It dawned on me today this is the very ship where "The Two and Only" was written. There is not even a plaque at the Champagne Bar commemorating that fact. I remember boarding this ship a couple of years ago with a hand full of 3x5 cards with Murphy's notes and after a few days of writers block, it started to come together. I had that actors dream for a couple of days, the one when you are on stage and realize you have forgotten the dialogue.
I rehearsed the show in its earliest form out on the balcony of cabin 6392 of this ship, yeah, and there is no plaque there either. I did scribble some graffiti on the wall, but I doubt the steward will let it stay. Who needs a plaque anyway, now you all know and that sums up about all who would care of be interested.
I heard a story that several trips ago the Captain was asked to do a burial at sea. They don't do that much anymore and the Captain was not sure of the process. Late at night they did a "rehearsal" to make sure it went well and accidental let the body slip off the stern into the sea. They chose not to tell the grieving widow, and instead placed a bushel of potatoes in a body bag. The actual ceremony was performed the next day. That could have solved all the Anna Nicole Smith issues.
I just heard through the grape vine that the Dallas run has been pushed to next spring. As my spy said, "Right month wrong year." I did not hear that from any official channel, because I have decided that the official channels don't have a clue.
I guess that is all I have for now.
As you were,
Jay
Jay
1 comment:
The burial at sea story has got to be the funniest story I've ever heard. I can barely hit the keys because I can't see through the tears.... It reminds me of a dead cat story I heard the other day and the interesting things that people do with their loved one's remains.... Yes, I have a morbid sense of humor. I can't write it here -the authorities may come knockin' on my door!
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