Jan.24: Clay-mates!
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there are certainly celebrities more famous than Clay Aiken, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen fans as rabid as his. I was walking in to work today (although it was still dark out so it should be referred to as NIGHT) and saw a lineup of people waiting to get into the show. Horrified, because I looked like Satan’s spawn with my hair all crazy and half wet and my eyes still half-shut, I said something like “Man you guys are here early!” But really, I was thinking “We’re not THAT cool, are we!??!”
No, apparently we’re not.
These were Claymates — Clay Aiken fans who literally lined up starting at 2a.m. (a few of them at 11p.m. the night before!) so they could secure a spot in the audience. Unfortunately, when you’re first in line, you’re stuck in the back row; that’s just how everyone files in. Note to audience people: Move the fans to the front row if they’ve been waiting in the bitter cold for five hours or more!!!
Clay’s only been in “Spamalot” on Broadway for a few weeks but these women have already seen him five times, and tonight’s going to mark number six. Dammmmmn!
Clay was apparently a little cranky when he did the pre-interview with our producer, Greg the other day. I found out why — he hasn’t had a day off since he started (those Broadway shows are brutal, with dancing, singing and in this case, yodeling). The pre-interview day was his first “day off” although I guess if you’re doing press; it’s not really a day off.
But Clay turned it on, as he always does.
Earlier in the show we talked about Heath Ledger and the whole Mary Kate Olsen connection. It appears MK and her very important posse didn’t feel the need to be one of the minions and call 911 right away. I’m not sure what they thought they’d gain by avoiding bringing in paramedics but I think it was a lousy, shady move. All the people involved should’ve known better.
As for Britney… she’s still a train wreck who appears to not want her kids, which makes me sick.
Bitter pill, Juliet’s office, STAT!
We had a fascinating segment today about teen schizophrenia. A study came out recently which basically determined there are definite warning signs early in a schizophrenic’s life that they will develop the disorder. Our guests today included Becky and her 17-year-old daughter Hillary, who is schizophrenic. It’s — I don’t know if the best word to describe it is “strange” or “challenging” — to have someone with that type of disorder in our green room. Not that the place is some hedonistic party palace, but it does get crazy. Today in particular, it was packed with people from all walks of life. We had the Dr. Ablow the Psychiatrist, the Kitchen Diva and her husband popped by to do some taping, we had the stars of a show about con artists (who were pick pocketing staff and audience members, including Mike), various crew, producers running around, makeup, hair, etc. Hillary, according to the producer of the segment, often will go through a schizophrenic episode (I’m not sure if this is the correct term, but you get my drift) when she’s stressed out. I was worried that, for instance, someone would accidentally say something that would set her off. The producer also informed us that Hillary gets very upset when she hears people argue or curse. Ok, not much to worry about with that first one, but the second thing — that’s when I was like “we need to be VERY careful where she goes and who talks to her.
Everything turned out great, and I applaud Hillary for coming on the show. She said she wants people to know that in many cases schizophrenia IS manageable to a degree. She’s been taking a medication that seems to be helping her. We definitely will follow her story…
I’m going to try to do a better job, speaking of, to keep you updated on some of our more compelling guests.
I also liked the segment on celebrity moms who lose weight quickly after giving birth. This segment touched a nerve with you, many of whom are recent moms who still have the baby weight.
One of the key points made by Tanya, our nutritionist, was that we have to watch what we eat WHILE pregnant. I have a friend who is super athletic, but when she got pregnant, she ate like there was no tomorrow. And not healthy foods with a splurge now and then. She was all over the ice cream, cake, candy, McDonald’s, etc. If you put anything healthy in front of her she would look at you like you were out of your mind, then tell her husband to go out and get her Taco Bell. It was funny at the time, but afterwards, it wasn’t exactly a laugh riot. She gained nearly 50 pounds and had a really hard time getting it off. It took years, actually. Tanya’s point I think is to say pregnancy isn’t a free pass to eat everything you’ve always wanted to but didn’t because you didn’t want to gain weight.
I hope, pray that I will not have that problem if and when I do get pregnant. I’m actually pretty certain it’s not going to be much of an issue for me because, if I’m like the Mikulewicz side of my family, I will have morning sickness morning, noon and night for about six months. Not a pleasant thought. Actually, how will I deal with that, come to think of it? I’m not good when I’m nauseous; I’m actually a total baby. What happens if I get sick on the air? How do these other on-air women deal? I guess I have a little time to figure out a battle plan since I’m not even engaged yet.
And no, that was not a hint to Doug, people.
Happy Almost Friday!
