Although you are almost certainly way ahead of me on this, Eve, I was just hearing on NPR that the headquarters of the publication The Onion recently moved from Wisconsin to Manhattan. It would sure be a hoot to see your kick-butt humor writing in The Onion, although they freely admit that their style is more dairy belt than deli belt. Still, I think the writing is of high, sly quality, and would only be improved with the addition of yours.
What do you say, Dopers? Would you like to read more Eve and in a national publication?
I’m on board with the OP; I have long followed a policy of “all Eve, all the time.”
I’m not sure how I feel about this Mary Astor/Maltese Falcon look (never did much care for that performance). Still, I suppose better Mary Astor locks than John Jacob Astor locks…
Mmmm . . . Maybe I should replace my new Mary Astor 'do with a Mary Pickford 'do? I can follow Hassidim around and snip off their sausage curls while they’re not looking . . .
I am going to follow up with AMC, who—you may recall—auditioned me for an on-air position last year. How I’d love to be the Loretta Young of the New Millennium, twirling through doorways in my enterprising frocks to introduce films!
As far as The Onion . . . I really think the pay would be too teeny-weeny to make all that work worthwhile (if they even wanted me—I’m sure they have their own staff!). I’m working 9-to-5, writing a biography on weekends, and just got a freelance gig doing entries for a biographical dictionary. I am spreading myself thinner than the Jelly’s Last Jam . . .
You know, that would be a really good show. Enough to finally clinch getting cable again. A little Loretta Young, a little Elvira—Hey! I’m talking about the “wisecracking hostess” Elvira, not the “falling out of her dress” Elvira. Keep your mind out of the gutter.
Really, Eve, please continue to pursue that. You’d be EVER so good at it.
I second dropzone’s plea. Eve, I’d love to see you hostessing AMC. Especially if you’d please bitchslap that existing host. He’s OK, but sometimes I’d like to give him such a pinch.
Re: The Onion – Not being an artist myself, I can forget that just because one is talented, creative and professional doesn’t mean someone will pay them what they’re worth. On the NPR broadcast this morning, the reporter sat in on a session wherein the writers were trying out their newly-written “headlines” and stories on each other. They were of course very funny, but as I listened, I thought how so many Dopers here can be just as funny, and a handful (Eve at the top) are much better. Maybe if the Dopers ever get organized and create their own humor publication, Eve can be our CEO.
Judging from the quality of recent issues, the publisher should ask the trainer for a refund.
Eve, being renowned for her shy modesty, would never mention this. But those of you who like her work do know that she’s published four books, right? Unfortunately for those you seeking a different sort of exposure, Eve continues to refuse to do a pin-up calendar.
announcer: “…and the part of Eve will be be played by Miss Rosalind Russell. As Ed, the devil-may-care editor of The Onion, Mr Cary Grant will appear, with other parts filled by Laura Hope Crews, “Cuddles” Zakall and Ann Revere. The part of the bobby-soxer Fan Club President will be taken by Redboss, who won this role in a Photoplay Magazine contest…”
I’m glad this thread is here- Eve- I have a question for you. I have a dilemma. I really want to buy some of your books, but I am poor. (college student paying my own way). Am I still supporting your work by borrowing a copy of a book from the library, or does that devalue your work? Better yet, if it makes your book look in extremely high demand, should I check it out, renew it twice, then get all of my friends and family to do the same? Will this ensure that the library orders copies of past/future books? How does it work?
What is a girl to do??
Zette
PS- my library really does have two of your books. I plan on reading them over the summer during my brain break.
Having a reeelly bad week (tax troubles, may get thrown out of my apartment, and my printer’s down) . . . But, like Joan Crawford, I always respond to my fan mail!
Zette, I would not be at all hurt if you took my books out of the library rather than buying them. But if you do want to buy cheap copies, go to those second-hand book Web sites—a good one is http://www.bookfinder.com/
Eve, if you lose your apartment you can move in with me. The rent’ll be free, I have a huge collection of books and movies, and I can cook. On the downside, that six hour commute will probably be wearing.
…but on the upside, if you’re feeding her, entertaining her, and putting her up, she can quit her job and DISPENSE with the commute!
Better phone in your order to the nice folks at Godiva for a goodly supply of bon-bons, Neem. I think there’s someone with a valise, picture hat, and parasol coming up your walk.
