, director, cast, better synopsis.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > http://fairuza.net/2008/01/08/grindstone-road-update/
> > >
> > >
> > Paul replies:
> >
> > I just checked IMDb, but there is no sign of
> > "Grindstone Road." I did find Peace Arch
> > Entertainment's page, but again, no mention of
> > the film. Then again, it could be that tab of
> > acid I had for dinner (hey, what can I say, I
> > thought it was tiny, tiny appetizer!)
> >
> > Paul D. Schneider
> > Los Angeles
> >
> >
> >
> > As long as you provoke a reaction, you've done your job. If they
> jump to their feet and scream for your head, or give you a standing
> ovation, either way you've succeeded. The only time you've failed
is
> when you get no reaction at all. -- writer/director Sam Peckinpah
> >
> > Just give the great unwashed a pair of oversized breasts and a
> happy ending, and they'll "oink" for more every time. -- C.
> Montgomery Burns
> >
>

#1327

From: "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
Date: Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:30 am
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] Grindstone Road Update

ultradamno

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IMDb hasn't put up a page yet (took 'em awhile with Humboldt County
as well), nothing terribly unusual about that. Peace Arch
Entertainment's Press Release that included an announcement of the
film, which we put up in Sept., here:
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=771305

--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, Mystery Dance Films
<fasttrack2000@...> wrote:
>
>
> --- ultradamno <ultradamno@...> wrote:
>
> > Poster, director, cast, better synopsis.
> >
> >
> >
> http://fairuza.net/2008/01/08/grindstone-road-update/
> >
> >
> Paul replies:
>
> I just checked IMDb, but there is no sign of
> "Grindstone Road." I did find Peace Arch
> Entertainment's page, but again, no mention of
> the film. Then again, it could be that tab of
> acid I had for dinner (hey, what can I say, I
> thought it was tiny, tiny appetizer!)
>
> Paul D. Schneider
> Los Angeles
>
>
>
> As long as you provoke a reaction, you've done your job. If they
jump to their feet and scream for your head, or give you a standing
ovation, either way you've succeeded. The only time you've failed is
when you get no reaction at all. -- writer/director Sam Peckinpah
>
> Just give the great unwashed a pair of oversized breasts and a
happy ending, and they'll "oink" for more every time. -- C.
Montgomery Burns
>

#1326

From: Mystery Dance Films <fasttrack2000@...>
Date: Wed Jan 9, 2008 6:17 am
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] Grindstone Road Update

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--- ultradamno <ultradamno@...> wrote:

> Poster, director, cast, better synopsis.
>
>
>
http://fairuza.net/2008/01/08/grindstone-road-update/
>
>
Paul replies:

I just checked IMDb, but there is no sign of
"Grindstone Road." I did find Peace Arch
Entertainment's page, but again, no mention of
the film. Then again, it could be that tab of
acid I had for dinner (hey, what can I say, I
thought it was tiny, tiny appetizer!)

Paul D. Schneider
Los Angeles

As long as you provoke a reaction, you've done your job. If they jump to their
feet and scream for your head, or give you a standing ovation, either way you've
succeeded. The only time you've failed is when you get no reaction at all. --
writer/director Sam Peckinpah

Just give the great unwashed a pair of oversized breasts and a happy ending, and
they'll "oink" for more every time. -- C. Montgomery Burns

#1325

From: "ultradamno" <ultradamno@...>
Date: Tue Jan 8, 2008 5:51 am
Subject: Grindstone Road Update

ultradamno

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Poster, director, cast, better synopsis.


http://fairuza.net/2008/01/08/grindstone-road-update/

#1324

From: "re_mute" <cornelius.zest@...>
Date: Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:06 am
Subject: Hi Quality Piccies

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Hey does anyone here have any really good quality pics of Fairuza -
I'm trying to find some of good enough quality to print as close to
regular poster size as possible to stick up on my wall in lieu of any
film posters of Ru being available over here in the UK.
Thanks
G

#1323

From: jenea <nicksonj@...>
Date: Sat Dec 1, 2007 8:01 pm
Subject: Re: Humboldt County Poster

tickmich

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i hope this movie is better than wild tigers. fairuza part was great
wish she had more time in the movie,but that movie confused the hell out
of me.

#1322

From: Tanya Duvic <tduvic@...>
Date: Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:53 pm
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] Humboldt County Poster

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It needs more pot :P

haha ok poster is kinda boring but so are most indy films so ..we shall see

I swear that picture was taken and compiled right outside my door...that's my view...only its missing some things in the water...

I <3 Fairuza ..and Frances Conroy? kvlt \m/ I can hardly wait to see it.

dont be hackin
Jonesy

Brandon <fairuzabalkfan@...> wrote:

I just added the Poster for Fairuza's film "Humboldt County" to the
files section of the group, I also decided to use it for the group
picture. What does everyone think of the poster?

I got the poster from the film's official website:

http://www.humboldtcountymovie.com

it looks like the site might get updated soon. if you click on the
poster's image on the site, it looks like it's going to take you to
the film's trailer, but the site is password protected. Any hacker's
out there that can figure out how to get to the trailer? :)

Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.

