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Ernest Hemingway to F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Scott you prat”

So everyone knows Hemingway was a bruiser. Some of the best stories of his macho posturing involve fellow writers. There was, of course, that time he and Wallace Stevens slugged it out in Key West. I’ve been told Stevens asked for it, drunkenly telling Hemingway’s sister Ursula that her brother wrote like a little boy. I don’t know whose version of the story this comes from, but by all accounts, Hemingway knocked the bear of a poet down several times. The two made up soon after. Then there’s the story of Hemingway and James Joyce; the diminutive Irish writer apparently hid behind his pugnacious friend when trouble loomed.
There are many other such yarns, I’m sure, but one I’ve just learned of shows us a much more passive-aggressive side of Papa H. As the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library blog informs us, Hemingway once sent F. Scott Fitzgerald a typescript of A Farewell to Arms. Fitzgerald sent back ten pages of edits and comments, signing off with “A beautiful book it is!” You can see Hemingway’s first reaction above (signed EH). In later drafts, it seems, he took some of Fitzgerald’s advice to heart.
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Dylan Thomas Sketches a Caricature of a Drunken Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas’s drinking was legendary. Stories of the debauched and disheveled Welsh poet’s epic drinking binges have had a tendency to drown out serious discussion of his poetry.
It’s a legend that Thomas helped promote, as this pencil sketch he made of himself attests. The undated self-caricature was published in Donald Friedman’s 2007 book, The Writer’s Brush: Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture by Writers.
It depicts a teetering, goggle-eyed figure with tumbler in hand, happily surrounded by bottles.
Thomas would sometimes tell his friends he had cirrhosis of the liver, but his autopsy eventually disproved this. As legend has it, the poet literally drank himself to death on his American tour in the fall of 1953, when he was 39 years old. In fact, it appears Thomas may have been a victim of medical malpractice. He went to his doctor complaining of difficulty breathing. The doctor was aware of the poet’s reputation as a drinker, and had been informed by Thomas’s companion of his now-famous statement from the night before: “I’ve had 18 straight whiskies. I think that’s the record.”
So the doctor treated Thomas for alcoholism and didn’t discover he was suffering from pneumonia. He gave Thomas three injections of morphine, which can slow respiration. Thomas’s face turned blue and he went into a coma. He died four days later. When Thomas’s friends investigated, they determined he had likely consumed, at most, eight whiskies. That’s still a large amount, but the poet’s exaggeration appears to have led his doctor astray. In a sense, then, Dylan Thomas was killed not by his drinking, but by the legend of his drinking.

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Jimi Hendrix’s Final Interview on September 11, 1970

There’s not much left to say about Jimi Hendrix’s last days. The endless stream of commentary surrounding his life and death threatens to bury the man and his music in music-press fetishization, urban legend, and fawning mythology. When I’m able to totally tune out the hype, Hendrix’s polished work stands the time-test, and some of the more raw releases—the bootlegs and demos that appear every few years—at least document musical roads not taken and preserve moments of stunning genius, if not fully-realized compositions.

And Hendrix’s intriguing persona—revealed in casual interviews and conversations—still captivates, with his offhand lyricism and fractal imagination, qualities on full display in his final press interview, to NME’s Keith Allston, on September 11, 1970, just seven days before the artist’s death. (Listen to the YouTube audio above, or Soundcloud below.) Hendrix is breezy, contemplative, a little evasive, revealing his own sense of being between things, not sure where he’s headed next. As all those late-Hendrix bootlegs and demos testify, he could have done anything and made it work with the right band and a bit more time…
But enough what-ifs. Nobody’s better on Hendrix than Hendrix, so listen to the interview. You can find a full transcript and much more Hendrix-on-Hendrix and music-press chatter in a recent (and quite inexpensive) Kindle publication called Jimi Hendrix: Interviews and Reviews 1967-71. Ultimate Classic Rock calls the final interview the “most interesting thing about the book from a historical standpoint,” and this may be true.
Finally, if you don’t make it all the way to the end of the audio, Hendrix leaves on this vivid and quite funny note:
ALTHAM: Do you feel personally that you have enough money to live comfortably without necessarily making more as a sort of professional entertainer?
HENDRIX: Ah, I don’t think so, not the way I’d like to live, because like I want to get up in the morning and just roll over in my bed into an indoor swimming pool and then swim to the breakfast table, come up for air and get maybe a drink of orange juice or something like that. Then just flop over from the chair into the swimming pool, swim into the bathroom and go on and shave and whatever.
ALTHAM: You don’t want to live just comfortably, you wanna live luxuriously?
HENDRIX: No! Is that luxurious? I was thinking about a tent, maybe, [laughs] overhanging … overhanging this … a mountain stream! [laughter].
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Eric Clapton to be a grandfather - report

