REWIND: "THE INTERVIEW" WITH MY GUEST DENNY SHANE! (PART 1 OF 2 )
The Amazing Denny Shane! _____
Few people have matched the sheer heights of a judicial career and exposure to politicians and celebrities alike than Denny Shane. In what was fated to become one of our last our last conversations, I was living in the Mid-West (and miserable) when my cell phone rang at 10 PM. I was driving and pulled my car over to park and noticed a strange area code on my phone. When I answered the call I didn't recognize the caller and he certainly didn't introduce himself. I asked who was speaking? It didn't take long for me to know. "Now who else do you know in Houston, Texas?" It was Denny Shane! For the next hour, Denny peppered the conversation about his physical challenges with humor. For example, he told me that he had driven his car back to his apartment complex garage after a trip to the grocery. He stopped to let an elderly lady walk across the garage to access the elevators. Instead, she walked up to Denny's car (he had his driver's door window rolled down and the engine idling, of course) and proceeded with the following volley: Elderly Lady to Denny: "Are you alive?" Denny: "Well, obviously I am, or I wouldn't be stopped here waiting for you to walk to the elevators so I can park my car".
Next, came this gem: "Get this. The other day I'm at the doctor's office and I ask the guy, 'should I be taking this pill or not?' And ya know what he does? He asks me: 'Well, what do you think? Should you?' And I'm thinking, what an idiot! I'm saying to myself, this guy went all the way through Medical School and here he is asking me...a former Federal Judge and a Lawyer whether or not I should be taking this pill? How the hell do I know? It could kill me!" We shared about 20 minutes more of sheer laughter. I knew Denny's situation was tough. What I admire most about Denny is how he chose to "respond" and not "react" to his condition. He started to Blog about how to recognize the early signs and symptoms of stroke. He even started a separate section on his website devoted to stroke research. And yes, while he created the graphics, photos and irresistible stories of mayhem and laughter by typing with only one finger for many hours, we were treated to stories so hilarious, I wanted to submit Denny's life story to "60 Minutes" for consideration of a future installment. From meeting the late President John F. Kennedy, to sneaking past the guards at the Vatican and running to the glassed-in underground cove where the Pope's are buried, to posting a pin up photo of Playboy Playmate Kelly Monaco as his idea of the ideal wife, Denny is a riot! One of our last e-mails went like this: Me to Denny: "Hey! I just read that if you step out of the shower wringing wet and answer your cell phone, you could get electrocuted." Denny to Me : "Give me 10 minutes and call me. Let's see if it works!"
MM: Before I ask you about Playboy Playmate Kelly Monaco, it's obvious to me that you've suffered through some very big health set backs. What do you think was the single most definitive reason you were a survivor? What gave you the resolve to fight on?
DS: The single, most definitive reason? That's easy. I don't like to lose. Years ago my secretary once told me that I had better slow down and that if I didn't, God has ways of making me slow down. I laughed at her and waved my hand as I ran down the hall towards my next meeting. Well, God sent me a heart attack and I didn't slow down at all. So along comes the 1st stroke, a little slower, then the 2nd stroke, a bit more slower, then finally the 3rd one, now a blind turtle on crutches could beat me in a race. If I got any slower, they could hang a wreath on me for Memorial Day. Laugh.
MM: Take us through a reasonable ordinary day for such an unordinary guy (Shanes Blogsite is entitled "My Anything But Normal Life")?
DS: Geez, an ordinary day? I don't think I have ever had an ordinary day in my life. I go to bed early, around 10 PM nowadays, and then wake up and begin my day anywhere between 1 AM and 4 AM. I was never big on sleeping anyways. The first thing I do is make my way to the kitchen and put on the coffee. Next, I turn on the computer and then finally into the bathroom. Once all of that is completed I sit down to begin my day and write my Blog. I know, I know, my Blog always seems so organized and well-thought out. But the truth is I sit down and haven't the foggiest idea what I am going to write until my finger touches the first key on the keyboard. Laugh. I like to be fresh.
After that I try and read a little, maybe an hour. Then I turn to work--actually my life's work it seems. I've been doing my family history for just about 30 years. It started many years ago after Alex Haley's "Roots" was shown on television. I was bitten by the bug and began the search. I was thrilled with myself after writing down about 20 names. I say writing because we didn't have computers quite yet. Gasp! It became much easier to organize myself once that first Commodore 64 was released! Anyway, here I am..hold on, let me get an exact count. Okay, 26,195 people later and still going. Every day I find just one more person. I can go for hours researching. One clue leads to another and so on. It has been a real trip. I am so glad I will have something worthwhile to hand down to my children.
