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CONTENTS MARCH

2009

CELEBRITY 4 6 8

‘Scene’ In LA Grammy’s Red Carpet Fashion

COVER 2009 Oscars Special

FEATURE

From In Your Face To On Your FaceEd Hardy & Christian Audigier Eyewear

ENTERTAINMENT 27 28 30 34

Meet Southern Actor Reggie Glimps Chairman Of The Board- An Interview With Actor Roger Groh LA Theatre Beat

TRAVEL

Zen Cruising with Felicia Kamriani

FASHION 38 40

The Look For Less Join The Perry S! Generation- An Interview With Fashion Designer Perry S!

SERVICES 42

Quench Your Thirst With The Water Loft

FUN 44

Horoscopes- Which Celebrity Shares Your Sign?

PUBLISHER/EDITOR Prather Jackson

FILM Iman Lyons

VICE PRESIDENT Bernice Harris

LIFE & STLYE EDITOR Niki Shadrow

VP MARKETING Michael D. Coxson

OPERATIONS Erskine D. McSwain (1991-2000)

DIR. OF MARKETING Launy Rhem ADVERTISING Joseph Mandel DISTRIBUTOR NEWSWAYS ASSOCIATE EDITOR Anthony Calderon CREATIVE DIRECTOR Chelsea Patterson GRAPHIC DESIGN Chelsea Patterson Victor Sanabrais WEBMASTER Autumn Hawarden

PRODUCTION MANAGER Hector Santacruz CONTRIBUTORS Raina Silberstein Anthony Calderon Lili Ramirez Leah Michele Yananton Sarah Klegman Jessica Amodeo Pamela Spyrs Adam Freeman Pockross Andy Nguyen Rachel Stuhler Jenny Werth K. Carlson Leah Yananton Rayne Sieling Steve Zall Sid Fish

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Scene in LA By Niki Shadrow

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Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Awards Shrine Auditorium Splash News

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Peoples Choice Awards Shrine Auditorium Splash News

Deborah Anderson Paperthin coffee table book launch. Minotti in Beverly Hills Matt Baron

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By Jenny Werth

he Oscars is just about to debut for the 81st time and Hollywood has that special sparkle in her eyes… the glamorous one that turns this town into the quintessential place of “dreams” for which so many run to it. For as long as the movies have been playing, and the stories have been told, people have been wondering if dreams really ever do come true. The answers are as wide and varied as the interpretations of those who watch the films. But, one thing is certain. One must watch in order to ever find out. And one must open their minds, which often will open their hearts, to discover the meaning storytelling has on their own life. The power of the film industry is tremendous, what else has the authority to give virtually anybody goose bumps? Think of it, you’re sitting in a movie theatre in the dark watching actors on a screen and all of a sudden you are moved in such a way as to have your own skin react! Or, you’re in the very comfort of your own private home and still you have this reaction. It’s as if you cannot escape the effect of Hollywood no matter where you are! The bizarre thing this Hollywood can do to us, yes. So, the goose bumps coupled with all the pomp and circumstance reminds us that the entertainment industry is flourishing and about to be celebrated. And for good reasonnow more than ever! For as history will attest, we need the distraction. There is only so much negativity good for the soul, only so much information needed on the pathetic state of the economy before you begin to feel quite sick yourself. That’s when it’s time to turn on a movie and turn off the news with all its sad state of affairs rained on us like a treadmill of nightmares. All of this leads me to the much anticipated Oscars event on February 22 from the Kodak Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where nearly every incredibly talented actor alive will make an appearance on what I’d bet is the plushest red carpet in existence. This year we have some fierce contenders for the nominations! But, we’ll get to all that later. First, a bit of what to expect when you get ready to watch

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it all. To get us started, the managing editor of Entertainment Weekly, Jess Cagle, will be the Oscar pre-show host. He’ll deliver all the fabulous history about tinseltown and the film industry before the lights go out. Then, we’ll have the fashion wizard himself, Tim Gunn, co-host of the Emmy nominated program “Project Runway” interviewing celebrities during their arrivals and, naturally, gracing us with his red carpet fashion savvy. The lovely and talented “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts will also be interviewing nominees as they make their way to the Kodak theatre. And ladies, this year we have Australia native, Hugh Jackman as the host of the Oscars. Yes, the talented and gorgeous star of the current movie release “Australia” will be in charge of it all. I’m positive the consummate entertainer will make the show a lot of fun, but besides that, we’ll all have to tune in to find out what else will happen! I do know that the behind those little envelopes are the answers we’ve all been waiting for. One interesting tidbit- Meryl Steep is the most nominated performer with her 15th nomination for Best Performance by an actress in a leading role for “Doubt.” Oscar history is being made in our very presence! Here are some of the most anticipated nomination categories for the biggest movie event of the year. Performance by an actor in a leading roleRichard Jenkins in “The Visitor” (Overture Films) Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal) Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight) Performance by an actor in a supporting role Josh Brolin in “Milk” Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder” Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt” Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” Michael Shannon in “Revolutionary Road” Performance by an actress in a leading role Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married” Angelina Jolie in “Changeling” Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” Meryl Streep in “Doubt”