Music legend Eric Clapton is set to be a grandfather for the first time - his daughter Ruth is expecting her first child, according to a U.K. report.
The Layla hit maker's eldest child is due later this month (May13) and the rocker is looking forward to his new role.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mail, "The baby is due any day and Eric is ecstatic."
Clapton was married to his first wife Pattie Boyd when he embarked on an affair with Ruth's mother, Yvonne Kelly. Ruth was born in 1985 but was not publicly revealed as his daughter until 1991.
She tied the knot with her architect partner Dean Bartlett in 2011 and her father performed at their wedding, which was held at his Surrey, England mansion.
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The Morning Roundup: Kelly Rowland Jealous Of Beyonce's Success, Miley Cyrus Still Engaged

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Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland reveals that she's jealous of former bandmate Beyonce's mega-success and that she was abused on new single "Dirty Laundry." She says she's happy for Beyonce, but also questioned the significance of her own career while her friend was becoming a superstar. Kelly also says in the lyrics that she was physically and mentally abused by a past lover. (story)
James Franco has attempted to adapt and film the "unfilmable" William Falkner novel "As I Lay Dying." It's taken 80 years for the story to hit the screen. (story)
Carrie Underwood predicted her own future while in high school. The 30-year-old country singer is featured in the June Marie Claire magazine, and she said that she wrote that she would be "rich, famous, and married to a hot guy" within 10 years of graduating. Two-out-of-three ain't bad. (story)
Rod Stewart once tried seducing a transvestite while on tour in Australia. It was during the 1970s when he saw an attractive woman sitting at a bar. After the singer got they young lady back to his hotel room he found a big surprise in "her" pants. (story)
Now that Angelina Jolie has shared her double mastectomy story with the world, once the press dies down will there be wedding bells? Brad Pitt has hinted that this is the year, and with few projects in the works for each, it's a good bet they'll be staying in the press for a while. (story)
Kanye West got his $750,000 Lamborghini caught in a closing gate at Kim Kardashian's house. It hasn't been a great week for the rapper, he slammed his head on a sign post and it was caught on film by the paparazzi, too. (story)
Shakira is leaving the red judge's chair on The Voice to focus on raising her 4-month-old son, Milan, leaving the door open for Christina Aguilera's return. Aguilera signed a $12 million deal to return to her old post in September. (story)
Only one week left until the winner of the latest season of "Dancing With The Stars" is crowned. Who will it be? The final four were revealed on the show's 300th episode this week. Can favorit Zendaya pull off the win and grab the Mirror Ball Trophy? (story)
It's not the best one and it's not the worst one, but "Star Trek Into Darkness" packs plenty of flash and even has a few surprises. But the plot is "unoriginal" and "lacked [the] complexities of other films in the franchise," according to our review team. (story)
Miley Cyrus was spotted wearing her engagement ring at Maxim Magazine's 2013 Hot 100 Party -- but fiance Liam Hemsworth was nowhere to be seen (as usual). Check out photos from the party, including Kellie Pickler and Kendra Wilkinson. (story)
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Beyonce Apologizes To Belgian Fans For Postponing Concert

International superstar Beyonce has written a handwritten note apologizing to fans for scrapping a performance in Belgium on Tuesday.
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singer was advised to cancel the show in Antwerp on doctor's orders after suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, fuelling ongoing rumors she is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z.
Now, Beyonce has uploaded a note to revelers left disappointed by the postponed show, and vowed to be back on stage at the Sportpaleis arena in Antwerp on Wednesday night.
A picture of the letter was posted on Facebook
, and reads, "To my dearest fans in Antwerp. I've never postponed a show in my life. It was very hard for me. I promise I will make it up for you soon. I'm sorry if I disappointed you."
"Thank you for your concern. I am feeling much better now and am ready to give you a great show. See you tonight."
The axed show will be rescheduled at a later date.


