My Best/Worst List of 2008
I know this is late but I have been busy. I hope you enjoy my Best/Worst list of 2008 & comments are welcome.
Here are the events that have happened to me during 2008.
My Grandma, Dad's Mom died of Pneumonia at the age of 83. R.I.P. Elizabeth Lee Smith
Went to Disney World in April, August & November. We had an annual pass so we thought we might as well use it up. Wont be going back for awhile now.
My brother & his fiancee Bree welcomed a little boy to the family. His name is Gabriel Joseph.
We had a busy August. We went to Denver for my brother's wedding, then we visited with a friend in St. Louis & he drove us to Memphis. We got to see Graceland during Elvis week which lead up to the day of his death.
Jim Breuer invited us to a private screening of his movie he did with his Father.
Went to a Celine Dion concert at Madison Square Garden.
Magnolia Bakery put a location in Rockefeller Center & I finally got to try my first cupcake they are known for.
Here are the celebrities I met in 2008. Some I had pictures with & some I didnt.
Justin Long- He walked right by me after an SNL. I said Hello Justin & he goes Oh hey, How are you. So friendly & adorable. No picture.
Rocco DiSpirito- He has come out of SNL many times & he is another friendly guy. He shook our hand. No picture.
Michael Johns- He had just got knocked off of American Idol & that Saturday he was at the show. I went right up to him & asked him for a picture.
Suze Orman- Kristen Wiig had just done her that night & we happen to see the real Suze come out. Louis said Hello to her and she was really friendly & then Louis asked her what she thought of Kristen doing her. She said Kristen does a great job. No picture.
John Stamos- He was at the show & this really excited me. I met him once before when he was on Broadway doing the play Nine. This time there wasn't a barricade so I said Hello John. He turned and gave me a smile that made me melt so I asked him for a picture. He said sure & the lady he was with took our picture & then he squeezed my shoulder & I thanked him.
Bill Murray- This was my second time meeting him & he was at one of the TNL shows. Chris happened to be with me which was interesting since I first met Chris at a book signing a few years later & Bill Murray was there. I got a better picture this time. Thank you Chris.
Brandon Flowers- He was a MG on SNL & he came down after the show. I happen to like The Killers music so it was about time I met Brandon. I got a picture with him & he was really sweet.
Joshua Jackson- He was at one of the TNL shows in the audience & he came down with Chris Parnell. I tried to get a picture with him with my camera but the battery died so I had to use my cell phone camera. While waiting Joshua was being very patient. He would rub my back & I thought he whispered something in my ear but Chris & Michael said he kissed me on the head.
Greg Kinnear- I had just seen a movie screening of Ghost Town & Greg just happened to be on Conan that Friday so as he was going in I got a picture with him.
David Cook- He was a musical guest on SNL so after the show he came down & I asked him for a picture. I told him I voted for him on American Idol & he was very appreciative. He even thanked us again on his way out.
James Franco- I met him when he was doing SNL. He would give me the cutest smile & I asked him for a picture. He said sure so Louis & I got a picture with him.
Now onto the Best/Worst List. It was hard to choose.
Best Movies were: Vantage Point, Penelope, 21, Indiana Jones & The Crystal Skull, Sex & The City: The Movie, Baby Mama, Wall-E & Mamma Mia: The Movie.
Worst Movies were: Be Kind, Rewind, Miss Pettigrew For A Day, Funny Games, Jumper, Swing Vote, Rachel Getting Married & Love In The Time Of Cholera.
Best Actor/Actress were: Dennis Quaid, Christina Ricci, Jim Sturgess, Harrison Ford, Tina Fey, Meryl Streep & Pierce Brosnan.
Worst Actor/Actresses were: Jack Black, Michael Pitt, Hayden Christiansen, Kevin Costner & Anne Hathaway.
Best TV Show: 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, Fringe, American Idol & Saturday Night Live.
Worst TV Show: Dancing With The Stars, Deal Or No Deal, Biggest Loser & Heroes.
