http://www.dnainfo.com/20120426/murray-hill-gramercy/gramercy-parks-players-club-crumbling-under-2m-debt

Though I've never aspired to be a member, I don't like seeing places like this go downhill... Especially when it seems like mere mismanagement.

And I want to be able to see the Booth Room someday...

This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I once bid on a photograph of a CDV of Edwin. I got a refund, but it was a hassle. I still keep an eye on the eBay listings, but I'd be wary about spending too much money. (Though I've been occasionally lucky.)

If you go, would you mind taking some pictures if you're allowed?

Thanks for the link!

I've heard of the MEN2B theory, but I wish the traits weren't so vague.

What's the name of that documentary? I'd like to see it.

I hope someone will eventually publish a book with their letters... There's already one with the letters between William Winter and Edwin.

I think Titone stated that Edwin had gonorrhea, not syphilis. (Isn't "the clap" gonorrhea's nickname? I'm not really an STD expert, I'm relieved to say!) I believe what truly drove Mary McVicker mad was the loss of her infant son, Edgar, as well as jealousy over the memory of Mary Devlin.

Didn't JWB's actor acquaintance John McCullough die from it?

It's Starbucks, of course the prices are going up. I still keep going, though! But now I'm missing the gingerbread latte...

He does look like a rather dashing JWB! Such a shame his part was cut... When I have a lot of time one day, I'll try to watch the Director's Cut.

http://gcaggiano.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/interview-with-film-and-television-actor-chris-conner/

(If you can't tell, I go to Google for everything.)

This is the only thing I can find:

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni12020796/

Still, June 2011 wasn't too far back. And I'd like if it is on HBO... Boardwalk Empire's a fascinating period drama, and I've heard they generally do a lot of researching to make sure it's accurate. The only thing I'd worry about is a dirty scene every few minutes, which is also prevalent in their shows. Don't let me down, Kevin Bacon! You already have an great last name!

That sounds so delicious. I'm going to try it sometime! (One of my resolutions for this year is to "use the microwave less often"!)

I'm glad it's not just my wishful thinking!

I really wish there could be a film entirely centered around the Booth family someday. Well, I'd actually want a TV show to fit in all the details. But I'm not picky!

I've been a fan of the movies Thor (which is way better than you'd think, in my humble opinion... It's directed by Kenneth Branagh, who did a movie production of Hamlet in the '90s!). Midnight in Paris, and War Horse recently, and I think one of the actors, Tom Hiddleston, could totally play a Booth.





(I even posted on his Twitter that I wish he could portray Edwin someday. *Blush.*)

http://www.archive.org/details/OthelloByEdwinBooth1890

Awful quality, but you get to hear a bit more lines.

If I remember correctly, he made two recordings : This one, and one from Hamlet, which I haven't been able to find online. He made them so his grandkids would be able to hear his voice when they were older.

(Thanks for bringing up this link! I've listened to him way too many times, I like talking about it, haha.)

I had a really bad diet when I was a kid... Parents didn't have much money, couldn't cook very well, and cheap fast food is horrible for you, etc... And by the time I was thirteen, it was highly recommended that I change my eating style because I was pre-diabetic and had high cholesterol and such. Since then, I've been avoiding white bread, sugar, etc., and I even write down everything I eat. I really wish the unhealthy stuff wasn't so prevalent in our society!

It gets better over time, especially if you try different sorts of vegetables. For example, I hate most raw vegetables, but take me to Ruby Tuesday and I'm super excited about their spaghetti squash and broccoli. It's also a good opportunity to try some foreign cuisine... Maybe not something like Mexican with its heavy emphasis on carbs, but possibly Japanese restaurants (ask for stuff without white rice) Indian, or Thai ones.

It takes a while to stop craving sugary fast food stuff, but now I'm glad I don't like it! I used to mainly eat Burger King, McDonald's, KFC, and was too "afraid" to try a lot of other foods that I now enjoy. I'm by far not the fittest person around still... I'm not running a marathon any time soon, but a lot of my health problems are gone.

I didn't mean to give you my life story, but I just want you to know you can still be optimistic.

I will let you know about my travel plans ASAP, then!