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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That interview was very tense. Matt did not back down and TC was not very nice. Tom was acting very "higher than thou-ish." (Is that the saying?) Anyway he acted like he was such an expert in psychiatry and ritalin, etc and acted like Matt was doing people a disservice because he (Matt) was not an expert.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Shana Alexander died, for any of you that may not know it she was the woman who inspired the old Dan Ackroyd/Jane Curtin - point counter point skits (Jane you ignorant )

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Julie, I saw that, too. I just wonder what so-called expert research papers (who wrote them)that Tom read.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 5:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I just watched this online for the first time -- it's worse to watch than to read. He is so arrogant and creepy. Matt Lauer did very well with this interview. Bravo to him for holding his ground, while still trying to get Cruise to talk.

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 5:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OMG. I just saw some of the interview played on Paula Zahn's CNN show. He was like a programmed robot, totally cold and arrogant. I have a new respect for Matt Lauer - he didn't flinch.

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You can watch the whole thing here

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you Tishala ... very interesting that Mr. Cruise!

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, June 24, 2005 - 8:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Al Roker's blog about the TC interview:

Matt's interview with Tom Cruise (Al Roker) June 24, 2005 | 8:18 a.m.

Hey gang, so did you see Matt's interview this morning with Tom Cruise? Okay, I congratulate people who are passionate about their beliefs, their faith and their love. What frightens me a little bit is when that passion tries to steam roll others. I don't want anyone coming after me for knocking Scientology — let's be up front about that. Someone's religion is their deal as long as you don't hurt me or my loved ones with your beliefs, I'm cool with yours.

But I think Tom oversteps the line when he starts taking on people who use certain drugs to deal with either depression, mental illness or other problems. Can there be abuses, troubles and misdiagnosis? You bet. But there is too much evidence that points to real help for certain people.

Is Brooke Shields better because certain drugs helped her post partum depression? You have to look to her and her family for that answer, but it is not Tom Cruise's place to take her to task for her choices. Did they hurt Tom? Did they somehow cause problems for him? Hey, I have relatives who were on Ritalin. A couple it helped, a few it didn't. You don't see me on some crusade, bashing people who did nothing to me.

Just as we should shut up about wondering if Tom's relationship with Katie Holmes is a publicity stunt, Tom oughta pipe down about people he doesn't know about situations he hasn't experienced. You're an actor, not a med student. But the best part about being American is that you can say whatever the heck you want in this country, as loopy and as goofy as it might sound.

So let the war of the words continue — that's what America is all about.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gotta' love Al! His books are funny -- and this piece shows his intelligence and reasonable outlook! GO AL!!

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, the next level, Lester Holt is the weekend Today host, he had a "psycology debate" this morning. Brooke Shields maybe lying low, I came in on the tail end of the "debate"... Marie Osmond (remember she also had severe PPD, almost attempted suicide, she 'ran away' after her last baby was born) and 2 Psychologist (ok, one man may not have been a psych, he was the holistic person, but Marie totally supports holistic approach, and also knows there is over medication, but she was so strong... (she was in Utah) whenever she'd get 'steamrolled' she just say "Lester, Lester" and Lester would silence the arguing to let Marie make her point!!

So the beat goes on!

(FWIW I never liked/trusted Tom cruise, he has what I call "Lying" eyes... those eyes look into them, you cant tell where he's coming from! He's definately got "cute" outward appearance appeal.. but I cant get beyond his "lyin eyes'!)

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oprah: $1M Donation, Thanks to Ebersols link

I can tell you exclusively that Oprah Winfrey, no stranger to showing her largesse, donated $1.2 million to a South African school last week.

It was all because of a documentary she watched on a plane while heading to the continent two weeks ago.

The school, Ithuteng Trust, is run by "Mama" Jackey Maarohanye in Soweto. It's actually a youth program that has already saved around 6,000 young people from the mean streets of Soweto, despite a violent lifestyle marked by extreme poverty.

Many of the children rescued by Ithuteng are rape victims. Winfrey openly talks about her rape at an early age by a family member.

News of Oprah's gift barely made a ripple out of South Africa back on June 14, when Winfrey presented "Mama" Jackey with her check. [...]

Jan
Member

08-01-2000

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's a wonderful story, Tish..especially the last part at the site about the Ebersols. They sound like great kids!!!

I understand Oprah also funds a whole school for girls in South Africa. I think she paid over $10Million to get it started and is funding it annually??

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

Hordes of credit for Lourdes

By 24 hours news services

Pop superstar Madonna has given her eight-year-old daughter Lourdes her own credit card with a $10,000 limit, according to In Touch Weekly.

