saturday 9

 

Hurt So Bad

1) Do you have any aches or pains this morning? it's Saturday afternoon--but no, no aches or pains

2) In this song, Linda Ronstadt complains that her ex doesn't get what she's going through. Have you recently felt misunderstood? trying to explain my eye diagnosis friends were listening to reply and not listening to hear (central serous chorioretinopathy--I had never heard of it)

3) Now let's put a positive spin on it: Is there someone in your life who gets you completely? my sisters and my bestie--and Virginia sister's elder daughter

4) Linda recorded a best-selling album in Spanish, and has also performed in French, German and Italian. How many languages do you speak? fluently?  Ubbi-dubbi, pig latin, and sarcasm

5) Linda once dated George Lucas of Star Wars fame. Who is your favorite Star Wars character? I had a soft spot for Han Solo

6) Steve Martin has spoken affectionately about Linda and their romance in the 1970s. Are you a Steve Martin fan? yes

7) Linda worked consistently and successfully with record producer Peter Asher throughout the 70s and 80s. Tell us about someone you enjoyed working beside. my work husband of 20 years was my best friend--and part of what I liked about him was how much he loved his wife and kids (his wife is also a friend of mine and she understood our relationship)

8) In 1980, when this song was popular, People magazine named author Stephen King one of the year's most intriguing people. Have you read any of his books or short stories? I have read almost everything he's written

9) Random question: Looking back on last week, would you describe it as exciting or boring? exciting bordering on intense