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Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Just watched and now my cheeks ache from grinning for almost two hours. I just love this show!

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 4:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
I can't believe people liked Clyde's dancing. He was the worst! Nice guy, but come on. Why is it that these athletes always get a pass with the viewers on really weak dancing? It was like his feet forgot to tell his body that they were moving. He needs to change his strategy and get it right in practice, instead of trying to save it all for game day.

I'm with Dke1212 on the Heather Mills thing. I couldn't give a rat's patootie about "Sir Paul" and his private life. I have no idea what it's like to be married to him, and I'm sure there've been plenty of contestants on this show who were pampered and used to blowing large amounts of cash every month. I won't vote for her just because of sympathy over her leg either, because that would be as unfair as wanting her out just because of a divorce that doesn't concern me. All I care about is how well she dances compared to everyone else.

Meanwhile, I thought poor Ian was way underscored just because he went first. He was better than Fatone. If Billy Ray's number was too rock 'n' roll, then Fatone's was too disco. There shouldn't be any bouncing in a cha-cha. Ian should've had the top score. I also think if Paulina had gone last among the women she would've received higher marks. The one thing I thought her routine needed was a smile. Leeza Gibbons got that part right. Unfortunately Leeza danced as if she was trying to balance a book on her head and was afraid of dropping it. Laila Ali was a big surprise. She was fantastic. She proves that athletes don't need the sliding scale.

Who knew Ratzenberger would dance so well? He's so laid back about it, too. I have a feeling he's going to go far. They may expect the competition to be among the young guys, but there could be some surprises. If Ali can mambo, and if Ratzenberger can quick step, the young guys better watch out.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Heather Mills told Larry King that she has lost money since marrying Paul - she used to earn 30 to 50 thousand an hour giving motivational speeches.

She agreed to do Dancing once they agreed to make a donation to a charity - didn't state which charity.

Oh, and Paul sent her flowers last night.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Just watched it on the computer. LOVED it! :-) Lots of fun and I think this will be a closer one than some of the previous seasons have been.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
I Kym, she is my favorite pro dancer (after Louis ). So glad that the judges are enamoured with her and Joey Fat One (teehee)

I actually don't see the big appeal in Ohno, except that its nice the way he smiles and looks like he's having fun when he performs. Maybe he'll grow on me.

I adore Leeza..... Paulina was lovely..... Ian has potential and is enjoyable to watch. I was surprised that John really can sort of dance. I would also like to see Clyde really expand and wow us with his physicality.

I thought Heather was one of the best actually, and had no issues with her leg. What I did have a bit of an issue with was her dress - thought it was hideous. Maybe its a british thing.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 7:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Sharinia, I don't think Heather liked her dress either, didn't she compare it to looking like an ice cream cone, LOL!

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
Can't believe no one is talking about the score that Heather received. 6-6-6


If Paul had just married me, he would not be in this mess.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
This morning one radio station here was speculating whether or not Heather's dress was one from Stella McCartney's collection. They said if it was they were sure Stella gave her the ugliest one.....that wouldn't sell. All joking aside, I thought she danced well last night. I wound up giving my votes to John and Ian though. Thought they were both pretty good and might need more votes as I'm pretty certain that Joey and Apolo are surely safe at this point.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 11:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
lol Dipo. Yeah, I found that kinda odd.

She can probably easily afford any dress she wants. Of all the dresses in the world, why get one that you think looks like an ice cream cone.

It would be hard for me to find one that hideous if i tried (maybe a clearance rack at Kmart, on a bad day)

Kc, was that WLS by chance? We are almost neighbors (nw burbs) :-)

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 11:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I think the costumes are specifically made for the amateur stars and the professional dancers both by the costume department of the show. I remember Emmett talking quite a bit about it last year....they had a lot of input into the design; Emmett always wanted to be quite classy and stylish. Then the costume designers would take over and work furiously (they did a whole piece on it).

The late night show with Carson Daly featured a computer-enhanced piece of what it WOULD look like if Heather Mills' leg flew off. Carson loves the show and featured a section showing Heather and her actual dance before showing the spoof bit. I couldn't quite decide if I thought it funny or not. Maybe if we saw it happen, though, we would all quit worrying and just enjoy the dance.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 12:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
omg, you are right beth. still, the costume looks soooo different from anything I have seen on the show....

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 12:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I would think she would have rejected that dress.. it was terribly ugly and, while I know she isn't really trying to deny her prosthesis, they could easily have put her into something longer and not had it show now and then, but mainly it was just butt-ugly. Wasn't wild about her hair but I imagine she just wanted it not to be a distraction, especially the first night.

