Drooling Over Al

[scottidog]

An ebay item that I just don't understand...

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[ottersmoo]

Ok, I need to comment about the improv.

Al is GROSSLY underestimating his ability to improvise. He says it takes him a long time to be funny but on shows like Rock the House and his Behind the Music, he's just being himself and very funny! He's already doing improv and he doesn't know it.

First of all, let me say I've been performing improv for 10 years now and teaching it for 7. Al, if you're listening, I WILL TEACH YOU IMPROV!!! All you have to do is trust that razor sharp wit and intelligence and learn the "rules". A little practice and you'll put Wayne Brady to shame. I am not kidding about this. Improv takes practice. It's not a natural thing most of the time. And I will be your willing improv slave.

I think it's great that Drew asked him on the show. I was wondering when he would get the chance to do that but if all that's standing in his way is the false belief that he "can't" do it, I will fix that.

So gimme a call!

[scottidog]

Al is GROSSLY underestimating his ability to improvise. He says it takes him a long time to be funny but on shows like Rock the House and his Behind the Music, he's just being himself and very funny! He's already doing improv and he doesn't know it.

I agree completely. I can't teach him improv, but I would be a willing test audience.

But, we can't really give him any extra projects if we want him to finish up the Album and get the tour started. And we do want him to do those things.

[Elvis]

Well, "slime" is a common theme in many of Al's songs. The first of course was "SLIME Creatures From Outer Space" on DTBS, which was a harbinger for "Stuck In A Closet With Vanna White" when Al reports, "Then some SLIMY alien jumps out of my chest". And then from "I Remember Larry", there's: "You know I couldn't help but laugh / Even though he treated me like SLIME."

And in "The Ballad OF Kent Marlow" there's

Kent Marlow, you're a dirty, lyin', worthless hunk of slime.
Kent Marlow, you're a dirty, cheatin',
Lyin', no good, lousy, stinkin',
Back stabbin', scum suckin', worthless hunk of slime.

Dave

[scottidog]

Moving this over here to the drool topic, it seems appropriate to have it here...

I was thinking about Al the other day, as I am wont to do. It was actually the same day Nina was born, tho' I didn't know it at the time... (But I digress which I am also wont to do.)

I was waxing philosophical about the comments Al has made about what he finds attractive in a woman... (excerpted from AAA)

In past issues of the MS you have said you judge a woman by the size of her nostrils. Would you consider dating the nasally-challenged? (#'s 7-8 The Incredible Colin)

Only if she's got really big ear lobes.

Do gentlemen/you prefer blondes? (Catheryn Blair)

I don't judge a woman by the color of her hair. I judge her by the size and shape of her nostrils.

Is it difficult for you to find women who like you for you are and not how much money (they think) you have? (Julie Vaughn- #'s 2, 3, & 4)

You'll never know how hard it is to find a woman who can overlook the whole money thing and just love me for my perfectly-shaped nostrils.

What do you look for in a girlfriend?

I judge a woman solely by the size and shape of her nostrils.

(Good thing Suzanne has such a cute, perky little nose!) Anyway, I was wondering why the nostrils. Yes, I know it's supposed to be funny. And with Al, I think that's at least part of the reason he says most of things he does in interviews. But, is there another reason?

I think there is. And here is what I think he meant. (Of course, I could be wrong. He could just be a "nose man.") In this world we judge people so much based on appearances. As silly as it is to judge someone by the size and shape of her nostrils, it is equally silly to judge her by the size and shape of her breasts, her waistline, her ... whatever it is. Al was looking for something beyond physical beauty. He was looking for a woman who was beautiful in spirit. Intelligent, and not just a decoration for his arm. Al was lucky that he found a woman like that who also is beautiful on the outside, but I don't think that was his first priority.

I think Al knows a little something about being judged by his looks alone. While I think that Suzanne was probably always beautiful, Al wasn't always what would be considered good looking. As you all know, if you have been paying attention, I happen to think young Al was adorable. But he did go through an awkward phase... (the 70's?) where he looked pretty "nerdy." Al has grown progressively handsomer as he has grown older. (He's gonna be the hottest geriatric rock 'n roller of all time at this rate!) Where was I? I got distracted there... :blush:

Considering what her parents look like, I'd say that Nina being beautiful is a foregone conclusion.

While I think you are right, I think the second part of your statement is far more important.

And considering who her parents are, I'd say that it's also a foregone conclusion that she will be well and truly loved.

As OE also said, Al and Suzanne will do right by Nina, no matter what she looks like.

Now that I have taken the high road, can I also add...

I really can't wait for the new batch of pictures! Woo hoo! :blush: :nervous:

What?? It's on topic! :lookround:

[weird_el]

I'm impressed by the size and shape of Al's nostrils. He really has a nice nose and a great profile. I love that Mediterranean thing.

[Orthography Enthusiast]

I'm impressed by the size and shape of Al's nostrils. He really has a nice nose and a great profile. I love that Mediterranean thing.

What a pleasant surprise to see you finally post to this topic, El! (even Dave got here before you, and diehard fan that he is, he's hardly a drooler!)

Who could fail to be impressed by the size & shape of Al's nostrils, after all? And who can forget some of their more memorable zoom shots, in Spy Hard, Rock the House, VIP, and I'm sure there are a few I forgot or have never seen...

But we may have to retire this topic, and surrender the field to the quintessential Drooler Over Al: Nina. At least she will be, once her teeth start coming in.

[scottidog]

But we may have to retire this topic, and surrender the field to the quintessential Drooler Over Al: Nina. At least she will be, once her teeth start coming in.

That would be the drooler on Al, which is something entirely different...

[Orthography Enthusiast]

That would be the drooler on Al, which is something entirely different...

Not necessarily. Haven't you noticed the way dads tend to hoist their kids overhead?

Of course, they usually stop doing that by the time the kids are... 23. Until then, I stand by my preposition.

[scottidog]

Haven't you noticed the way dads tend to hoist their kids overhead?

As long as Nina weighs less than an accordion, dad will be ok. Of course, she will probably be a lot more wigglier (is that a word?) and gigglier than your average accordion. And more apt to leak...

I stand by my preposition.

That's a tad redundant isn't it?