After seeing her picture, I can say with utter conviction that Eve is dang purty. I mean dang purty.
When I began reading at SDMB last October, Eve was one of the first posters that got my attention. What a gift for writing! And wit! And insight! If the Algonquin round table were revived, she would be perfect for it!
Eve, if I could pick one person from SDMB to spend a day with, it would be you. For one thing, I would like to know the source of your courage. And for another, I would want to hear some rowdy and entertaining tales.
As Cole Porter said, “You’re the top!”
Damn skippy, Mearlchan. Eve is my ideal - for myself and for a mate.
'nuther fan, here.
Pit thread’s locked, just in case you were going to hop in and say something therein. GD thread can be found here.
Pit thread is … well … in the pit, and I hope rapidly sinking to the bottom of the floor, so to speak. Some of the things said therein were really rather heinous.
I was hoping Eve had an email address handy because there were things I have wanted to say to Eve about where she fits in my life that just seem strange out here in public, particularly as I don’t think we have ever directly spoken or even been in the same thread.
I lurked for a long time before registering here and Eve has always been a favourite poster, when she revealed her past it just made me admire her more, what a thing to feel coerced into revealing and then to do so with such grace. Eve is a very big part of why I come here and is one of those life teachers that seem to come along just when we need them most. Well, Eve has been that for me anyway and that is without a single direct word spoken, until now.
I do not do mush well, no matter how sincere and honest. Sorry about that.
I’ve never met Eve in person or even interacted with her much on the boards, but I am ever so glad she’s here.
I read every thread she starts. I invariably learn something I didn’t know before, and she’s opened up whole new fields of interest for me. That’s what these boards are for, right?
I find myself indebted to someone I’ve never met for expanding my horizons. It’s a minor goal in my life to meet her in person, shake her hand, and thank her for what she’s done. We’re fortunate to have her here.
I think Eve is a class act. Indeed, the very definition of a class act.
Miss one evening around here and the place falls apart!
Eve, you are a truly classy lady. While I admit I can’t always wrap my mind around all you’ve gone through, I can wrap it around that. It’s a pleasure sharing a board with you.
CJ
When I first posted to this thread, I hadn’t a clue what really prompted it. All I thought was, “Who would be mean to Eve?” But I went on to post my appreciation. Now that I’ve read the threads in question (or as much as I could stomach), I realize my words were woefully inadequate.
Eve is the classiest woman on this board (and that’s saying a lot). She has a wonderfully sharp wit, beautiful humor, and she knows when to give the most well-placed cuts direct. She comports herself with such incredible grace and dignity on this board that I suspect she’s very much the same way in person.
I’ve seriously thought, “I hope I can be like her when I’m her age.” I’ve also wondered if I ever needed to go to NYC if I could get to meet her. I have this vision: I’m sitting at a dinner table with my [agent/editor/publisher] when [he/she] points and says, “See that woman over there? That’s Eve Golden,” and I would exclaim loudly, “I know her,” and jump up and run over there, screaming, “Eve, Eve! It’s me, DeadlyAccurate from the Straight Dope!” (I never said I would be as dignified as her, just that I’d like to be).
Class, grace, wit and humor. That’s Eve. Now if we can just get her to own a pair of blue jeans.
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No, cancel that. I’m not surprised.
Just completely effing delighted. Jeez, Eve, you’re fabulous to people you’ve never even heard of. I dream of that kind of fabulous.
I remember when Eve returned here after a spell away, having been unsure about how she felt about being here. Of course, I delighted in the many crumbs of wit and culture she once again flicked our way.
But I also appreciated the small victory that her return represented, and the manner in which it was taken.
I’ve adored and respected Eve from the moment I met her. I am also the proud owner of all of her published works, including an autographed copy of “Vamp”. She has taught me so much and honestly, the SDMB wouldn’t be readable without her contributions.
side note: My jaw dropped when I read some of those comments directed towards transgendered individuals in that GD thread. Pathetic and deplorable are words that come to mind.
I had the opportunity to have dinner with both Eve and her mother. We had a great time; she’s just as witty and charming in real life as she is on the boards.
And she’s just a doll. Really.
Eve, I just wanted to say I’m glad you’re still here. You’re a wonderfully classy lady, and I hope you know that there are plenty of people who do not share the views of Pete and Re-Pete.
Eve is kind and open in all her posts and, quite frankly, she’s the bravest woman I’ve ever seen. She’s my hero.
Eve is our daily reminder that grace, wit, and charm are alive and well. What would this Board be without her?
Eve
A Lady We Love.
She’s swell.
I think Eve is peachy keen.
One of my favorite posters. Smart, funny, insightful.
In all the “What celebrity do you look like?” threads, she mentions that she looks like the love child of Frank Zappa and Cher, always with the tone that that’s not a good thing.
That turns out not to be the case.
When she went on hiatus a while back, a great big honkin’ bunch of life went out of the board, and it was a lesser place until she returned.
Eve, you are, every election, by acclamation, the Mayor of Doperville. We all have different reasons for liking you, but you give us so many, resistance is futile. You’re the cat’s meow!