Flaws don’t fail me now…
By Carrie • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: NewsSomeone twittered that I should give up acting after seeing my ‘efforts’ in “Sorority Row”………
Funny that they haven’t noticed that I basically HAVE! But I’ll try to make a real effort from here on out to stay off celluloid. I don’t think it will take much effort. Also, it was suggested that I look Yoda’s age. In the afore mentioned movie. I only share this to keep you abreast of those who are focused on my flaws. Keeping a record of my new, long playing album called, “Flaws don’t fail me now!”
Now for the news;
Thursday nite we went to a Fashion Show and sat with Sean (my long term house guest) Lennon AND Yoko!!!! How cool are we?? My favorite moment in the evening was…..(besides being with them and my colleague, Garret)……was when I heard a reporter ask Yoko, “What do you think of Ellen Degeneres taking Paula Abdul’s place on American Idol”……which was so WEIRD, because that’s exactly what I wanted to not only ASK Yoko, but discuss with her for HOURS and HOURS! Who better to chime in on that hot topic but this iconic artist ad cool human! My life is complete now………
Oh, and FYI, the reason I’m actually IN, ‘house on sorority row’, (other than that the director was a-fucking-ADORABLE!) is that they’re the only humans in show business that paid me actual MONEY this year. Had I to rely solely on my paycheck with my tour (and I use that term loosely) I would have gone completely broke. And that is NOT a euphemism, but a whole bunch of other stuff IS.
God Bless Obama—-Please—-lets try to DESERVE this mensch and AMAZING orator and author and………..somehow……..amazingly and fortunately……….PRESIDENT.
We now return to our regular-ish programing………..
xxoxoXXO,
CF
Hi,
First, you look great when coming to the website, because I got in trouble for giggling while reading your book in class, looking at your picture I said to myself she looks great. Second I would love it if you would come do your show at my university, and is there a way that that could happen? I am sure that we could talk women’s studies, communications, or sex studies into sponsoring your coming to speak. If you would be interested I would love to begin finding and bugging the appropriate people to get you invited and paid.
Thanks for making me laugh,
Corinne
I’ve said it before, Carrie…screw these “critics”! Don’t let it get to you! Come on! No Twittering! No more “Googling” yourself! YOU are AWESOME!!! You are a brilliant writer, and you are funny as hell!
That is all.
Much respect,
Bruce
Carrie,
You’re wondrous. Don’t worry about being broke, come live out here with the real folk, like the way your mom grew up on Evergreen in Burbank. Amazing stuff out here to see, you’d be shocked I’ll bet.
Love you to bits but wish you and many millions more could see Obama for the Chicago thug he really is. I know from experience in last year’s campaign. BTW, I am a progressive liberal, so don’t even go there.
Still lovin’ ya.
oh, hell, i was just remarking to someone the other day that pretty much the only reason i’d go see that flick was to watch your bits.
Well shit, isn’t our part of the internet becoming popular? There is the ‘good’ in places like TMZ and Perez, I suppose. If they lead more people to your words, its a decent trade.
I’m trying to figure out just where in Sorority Row you were supposed to show your acting skill and range. Was it when you smacked that girl in the face with the shotgun? (Best moment EVER.) Who goes to horror movies and pays attention to that stuff? It was a fun movie, and a fun part. It wasn’t a remake of Now, Voyager, for God’s sake.
Signing off now on what is probably the shortest comment I have left in the history of your blog. I have been writing so much lately. You know when it’s like there is a direct line from your head to your hand, and you can’t stop? Like the best kind of mania there is. When I was younger, I would write until my hand would cramp. Now, I compose on the computer, but I just lost about 5 pages of work last night, so back to the old school pad and pen for me.
Overjoyed to be a part of your ever growing Blog Tribe,
xo
Ericka
Reporters ask the weirdest questions to stars…and I’m a journalist major! I thought other reporters would ask better questions, but nooooooooooo….
It’s cool that you get to hang out with Yoko and Sean Lennon. That must be fun. I have to admit — and please don’t take this the wrong way — I was wondering why you were in Sorority Row too, but from what I saw, your part looked hilarious. And hey, you were in Scream 3 too and that wasn’t half bad… don’t feel bad about taking bit parts!
Hey Carrie,
Didn’t know you had a web site. Followed the path from Perez Hilton. I’ve read your blog and just want to say(if know one else has told you this today) I love you, your humor,wit, writing abilities, but most of all your candor.
I’m from Boston and was fortunate enough to see your show @ The Huntington Theater and thought it was fantastic.
Good luck on broadway.
Much love and light
Bob
Thank you for being hilarious.
Dear Carrie,
Thank you! I genuinely loved your post about googling yourself. It take a strong woman to speak the truth, and you did it so eloquently. Good luck!
Hi Carrie,
After reading your post about weight and wisdom on perez I had to lend my support. Know this you are still as hot today as the star wars years, albeit in a different fashion, but hot all the same. How many of these “critics” can say they EVER graced the bedroom walls of People all over the WORLD? Published, household name that 30 years (ack! Is it that long????) later still garners instant recognition? Fuck them they only wish…that shit they spew from their ignorant hole is simply uninteresting and boring! I’m so sorry it hurt your feelings but I hope you derive some semblance of vindication knowing that those douchebags remain nameless and unimportant in the grand scheme of things (probably in the small, insignificant world they occupy as well) and you remain famous, funny as hell and HOT.