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'New Girl' Season 2 Finale Recap: 'Elaine's Big Day'

Are you old enough to remember "that girl"?

no, well in the 60's there was a tv show called that . If you are a fan of the "new girl"you might check out "that girl"I bet there are even the same storylines!!
New Girl” season finale, CeCe’s big day turned out to be an even bigger day for someone else. That, along with a few pranks, a frisky badger and the rise of a new love triangle, made for a satisfying end to a hilarious and upbeat sophomore season.
In the “The day of CeCe’s wedding found Nick and Jess in a happy and joyous mood. The two spent much of their time flirting with one another, to the disproval of Jess’ dad (Rob Reiner) and the annoyance of the other roommates. Winston and Schmidt were particularly annoyed when a more grown-up Nick refused to take part in their silly hijinks, which Schmidt coerced Winston into doing with him in an attempt to stop the wedding. Why would Schmidt even do such a thing, you ask?
Via “eye conversation” Schmidt was able to understand CeCe’s hesitation in marrying Shivrang, and he threw all caution to the wind with his funny—if not dangerous—pranks. It should be noted that any danger that came from the pranks was all Winston’s doing. A self-proclaimed horrible prankster, Winston had all but given up on physical jokes as he was just not good at them. But ever the loyal roommate, Winston joined in Schmidt’s shenanigans until he took it one step too far. This led the Winston, Nick and a badger being trapped in the air condition vents as they attempted to drop the badger on the priest. (Winston has a weird and twister sense of humor.)
Nick’s initial refusal to join Schmidt and Winston in their childish games lasted only two pranks, and even then he remained hesitant and unfocused. Jess had wrongly accused Nick of trying to ruin her best friend’s wedding day, pointing out and agreeing with all the flaws her father saw in Nick after mistaking one of Winston’s horrible jokes as Nick’s doing. The two ultimately made amends while trapped with Winston and the badger in the vents, and they even shared a sweet, tender moment, only to come crashing—literally—back to reality.
Jess, Nick and the badger ruined the wedding ceremony, but it was never meant to be. The crash served as a wake-up call for CeCe, who admitted that she was unable to wed Shivrang as she was in love with someone else. Shivrang, surprisingly, didn’t seem to cut up about it. In fact, he proudly professed his love for another woman—Elaine, played by guest star Taylor Swift. After a brief monologue about her love for “Shivy,” Elaine jumped into Shivrang’s arms and he happily whisked her out of the venue.
With Shivrang finally out of the picture, CeCe was able to admit her true feelings for Schmidt, whose “eye conversation” abilities were stronger than what others gave him credit for. Unfortunately for CeCe, Schmidt is still dating Elizabeth—at least for now. When CeCe and Elizabeth ganged up on Schmidt and demanded an answer and an end to this newly formed love triangle, Schmidt foolishly sprinted away.
As this drama unfolded for CeCe, Nick and Jess decided to call off their sort-of relationship. A tearful Jess indicated her true feelings, while a stubborn Nick turned to alcohol to swallow his. It took Winston, finally free from the air vent hell he was seemingly trapped in for hours, to make Nick realize the need to create something with Jess—whatever it may be.
After a passionate kiss and quick reconciliation, Nick and Jess drove down the empty streets of Los Angeles together, not quite in a relationship but not quite out of one either.
What did you think of the episode? Do you think Nick and Jess will make it official? Will Schmidt choose CeCe or Elizabeth?

Celebrity Birthdays - May 16, 2013

Happy Birthday to:

Actress/model Megan Fox (1986)
Actor Miles Heizer (1994)
Actor Thomas Sangster (1990)
Actor Jim Sturgess (1981)
Actress Jessica Morris (1979)
Actress Melanie Lynskey (1977)
Singer Laura Pausini (1974)
Actor Adam Richman (1974)
Actress Tori Spelling (1973)
Actor David Boreanaz (1971)
Aussie singer/actress Danielle Spencer (1978)
Actor Derek Mears (1972)
Pop icon Janet Jackson (1966)
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic (1965)
Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley (1964)
Actor Kevin McDonald (1961)
Actress Mare Winningham (1959)
Actress Debra Winger (1955)
Actor Pierce Brosnan (1953)
Actor Bill Smitrovich (1947)
Actor Danny Trejo (1944)
Actress Yvonne Craig (1937)
Actor Harry Carey Jr. (1921)
Flamboyant pianist Liberace (1919; d. 1987)
Screen legend Henry Fonda (1905; d. 1982)
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Maxim's 2013 Hot 100 Party Pics: Miley Cyrus, Kellie Pickler & More!