#1321

From: "re_mute" <cornelius.zest@...>
Date: Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:58 pm
Subject: Re: Humboldt County Poster

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Goddamit, I wish she was in something that actually got released over
here in the UK. The poster looks good, it'd be better if she was
actually on it, but hey, with her work record we're lucky she's still
in any films at all. :-)

--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
wrote:
>
> I just added the Poster for Fairuza's film "Humboldt County" to the
> files section of the group, I also decided to use it for the group
> picture.  What does everyone think of the poster?
>
>
> I got the poster from the film's official website:
>
> http://www.humboldtcountymovie.com
>
> it looks like the site might get updated soon.  if you click on the
> poster's image on the site, it looks like it's going to take you to
> the film's trailer, but the site is password protected.  Any hacker's
> out there that can figure out how to get to the trailer? :)
>

#1320

From: "Brandon" <fairuzabalkfan@...>
Date: Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:43 pm
Subject: Humboldt County Poster

brandon71385

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I just added the Poster for Fairuza's film "Humboldt County" to the
files section of the group, I also decided to use it for the group
picture.  What does everyone think of the poster?


I got the poster from the film's official website:

http://www.humboldtcountymovie.com

it looks like the site might get updated soon.  if you click on the
poster's image on the site, it looks like it's going to take you to
the film's trailer, but the site is password protected.  Any hacker's
out there that can figure out how to get to the trailer? :)

#1319

From: Angel Marie <nitro_girl2000@...>
Date: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:04 pm
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] *Wild Tigers*--what did you think?

nitro_girl2000

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the uniform and rosaries works, but nobody is going
for it
it was a thing when i was in grade 9, were talking
2002
--- Tanya Duvic <tduvic@...> wrote:

> o come on.... hot school girls in uniform being
> naughty wtiches. It was commercial and came along
> about the time Charmed did as well....and what else
> maybe uhm that show... uhhh
>
> Passions
>
> and a few other witchy type shows and movies to come
> out about that time..what abotu angel  when did that
> start maybe buffy.  there was a whole slew of stuff
> like that all of a sudden...
>
> It was the thing to do
>
> none did it as well though \m/
>
> fasttrack2000 <fasttrack2000@...> wrote:
>                         Angel Marie wrote:
>  >
>  > I agree 100%, she's been pigeonholed into crappy
> film
>  > making that only the makers of the film applaud.
> Wake
>  > up Fairuza! wake up!
>
>  Thanks to Angel and the other list members who
> replied to this thread; your thoughts are
>  similar to what I've heard from other Fairuza fans.
>
>  Although Fairuza has appeared in over 40 films, the
> film she is most closely identified with
>  seems to be "The Craft." Sure, if you tell someone
> "She was Ed Norton's girlfriend in
>  "American History X" or "She was Adam Sandler's
> girlfriend in "The Waterboy," they will
>  often think for a moment and reply, "That was her?"
> But if you tell someone, "She was
>  Nancy in "The Craft," the person will often break
> into a smile and say, "Oh God, I LOVED
>  her in that movie!" Never mind that "The Craft"
> came out in 1996; many people I talk to --
>  especially women between the ages of 18 and 35 --
> know her from that film.
>
>  So why do you think so many people remember Fairuza
> from "The Craft"? Was it the role,
>  her performance, or the film itself?
>
>  Paul
>
>
>
>
>
>
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#1318

From: noreply <azuriaf2002@...>
Date: Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:23 pm
Subject: Re: [Fairuza Balk Club] Re: 2002 interview link

azuriaf2002

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Hi-

I have searched exhaustively for anything to do with G-13 or G13, nothing yet. I found someone that says he was the drummer for Fairuza's band. You would think that there would be something apic or a recording a tape or even someone who has heard the band but I have found nothing. Fairuza's father was in a very good band and there is a recording and pics on you tube and Myspace. I have found video's of Fairuza's niece Zoe. There is a video that has another niece singing. The nieces seem very talented.

Take care,

Ed

jordan_gwar <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Does anyone have any info on her band she mention in the interview.
I found one or two things on G13 but did see her name anywhere.

--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, Mystery Dance Films
<fasttrack2000@...> wrote:
>
> A friend just sent me this link to a 2002 TV
> interview with Fairuza posted to YouTube:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gklyVN57PCQ
>
> My apologies if this is old news, but what the
> hell, right?
>
> Paul
>

#1317

From: jordan_gwar
Date: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:34 pm
Subject: Re: 2002 interview link

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Does anyone have any info on her band she mention in the interview.
I found one or two things on G13 but did see her name anywhere.


--- In fairuzabalkclub@yahoogroups.com, Mystery Dance Films
<fasttrack2000@...> wrote:
>
> A friend just sent me this link to a 2002 TV
> interview with Fairuza posted to YouTube:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gklyVN57PCQ
>
> My apologies if this is old news, but what the
> hell, right?
>
> Paul
>

#1316

From: jenea <nicksonj@...>
Date: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:29 pm
Subject: Re:2002 interview link

tickmich

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i can't believe it's been five years. i have this on tape and i thought
the outfit was cute she was wearing. she needs to do more tv interviews.