I don't object to her because of Sir Paul specifically, but because of the acrimonious and public display she's put on. They have a daughter who will read all of this in time and it just isn't right. Just my opinion.

And if she could make so much more for her charities then perhaps Paul should get credit for his appearances WITH her for some of the charities. Instead she just wants to divide up his income it seems.

Anyway, bad taste in my mouth and I wouldn't vote for her. As it turns out, there is no reason I would vote for her at this point.. not that I bothered to vote for anyone.

I also resent that she is on every tabloid and "news" program available, building up the sympathy vote, I suppose.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 4:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
That's my thought, too. (sympathy vote with the public)

Spoton
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09-16-2005

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spoton a private message Print Post    
LOL! I guess there's no accounting for taste - I loved her dress!! No kidding. ("pink and yellow - catch a fellow...")

I don't usually follow any celeb news - what is the story that everyone seems so ticked-off at her about? I know that she and Paul M. got a divorce, but why the outrage?

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed this show immensely, but I was also surprised at some of the praise given out. I thought Clyde couldn't dance at all and Shandi wasn't very good either and they got such high praise. Ian, I feel a swoon coming on, I always watched BH90210, and never thought too much about him, but he is hot imo. I really enjoyed watching John as well he seemed so confident, light on his feet and seemed to really be having a good time. Joey and Laila were good as well. I look forward to watching them all get better and better.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I, personally, thought the judges gave her a sympathy vote, too. I didn't think she ranked above some of the others.

Shel
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07-27-2005

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shel a private message Print Post    
Right off the bat, I'm going to admit that I must be a bad person... When Heather fell in practice, I laughed my head off. It's funny! Like we don't all laugh at everyone else when THEY fall in practice clips. When their performance started, I said I hoped she didn't fall "live" because that just wouldn't be cool. I don't want any of them to fall in front of the cameras, but practice time -- well, that's the best part of those clips.

When CariAnn said Heather didn't miss a step (or something like that), I was thinking, "what?" I saw a lot of extra foot movements even though the cameras were mostly staying away from showing her feet during the more intricate work. I know she has to shift her feet around because of the leg, but to ignore it right after talking about judging her exactly like the others is goofy and kind of rude to her.

Cpmfinster
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08-15-2005

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cpmfinster a private message Print Post    
Great article on Cheryl Burke

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_5469803

Madelane
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08-20-2001

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madelane a private message Print Post    
Someone asked if they were going to replay the performance show - my Tivo shows a "recap" show next Wednesday at 8pm before the elimination show at 9pm. Maybe it will have all the performances we discussed!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Madelane,

Just go to ABC.com, pick Dancing with the Stars and video. You can see the entire show there (with slightly fewer commercials than on tv -- just 3 or 4 total). I didn't realize it was starting so hadn't set my tivo. Turns out, I didn't need to! :-)

Alliet
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07-11-2005

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 10:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alliet a private message Print Post    
I wish people would stop blaming Heather Mills for the 'mess' Paul McCartney's now in. He married her. He was not forced. His children were all against it yet he did not care and went ahead and married her anyway. Did any one of his children even attend the wedding? He has a LOT of money. He could have/should have investigated her. He could have/should have waited knowing how uncomfortable his own children were at this union yet he went ahead with it anyway.

He is not a young man. He is a man with many years of experience under his belt. Didn't he dump his first wife when he met Linda? Whether he did or not is not important actually. He is no saint and I doubt Heather is one either (who is?) but why are so many placing the entire blame on her? I don't particularly like her but this huge animosity towards her based on the way she's "hurting Sir Paul" is getting so annoying and the whole rude thing about her disability is abhorant.

I hope she gets what she wants out of this. I hope it does encourage people with amputations to get out there and see that nothing is impossible. Good for her.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 11:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Rosie ... if Paul was a good sport and sent her flowers for luck, that was a very classy thing to do. I'm impressed and taking a page from his book, so to speak, I'll wish her the same good luck as the rest of 'em.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
as a daugher of a father who rushed into marriage after the death of his wife, i know how much grief can effect judgement.
i have no idea what went on inside the walls of Paul and Heather's home, but I do know that she seems to be very greedy.

Madelane
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08-20-2001

Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Madelane a private message Print Post    
Teachmichigan: thanks - I saw the show myself - my post was to the people who missed it and asked us if there would be a recap show. I was letting those people know that there WILL be a recap show.

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
As a mother of a son, a sister of brothers and aunt of 3 nephew's who were gouged by their so-called independent wives, I abhore Heather and her antics. She is a known liar. Just ask her 1st ex husband.
Women like her give women a bad name.
This is not about her leg, this is about the way she has acted once she and Paul seperated.
They all want to take Ivana Trumps advice. Don't get mad, take everything.