Kate Winslet in “The Reader” Performance by an actress in a supporting role Amy Adams in “Doubt” Penelope Cruz in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” Viola Davis in “Doubt” Taraji P. Henson in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Marisa Tomei in “The Wrestler” Best motion picture of the year “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire” Achievement in directing David Fincher for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Ron Howard for “Frost/Nixon” Gus Van Sant for “Milk” Stephen Daldry for “The Reader” Danny Boyle “Slumdog Millionaire” The buzz about who will win the Oscars has been building since the nominations for the highest achievements in filmmaking were announced on January 22. One of the things that make the Oscars’ winners so relevant is the winner of each nominated category is selected by their own peers. For example, only a film editor can nominate for the Achievement in Film Editing award. However, for Best Picture the nominees are selected by the entire membership group and Best Foreign Language films are nominated by a committee of members from each branch. The Academy has about 6000 members who vote for the Oscars. Of course, there are the extreme predictions for who will win in the various categories, but you can surf the web for all that hoopla yourself. I will just say the odds are so incredible in Vegas right now that Heath Ledger and “Slumdog Millionaire” are going to win something that the bets are growing by the minute. But as for “and the Oscar goes to…” the secret ballots are tabulated by an international auditing firm and the auditors keep total secrecy until the moment the presenters open them on stage and reveal the winners.

So where did Mr. Oscar come from anyway? That’s the buzz all of Hollywood wants to know! Let me fill you in on some Academy Award history before you watch the big show. Back in 1927 MGM’s studio chief Louis B. Mayer was holding a dinner at his home with actor Conrad Nagel, director Fred Niblo and producer Fred Beetson. They started discussing forming an organized group to benefit everyone in the film industry. The next week they had people from all the creative branches of the industry to dinner and the beginning of the Academy was born. Formally in May of 1927 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences became a non-profit organization and Douglas Fairbanks became its first president. The rest- as you well know- is fabulous film making history. The first Oscars awards ceremony was held in 1929 right across the street from the Kodak Theatre in the legendary Roosevelt Hotel. Since then the awards banquet has been held in many different venues, but dear Oscar has been back to its original home now since the Kodak Theatre made its beautiful unveiling in 2001. As for the name Oscar- instead of, say- Victor? Well, the official name of the statuette is really the Academy Award of Merit. I know, sort of missing that “Hollywood flair!” As for how Oscar became Oscar, you’ll have to look up the origins of the nickname yourself. I will tell you that our little Oscar weighs over 8 pounds and stands over 13 inches tall. He is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on a reel of film. There have been 2701 Oscars awarded as of today. The stuff that dreams are made of is as dazzling as the jewels on the stars that have lit up Oscar night for decades. To refresh your memory, here are a few of the winners of last year’s 80th Academy Awards. Daniel Day-Lewis won for best actor in “There Will Be Blood.” Marion Cotillard won for best actress in “La Vie en Rose.” And “No Country for Old Men” triumphantly took home the Oscar for best picture. The first Oscar winner ever was Emil Jannings for best actor in 1929. Back in 1955 during the elegant 27th Oscars the lovely Grace Kelly and handsome Marlon Brando won for best actors. During the 52nd Oscars in 1979 Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture. And over ten years later in 1990 during the 63rd Oscars the unforgettable Dances With Wolves took home the Oscar for best picture. The talent awarded during the Oscars is what makes Hollywood the entertainment capital of the world. And while it’s impossible to sum up the genius running through the veins of this city, the Oscar’s tries to give the world a glimpse as they award the personification of film making triumph. Don’t miss The Oscars on February 22nd at 5 p.m. on ABC. For more Oscars information visit

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"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a fabulous movie. It's quite the ride through the life of this alluring old man. "Benjamin Button" is certainly one of the better movies of the year and definitely a nice feather in the cap for Brad Pitt.

Rourke gives the performance of his life. Tough, clueless and more self-aware than he lets on, Randy is excruciatingly sad. When he describes himself as "an old, broken-down piece of meat," your heart aches for him.

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Penn depicts Milk as a man defined by a charming persistence. He had a way with words and a love of the spotlight and an infinite sense of inclusiveness. He was, in short, a jumble of contradictions, all of which Penn captures gracefully and effortlessly - there's nothing mannerly about his performance, just a deeply engaging immersion.

Jenkins, the 60-year-old star of The Visitor (and a former acting mainstay at Trinity Rep in Providence, where he also briefly served as artistic director), has for years been one of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go-to supporting actors. Here, Jenkins gets a much deserved shot at leading man, and he delivers a tender, funny, heartbreaking and thoroughly winning performance in the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first genuine must-see film.

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Kate Winslet, THE READER Kate Winsletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance in The Reader that brings an effective solemnity and emotion to the film. Winslet has shown in her career the ability to play various parts, and this film also demonstrates her apparent grace at performing these separate characters. She even allows herself to age considerably in this film (a makeup process that took nearly seven hours).