After that I chat with people on the internet and on Blogs. Then it's onto the supermarket! Since I can't shop like I once did all at once for the week. I now go everyday or other day to make the load a little more manageable. Are you all bored yet? Lot's of Laughs!
MM: Outside of my oldest brother you are the only person I know who shook hands with President John F. Kennedy. Give us a "thumb nail" impression-so to speak--of each of the Presidents you've met?
DS: Wow! now this is a tall order. Many of the older Presidents like Truman and Eisenhower I met at Kennedy's Inauguration. I was a newspaper boy for the Philadelphia Bulletin and began my political career by slipping unauthorized pictures of Kennedy into the newspapers before putting them in the doors of customers. You can't even imagine how proud a 13 year old kid could have been when I went around the next day delivering the newspaper and saw the pictures I inserted displayed in the windows of my customers. Anyway, to make a long story short, I won a contest that the Bulletin was running for the carriers. The grand prize was a trip to Kennedy's Inauguration and actually attending one of the earlier in the day parties. The big day came and I had to make my way to Pennsylvania Station to get the train to Washington. It snowed so much it was waist high and my parents weren't going to let me go to it. I think I cried and rolled around on the floor until they finally said "OK" just to get rid of me. At this after-event party I met JFK and shook hands, and I just knew he would be great. I instantly fell in love with Jacqueline when I shook her hand. I got to meet Harry S. Truman, a very definitely grandfatherly type who showed his years and the troubles he had to bear on his shoulders. Dwight Eisenhower was a tall, stern grandfatherly type, and Mamie was funny. Even though another great guy, but not a president was Douglas MacArthur. To be honest I can't remember what I thought when I met him.
After that day I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. As I moved up in the world of politics, both locally and somewhat nationally I was invited to the White House 3 times for dinner: Reagan, Ford and Bush, Sr. I sat there and looked around all 3 times and thought "Look at me, a little kid from Fish Town in Philly, having dinner with the President in the White House! Absolutely unbelievable! Reagan was a very friendly, exceptionally friendly guy with enormous charisma. Ford was every one's dad, just a really nice guy. Bush was a little bit more reserved but polite and nice. I actually liked Barbara more. Lot's of Laughs!
The one President that I got along with amazingly well but never met in person was Richard Nixon. We became honest to goodness pen pals that lasted right up until his death in 1994. He was a genuine man. It's truly regrettable that he will be remembered for the Watergate fiasco and he was to bear out Marc Anthony's words, "that the good that men do are oft interred with their bones."
MM: I really sensed that too. How interesting. You know I have to ask you this. The War on Terror. You are an astute observer. What are we doing that is right and what are we doing wrong?
DS: Oh my God, this could take days to answer. Right? Our intentions were good. Wrong? Just about everything. Can I just leave it at that? I haven't taken my pills yet this morning. Lot's of Laughs!
MM: Sure. That's fine. So-called Activist Judges who allegedly mischaracterize the Constitution. What are your views on this?
DS: They mischaracterize the Constitution to suit their own damn political views. They cave in to political groups du jour. Your pushing my buttons now Michael. Lot's of Laughs! I honestly don't know where they find some of these bozos, and from BOTH sides of the aisle, Republican AND Democrat. Let's move on, shall we?
MM: That's fine. I know you have been watching the trial of Saddam Hussein and I'd love to hear your impression of what is going on at this point and what should happen?
DS: Well, I sit and draw correlations between their system and our system. I strongly believe in giving a defendant his or her time to express their feelings, however, not only is Saddam making a mockery of the trials but I find fault with the Judges for allowing him to do so. They have no control over the proceedings. The present Judge has somewhat control and exercises his duty sparingly. The previous Judge that quit should be removed from office, period. As to what should happen? I'm not quite sure what you mean here but as to the verdict, etc.? I have a feeling that he will be found guilty on all counts. Sentencing should be immediate and carried out even faster, the same day preferably. There should be no retrial, no re-examination of the evidence, the only motion needed is the hangman placing the rope around his neck securely.
