Sir Ian McKellan on Acting

(Many thanks to Angela Funk for finding this and to Drew for posting it so I could pilfer it.)

My new favorite phrase is...

"Hanny Van Arkle's Voorwerp."

This is a real thing. Really. I'm not making this up. (I feel like Dave Barry.)

I was at a symposium last week and one of the presentations mentioned this. It was one of the highlights of the week. (Make what judgments you will from that.)

I challenge you to use the phrase in casual conversation at least once over the holiday season. It could be helpful in getting you through one of those awkward, awful holiday office party conversation lulls. Or it could be a great topic-changer when the family starts to ask those questions you'd just rather not answer.

You're welcome.

Just Shameless

I'm referring to my dearth of posts lately. Sorry.

The holiday swirl is upon us and who really wants to hear about my Christmas shopping?

But, seriously, I hope to be blogging again regularly in the new year. (I wouldn't hold out much hope for this year, since we are off to Brussels and Paris a week from Friday!)

Happy Holidays All!