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LAURA BALLANCE's avatar

You are the best.

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Lewis Holmes's avatar

"She’s never had house keys and she still doesn’t know how to drive." I love this sentence. I wish I knew someone I could ascribe it to.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Thanks, isn't the house keys part funny?

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Lewis Holmes's avatar

Yes. Rather reminds me of my wife, who hardly ever takes her keys out with her.

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Stephanie Foley's avatar

I laughed out loud at the bite of pork. I love you Roddy.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Love you. xxxxxx

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erin anderson's avatar

Off to see Moana 🌟

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Thank me later, Erin. xxxx

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Amra Brooks -no words-'s avatar

The Black Stallion is my favorite movie. I'm laughing a lot about the creamed corn, Jone.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

The kid is straight up Matteo. ‘The Black.’

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Susie K's avatar

Poor Blanche! I'm so glad you will share some Courtney stories, I love her, she's the most. All your women sound remarkable

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Roderick's avatar

Thanks for the steer, Roddy. I was proofreading yesterday afternoon when the notification flashed on my screen. My peripheral vision saw a doll on the run from Superstar:The Karen Carpenter story in the right hand corner of the notification. Just watched Moana. The symbolism of a pink vagina shell being placed on top of a pile of moribund stone slabs was unexpected (in a Disney movie) and good to see. Watched the credits because I thought it might have been Tim Curry (from the Rocky Horror Show) singing the crab’s song but it wasn’t. Great photo of you with your sisters. The magic between you is palpable. For anyone who is interested here is a link to Superstar:The Karen Carpenter story. It’s the antithesis of Moana. Crushing rather than affirmative, upbeat and optimistic. It’s a hard watch but perhaps it provides a context for why films like Moana remain necessary.

https://youtu.be/FmY5mTmrsVI?si=xCNyKN_QFywuoy42

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Jim Stafford's avatar

It's so good. Peak Disney, no notes. Glad you found it.

Can't wait for the book, I think I want to be you when I grow up.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Aw, thanks, Jim, the book doesn't come out til Fall 2025 but I'm happy to have you onboard.

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Scott Herbert's avatar

Consider the coconut.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

The coconut is such an integral part. And then those little monsters! Holy fuck, Scott.

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El Stuckey's avatar

Creamed corn???? And cosigning Moana—female hero and female villain? Yes.

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

The creamed corn is insanity.

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Si White's avatar

Love Kim's album!

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Catriona Briger's avatar

Awwww. Love you, Alex A. AND Moana! ❤️

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Miss you, Catriona. Are you gonna be there in Jan?

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Catriona Briger's avatar

Yes! Can’t wait!!

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Aawhit's avatar

I’m looking forward to your book. Wish it was out for Christmas. Maybe I’ll request it for my birthday in the summer. Cheers Roddy!

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Roddy Bottum's avatar

Thank Aawhit. It doesn't come out until Fall 2025. I could come over and read it to you and your family Christmas morning? Send me an address. xxxx

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Aawhit's avatar

That would be amazing. Remind me and I’ll open the chimney damper and put out the fire.

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