Melissa Leo , FROZEN RIVER Richard Schickel of Time writes, "There's nothing overtly heroic about her as she plods forward under her burden of her small-scale dreams. She's not cynical, but she's not expecting much, either. She's just knowing and accepting of what fate, good or bad, but never transformative, throws at her. You can see it in her eyes, in her wiry body's alertness to both danger and opportunity. The reserve in Leo's performance, the way it earns our sympathy without asking for it, is screen acting of the highest order."

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Angelina Jolie has not been nominated for an Academy Award since she won best supporting actress of 1999 for "Girl, Interrupted." Just like in that film, she spends a good part of her screen time in "Changeling" locked up in the loony bin. Add to that the fact she is playing a reallife woman -- four of the last five bestactress winners and seven of the last 10 did just that -- and those good reviews cited above and Jolie remains a viable contender this year.

Anne Hathaway, RACHEL GETTING MARRIED Anne Hathaway's performance as Kym is touching and pitiful, though in truth, every performance in this film is top-notch. This is as much a testament to director Jonathan Demme as it is to the actors. It makes you cringe, even as (or because) you find some of these arguments or judgments familiar.

Meryl Streep, DOUBT Meryl Streep, wrapped in a voluminous habit and a Sisters of Charity bonnet, presents a woman of bedrock conviction (she believes comfortably that "Frosty the Snowman" should be "banned from the airwaves"), wit and fervor. She rolls her eyes at the students' inept carol singing, deplores those who take the easy way out and never entertains doubt â&#x20AC;&#x201D; until a devastating late scene. You feel you know this nun and are drawn to her, despite her prickliness; Streep lets us see hints of a different woman, carefully buried.

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ACTOR, LEADING Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor” Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” Sean Penn in “Milk” Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler”

ACTOR, SUPPORTING Josh Brolin in “Milk” Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder” Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt” Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” Michael Shannon in “Revolutionary Road”

DIRECTING “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire”

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” “Encounters at the End of the World” “The Garden” “Man on Wire” “Trouble the Water”

DOCUMENTARY SHORT ACTRESS, LEADING Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married” Angelina Jolie in “Changeling” Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” Meryl Streep in “Doubt” Kate Winslet in “The Reader”

ACTRESS, SUPPORTING Amy Adams in “Doubt” Penélope Cruz in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” Viola Davis in “Doubt” Taraji P. Henson in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Marisa Tomei in “The Wrestler”

ANIMATED FEATURE “Bolt” “Kung-Fu Panda” “WALL-E”

ART DIRECTION “Changeling” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “The Duchess” “Revolutionary Road”

CINEMATOGRAPHY “Changeling” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire”

COSTUME DESIGN “Australia” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Duchess” “Milk” “Revolutionary Road”

“The Conscience of Nhem En” “The Final Inch” “Smile Pinki” “The Witness - From the Balcony of Room 306”

FILM EDITING “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “Slumdog Millionaire”

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM “The Baader Meinhof Complex” “The Class” “Departures” “Revanche” “Waltz with Bashir”

MAKEUP “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “Hellboy II: The Golden Army”

ORIGINAL SCORE “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Deﬁance” “Milk” “Slumdog Millionaire” “WALL-E”

ORIGINAL SONG “Down to Earth” from “WALL-E” “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire” “O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire”

BEST PICTURE “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire”

SHORT FILM, ANIMATED “La Maison en Petits Cubes” “Lavatory - Lovestory” “Oktapodi” “Presto” “This Way Up”

SHORT FILM, LIVE ACTION “Auf der Strecke (On the Line)” “Manon on the Asphalt” “New Boy” “The Pig” “Spielzeugland (Toyland)”

SOUND EDITING “The Dark Knight” “Iron Man” “Slumdog Millionaire” “WALL-E” “Wanted”

SOUND MIXING “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “Slumdog Millionaire” “WALL-E” “Wanted”

VISUAL EFFECTS “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “The Dark Knight” “Iron Man”

SCREENPLAY, ADAPTED “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Doubt” “Frost/Nixon” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire”

SCREENPLAY, ORIGINAL “Frozen River” “Happy-Go-Lucky” “In Bruges” “Milk” “WALL-E”

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Gary arrived in Los Angeles with twelve grand in his pocket – and in our interview, he said it just like that – “Twelve Grand” – which gave me a sneaking suspension that Gary might be a fan of Raymond Chandler… So, here we have this smart, talented college graduate knowledgeable in both Business and Art, with a job in Los Angeles, and the world is starting to look more and more like his personal oyster… But things aren’t quite complete. He needs his Juliette. His Guinevere. His – as Jim Morrison and The Doors might say – “L.A. Woman.”

ne of the most attractive features to be found in the Ed Hardy Universe that Christian Audigier has single-handedly created and brought into our global consciousness, is it’s unique ability to draw together exceptional business men and women to become part of its essence… It is a force rivaled only by our Earth’s own gravitational pull, because time and time again I see it.

