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Holiday Wishes From Shaun
It has been a hectic two weeks. We are shooting the last of our hiatus shows that will air during our week off for the Christmas holiday.
I am just drained. I have been working nonstop taping extra shows, anchoring, doing interviews AND Christmas shopping for family, friends, and co-workers. I had gotten in late last night but, somehow, I was able to get all the presents wrapped for my colleagues on the show, pack them into my trunk so I could pass them out at the office early this morning. Our studio is decorated to look so pretty and when I drift away, wishing for a little bit of sleep, I look at the beautiful pink and white poinsettias lining the wall, the huge white wreath glowing with balls of sea foam green, mauve, and lavender, the white garland wrapped in small white lights over the archway, and the snow gently piled next to the window near the 3-foot nutcrackers and Christmas trees - Joe and James, our show’s art directors - are so talented.
“Two minutes, Shaun, two minutes!” Our fill-in stage manager, Johnnie says to me indicating that I have to get up again to lead-in to the next story on the show. I dread leaving the warmth of the 4 heaters the crew has set up for me.
Usually, it’s near cold enough on our set to actually snow (the average temperature being about 45-to-50-degrees). Not great for gals who want to wear cute short sleeved dresses and open-toed shoes. My feet are tired from standing so long. Every moment I get, I kick off my 4-inch sandals, and slip on the white furry Ugg slippers that my makeup artist, Valerie, gave me today. They are sooo comfortable!
It’s a tiny bit warmer today since our regular stage manager, also Johnny, whom we adore, is on vacation. The gals on stage whispered to fill-in Johnny that the stage was getting too cold so he boosted the temperature, pleased he was in good standing with the ladies.
There has been so much going on during a normally slow period in the entertainment news world. Our studio is across the hall from, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” On any day, I would bump into their staff, or guests like Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, even Jay himself every so often. But with the writer’s strike, the stage is dark and the halls are empty. It’s lonelier here without them. Now, comes word that “The Tonight Show” will start new shows, strike or no strike, January 2nd. It will be good to see them again, but we’re all still hoping an agreement will bring the writers back to work.
The gang at “Tonight” usually asks us what we are reporting on the show that day. No doubt, we would all be in deep debate about what has the country- black and white, young and old, all up-in-arms nowadays - the suddenly announced pregnancy of 16-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney Spears little sister and star of Nickeleon’s “Zoey 101.” “What To Tell Your Kids About Teen Sex and Teen Pregnancy!” the headlines blare. Interesting, how it’s NOW an issue.
“40 SECONDS, Shaun!” fill-in Johnny says from across the studio.
I kick off my UGGS, put on my sandals, take another sip of hot tea and begin to move.
I think about our hiatus and get happy. I love my job but taking a break from all the celebrity news is a wonderful respite. My dad will be here visiting from Detroit and we always have a blast together. My producer has given me DVD screenings of “Atonement,” “Juno,” and “No Country for Old Men,” all Golden Globe must-sees.
Dad and I love just chilling and watching movies and we’ll hang in front of the fire, me with my hot apple cider and Dad with his, well, let’s just say “Dad ain’t down for no cider.”
Just the thought makes this studio warm up!
I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that you are sharing it with the people you love.
Peace,
Shaun
Hey Shaun, did you interview
Holly Robinson Peete. I saw an interview and I can't remember if she was the one that had the "choose your charity" bracelets. I would like to know how to get some of these bracelets. Any info you can send will be very helpful. Thanks Karen
To Karen Love,
Did you attend N.M.U.?
Dear Ms. Robinson,
First I would like to say I attended Northern Michigan University and I have met some people that attended your high school. My reason for writing the previous statement is that it it makes you realize how small the world is.
This is a personal question to you. I have finally finished a 750 page novel I have been working on. Currently I am trying to locate a literary agent. But if I am not successful, I would like to ask you this question since you are in the entertainment world; what would be your next move? You see Ms. Robinson I really feel the fictional story is a good one.
In closing, I hope to hear from you, but if not, I'll understand.
Stay lovely as you are
u r ... simply beautiful
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Hi Shaun,
I have to say I love your style and how you carry yourself. Thanks for making us proud. I also love your hair. Can you give some tips on hair management. I know with all TV personalities and with your busy life style you probably all sometimes wear wigs. If you do, I must say yours really looks real. If you do wear wigs what color are they and where can someone like myself purchase a nice wigs? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks and keep up the good work.
A big fan and supporter Tracy
While "No Country for Old Men" got the best picture trophy, The film "La Vie en Rose" was the story of Edith Paif. The girl who make french music a household name. Winning oscar for Best Makeup, Best Actrees Marion Cotillard as Edith Paif. From the war effort to her death in 1965 at aged 47. So if Best Makeup and Best Actress are out of the possible 11 now with leaving only 9 nomination, Did Edith Paif's life come to the screen? BBC Radio 2 AND E.T. has more and that goes for extra, too.