Yep, I did some ‘work’ as an extra on Law and Order SVU a couple of weeks ago. What the heck, right? It’s acutally fun being an extra if you don’t take life too seriously and expect to be an instant star, which unfortunately most of the newbies expect…poor saps. What is very cool is that you get to watch the process. I enjoy watching the set ups and I dig watching the actors interact with one another. Some of them–Mariska Hargitay in particular, seem to be down to earth folks with a good work ethic. Some of them–Robin Williams to be specific as he was the special guest star, seem to need someone to open their bottled water for them–that’s just plain loco. NEVER have anyone open a drink for you. She coulda slipped him a roofie.
No es bueno. He also was trying waaay too hard to crack everyone up. I felt sorry for him. It was just a couple of days after the divorce announcement, so I know he must have felt additional pressure to appear to be chipper. Instead, he was annoying.
I really don’t dig that ‘ghetto Black woman’ voice he does. It really makes me want to pimp slap him. G-d bless him, though. He’s kinda cute. Like a furbee. He’s also got pretty good skin.
Here’s the thing: Chris Meloni is quite handsome. I mean, HANDSOME. He’s not nearly as hair impaired as I thought he would be (although that could be a piece, I dunno) and he’s in excellent shape. I couldn’t stop looking at his bum. And I’m not a bum watcher.
Weird. Some guys have that presence about them. He’s one of them.
Richard Belzer somehow has my heart, though. He’s got the best, most genuine smile I’ve ever seen on a man who otherwise seems to be the boy who never had a date. Ever. There is a very sweet gentle vibe that makes him attractive–sorta. Anyway, it was fun to be on the set.
We were participating in a ‘pillow fight for peace’. I have no idea what that even means, since if you use the words ‘fight for peace’, you’re sorta bein’ moronic…but that’s just me.
I am all for cheesecake eating for peace or manwatching for peace. This requires very little effort on my part. But I digress.
There were pillows everywhere…feathers flying…laughter…and me…sneezing like a bastard. I had taken some Benadryl prior to the shoot, but I didn’t take enough. I’m also asthmatic. Not a good look. I’m sure that Meloni was NOT charmed. I’m also sure that he was paying me no mind at all. No matter. He’s married.
I offered Robin Williams a lozenge. He declined. I offered my giant Lifesavers. Nothin’. I offered some kugel. He gave me the cutest look. “KUGEL? You don’t hear that very often”
Har har…please riff on that one, Robin you comedic genius.
I shrugged and made some kinda funny mouth noises and he and I shared a moment.
I love it when celebrities act like they are the only ones to have facile minds. Makes ya wanna slap them. Or help them open up their water bottles.
Jeepers creepers. I’m praying he makes it home okay, though. This is his second divorce. I am praying he doesn’t start up the drinking and drugging again. He’s an okay guy. He’s insecure. It’s not cool to be sad deep down where it counts.
In other news, you can watch that very special SVU on the 29th of this month. I think.
If you see a tall Black woman wearing bohemian clothing, chances are it’s me. Hope you tune in. The show rocks hard, man. Even if I’m on the cutting room floor, the show is groovy and you should watch.
Take ‘er easy and to all of my Jewish friends out there–Happy Passover…it’s a- comin’.