Gary Zelman greatly acknowledges that all that he has become is a direct Jacqueresult of having met his wife, Jacque line. Had these two never met, well, I don’t even want to go there… The point is, they did meet, and they have created a product blessed by Christian Audigier which has redefined the term “Shades.”

The men and women who own Ed Hardy Licenses are, in their own right, spectacular entrepreneurs. This, of course, comes from a sort of generally accepted, world-wide respect for the business acumen of Christian Audigier. Mr. Audigier has a keen eye for spotting people who share some of his incredible traits.

But how did this all begin? Well, it started with an eye, and with “taste.” Gary Zelman grew up in a home of artloving parents. His father authenticated Russian works of art for a living, and as far back as Gary can remember his parents were taking him to the finest museums in New York City, and abroad…

With this preface now solidly in print, I will introduce you to the mastermind behind Ed Hardy Eyewear: Mr. Gary Martin Zelman, and his wife, Jacqueline Zelman… Now, I am a firm believer in the laws of synchronicity, which states there are no accidents in our Universe – not to mention the Ed Hardy Universe…

Gary graduated from college with a Major in Business Administration, and an Art Minor, and was already designing jewelry when a friend invited him to come to Los Angeles to work in an eyewear company. Now, here you have the first of Gary’s life-changing decisions: he could have passed up the offer and stayed in the Big Apple, but he chose to take a chance…

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Here we come to another life-changing decision in Gary’s life. Where does a young entrepreneurial man go to meet women. A club, of course…. But in a club you’re merely one of many young men looking for that perfect L.A. Woman. So, Gary decided he would have better luck “working” at the Club. And what’s the perfect “Power Position” at a club. The Bouncer, of course. The man in charge of the “Velvet Ropes.” Gary worked at two clubs primarily: “The Golden Monkey in Santa Monica,” and “Vertigo” in Los Angeles. And amidst all the beautiful women he may have encountered at these clubs,

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only one had what it took to steal his heart: Jacqueline. Okay, so, now we have Gary and Jacqueline madly in love, and Gary’s still working his day-job at the Eyewear company. Jacqueline’s father now enters our story in Act Two. He is a man ready to retire when he meets his daughter’s new boyfriend. Gary is full of ideas and before long. Jacqueline’s father and Gary have become business partners, and with twenty thousand dollars in seed money, their company is formed…and business is good. In 1999, Gary’s company is given the Small Business Award by Bank of America, and Co-Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. The Award ceremony is held at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the Award is given out by… drum roll please – Magic Johnson! The following years Gary’s company is all over the retail map. Business is booming, and before long, they take things up a notch and move into another echelon of business. This next move can be seen as almost a precursor, a foreshadowing of great things to come and a sign that Gary, Jacqueline and her father would all soon join the growing constellation of the Ed hardy Universe. You see, they joined another Galaxy, of sorts. Disney. Gary’s company started making signature glasses for Raven Simone’s show “That’s So Raven.” The high-profile experience they had here was the perfect training for thinking in high-concept ideas. Exactly the kind creativity needed to flourish in the Ed Hardy Universe… But, how did they get to the many worlds of Christian Audigier? Were they invited? Did Mr. Audigier personally call Gary and ask if he would lend his expertise to design a line of Ed Hardy Eyewear? Well, as with any Universe, Ed hardy’s being no excep-

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tion, there are certain Laws. And one of the main Laws in the Ed Hardy Universe is the Law of “Autonomy.” Only “Independent Thinkers” and “Entrepreneurs” need enter here. I say this to say, there was no “Invitation,” only “Inspiration.” It was a normal afternoon in the Zelman household almost two years ago when, during a conversation with Jacqueline involving “Ed Hardy” and “Eyewear” that Gary’s heart nearly beat out of his chest. As a lifelong lover of Art, he naturally became a fan of the one only referred to as “The Godfather Of Tattoos.” Ed Hardy… Christian Audigier came along and made Ed Hardy a household name, so Ed Hardy was always in Gary’s consciousness, but he never quite put the pieces together until that conversation with Jacqueline on that otherwise ordinary afternoon. But once the idea hit Gary was on his feet and on the phone, and within a week! I stop here with an exclamation because this was the way Gary described it to us. Within a week Gary and his company held a license to exclusively sell Ed Hardy Eyewear… That’s the kind of follow-through you have to have to join the Ed Hardy Universe… Now, because of all those life-changing choices Gary made since leaving college: the decision to pursue Art in college; the decision to leave New York and take the job in Los Angeles in the eyewear business; the decision to get a job as a Club Bouncer to find a girlfriend – having the good sense to talk to Jacqueline! – and realizing that he could go into business with Jacqueline’s father; you add all these variables up and you know why Ed Hardy Eyewear are the HOTTEST glasses on the market! You can find Ed hardy Eyewear at Macy’s, Nordstrom, and any major department store in the country… Business is incredible, and, though I hate to use clichés, their glasses are “fly-

