First month in the UK
I have been in the UK for about a month now. It has been a big adjustment. I do really miss the mountains. I live very far out in the country so the public transportation isn’t so great. I will need to get a car. Unfortunately, I don’t have a valid driver’s license since I … Continue reading
James Corden’s “May I Have Your Attention Please?”
I am a big fan of the TV show Gavin & Stacey. My favorite characters are Smithy and Nessa. It turns out that the actors playing these characters are actually the writers and creators of the show, Ruth Jones (Myfanwy from Little Britain) and James Corden. James Corden’s character Smithy has become popular outside of … Continue reading
“Dear Fatty” by Dawn French
I just finished listening to Dawn French’s Dear Fatty audiobook. She starts off the recording saying that she is having someone else read the story since there are some difficult and emotional moments. To be honest, you completely forget that it isn’t her, because the narrator, Liza Tarbuck, sounds just like her and reads it … Continue reading
“Guts” by Kristen Johnson
I just finished Guts by Kristen Johnson. It is a memoir of her battle with drug and alcohol addiction. She talks briefly of her childhood. It wasn’t much different from most with the feelings of awkwardness and insecurity. Once she discovered comedy, acting, and self deprecation for entertainment, she realized her calling. As with many … Continue reading
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