KENNY VANCE AND THE PLANOTONES

Feb 28.10

The other night Richard and I went to Cerritos to hear a concert by Kenny Vance and the Planotones. Both from Brooklyn, Richard and Kenny have been friends since Richard graduated from University of Michigan and Kenny launched his long career as a doo wop artist with many popular hits.… Click for more

FUN AT THE CHATEAU MARMONT

Feb 25.10

Samantha Mathis, who played my daughter in last year’s Broadway play, “33 Variations”, and her friend, producer Sandy Stern, came to dinner with Richard and me at the Chateau Marmont.… Click for more

Dinner With Friends at Cecconi’s

Feb 24.10

We had such a good time we closed the place.

Businessman and CEO of My Studio, Larry Ryckman, me, Richard, Terry Seymour of TV’s "Extra" and entrepreneur David Codikow

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PARTIES AND WORKOUTS. WHEW!

Feb 24.10

Night before last Richard and I had some friends (and family) over for dinner and to listen to some music. I loved seeing Rosanna again.… Click for more

My brother Peter and me at his 70th birthday party

Feb 22.10

me with our host’s dog, Linus

Peter, the birthday Boy

Parky, Peter’s girlfriend, lighting the sparklers

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DENISE AUSTIN

Feb 19.10

Denise Austin, Katrina Hodgson and me



I met Denise Austin yesterday. She is a real dynamo, overflowing with positive energy and generosity.… Click for more

VALENTINE’S DAY—A LITTLE LATE

Feb 16.10

Art Linson, June Newton, Fiona Linson, me, Richard, Bob Evans, Nikki Haskell, Eva Chow

Art Linson, June Newton, Fiona Linson, me, Richard, Bob Evans, Nikki Haskell, Eva Chow

with Richard

I only just got the photos from the Valentine’s Day party thrown at the Chateau Marmont by June Newton, the lively, brave widow of Helmut Newton.… Click for more

GETTING BACK TO THE WORKOUT

Feb 16.10

Today’s the day that I went to the studio of producer/director, Darren Capik to be interviewed about my history in the fitness business, how I started it, why I am interested in doing programs for boomers and older folks, how being healthy is related to self empowerment, to ‘owning your body’ and not giving it away, exposing it to disease, or burdening it with obesity.… Click for more

EVE ENSLER: I AM AN EMOTIONAL CREATURE

Feb 11.10

Here are some good pictures of the luncheon yesterday for Eve’s global organization: V-Day: Until The Violence Stops. Eve has written a new play (well, it’s in its third printing as a book after only one week!!!) but will soon be her new play.… Click for more

Tweets on 2010-02-08

Feb 08.10

THE BLACK LIST PROJECT

Feb 05.10

The other night at the Paley Center, my friend Pat Mitchell who is President and CEO of the Center, invited Richard and me to attend the photo exhibit and screening of “The Black List Project.” This was the third part of the series of extraordinary interviews with African Americans who have been successful, mostly in the face of great odds.… Click for more