Friday, November 10, 2000

Moms say the darnedest things

I suffer from this weird form of celebrity dyslexia. I mean, I can never remember which one is Dylan McDermott and which is Dermot Mulroney. Lately, I've become confused during discussions of Lucy Liu and Lisa Ling. I actually have to stop and think when the subject turns to assassins and remember whether James Earl Jones or James Earl Ray is the bad guy.

I think perhaps it's genetic. I recall watching a variety show on television with my mother a few years ago when a middling ventriloquist act was featured. Mom turned to me and said, "Well, that was okay, but they're no Waylon Jennings and Madam."