Miley Cyrus, who snagged the top spot on the Maxim Hot 100 list, attended the magazine's Hot 100 party at The Vanguard in Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday night with a slew of other sexy stars.
The singer/actress wore a cute black and white jumpsuit with a giant bow on the back, revealing several of her tattoos. Cyrus slicked back her short blondish/brown hair and wore bright red lipstick. She also wore her engagement ring after months of speculation that she and fiance Liam Hemsworth split up.
The former "Hannah Montana" star was so excited about the Hot 100 designation that she broke the news on Instagram earlier this month before Maxim made the official announcement.
Some were surprised that Cyrus was the winner, but Maxim executive editor Patrick Carone explained that online voters overwhelmingly favored her over other contenders.
Stars including Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence also came in at the top of the pack.

 

Teenage Party Dresses Gallery

For a causal summer party, select a style that is easy to wear but also warm-weather friendly. Additionally, if you find the dress you've selected is a bit short, then choose flats, for example flat sandals, over heels. This will give the illusion of length while providing additional comfort.

With all the great options for teen party dresses, you're sure to find a style that perfect for you coloring, body type, and event.

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Juniors Trendy Summer Clothing Pictures

Teens typically look forward to the long, lazy days of summer. Once school is out, there is more time for outdoor sports, sleeping in and spending time on hobbies. With so many activities from which to choose, a wardrobe that suits warmer, and usually more active, days is a necessity. Stay cool and fashionable this summer with these trendy wardrobe ideas for the warmest months of the year.

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Teen Dating: Tips from an Expert

