Sunday, September 30, 2007

NAILAH FRANKLIN'S BODY WAS FOUND

THE SEARCH FOR NAILAH FRANKLIN IS OVER

UPDATE 09.27.07 From CNN: A relative says a body found near a Chicago-area forest preserve is that of missing Chicago woman Nailah Franklin.

I can't imagine what the Franklin family must be going through at this time.

What is even harder to imagine is Marina's journey back in to stand-up. Her sister was prominently featured in her act. It will be a great loss all around.

If you are reading this, send compassion, healing and love her way. I know from experience how hard it can be to cope with loss while performing stand-up.


for more updates: http://crimeblog.us/?p=569

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

If you live in Chicago, or know of anyone who does...

Gmail - Help! Marina Franklin's Sister is Missing
Help! Marina Franklin's Sister is Missing
If you don't know Marina Franklin (www.marinafranklin.com), I can only say that you are missing out on one of America's most talented, beautiful (inside and out) and funniest women.
This just breaks my heart, and my prayers go out to her and her family at this time.
I hope if you see this, you pass it on and help in any way you can.
....the wai-itin is the hardest part...

Monday, September 24, 2007

Bizarre night: Sherrod, Super Nanny and Chris Rock

It was a regular night. I was at the Cellar. I am not sure why I even feel the need to tell this story, except that it was a little bizzare.

I'd bumped in to the 'it' comedy celebrity couple on the way to the Cellar. I was greeted by the door men. I went in to the cafe and sat with Sherrod Smalls. In came Chris Rock. The manager pulled him aside, right after he ordered his dessert, and said some one wanted to meet him.

Of all people, it was Super Nanny. I don't think there were introductions of her real name. Chris and Sherrod just kept calling her "Super Nanny". It was so weird. Out of body, really. I watched Super Nanny super-fawn over super-comic, Chris. He took it all in stride though and calmly ate his dessert while Sherrod cracked numerous jokes.

At one point, Super Nanny went to the bathroom while Ardie Fuqua performed. "super nanny, Super Nanny...come here!" he said. When the show ended and Super Nanny was still in the can, Fuqua said, "well, I guess Super Nanny is taking a super-shit." Charming, really.