MM: I'm going to ask you about the pulse of our country. In my own field (broadcasting) Dick Clark Productions telephoned me here at home and turned down a positive show for children and adults citing that the country is just too pessimistic (and addicted to "Shock Television" where 19 year old anorexic babes in bikinis eat worms to win contests) to watch a 'Feel Good Show'. Amy Grant nothwithstanding. Otherwise they loved it. What is your view, Denny? Where are we as a nation?
DS: I think the American electorate has been so bombarded with scandals, ignorance, misappropriations, you name it that they can't help but be disenfranchised. Unfortunately, they are choosing the wrong way of showing their disapproval. They should vote for a person and immediately watch this person in action. The eventual cure for unresponsive politicians is that voting lever. If the elected offical does not perform to OUR expectations, they kick him out and send in a replacement and keep doing it over and over until the right person gets into office.
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL:
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In the relatively short time I have been a blogger, I cannot tell you how many wonderful people have left the Blogging world (much to my personal regret) due to a multitude of reasons. There have been personal responsibilities, marriages, heartbreaks that sadly proved to be insurmountable and just plain "burn out". Denny Shane was averaging 129 comments per day when his Blog peaked. When I started www.MichaelManning.tv "The Official Site" in 2004, Denny was among a handful of bloggers I came to know with some regularity, along with Bud Buckley, Deni Bonet (Last Girl On Earth) , Michele Agnew, Lois Lane (Lois Lane's Home Fires) and Patti (The Monogram Queen).Last summer, Denny Shane, who created one of the most eccentric, hilarious, fun, warm hearted, self deprecating and thought-provoking Blog sites ("My Anything But Normal Life") suffered a series of small strokes in rapid succession over a several week period. A former Federal Court Judge with a background that is among the most fascinating of anyone I have run across, Denny Shane's meteoric rise in the Judicial system was cut short by a major stroke he suffered several years ago. Still, his refusal to cave in resulted in a Blog from his home in Houston, Texas that was (without exaggeration) one of the most widely read in the world of Blogging.
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Few people have matched the sheer heights of a judicial career and exposure to politicians and celebrities alike than Denny Shane. In what was fated to become one of our last our last conversations, I was living in the Mid-West (and miserable) when my cell phone rang at 10 PM. I was driving and pulled my car over to park and noticed a strange area code on my phone. When I answered the call I didn't recognize the caller and he certainly didn't introduce himself. I asked who was speaking? It didn't take long for me to know. "Now who else do you know in Houston, Texas?" It was Denny Shane! For the next hour, Denny peppered the conversation about his physical challenges with humor. For example, he told me that he had driven his car back to his apartment complex garage after a trip to the grocery. He stopped to let an elderly lady walk across the garage to access the elevators. Instead, she walked up to Denny's car (he had his driver's door window rolled down and the engine idling, of course) and proceeded with the following volley: Elderly Lady to Denny: "Are you alive?" Denny: "Well, obviously I am, or I wouldn't be stopped here waiting for you to walk to the elevators so I can park my car".
Next, came this gem: "Get this. The other day I'm at the doctor's office and I ask the guy, 'should I be taking this pill or not?' And ya know what he does? He asks me: 'Well, what do you think? Should you?' And I'm thinking, what an idiot! I'm saying to myself, this guy went all the way through Medical School and here he is asking me...a former Federal Judge and a Lawyer whether or not I should be taking this pill? How the hell do I know? It could kill me!" We shared about 20 minutes more of sheer laughter. I knew Denny's situation was tough. What I admire most about Denny is how he chose to "respond" and not "react" to his condition. He started to Blog about how to recognize the early signs and symptoms of stroke. He even started a separate section on his website devoted to stroke research. And yes, while he created the graphics, photos and irresistible stories of mayhem and laughter by typing with only one finger for many hours, we were treated to stories so hilarious, I wanted to submit Denny's life story to "60 Minutes" for consideration of a future installment. From meeting the late President John F. Kennedy, to sneaking past the guards at the Vatican and running to the glassed-in underground cove where the Pope's are buried, to posting a pin up photo of Playboy Playmate Kelly Monaco as his idea of the ideal wife, Denny is a riot! One of our last e-mails went like this: Me to Denny: "Hey! I just read that if you step out of the shower wringing wet and answer your cell phone, you could get electrocuted." Denny to Me : "Give me 10 minutes and call me. Let's see if it works!"