I say all this while vigorously disagreeing with your political stance….saying a lot don’t you think? See how hot you are? I
You’re the only reason I’m going to see Sorority Row….I’ve never been much a fan of that type of movie, but if Carrie Fisher is in it, then I’ll pay $10 to go see it…..and I might even buy some popcorn.
Carrie,
I’ve enjoyed your wit and style/brutal honesty for years. Anyone can have an opinion. If only the nation had your sense of humor perhaps we’d all be in a better place.
I’ve read most of your work and I own the film based on it. We even share most of the same health issues. When I look at your life, I see someone who has overcome enormous challenges and is still standing. And that ain’t nothing to ashamed of…
To this particular critic, I have an appropriate response… “With all Christian loving and kindness, SUCK IT!” (Accompanied by a wink and a smile) Don’t ever stop working, for the world is a better place with you in it.
well, you’re too talented to work in a factory, coughing up ammonia fumes while watching liquid latex squirt out of centrifuges and it’s unlikely that you’re going to hop a plane to french equatorial africa and spend your days clearing the alligators from lake chad so (fortunately for those of us who don’t think you’re a talentless pachyderm) you’re stuck with showbiz. (besides, you don’t want to look back sadly on the day Variety announced, “The Stage Lost A Great Personality When Carrie Fisher Took Up Gastroenterology”.)
I wonder what sort of “efforts” that Twitterer was expecting from a goofy horror flick? (;
Carrie,
I want to see you in films, I want to read your books, I don’t get to see enough of you. I have to admit that I haven’t seen “Sorority Row” but I can guarantee the only reason I would see it would be because you were in it. If you ever bring your show to Dallas I’ll be there.
I can only imagine Yoko’s response to that question. I can see an Idol obsessed Yoko glued to the screen frantically texting in her vote. I’m sure she had a burning desire to weigh in on this startling revelation. I’m surprised I haven’t seen a sound bite on CNN. (sigh)
Obama fan here…. even more so since he called Kayne a Jackass… hilarious!
Wish I could come see your show next month. Gonna need some cheering up after my 22 yr old autistic son moves 70 miles away to state developmental center due to his aggression. sucks big time. He can’t talk. He’s gonna think I abandoned him. Some people don’t know how good they have it.
aaaaaaaah, fuckem…the only reason I’d even go see that movie is because you were in it…I’d be more supportive..but my cat Annie (named after Anne Richarson) died and I’m to weepy..
“My life is complete now” hahaha funny
This is my first time reading your “blogg” and all I can say is that it looks and sounds awesome!
I didn’t know that u were in the music business too? Where can I get your “rap song” ? haha it would be great to hear Leia sing a rap song hehe.
One last thing, why wont u come to sweden someday? we have lots of sci-fi convetions and such here, we miss you!
I meet anthony daniels a cuple of months ago, and soon i’m going to meet warwick davis!
Have u ever been to sweden at all? The most beautiful country in the world
Much Love,
Mattias
Hi, Miss Fisher! I just heard about your blog and came by to say hello! What the hell are you talking about, not making any more movies?! I thought you were super in When Harry and Met Sally, and others, so why would you even consider not making another? I think you are a wonderful writer, and don’t see how you aren’t making the big bucks doing that. That’s really discouraging to hear you say that; I’m a fledgling author and I would say I haven’t a pray in jumping into that pond. lol
Anyway, I think your mom is a fine actress and loved your piece on her on TCM, and I think you’re pretty cool yourself. I like someone who shoots from the hip and shows no other face but their own. Own it, live it.
Have a great day/evening, and good luck with your new show! Georgie Girl
( <—-< I hate those things, but…)
why oh why would yoko even care? u have been plugged in to so much cultural history and she can fill in what u may have missed or misplaced. i used to make telephone cable and i did it solely for the money. we all do what we can to get by, never apologize for working. fuck all the jerk offs that paid their 10 bucks for slasher flick and didn’t get high brow classy cinema experience. least the knew ur name, how many of the other actors in that timeframe could they name or criticize.
share what is fair and save the rest for the best.
Amen. Love ya!!! Who doesn’t LOVE you for keeping it real!!! Thanks for that.
I think this cyber-bullying thing is getting way out of hand. I would hate to be a teenager again (for many reasons) and have the added preasure of having to worry about what my peers where saying about me online. The teenage suicide rate is very high in Australia and a few recent cases have been directly linked to fellow classmates (and I use the term classMATES loosely) posting (extremely) negative comments about them online.
Carrie I don’t want to add any pressure to your life but I would love you to be one of the first celebrities to take a stand against all this cyber-bullying bullshit and film a doccumentary (like the one you did about child actors) about the situation.
It’s a serious topic..however I know you could still do it in an entertaining and informative way.
