Paul's Lounge Act

[Amalthea]

February 11, 2002
By Liz Smith

IF YOU'VE played piano in the Polo Lounge of the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, you're used to seeing the rich and famous stroll in. This is Zagat's top-rated bar in the Big Easy. But for Charlie Dennard, a local favorite, it was heart-attack time when he saw Paul McCartney walk in with his fiancée, Heather Mills, and his band and crew.

While Dennard wondered what he should play for one of the world's most famous musicians, Paul introduced himself, saying he'd heard Charlie's band, Quintology, on a previous visit. Paul asked Charlie to play "The Very Thought of You," saying, "It's an 'Our Song' for me and Heather."

When Charlie played the number again, Paul stood up and sang the song directly to Heather. "We were all overwhelmed," said one of the waiters, noting that Paul drinks 12-year-old Macallen Scotch on the rocks with an unopened Coca-Cola on the side. Heather was into a cosmopolitan. Bodyguards stood between McCartney and the rest of the patrons. Even an NFL honcho couldn't get to talk to him: only the musicians.
http://wwwnypost.com/gossip/liz.htm

Face=Heather http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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"Because there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside"
- Paul McCartney, 1982

[darkhorse]

Face=jealousy http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

That's a beautiful story. Guess it's adequate for Valentine day coming soon.

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"Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been said before"
~ George Harrison, 1973

[SF4-EVER]

Thanks for posting this, Amalthea. And please don't use the frowny face because of Heather.

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[Amalthea]

Sorry Sandra... I didn't mean to hurt anyone, just my usual sillyness, and I won't do that again, I promise http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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"Because there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside"
- Paul McCartney, 1982

[SF4-EVER]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Amalthea:
Sorry Sandra... I didn't mean to hurt anyone, just my usual sillyness, and I won't do that again, I promise http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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[darkhorse]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SF4-EVER:
And please don't use the frowny face because of Heather.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Am I allowed to disagree? With all my respect, Sandra, I think that is actually cute, and not at all offensive. In fact, it shows without saying what Amalthea thinks about the girl who's about to marry Paul... I think it's quite harmless. Just my opinion, though, and I shouldn't have posted it since I'm not the moderator here and I'm shutting up myself again... http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/ignore.gif


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"Silence often says much more
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~ George Harrison, 1973

[This Message Has Been Edited By darkhorse On February 12, 2002 06:20 PM]

[SF4-EVER]

No, of course you're allowed to disagree, darky. I'm just afraid that every time we post a news article that mentions Heather, the topic will turn into a Heather-bashing one. (It's happened before.) Amalthea and everyone else have the right to dislike her and say that, of course. Still, sometimes it seems like a bit much.

Sorry if I seem to be overreacting here. Part of it's probably due to stress. The company I work for was bought by a competitor last week, and they're busy consolidating departments and positions. I don't know yet how much my job will be changed, or if I'll even have a job next month. http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif Still, I know that's no excuse to take it out on Amalthea. If I offended or upset you, Amalthea, I'm sorry -- and I do appreciate all the news articles you post here, frowny faces or not.

OK, now it's my turn to shut up here... http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/ignore.gif

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[C-Moon]

I hope things work out with your job,SF!

I understand both sides. I fluctuate between "well, if he's happy with her, I guess it's ok" and "Paul, please don't marry her!" It's hard sometimes not to use the angry face - what we really need is a bright green JEALOUSY FACE!

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Have you heard the word is Love? It's so fine, it's sunshine. It's the word LOVE."

[Amalthea]

No offence at all, Sandra http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

And also, I'd like to add that's no jealousy matter... but! I won't start a debate again, so I'll be me too http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/ignore.gif

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"Because there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside"
- Paul McCartney, 1982

[Rellevart]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SF4-EVER:
I'm just afraid that every time we post a news article that mentions Heather, the topic will turn into a Heather-bashing one. (It's happened before.)
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Sandra, I TOTALLY relate to your job stress. I'm also awaiting information that is going to change my job 100% one way or the other. Hopefully the good way! http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

On the Heather issue though, I was kind of surprised to read that you think this board has been indulging in excessive Heather-bashing. Wow. I thought we'd been remarkably fair, particularly after reading some of the really nasty and offensive things that have been written on other boards. I personally neither like nor dislike her and as long as she makes Paul happy, more power to her, but I remain just the smallest bit skeptical and I don't think I should have to hide that fact. JMO and now my turn to shut up! http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif



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[Lynner]

If we all shut up, then there'll be no reason for this board! http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/afraid4.gif

Seriously tho' I agree with Rell'. Unless I'm missing something, I don't think people have been terribly mean to Heather. I'll admit to being jealous as hell and I also think that some things she's said haved sounded really dumb ("there's lots of people richer than Paul" and "I can think of more reason NOT to be with him" come to mind) But then again, Paul says dumb things from time to time. I guess everyone's entitled to their own opinions and as long as they're not excessively nasty or don't seem to know when to "knock it off", I think we need to allow everyone to say their piece. Okay, I'm off my soapbox now! http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Sandra, hope all goes well with you're job. I understand your situation. We're doing major systems merges in November and it could result in lots of layoffs.

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[This Message Has Been Edited By Lynner On February 13, 2002 11:19 AM]

[This Message Has Been Edited By Lynner On February 13, 2002 11:20 AM]

[This Message Has Been Edited By Lynner On February 13, 2002 11:20 AM]

[darkhorse]

Sandra, sorry about your job. I know how that is. All my good vibrations to you, and sorry if I upset anyone here.

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"Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been said before"
~ George Harrison, 1973

[HMVNipper]

Let me agree with Rell and Lynner -- compared to some boards I'm on, this one has been remarkably civil in discussions about Heather. In other places they get awfully hateful! The nicest thing about B-links is that we are all really respectful of each other -- when we get into potentially hot-button topics, we all still consider that there will be differing opinions and this place does not sink into flaming! I've quit a few lists because of the flaming that goes on, and I don't see ANY of that in this place! The nice thing is we can all be honest here and not be afraid to express what we feel for fear of nasty repercussions.

Just adding my humble opinion to the lot...

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[SF4-EVER]

Thanks, everyone, for your support about my job stress. I probably won't hear anything one way or the other until March, but I've already got some resumes out, just in case.

And yeah, I have to admit I did overreact. I belong to a couple discussion groups on Yahoo!, but otherwise don't go to other forums. From what I hear from other friends, though, the Heather-bashing is worse on them. My apologies again, and I'm not really trying to censor anybody or say that anybody else's opinions are wrong. Let's not all shut up; the board's been too quiet the last couple of days anyway! http://65.200.23.220/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

We now return you to your regularly scheduled Beatlelinks....

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[beatlebangs1964]

I can relate to Sandra's job stress.

I've had the flu last month and it has been a BALL just now getting over it.

As for Heather, I respect her and I have no reason to judge or feel animosity towards her. She's had some rough breaks and I'm glad she has found love with somebody who is really special, Sir Paul.

That's JMO and I think I'll go take another Vitamin C. This cough is for the BIRDS!

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Then we will remember things we said today. Yeah.
-- Beatles, 1964

BB1964

[oracle193]

Dear Linkers!
I'm not into bashing Heather either, but I
have some concerns and fear. Her quotes seem
empty at times. More important than that
though is Paul's own children, who were raised to have and show GOOD HEARTS still have doubts about the whole gig. I hope and
pray the best situation for all concerned
occurs! I feel no jealously at all, only
concern. I've examined my own heart all too
well! Love to all! Jai Bhagwan!

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