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With the stubbornness of a Bull Dog, while Denny's situation has remained tenuous since last August, I want to make certain our friend is Honored with Love and NOT forgotten. And so it is in the spirit of Love and Friendship that I feel so moved to re-post my 3rd Guest appearance on my website feature "THE INTERVIEW" featuring Denny. Most of you on my Blogroll were not with me long enough to have known Denny. But to give you a sense of our fun camaraderie, in the days following this post, I ran photos of attractive Playboy Playmates (each of them clothed by the way) appearing to be speaking to Denny with outrageous captions under the photos. Bloggers (and especially Denny) had several "field days" with this antic and Denny thoroughly enjoyed himself. To Denny's family: his parents, siblings and his children: If you are reading this, I have a message to pass along to Denny as he continues to comeback: My Dear Friend: You have no idea how much you are missed by your fellow Bloggers. Your friendship has meant so much to us. I miss you! We all miss you! And I refuse to take down your site from my Blogroll until you come back and rejoin us. No worries. We'll be right here! Lots of Love!!!
THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW WAS POSTED IN APRIL, 2006. HERE IS HOW IT WENT DOWN. ENJOY!
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THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW WAS POSTED IN APRIL, 2006. HERE IS HOW IT WENT DOWN. ENJOY!
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If ever there was a "Renaissance Man" with a big heart and a sense of humor that exceeds the old Rowan & Martin Comedy Show on TV, it's got to be Denny. A retired Philadelphia Judge, his political career began as a teenager in the 1960's campaigning for President John F. Kennedy. Denny would secretly slip photos of Kennedy into his newspapers along his paper route. In what can only be described as a scene from "Saturday Night Live", Kennedy's motorcade accidentally hit Denny's father's car. So, he was officially "tapped" for politics! An Honorable Discharge after 4 years of service in the Navy, Denny served 20 years in many offices from local Committeeman to Judge and Administrator of the State of Pennsylvania. Amazingly, Denny was invited to dinner at the White House 3 times with President Reagan, President Ford, and President Bush, Sr.
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He has also met President Truman, President Kennedy, and President Eisenhower. His hands-on involvement in the community include positions as President of Kensington Burial Grounds, Paler Cemetery; Co-Founder of the Fisher Civic Association; and the Mayor's Committee on Economic Development. His Honors are numerous and impressive: Leadership Award presented by President Gerald Ford, Letter of Commendation presented by President Jimmy Carter, United States Congressional Certificate for Community Service, Citations from The Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Pennsylvania State and Philadelphia City Council, The Big Brother "Good Guy" Award, Shackamaxon Boys Club Award and a Citation for Leadership from the Board of Trustees from the Kensignton Burial Ground.
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He has traveled 5 of the 7 continents of the world before retiring to Texas to start 2 computer companies. After selling his companies, he traveled to a resort island off the Coast of Belize in Central America. A proud father of 5 children, his daughter is a Lawyer, his two sons are in the Investment Management business, and of course you'll remember his two darling little girls we've seen on Denny's Blogsite; they are in the 1st and 4th grades. Although a young man, Denny suffered a heart attack and 3 strokes. Thank God for us he is a true survivor! And he has managed to "keep on keeping on" by making all of us laugh with wit and humor intact. He told me I could ask him anything, so I did. Here we go! We cover a lot of ground here from our divided country, the Saddam Hussein Trail, funny pranks, Playboy Playmates and what adds up to an extraordinary life.
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MM: Before I ask you about Playboy Playmate Kelly Monaco, it's obvious to me that you've suffered through some very big health set backs. What do you think was the single most definitive reason you were a survivor? What gave you the resolve to fight on?
DS: The single, most definitive reason? That's easy. I don't like to lose. Years ago my secretary once told me that I had better slow down and that if I didn't, God has ways of making me slow down. I laughed at her and waved my hand as I ran down the hall towards my next meeting. Well, God sent me a heart attack and I didn't slow down at all. So along comes the 1st stroke, a little slower, then the 2nd stroke, a bit more slower, then finally the 3rd one, now a blind turtle on crutches could beat me in a race. If I got any slower, they could hang a wreath on me for Memorial Day. Laugh.
MM: Take us through a reasonable ordinary day for such an unordinary guy (Shanes Blogsite is entitled "My Anything But Normal Life")?