Friends say Madonna hopes this will teach Lourdes to appreciate the value of money.

A pal tells the magazine, "Minors are not usually allowed credit cards so she had to pull a few strings to get it issued in Lourdes' name."

"She is hoping to teach Lourdes to be responsible with money," reports www.sfgate.com.

http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Entertainment/2005/06/24/1101996-sun.html





Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Yeah Al!
2. Good for Oprah
3. TEACH the child the value of money???? Who is going to pay the bill Lourdes or Mom? Whatever happened to chores and allowances (not 10,000)!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think that is such a great example having these two stories together. Here is Oprah so generous with her money, helping children who have nothing. There is Madonna who makes sure her own child has even more!

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Reader, Marie Osmond also used an anti-depressant. She said medication is the starting point, to get you out of bed and able to participate in life again. She took it for as short a time as she could, while searching for the underlying problem which caused the depression. I agree, she was strong in the interview. Lester did a good job moderating, even when that man tried to take over.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The interview of Tom Cruise by Matt Lauer continues on the Monday morning show, by the way.

Oprah is quite generous, there can be no doubt of that, but I guess I've been turned off by the showiness of so much of it.. the publicity for extravagant parties and gift-giving to people who need nothing, the Christmas show which is really nothing more than a gigantic endorsement opportunity for products that Oprah happens to love, given to a lucky audience who appear to consider this the peak experience of a lifetime and the greediness of her investments; I will never forget the day she talked about realizing that God wasn't going to make any more beachfront property in Hawaii, so she was buying every inch she could get her hands on. Why Oprah feels that she should have so much of a limited world wonder, she didn't explain, but Donald Trump completely understood.

Clearly she earns the money and can do with it what she wants. And, so it works for Madonna, who, if I'm not mistaken has participated in charity events as well.

OK, call me grumpy. Also remember that Oprah tends to get credit for some giving done from the Angel Network, which, to her great credit, she started and encourages, but consists of donations sent in by her viewers.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What turned me off oprah was the revelation that when she had her book club, she purchased the movie rights to a book and then made it an oprah book choice.

On another level, from my personal knowledge, she can be a real prima dona and an absolute insensitive B**tch.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, do dish Maris!!

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
ok here is the story. This took place about five years ago. A company, I wont say which was giving a party for Stedman celebrating his 30 years in the business and we shared office space with Stedman. Now let me say this a classier guy you could never meet was Stedman, always had a kind word for our receptionsit and anyone else, a genuinely nice person. SO any anyway this party is taking place on the third floor and our offices are on the fourth.

Mis primadona arrives on the fourth floor having a bloody fit because the man of the hour, the man being saluted wasnt there on the third floor waiting for her arrival. She proceeds to go back to a conference room and wipes the floor with him. So now its time for the party on 3. She goes down to the party and the best part was her friend Gayle arrived. Now apparently there was no love lost between the partners group and Gayle so when she gets here his staff tells her she isnt on the invite list. She blows a gasket, demands that they get oprah because She is GAYLE. Anyway, Gayle gets in. Then they announce that any staff who wants to meet Oprah has to line up in a converence room where Oprah is sitting in an arm chair giving audiences and sitting on the arm of the chair? Stedman? NOPE GAYLW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My assistant who was a HUGE OPRAH fan, was so excited to meet her goes up to her and he tells her that he met her once before in her audience at her show and I s wear to god. She looks at him and says in a nasty voice, do you think I remember everyone I meet? He was devastated. he just slunk away.

At the end of the evening Ms O, leaves Stedman at the party and departs with Gayle. The party was in honor of him and she didnt give him the time of day.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow. That's some meanness all around. I've never quite understood why I even have to know who Gayle is - she's Oprah's friend, fine, most stars have friends and don't try to create public personalities of them. And Stedman, well he always comports himself with class so I'm not surprised to hear that he's a true gentleman. Makes you wonder why he sticks around for that kind of treatment. I hope your friend stopped tuning in to Oprah.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 5:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well the rumors were about in our place about who exactly Gayle was and trust me she was all over the Big O on on that arm chair. Also the word in our office was that Stedman was the one who taught her all about design, designers, china, how to dress, etc. Get the picture?



Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 5:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Why yes I do. Maybe someday Stedman and David Gest will get together and write a book LOL.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Let me tell you he was a doll. Of course his judgement in staff left a lot to be desired of, but that is another story.............

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Isn't Gayle the editor of O Magazine now? I know Stedman and Armstrong Williams were once partners in a PR firm...

Anyhow, I just love Oprah and nothing will change my mind. They can even find her in the alley eating kittens with BBQ sauce and I will still like her. Heehee.