Teen dating is a big step toward adulthood. LoveToKnow had the opportunity to chat with Mary Jo Rapini, speaker, psychotherapist, and author of Start Talking: A Girl's Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex or WhateverMary Jo Rapini. She's worked with teens since the 90s and offers insight into how parents and teens can handle heartbreak, dating challenges, and more.
LoveToKnow (LTK): What are some ways teens can approach their parents when they want to begin dating?
Mary Jo Rapini (MJR): Well, the most important thing is that they keep communication open and that means both people. When kids are able to tell parents that they met someone, the more rational they are, the more likely parents are to talk about it. [Teens can] get emotional, and when they start talking when they're tired and feeling hormonal, this scares the parents. They're dramatic and not thinking clearly, so parents will close the topic before it's even explored or talked about.
I advise when their child wants to date someone, that's a great opportunity for the parents to invite the other child over. When your child wants to date and you get to meet the person they want to date, you'll be able to see the child's emotional development and self-esteem by what types of people they attract.
LTK: Sometimes teens may want to talk to their parents about a relationship, but they aren't sure how to begin. Do you have any tips for teens who want advice from their mom or dad but don't know where to start?
MJR: What I usually suggest is that parents of children around the age of 9, 10, or 11, start having dates with their child-go for coffee, go for a walk. Start making times when you're 100 percent attentive with your child. This time's not about lecturing but about listening, and when the teen asks for help or advice, tell what you learned from your experience. When parents start lecturing, teens tune that out. They do want to hear what mistakes you made.
You can even watch TV and talk together about the characters, what teens think, what the characters seem to think. When you have family dinners and talk about what happened or transpired that day, what you heard on TV or the radio, that does really help.
Parents also need to set goals for no TV; try for two to three times per week. You want to remember as a parent that kids are being inundated with information unless you make a routine time to shut the cell phones off and they can't tweet or get texts. If you don't protect that time, your child is pretty much unprotected at any time. When kids act out or become more demanding, they're really reacting to not having you around, not having you engaged in their life. That makes kids angry; they really do appreciate it even if they're saying "get off my back."
LTK: Do you have any tips for teens dealing with heartbreak?
MJR: I think what really is important is for them to know that this happens to everybody and the fact that they broke up is because something was wrong with the relationship. Heal from it by surrounding yourself with friends and family. When you're feeling down and discouraged, pump yourself up with the people who love you most-family dinners, church together, those routines help you feel stable at a time when you're usually not.
For teens, the best way to show this person you broke up with that you're still a strong person is by continuing to take care of yourself. Pamper yourself and show what a strong individual you really are. Teens say all the time, "I just want to tell them that I found out they were cheating." The hardest thing is for me to convince that teen that it's not going to help, it will make them appear weaker and make them feel worse rather than better.
LTK: How should a teen handle a situation where the person they're on a date with is trying to move too quickly (physical contact, for example)? What about when they're in a relationship and their boyfriend or girlfriend starts pressuring them for sex?
MJR: I think the most important thing is for parents-the minute your teen starts dating--is for you to sit down and talk to your teen about what this means and where they see the relationship going. The reason guys want to have sex is because they're curious and want to increase status. Girls want to secure the relationship they have with the boy and they want to feel more grown up. Found further down on the list is that they really wanted to do it. If you're being pressured for sex, it's important that you tell this person, "You're really special to me. You're a good friend. You mean a lot to me, and I don't want to have sex. This is stronger than sex. And I'm not ready to deal with those consequences."
Parents always want to impress upon a child that it's their own body and they do have a right to say no, and they will be more respected for it. I can't say enough about parents staying engaged with their kids. Sex isn't a bad thing , but it's unhealthy until you're ready to deal with the consequences.
LTK: What should a teen do if their parents don't like who they're dating?
MJR: If your parents don't like who you're dating, the chances are high that your parents don't really know them. If the parents don't like who you're dating and you're sure that this is a person that's good for you, ask your parents if you can invite the person for dinner. Ask if you and your boyfriend or girlfriend can make dinner for them. That's a wonderful way for parents to get to know the person. Sometimes parents may say they don't like someone you're dating because they don't like the way the person treats you or don't like the way they address the parents. Remain calm, explain it, and invite your friend to be part of the conversation or at least educate your friend. A lot of times, kids will change if they like the person, and they will make changes for that person's parents.
LTK: What are some of the challenges for teens dating today that their parents may not have experience with? How can they overcome those challenges?
MJR: I think one of the biggest things I work with is the cyber bullying. Parents had to put up with bullying, but they never had access to email and text and sexting and all this stuff 24 hours a day. That is so difficult. Parents need to make sure they're monitoring the computer and they know who their [teen's] friends are, and that they're honest about not talking to people they don't know online. It all comes down to communication, once again. The more the teen sees their parent as part of their team, the more they will feel they can go to their parents.
The other thing that is so incredible is these social networks, and the teens don't understand that whatever you put out on Facebook or MySpace or whatever you're doing, that remains permanent. Teens 15-16, in five or six years, will need a good job, and everything that they place on that board can be retrieved by potential employers.
Another thing that's just gone way beyond anything we've experienced in the parents' generation is that some taboos no longer exist. Teens talk to parents about being pregnant or about sexuality and feeling isolated and alone. Ninety percent of teens say parents are the first people they go to.
LTK: You mention in your book that 16 is a good age to begin dating. Do you have any general tips for teens who are about to go on their first date?
MJR: The way they're dating now, they pretty much go in groups. If it's a first date and you're sixteen, try and make the date more about the experience rather than what it means (are you boyfriend/girlfriend, going to be boyfriend/girlfriend…?) Make yourself as much a part of the present as possible, getting to know the person. Keep your promises to your mom or dad. Tell them the truth about where you're going, and make sure they can call in during that date and check in on you. Don't ever go out and do anything that doesn't feel right in your gut. If it feels that the date is going too fast or they just want sex or a nude picture, tell yourself you're too good for that and don't go. It's better to know up front rather than later when it could hurt you more.
LTK: Do you have any tips for taking a long-time friendship to a relationship?
MJR: Actually the best relationships are made when it starts as a friendship. Do not add sex into the cycle until you are ready to deal with the consequences like pregnancy, STDs, or the break-up of that friendship. Teens should wait until after high school, get into college, and see if they can maintain that relationship. Then you're in a better position. Teens who wait to have sex make better friends and lovers and make better choices in partners later. Timing is everything. If sex is done too soon, it will kill most relationships and end most friendships.
Whether you're a teen or a parent, work to keep the lines of communication open when it comes to dating. Share experiences with one another. With the support of family, a teen can more easily cope with the challenges that dating brings. For more information, visit MaryJoRapini.com.

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