DS: Geez, an ordinary day? I don't think I have ever had an ordinary day in my life. I go to bed early, around 10 PM nowadays, and then wake up and begin my day anywhere between 1 AM and 4 AM. I was never big on sleeping anyways. The first thing I do is make my way to the kitchen and put on the coffee. Next, I turn on the computer and then finally into the bathroom. Once all of that is completed I sit down to begin my day and write my Blog. I know, I know, my Blog always seems so organized and well-thought out. But the truth is I sit down and haven't the foggiest idea what I am going to write until my finger touches the first key on the keyboard. Laugh. I like to be fresh.
After that I try and read a little, maybe an hour. Then I turn to work--actually my life's work it seems. I've been doing my family history for just about 30 years. It started many years ago after Alex Haley's "Roots" was shown on television. I was bitten by the bug and began the search. I was thrilled with myself after writing down about 20 names. I say writing because we didn't have computers quite yet. Gasp! It became much easier to organize myself once that first Commodore 64 was released! Anyway, here I am..hold on, let me get an exact count. Okay, 26,195 people later and still going. Every day I find just one more person. I can go for hours researching. One clue leads to another and so on. It has been a real trip. I am so glad I will have something worthwhile to hand down to my children.
After that I chat with people on the internet and on Blogs. Then it's onto the supermarket! Since I can't shop like I once did all at once for the week. I now go everyday or other day to make the load a little more manageable. Are you all bored yet? Lot's of Laughs!
MM: Outside of my oldest brother you are the only person I know who shook hands with President John F. Kennedy. Give us a "thumb nail" impression-so to speak--of each of the Presidents you've met?
DS: Wow! now this is a tall order. Many of the older Presidents like Truman and Eisenhower I met at Kennedy's Inauguration. I was a newspaper boy for the Philadelphia Bulletin and began my political career by slipping unauthorized pictures of Kennedy into the newspapers before putting them in the doors of customers. You can't even imagine how proud a 13 year old kid could have been when I went around the next day delivering the newspaper and saw the pictures I inserted displayed in the windows of my customers. Anyway, to make a long story short, I won a contest that the Bulletin was running for the carriers. The grand prize was a trip to Kennedy's Inauguration and actually attending one of the earlier in the day parties. The big day came and I had to make my way to Pennsylvania Station to get the train to Washington. It snowed so much it was waist high and my parents weren't going to let me go to it. I think I cried and rolled around on the floor until they finally said "OK" just to get rid of me. At this after-event party I met JFK and shook hands, and I just knew he would be great. I instantly fell in love with Jacqueline when I shook her hand. I got to meet Harry S. Truman, a very definitely grandfatherly type who showed his years and the troubles he had to bear on his shoulders. Dwight Eisenhower was a tall, stern grandfatherly type, and Mamie was funny. Even though another great guy, but not a president was Douglas MacArthur. To be honest I can't remember what I thought when I met him.
After that day I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. As I moved up in the world of politics, both locally and somewhat nationally I was invited to the White House 3 times for dinner: Reagan, Ford and Bush, Sr. I sat there and looked around all 3 times and thought "Look at me, a little kid from Fish Town in Philly, having dinner with the President in the White House! Absolutely unbelievable! Reagan was a very friendly, exceptionally friendly guy with enormous charisma. Ford was every one's dad, just a really nice guy. Bush was a little bit more reserved but polite and nice. I actually liked Barbara more. Lot's of Laughs!
The one President that I got along with amazingly well but never met in person was Richard Nixon. We became honest to goodness pen pals that lasted right up until his death in 1994. He was a genuine man. It's truly regrettable that he will be remembered for the Watergate fiasco and he was to bear out Marc Anthony's words, "that the good that men do are oft interred with their bones."
MM: I really sensed that too. How interesting. You know I have to ask you this. The War on Terror. You are an astute observer. What are we doing that is right and what are we doing wrong?
DS: Oh my God, this could take days to answer. Right? Our intentions were good. Wrong? Just about everything. Can I just leave it at that? I haven't taken my pills yet this morning. Lot's of Laughs!
MM: Sure. That's fine. So-called Activist Judges who allegedly mischaracterize the Constitution. What are your views on this?
DS: They mischaracterize the Constitution to suit their own damn political views. They cave in to political groups du jour. Your pushing my buttons now Michael. Lot's of Laughs! I honestly don't know where they find some of these bozos, and from BOTH sides of the aisle, Republican AND Democrat. Let's move on, shall we?