Oh..and I have thought of a name for a new movie ‘Flaws of Endearment’
Okay, firstly, I haven’t seen your latest movie yet ’cause I’m a big ole chicken and hate scary movies that make me scream in the theatre. I seem to be the only one in town that has that problem…small town assholes. But, I am looking forward to see the film, only because you’re in it. Please don’t stop doing film altogether! Some of us can’t afford to come and see you perform! How can I live vicariously through you if I can’t see you? Much love, Natasha
People refuse to believe that Name Recognition does not equal Wealth. So many actors work in television to support their stage habit -– and as a theatre-goer, I’m grateful to soap operas I wouldn’t watch even if I were immobilized in a full body cast.
I work in the film industry (way below the bragging line) and one of my favorite experiences was on a film that was undeniably bad; but the directors were respectful and their checks were up to union standards. Sometimes, it’s about cash in the bank without melting your brain.
Carrie, you are one of the top-ten funniest broads on the planet and a survivor to boot!
Just wanted to say that I LOVED your guest spot on 30 Rock. I’m always happy when I see you turn up in film/tv, Charlie’s Angels 2, Smallville, you name it…
That twitterer should have their mobile device taken away and crunched underfoot. One numbskull’s opinion. If you have to eat,pay bills, have a roof, keep the faith and appear in whatever films grab you (or will pay you cash – upfront – that’s one of the things that I loved about Bela Lugosi in his later years – he was a proud, talented actor appearing in schlock films but – MONEY FIRST!). Heck, I’d support you fervently if you willingly, happily, proudly did pornography!
I just saw you in Sorority Row….I agree with Erika, where were you supposed to show your acting range and abilities in that movie? Who goes to movies like that expecting an Academy Award winning performance??? So is there going to be a sequel, and did Mrs. Crenshaw really die???
Thanks for article. Everytime like to read you.
Have a nice day
Carrie,
I followed a link to your blog from a gossip blog and I love reading your entries here. I think you’re lovely and classic and smart and funny. You are a beautiful human, I can’t believe you’re a celebrity. You seem so real. I’m impressed. I’m going to go watch a clip from When Harry Met Sally now. I’m on a Carrie Fisher kick. Take care and thanks for blogging. xo!!
Shannon Moore
Peoria, IL
Hey Carrie.
Ok woman, you’re on a roll now. No posts for months and then a string of them. All I can say is keep doing _whatever_ you’re doing — you’re cracking my wife and I up.
Gray & Ro
p.s. We loved the books, loved the movies, loved the one woman show, and hey, my son told me the other day that you in Star Wars?
i think you should act more. and if you need to act for money, do commericials! seriously, can’t your agent find you somethig to shuck on tv?
Oh, twitter. Where people can be assholes in even just 140 characters or less!
Sean AND Yoko!! I am SO jealous. Although I wouldn’t have enve dared bring up American idol – I’ve only seen about 1/2 an episode and I’m sure I’d reveal that fact (accidently) in about 3.5 minutes….
I LOVE your blog!! It’s the best read and complete my day!
xxoo back at you
Ok, that’s utter shite. I fucking LOL’d my ass off when you said ” I live in a house with 50 crazy bitches”. That one line made the whole movie worth it.
Hi Carrie,
I just want to say that I’m glad I came across your blog! I’m in my second year of college and a freelance journalist. I truly enjoy your books and your sense of humor. I think if I had my pick of people I could interview for an article or magazine piece someday, you would be in the top three! And PS, I hope you’ll continue to wander into film from time to time…just seeing you wave around a shotgun is reason enough to go see “Sorority Row”!
Best of luck with the “Wishful Drinking” run in NYC!!
“Sinisterly,”
Dustin B.
in Michigan
Uh Oh. After my efforts today at work maybe I should give up doing my Job too!
I don’t know who these people are who think as women we should never age and Dog forbid if we are human and have flaws. Peoples minds have become so narrow that the only things that fits in them are these cardboard cut out versions of people. Real people not allowed.
We love you Carrie!
Give up acting?? I LOVED you in When Harry Met Sally and in Austin Powers. YOU ARE HILARIOUS. You totally have that comic timing thing down. WHATEVER. In fact I was wondering why you weren’t acting MORE.
I am sorry you have to endure such criticism. The price of celebrity I suppose. Well, I adore you. I saw your show at Berkeley Rep.
Good lord, woman. reading your comments has convinced me of one thing- you are mentally unstable. Seriously. These are the rantings of a very unbalanced woman. Seek out help.
Dear Carrie Fisher:
I thought I was the only person ever to use “mensch” in a blog! Thanks for the vocab.
- C.D.
P.S. Don’t worry about your weight so much. You’re pretty.
Make a concerted effort to stay off celluloid, you say? That pisses me off, since I’ve been thinking you’d be perfect for the lead in the scripted reality series I’m developing.
One must not listen to second handers Carrie, especially when one is an original.
Whatever, you’re the only reason I saw Sorority Row.
My English is not that great but I have read a couple of your post and I am very impressed considering I found your site on Bing by mistake.
what i like about Smallville is the romance between Clark Kent and Lana Lang.,*