Letters from the Inside, Michael Swango, #70

My Dear KK--

So much to write...so little time...not unusual in my world just before a holiday weekend, but even more so this Christmas 09.

I had planned on writing you a long letter over the long weekend---and that hasn't changed: Much to discuss from your photo-filled letter [My God, I love your eyes Kelly] written on your Saturday after your tripto the "East Harlem Costco" Included your trip to the Guggenheims First Friday/plus your comments on "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen / Jeff Buckley.)
I have more to say on the astonishing words/lyrics.

If a book was ever to be written, it would have to be complete AND written with an organized, detail-oriented, slightly (?!!) OCD type like yourself. Again-more on that letter over the weekend-promise...

My mind is an encyclopedic index of useless Seinfeld trivia lines & entire conversations: As I write this is what comes to mind: The episode in which Gale Cunningham, who snubbed Jerry and is now dating Kramer, is working as a sous chef at a Manhattan restaurant. She gushes over Elaine's Botticelli shoes - later demanding the shoes for doing a favor. Somehow I picture you in the booth/mentioning your Fri/ and Gale Cunningham: "Look at you--the Guggenheim! Lah-de-dah--I'm afraid to even go in there. Kelly out on the town- LAH-DE-DAH!

Sooo, Kelly: Then earlier today I received your drama-filled "THANK-U-GRAM" [Seems vintage/is it?} Wow! My life is an ongoing drama heavy on the past but yours! KK!!! Tokyo/no Tokyo/friend/no friend/child paternity-custody-legal-nightmare-and you somehow involved...plus NoteGuy/no NoteGuy...and even more...

So I felt compelled to get a letter off to you before the long weekend-since you will clearly be in NYC over the holiday. Sorry about that for you Tokyo, Japan would be a great escape...The title of an "ER" episode from the mid-90s come to mind [taken from Shakespeare I believe]: "MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS!!

Will address your letter just received plus the earlier one, plus some other things to share with you--when I have more time. This has to go out quite soon. So let me hit a few points in bullet point fashion:

>Yes, do send the commentary on your rant.
>And for God's sake, KK, SEND THE RANT: You can send it. It's OK. Thank you.

>As I suspected, you are familiar with Ms. Stout's book. I thought you might be, given your avid interest in the subject.

My apologies for the article being cut-off. Forgot to mention that which I usually do. That portion of the magazine was missing.

FYI: The article was from that large glossy magazine: "INTERVIEW" so with that info you should be able to locate the full text.

I think Ms. Stout has some things correct. Again. comments to follow.
>Also received the article "Green Mile". Will read & comment.

>Must briefly say something about Brittany Murphy. I barely knew who she was until I saw her in "Don't Say A Word" -- where she co-starred with Michael Douglas. I thought she was absolutely brilliant in that role. To me it was a breakout role--heavy & serious. but Holly did not seem to agree...

-And her eyes were mesmerizing. She had "look" that was unique.

Anyway, - another Hollywood tragedy. Like Heath Ledger, her best work was ahead of her...

>Regarding those two books I mentioned-asking you to find out (if you can) when they will be released in PAPERBACK. I have both authors now: THE KINDLY ONES by Jonathan Littel (translated by French) WETLANDS by Charlotte Roche.

>Enclosed: fascinating "Mumblecore" article from a Times fashion supplement--so you may have seen it. I learned a few things.

So Kelly, you're had a helluva month to be sure. I'm not a big one for holiday cheer--but DO have a good a Christmas & New Years as possible . May I suggest your best girlfriends movie marathons and come wanton taboo sex if possible?!

Do send the "rant" and the comments/and I will fully explore the many subjects outstanding from your letters.
Cam you handle some comments on lyrics in "Hallelujah?"

Leave you, with two things:

>Lady Gaga channels Alfred Hitchcock in her song "Bad Romance".

>Question: Why do gay men & straight woman share such an (at times) intense bond? Give me your reasoning. IMine will make my shy correspondent blush-but will tell you'll allow it.

Take care--and write again soon.

Yours XOXO,

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, etc. etc.

P.S. Vampire Diaries on CW...Yeah I know..