ing off the racks.” Or, at least, “leaping out of the glass cases in which they are kept.” We asked Gary why the popularity of his Ed Hardy Eyeglasses are so popular, and we ran out of tape in our recorder. But we condensed his answers down to a few major points. The first is that Ed Hardy is a brand that is quite literally EVERYWHERE. So, it was a logical conclusion to take a product that was “In Your Face,” and put it “On Your Face.” But the main idea Gary impressed upon us about Ed Hardy gave a deep insight into why Christian Audigier’s Ed Hardy Universe has evolved so fast and spread so fast: Ed Hardy is one of the only products that literally crosses over every demographic you could possibly imagine. Old, young, teens, men, women, children – ALL CULTURES, NATIONALITIES AND ETHNICITIES. Sounds as popular as Barack Obama! I think I’ll throw out my old glasses and replace them with Gary’s Ed Hardy Eyewear – now that’s change for the better! …And, just one last thing – as if this article wasn’t inspiring enough! – Gary’s company, Revolution Eyewear, has just been tapped as the licensee for True Religion Brand Eyewear. Hitting stores Mid-Summer! http://www.revolutioneyewear.com www.revolutioneyewear.com

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has been acting for almost twenty years and has had the pleasure of working with stars like Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx and the late, great Eartha Kitt and Jim Varney. Reggie is based in Tennessee and has acted in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Nashville. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Glimps and asking him about his amazing career and hopes for the future. HW: How did you start working in the business? RG: I started out as a model when I was in College. I did a lot of commercial work for local businesses. I always loved being in front of a camera. HW: When did you realize you wanted to act? RG: The first time I was an extra on a film I immediately loved life on the set. I knew it was for me. HW: Where did you go to school? RG: I started at Mid-Tennessee State University and eventually took classes at UCLA and USC. I took classes related to the art of directing and was deeply influenced by what I learned. HW: Do you think you would like to direct someday?

topher, from Tyler Perry’s ‘What’s Done In The Dark.’ HW: What are some of the movies and TV shows you have acted in? RG: I was in ‘Last Castle’ with Robert Redford, ‘Against the Wall’ with Samuel L. Jackson, ‘Trespass’ with Ice Cube, and both ‘Ernest Goes to Jail’, and ‘Ernest Scared Stupid’ with Jim Varney. I was also in a video with Cash Money in 2003. I have been on ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’ and episodes of ‘Living Single’. HW: What parts do you typically play? RG: I have played everything from a prison inmate and general tough guy to a high-class business man. My look is very versatile. HW: What is your motto? RG: I always say, “Keep on striving to be the best.” HW: Who are your role models? RG: I met actor Drake Hogestyn who plays John on Days Of Our Lives. He sat with me for an hour giving me years’ worth of knowledge, wisdom and heartfelt advice. He inspired me to hang in there and follow my dream. Eartha Kitt also told me to have faith and made me want to strive to make it in this business. HW: How does your family feel about your career as an actor? RG: My Family, Sister and Nieces

RG: It is actually one of my main goals to direct films. I also write and have a few scripts out there that I would love to bring to the big screen.

especially, are very important to me. They are very proud of the success I have had as an actor. I think I act for them.

HW: What kind of genre do you like to write?

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RG: I am a comedy writer mostly. I love to laugh, and get a thrill out of making others laugh. I write a lot of Gospel plays also and am working very soon with Chantelle Chris-

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oger Groh has had a long and lustrous career as an actor here in Hollywood, but his aspirations were not always to share in the limelight of Hollywood’s elite. He was a finance major in College and moved on to become Chairman of the Board for a large investment company. He saw a need for people to talk about international markets and eventually this idea blossomed into what we now know as CNBC. In 1986 he decided to take acting classes as a way to sharpen his somewhat natural skills for voice over work and characterization. Little did he know that these skills would eventually take him all over the world playing many different types of people- some good, some bad and some in between! This man of a thousand faces has worked on the big screen alongside such Superstars as Tom Hanks in the up and coming Prequel to The Davinci Code, “Angels and Demons”, Sean Penn in “MILK”, one of this year‘s Best Picture Nominees & Reese Witherspoon in this Holiday Season’s hit comedy “Four Christmases.” He has over 25 TV credits under his belt for this past year

alone acting on such shows as “House,” “Entourage,” “Dexter,” “My Name is Earl,” “Without a Trace,” and Fox’ new hit show “Lie to Me.” From 1986 to 2008 one might recognize his resonant voice as a commentator on economic and international politics for FNN, CNBC, CBS and Inside Money. Clearly acting is only one of Roger Groh’s passions. He is a big family guy; a proud Dad and Husband. He is environmentally conscious and may have some political aspirations as well. I sat down with Roger to ask him about his impressive career & latest project with Dir. Ron Howard. HW: You just finished shooting “Angels and Devils” with Tom Hanks and Ron Howard? How was that experience? RG: Absolutely amazing! The movie was shot on location in Rome, Inglewood and Culver City where the entire Vatican was re-constructed right here in California. Pure movie magic. HW: How was it working with Tom Hanks? RG: He really is the best- such a nice guy and a very talented actor. I also loved working with Ron Howard. He is a true visionary! HW: What is your dream role? RG: I feel so lucky to get to do this kind of work. I am really thankful for all of the parts I have gotten to play. There is a new Bourne Identity in the works now- If I had to choose one role... That would be it! HW: Where are some of your favorite places on Earth that you have seen in your career? RG: Well Hawaii is amazing. I was lucky enough to live there for a while... The French Mountains, Hong Kong ALWAYS... I know it sounds cheesy but truly Home is my favorite place, wherever that may be. HW: What is your mantra? RG: Be the best at whatever you do. Do it right. Stick with core principles, be decent, a hard worker, keep your nose clean and you will succeed.

