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All My Children Discussion Group
1. What is one of your favorite movies that centers around baseball, or any other sport?
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports?
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role?
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite?
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far?
I hope you enjoy the questions. I'll be checking in throughout the day, and I look forward to your responses. May you all have a safe and blessed day!
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports?
I'm not good at sports but I was pretty good at swimming when I was younger. I won first place for swimming when I was at summer camp. It's the one and only time in my life when I won anything for a sports contest. I was so proud of that blue ribbon.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment.
Yes, I do think that they have a responsibility to be good role models. However, I give exemption for the younger ones who haven't figured it out yet.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role?
Lance Armstrong is a sports hero of mine. Brad Pitt perhaps?
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite?
Diana Ross and the Supremes.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far?
George Bush is the worst president in my lifetime. I'm not sure if he is the worst in US history.
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2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports? I was a gymnast and tournament tennis player.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. Yes, I do. If they are going to be in the public eye, they should present themselves as best as they can. If they didn't want to be in the public eye, they shouldn't have strived to be famous.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? I think I'd like to see Paul Newman's life. Probably Brad Pitt in the role.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Queen.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far? He's damned close.
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2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports? I'd probably play golf. I played soccer and softball as a kid, but pretty much sucked at both. LOL!
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. It kind of depends. I feel sorry for people who have the spotlight thrust upon them against their will. But media whores like Shaquille O'Neal or Paris Hilton, who clearly just like to see their names in print, should try to do a better job at being decent human beings.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? I'm reading a book about the lives of presidential children and the first person who comes to mind is Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Teddy's oldest daughter. She was very outspoken, controversial and often unkind (kind of like the Kathy Griffin of the political scene) regarding public figures. She led a very interesting, long life. I'd cast Maggie Gyllenhaal in the role.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? Well, The Police and Van Halen have already made two of my dreams come true. You know what would be funny? A Wham reunion! Andrew Ridgeley just disappeared from the face of the earth! Musically, it wouldn't be too thrilling, though.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far? There is no question! W. is by far the worst. I can't even think of any president who could possibly be comparable in terms of pure stupidity and awfulness.
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Waterboy is my favorite movie that centers around a sport. It was funny. Maybe, I'll go watch it tonight.
I love baseball, I know everything about baseball, grew up watching it, love the White Sox, but I suck at playing it. To answer the question I suck at sports and wouldn't want to be an athlete.
I don't expect anything out of any celebrity. I don't expect them to be good role models. Nothing they do surprises me. However, I expect more from athletes. There is no room in baseball for steroids. It's not fair to the other players who worked hard to get where they are. It's cheating. I hate it.
Kurt Cobain might be a person whose life might make a good biographical movie.
I would have loved to see Alice in Chains get together but Layne Staley is dead. G'N'R would be next. The original G'N'R. All original 5 members.
George Bush is the worst president of my lifetime no doubt. I think JFK was worse in that he got us involved in Vietnam. I also think LBJ was worse because he tried to get my dad in Vietnam. I wouldn't be here if that happened.
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Good mor ... er, afternoon, all. We had a lovely vacation, which included weight gain for me :-o ... one of the inn's we stayed at pandered to my sweet tooth and offered a dessert cart every evening ... so good, yet soooo bad!
1. What is one of your favorite movies that centers around baseball, or any other sport? A League of Their Own
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Tennis Are you good at any sports? Now? You jest. But I was once quite prolific at gymnastics and swimming.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. I think we should all practice the art of being good role models at all times, but I don't believe celebrities have an obligation beyond that of any of the rest of us. I believe in separation from the person and the talent.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? Lucille Ball If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? Debra Messing
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. The Eagles Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? I kinda saw The Beatles reunite when we recently saw The Fab Four. They put on a wonderful show.
Thanks, amie!
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1. What is one of your favorite movies that centers around baseball, or any other sport?
My kind of question.
For golf, there is no other...Caddyshack
For football, I'll go cornball...Rudy
For baseball, my favorite has been the ladies'...A League of Their Own
For basketball...they all suck, even Hoosiers
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play?
That's easy....Pro golfer
Are you good at any sports?