MM: That's fine. I know you have been watching the trial of Saddam Hussein and I'd love to hear your impression of what is going on at this point and what should happen?
DS: Well, I sit and draw correlations between their system and our system. I strongly believe in giving a defendant his or her time to express their feelings, however, not only is Saddam making a mockery of the trials but I find fault with the Judges for allowing him to do so. They have no control over the proceedings. The present Judge has somewhat control and exercises his duty sparingly. The previous Judge that quit should be removed from office, period. As to what should happen? I'm not quite sure what you mean here but as to the verdict, etc.? I have a feeling that he will be found guilty on all counts. Sentencing should be immediate and carried out even faster, the same day preferably. There should be no retrial, no re-examination of the evidence, the only motion needed is the hangman placing the rope around his neck securely.
MM: I'm going to ask you about the pulse of our country. In my own field (broadcasting) Dick Clark Productions telephoned me here at home and turned down a positive show for children and adults citing that the country is just too pessimistic (and addicted to "Shock Television" where 19 year old anorexic babes in bikinis eat worms to win contests) to watch a 'Feel Good Show'. Amy Grant nothwithstanding. Otherwise they loved it. What is your view, Denny? Where are we as a nation?
DS: I think the American electorate has been so bombarded with scandals, ignorance, misappropriations, you name it that they can't help but be disenfranchised. Unfortunately, they are choosing the wrong way of showing their disapproval. They should vote for a person and immediately watch this person in action. The eventual cure for unresponsive politicians is that voting lever. If the elected offical does not perform to OUR expectations, they kick him out and send in a replacement and keep doing it over and over until the right person gets into office.
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ALL: Tomorrow we pick up and conclude with Denny's recollections of his friendship with the late television news reporter, Jessica Savitch and much more!
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He sounds like a remarkable man indeed. I hope he is back to blogging soon so you can interview him again. Great post, Michael.
Sorry to say I didn't read your blog two years ago, and missed this interview. I am so happy you're repeating it. Very informative.
Great post and interview.
Denny is something else and we banged a few back and forth every now and then.
I inherited one og his GF somwehow ansd he refused to give me his address so I could send her back LOL
He is missed mostly for his friendship, the rest is all gravy
Raven: It is my understanding that Denny is in serious but stable condition. I share your hopes. He is a really great man!
p.m.: Oh, he is a character! He and another guy in the Navy, I believe, tricked another guy on board the ship into thinking some Betty Page looking girl was sending him letters (they were the pranksters) and this went on for a few blogs. Then there was Olga the would be Russian bride...I miss Denny and his humor. Brilliant man with a heart of gold for others.
jean luc picard: He is always on my mind. Such a good guy. Just before that last stroke, he and I were going to meet in Houston, when at the last minute a friend offered him an all-expense free vacation to Belize. He apologized and I said "Don't apologize. GO FOR IT". The stroke came the week after he returned.
Walker: Don't tell me...was it..."Olga"? :D))! Stop by tomorrow either way!!!!
ALL: I owe a debt of gratitude today to Walker, for inspiring me to comment individually so that my photo resembles an attempted Andy Warhol art piece. I'm considering it. I feel Denny Shane would be chuckling over this idea and thrilled to see our "INTERVIEW" back up!
No it wasnt Olga, I can't say who it was BUT it was interesting having her naked in my living room and my GF at the time asking me on the phone if she was comfortable meeting me.
I told her how comfortable she was since it was thr GF who told me to meet her because it sounded like fun.
She wasn't having fun when i told my guest was a nudist LMAO!!!!!!
Walker: BADA-BOOM! (CRASH CYMBAL!)
Oh my...to leave my comment at this, um, interlude is pretty funny!
He sounds like such a fascinating man, and I send good thoughts.
Jennifer: Welcome! I have several features on this site. We do "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" (actually occurs on Thursdays) and this is an occasional feature called...well, "THE INTERVIEW". It's very snazzy. Thanks for stopping by!
I think about Denny nearly every single day and miss him so much. I wish we could get down to Houston en masse and visit him!
Oh I miss seeing Denny in the blogsphere terribly! I was his 100,000th hit! Such a down to earth funny man. I still say a prayer in his honor daily.
Cheeky: Denny is in my thoughts and prayers as well, I can assure you. Isn't that amazing that I'd hear from his 1,000,000th hit! I'm sure he was just thrilled, Cheeky! :)
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