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STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH While you gather the green, pick the shamrocks, and practice your jig for Saint Patrick’s day, don’t overlook all the great theatre treats running in and around Los Angeles including:

“Rent”

a musical about the lives and relationships of a group of apartment renters in New York. Written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, it runs through March 8 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 213-365-3500 or visit www.broadwayla.org.

“Laws of Sympathy”

investigates whether we as a country are as good as our word in our promises to Somali Bantu immigrants. Written by Oliver Mayer and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, it runs through March 27 at the Playwrights’ Arena in Hollywood. For tickets call 213-627-4473.

“It’s The Housewives!

Move Over Spinal Tap” is a musical where three homemakers form a band which becomes the biggest girl group in history. Written by Hope Huber and Ellen Guylas and directed by Hope Huber, it runs through March 29 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. For tickets call 323-960-5563 or visit www.itsthehousewives.com.

“Lions” follows the ups and downs of blue-collar families during the Lions’ 2007 football season. Written by Vince Melocchi and directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos, it runs through March 29 at the Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice. For tickets call 310-822-8392 or visit www.PacificResidentTheatre.com.

“Sin, A Cardinal Deposed”

an Archbishop is questioned about his failure to protect the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests in his archdiocese. Written by Michael Murphy and directed by Paul Mazursky, it runs through April 2 at The Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-960-4442 or visit www.thehayworth.com.

“Falling Upward” relates the adventures of the regular customers who seem to live in their local pub in 30

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Ireland. Written by Ray Bradbury and directed by Tim Byron Owen, it runs through April 5 at the El

Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-508-4200 or visit www.elportaltheatre. com.

Grease

“Picnic”

a beautiful clerk goes for a drifter instead of her rich boyfriend at a local picnic until he has a problem with the police. Written by William Inge and directed by Bob Hakman, it runs March 6 through April 11 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre. For tickets call 626-256-3809 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.

“The Sins of Heroes”

an examination of the youths of two men recognized for daring exploits, one real and the other fictional. Written by Todd Eller and Brandon Hayes and directed by Brandon Hayes, it runs March 7 through March 28 at The Sherry Theater in North Hollywood. For tickets call 323-474-6227 or visit http://www.sinsofheroes.com.

Taylor Hicks as “Teen Angel” in GREASE

“Lie With Me”

a lifetime of discretion and collusion are exposed as a family matriarch falls ill unleashing turmoil among family members. Written by Keith Bridges and directed by Joe Banno, it runs March 7 through April 5 at the Art/Works Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-960-7787 or visit www.mutineertheatre.com.

“Grease” is a rock n’ roll celebration of growing up, cruising with friends and going steady in a small town

high school. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and directed by Kathleen Marshall, it runs March 10 through March 22 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 213-3653500 or visit www.broadwayla.org.

“The Letters”

A fight over a set of sexually compromising letters written by a great Russian composer could turn deadly. Written by John W. Lowell and directed by Anne McNaughton, it runs March 14 through April 19 at the New Place Studio Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.Andak.org.

“This Is Our Youth” follows 48 turbulent hours in the lives of three pot-smoking teenagers who re-

ject the ideals of their rich parents. Written by Kenneth Lonergan, it runs March 18 through March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-827-0889 or visit www.latw.org.

“Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara”

follows the life and love of Vegas’ infamous onstage couple Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Written By Jake Broder & Vanessa Smith and directed by Taylor Hackfordm it runs March 19 through April 26 at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-208-5454 or visit www.GeffenPlayhouse.com.

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“Everybody Say ‘Cheese’”

a wife who decides to join the women’s movement must enlist the help of her husband who is only interested in death. Written by Garry Marshall and directed by Steve Zuckerman it runs March 20 through April 11 at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. For tickets call 818-955-8101 or visit www.falcontheatre.com.