Best Singer/Band: Coldplay, Kanye West, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, Vampire Weekend, Panic! At The Disco & The Killers.
Worst Singer/Band: Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ludacris & T-Pain.
Best Song: Light On by David Cook, All American Girl by Carrie Underwood, A-Punk by Vampire Weekend, Human by The Killers, Liva La Vida by Coldplay & Love Lockdown by Kanye West.
Worst Song: Womanizer by Britney Spears, I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, One More Drink by Ludacris & Chopped N Skrewed by T-Pain.
Best Headlines: Michael Phelps wins gold, Barak Obama becomes first African American president, Tina Fey as Palin & wins Emmy for 30 Rock, Writers' Strike Ends Feb 12, David Cook wins Idol, New Kids On The Block reunited & Same Sex Marriage Legal in CA.
Worst Headlines: Caylee Anthony Disappearance, Hurricane Ike, Financial Crisis/Recession, Eliot Spitzer Scandal, Prop 8 banned gay marriage & Patrick Swayze reveals Pancreatic cancer.
Now for the Shout outs. If your name isn't listed please don't be offended. It's probably because I didn't talk to you much in 2008.
Chris- You are the greatest friend a person can ever have. I am glad to have you as a best friend & for a long time to come. Thank you Chris for everything you have done in 2008. May 2009 be just as good if not better. Love you.
Arlene- You are known to go to sleep right away once you get to the line. It's always fun to hang out with you at Broadway Barks every year. Also love getting your forecast every day during SNL season.
Burke & Beth- It was a pleasure getting to visit you guys in St. Louis this past Summer. Thank you Burke for driving us to Memphis. I had a lot of fun & it was neat seeing Graceland. It was great seeing you guys in December too.
Candy- It was great seeing you when you came to see Hugh Laurie. Sorry Justine couldn't come in too.
Christian- Im sorry we missed you when you came to visit during Thanksgiving. We would have loved to see you. Next time you come we will be here. Miss you buddy.
Jim- I love talking about Disney with you & loved having a Disney related meal at your house. You are a lot of fun to hang out with. Thanks for going to the Jim Breuer private screening with us this past Summer.
Jenny- It was a nice surprise that you came to visit around Christmas. Thank you again for the SNL Survival Kit. We love it.
John- It was nice having dinner with you a Kathleen at Dallas BBQ & Im glad we have something in common like Disney. We hope to see you more in 2009.
Kathy- Its always a pleasure talking to you about things. I really hope to see you in 2009. Love you.
Mike Mott- I'm glad you are getting your dream come true. Good luck on Guys & Dolls coming up. You are always a pleasure to see. Miss you & love you.
Michael Streeter- It's always nice seeing you. Thank you for the Scooby Doo. He is sitting on a chair looking out the window as we speak. See you around.
Steven- Its always nice to hang out with you. Maybe someday we can meet you in CA & we can get toured.
Now for the Farewells. I didn't list everyone because there were a lot but I did list the most important ones.
Tim Russert- He is known as host of Meet The Press & using his chalkboards during voting season. He will be missed.
Estelle Getty- She played the Mother to Bea Arthur on one of the best TV shows ever, The Golden Girls. She will be missed.
Roy Scheider- He was known as the guy in Jaws who would tell people to get out of the water.
Heath Ledger- This is the one that is the worst of the deaths. He was way too young to die. I didn't care for his acting but it was still a shocking thing to hear. He will really be missed.
Paul Newman- Known for only one movie I have seen him in & that was Cool Hand Luke. He is also known for his Newmans Own products.
George Carlin- He was a stand up comic & the very first host of Saturday Night Live. I used to get him & Ringo Starr mixed up.
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry- She is known as the wife of Gene Roddenberry the creator of Star Trek. She was the voice of the computer on Starship Interprise.
Jack Narz- He is one of the best game show hosts of his time.
Eartha Kitt- She is known as Catwoman on the Batman TV show. She is also known as her purrrs.
That is all I have for the 2008 season. May 2009 be even best or the worst.