If I have done anything well I have been a good athlete. I played a lot of sports growing up. Golf and basketball are my best. I have shot under par, made a hole in one, and even dunked during a game. I also love to snow ski and can tolerate water skiing. In organized competitions I have won a camp tennis tournament, played every position in little league baseball, threw a no-hitter, hit a home run or two, played QB in fraternity intramural football, played all positions in soccer, ran some track, high jumped, and swam but hated it.
Safe to say playing sports were my thing.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment.
What a great way to say it, SEPERATE the person from the talent and enjoy the entertainment. Although some, like Tiger Woods, are excellent role models. But still, nobody is perfect.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role?
Elvis comes to mind but no actor can touch his charisma.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite?
My band from the 80's still goes on...REM.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far?
Geesh, any Bush haters here?? Such tolerance for the murdering extremists, such hatred for the President of the country, I don't get it and I don't want to. He was so bad he was re-elected, makes a lot of sense.
Smilin' peanut head from Plains, GA wins my vote!
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2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports? Baseball. I haven't played for years. I was o.k. as a kid I guess.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. I do think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to present themselves as decent people. I would like to just enjoy their talent but it's very hard, i.e., Mel Gibson and Michael Richards. After they went on their tirades I had no use for them.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? James Cagney. I can't think of someone great at the moment (he'd have to be great) to assume the role.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? I love Bon Jovi!
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far? Yes, so far, he's the worst IMO.
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1. What is one of your favorite movies that centers around baseball, or any other sport? There are so many but #1 has GOT to be Field Of Dreams. For golf I LOVE The Greatest Game Ever Played.
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports? I was a gymnast so that would be my first choice. Golf would be my second. As far as team sports I'm okay but as you see I like playing sports where I'm my only teammate.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. Sadly, if they make a mark in their chosen field they're going to be role models whether they want to or not. We need to separate the person from the celeb but that's not easy. Do they have an obligation? No...BUT...once it's thrust upon them, they might want to consider how best to utilize.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? I've always wanted to see Jimmy Cagney's life story brought to the screen. Over the years it's been rumored to be in the works and then nothing. I'd say someone like Robert Downey Jr. could handle the role but it's a doozy. Actor, singer, dancer - he did it all and he did it well.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? I've always liked The Byrds. They disbanded so many years ago BUT we've seen all the originals in their new bands over the years PLUS somewhere there's a band (with Roger McQuinn) still touring.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far? I DO believe he's the worst and history will not be kind to him.
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1. What is one of your favorite movies that centers around baseball, or any other sport?
I really love "Field of Dreams". It's a beautifully written and well acted movie.
2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports?
I would want to be a figure skater, they look so elegant and graceful. Unfortunately, I'm not good at any sport.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment.
Although the millions they get paid are due to "we the public's" interest in them, I think we need to separate the person from the talent. We need to find our role models among the people we interact with everyday.
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role?
Don't throw tomatoes, but I think Hitler's life story would make a fascinating movie. How the events in his life shaped him into the evil monster that he became. I think Kevin Spacey would be up to the challenge. I also think the life of Edgar Allen Poe would make a great film. I'd pick Johnny Deep for that role.
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite?
I'd like to see Roger Waters reunite with the rest of Pink Floyd. They are better together than they are apart, but I don't see it happening.
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far?
Yes, and I'll leave it at that.
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2. If you could be a professional athlete, what sport would you want to play? Are you good at any sports? I am not really into sports but i did enjoy going to Met games.
3. Do you think celebrities and athletes have an obligation to be good role models, or do you think we need to separate the person from the talent and just enjoy the entertainment. I think since many kids go to these games & kids look up to these athletes I think they should have an obligation to be a good role model..they make too much money in my eyes & w/ that alone, they should behave...
4. Is there a famous person, past or present, whose life story would make a good biographical movie? If so, which actor do you think would be good in the role? Britney Spears. even though she is so young she has (as far as I can see she has lived a crazy life). I think the orginal Babe from AMC (not sure her real name) would play her in the movie..
5. With so many band from 70's and 80's reuniting, is there a band that you would like to see if given the chance. Is there a band from the past that you wish would reunite? Bon Jovi. I would like to see Men at work (did they reunite)?
6. Do you believe that George W. Bush is the worst president in US history? If not, then who do you think has been the worst president so far? Yes, I think he is the WORST president in US history...
thanks amie for the fun questions..i hope everyone has a nice day!
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