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lthough I’ve traveled to more than twenty-five countries, I recently took my first cruise and found myself discombobulated in unfamiliar territory. As with any mode of travel, cruising comes with its own set of challenges and surprises. Being a jet setter by choice, I’ve endured most travel bumps including the memorable mid-route Los Angeles to Pakistan mishap when a distracted flight attendant accidentally spilled a tray of beef stroganoff down the front of my white shirt. From this unforeseen mess sprung a slew of handy travel tips themed, How to be Zen When Traveling. Thus, each subsequent trip offered new opportunities to amend, refine and develop new strategies. Navigating one’s way through a cruise can be easy(er) with a little preparation, a flexible disposition and some Zen-preservation tactics. Otherwise, one runs the risk of doing the worst imaginable thing anyone could ever possibly do on a vacation: complain. For my maiden sail, I chose Holland America’s 12-day Mediterranean Romance aboard the Zuiderdam. The trifecta of breezy ocean air, hypnotic rippling waves and encompassing horizon lines unequivocally produced a tranquilizing meditative Zen like no landlocked hotel could… but first, one had to get to the ship. Seasoned travelers may be able to effortlessly adapt to a series of fiascos and remain calm, but for most novice globe trotters seeking a well-deserved getaway, the word vacation doesn’t include lost luggage, flight delays or missed ships. Not to state the obvious, but since people have, in fact, failed to show up in time for embarkation, handy tip #1 is to arrive in the port city two days prior to sailing. Consider the cost of the overnight stay in a Venetian hotel as insurance. Naturally, I allotted my standard two day buffer and thus had the luxury of giving up my airplane seat for a free ticket anywhere in the world and still arriving with a day to spare. Much like fans who attend live sporting events and grumble about traffic, cruisers must get a grip in reality and discard the flawless vacation myth (#2). Just because one is going to paradise, doesn’t mean there aren’t bugs. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment as there is no magic ratio between the amount of time researching and planning a two week European cruise and the ensuing

amount of seamless experiences. No need to voyage expecting a daisy chain of disasters, yet the mental preparedness of the possibility of long lines, kooky guests and minor inconveniences- diminishes their impact. Hiccups are an integral parts of any floating hotel with 2000+ guests, so pack some mental remedies like a this-will-make-a-goodstory-back-home attitude (#3) along with a travel mantra (#4). Mine goes something like this: “I’m on vacation and everything is fine.” Say it religiously, frequently and sincerely throughout the travel process, not just in moments of tension. Never underestimate the power of equanimity. Tactile tips, never wear white when traveling (#5) and always have a weekend’s worth of clothing/necessities in your carryon (#6) are simple measures to make misplaced luggage less catastrophic. And to make one’s entire trip more manageable, pack light (#7). Two-week cruises stop in a multitude of ports, all of which boast treasures one might like to take home. Arrive with a half-full suitcase, so there is room to fill. Ship-board laundry services are not only economical and speedy, they magically turn a week’s worth of clothing into two. Interestingly, cruising, gave me anxiety for a completely unforeseen reason. As it turns out, I was a bit of a scaredy-cat. I actually had to start using the “Everything’s fine!” mantra while still on land since crazy visions of sinking and pirates and falling overboard seeped into my pre-sailing days. Once face-to-face with the vessel, I was newly intimidated by the monstrous size of the ship not to mention the thousands of pounds of guests and crew milling about. My capsizing suspicions were confirmed once I glimpsed forklifts swirling about the loading dock carrying tons (literally) of supplies. Deep breaths (#8). It sounds silly, but there is something to it, and most of us don’t do it unless exacerbated. All of those yogis are poised and composed for a reasonthey practice deep breathing. This tool aids in most nerve racking situations, including bumpy flights, rocky tenders (those motorized boats that whisk cruisers to and from shore), and bickering tablemates. A sure thing for unruffling feathers. For some, cruising conjures the image of sedentary types foraging on all-you-can-

eat buffets. Well, just because every type of food imaginable is available anytime of day or night, doesn’t mean that one has to eat it, right? The decadent smorgasbords exemplify the abundance of cruise offerings that stretch far beyond the dining rooms to activities, music, classes, shopping, excursions, fitness, drinks, parties, games… that tip#9 quickly unfolded: balance. Balancing one’s day must be tackled only after balancing one’s equilibrum. So the first order of business is to get the boat to stop swaying. For types who cannot read in a moving vehicle or experience a mili-ounce of car sickness, my recommendation is to pack non-drowsy Dramamine, ginger pills AND a prescribed patch- just in case. Clueless me, never knew that car sickness was the long lost relative of sea sickness, and the second-cousin of bus sickness, so I traveled remedy-less. The shipboard-infirmary Bonine was superbly effective in wooing me to sleep while standing up; the green apples (a crew member tip) no doubt kept me healthy, but did not remove my hangoverish motion-headache in the least; beer (a passenger tip) only exacerbated the unsteadiness; and the pressure point bracelets did nothing but annoy me and remind me that they weren’t effective. A nice, fellow passenger gave me ginger pills, which magically made the waves stop. Ta da! I was then steady enough to tackle all of the activities the cruise had to offer. Or so I thought. The numerous selections sent me into such a bewildered state, that on my first day at sea, I found myself heading out of my stateroom, only to turn back around again and regroup. I sat dazed and perplexed trying to untangle the daily schedule. It was easy to get swept up in trying to do it all, especially when the animated cruise director’s contagious energy ignited the urge to partake in all that he described. I reworked my action plan to include meal breaks and rushed off to my day: fitness guided mile walk, humus/tahini/ falafal cooking class, creating towel animals workshop, art-history talk, movie screening, kitchens tour, ping-pong tourney, pre-dinner cabaret show and post-dining musical entertainment. After a thoroughly packed first day, I collapsed into oblivion, missing the band, the betting and the late night Lido snack. I

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knew I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up that pace for eleven more days. I awoke groggy and as I dizzily fumbled for my ginger pills in search of balance, out popped an epiphany. Erase the tryto-do-it-all misguided efforts of the previous day and start with a clean slate, and a new motto, moderation (#10). This word, normally helpful at buffets or happy hours, is actually quite useful for schedules too.

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G reec e

As I sat on my veranda, sipping my roomservice piping hot decaf, reviewing the delivered-daily newsletter, and discerning how to minimalize my running to and fro, I realized, that what I was doing at that very moment was not listed anywhere among the swell of options. The often overlooked simplicity of relaxing on the veranda (#11), was indeed the secret key to a relaxing cruise. Certainly people do this on Embarkation Day, but come day nine, many are glued to the tv or the roulette wheel and have forgotten the effortless way to a quick Zen. So regardless of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itinerary- before, during or after the hustle and flow- take a time out, grab a hat, a drink, a mantra or sunglasses, lean against the rail or chill in a chair and stare out at sea. It will unclog the pores in a way that no aerobic class or deep-cleansing facial can. Nonetheless, the fitness center and Greenhouse Spa were on my Zen-inducing list. I found no excuse to overeat when the fitness center beckoned with an array of caloriefighting remedies and sweeping bow views to boot. Since no other 5-star hotel can offer a treadmill workout and a simultaneous Venetian skyline view, why not take advantage of the two-for-one? Plus, the state-of-the-art fitness center gave me an excuse to transform my two week cruise into a cardiovascularly healthful retreat. The cost? Free! (That is, included.) For those who find exercise (#12) to conflict with the essence of vacation, a visit to the spa (#13) is in order because massages, steam rooms and whirlpools are quintessential Zen producers. With little effort, time on the ship can be relaxing and carefree, but what about when it stops in exotic, strange ports? Explorers need not feel unsettled as ships offer a wealth of excursions to whisk groups off on organized outings. Holland America had shore

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excursions down to a science. There was a tempting shore excursion guide for guests to peruse at their leisure, daily digests of the next port of call (with maps, highlights, history, shopping ideas and restaurants suggestions), ship-wide announcements of upcoming destinations, and organized talks about the various jaunts. Groups disembarked and boarded transportation with such precision that it never seemed like 2000 people were indeed trying to reach land at the same time. The only anxiety-ridden thread was determining which tempting shore excursion to take. Do not neglect the option of wandering solo and discovering a new country guideless. For some, this alternative is more relaxing than a bus group, for others it is terrifying. One’s anxiety level will help determine the ideal route – one course being not getting off the ship at all! My recommendation (#14) is to pepper the cruise with a little culture and get a taste of a new region. After all, most ports of call are only about eight hours, so might as well wander for a few and soak up a new vibe. It will either whet the appetite for a return visit or help one appreciate the ship more. Alert- be savvy about the ship departure times. Tardy types will either delay sailing or be left ashore- and both options are Zen-busters. I whittled down my routine to a few favorites, the informative art-history classes, Captain talks and exotic cooking classes. Instead of rushing around in search of the next fun activity, I used my open afternoon to discover a Zenful space (#15). Surprisingly, despite thousands of guests milling about, I not only found a secluded spot, but the same lounge chair (with footstool) kept opening up with impeccable timing as if it were waiting for me to arrive and occupy it. Every night, après As You Wish dining, my Merlot companion and I retreated to my favorite place on the Zuiderdam. Of all the cozy spots, guess which one I adored the most? While I’m famous for my bingo playing, it wasn’t the Casino; as a former Netflix fan, twas not the screening room; despite my football madness, I skirted past the Sports Bar. Piano Bar? Nightclub? Ping pong? Nope, nope, nope. There was only place I could be found nightly. My ultrafavorite place on the ship was the Explorer’s Lounge. Bliss on any ocean. This library slash

internet café drew intermittent streams of typists wishing to connect with landlocked types, caffeine deprived sailors celebrating the mirage of cappuccinos, and flick aficionados scouring the latest DVD releases. With rows and rows of books it was a haven for the curious, wordsmithy folk- or for those of us seeking an escape. A nook of serenity for crosswords, daydreaming or snoozing. Must mention- top deck bow- not an ideal place for those of us sensitive to waves. Therefore, my diehard presence should emphasize how much I loved it as I was fully willing to take extra meds just to curl up there and hibernate. Before taking a cruise, one might hear of those pesky things called rumors. While I did meet one 97 year old woman and her 100 year old husband, who were in fact on their 118th cruise, those legends were certainly in the minority. In lieu of believing myths (#16) approach cruising with a realistic, optimistic, open mind. It is indeed an economical way to observe the vastness of the earth, escape from the rat race, and enrich one’s mind, body and soul. A small price to pay for peace.

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