SITE DESIGNED AND EDITED BY JONATHAN L-"WHERE THE MUSIC HITS THE FAN!"™ ©2004-2007 *Please note that all advertisements on my website are affiliates. When you CLICK on them-you are supporting me. options   To View 50 MYSPACE BANDS I discovered-click here-then click on Jan. 07 and 15 MORE MYSPACE BANDS I discovered- click here - then click on March 07 April 27      Anne Suzuki Young actress nicknamed Ankoromochibe, was bornh in 1987 in Tokyo, Japan. Loves Pokemon, modern danse and rollerblading. Actors she admires are Shingo Katori and Asaka Seto. A popular child actor in Japan, she made her Hollywood debut in Snow Falling On Cedars. Is called "Japanese Patty Duke" by Yukio Nin- agawa. Her favorite foods are capsicums & parsley. Has a sister, Coco Suzuki. Nominated for "Young Star Award" as Best Young Actress/Performance in a Motion Picture Dramafor: Snow Falling on Cedars (1999). Won at the Award Of The Japaneses Academy- Newcomer of the Year for: Ritana (2002) She also won the Popularity Award for Ritana that same year. She is currently filming 3 movies this year. Birthday's today: Mica Paris, Pedro Feliz, Sheena Easton, Casey Kasem, Judy Carne, Cuba Gooding Sr., Sandy Dennis, Marco Pirroni (Adam and the Ants), Larry Elder, Ace Frehley (Kiss), Anouk Aimee, Arther van Dijk, Emma Taylor-Isherwood, Sally Hawkins, Anna Alvim, Herb Perersen (Desert Rose Band), Chris Carpenter, Yoshiaki Fuiiwara, Pete Ham (Badfinger), Andre Gower, Coretta Scott King (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK: THE GOOD DEED" is over (scroll down the page for the past two weeks responses) ~Glitter~ Plano Texas www.myspace.com/black03cobra GLITTER SAYS: The nicest thing I have done is help my mom through her last divorce and clean up about 13 acres and her house...uggghhh. I still need about one more week and she will be set but let me tell you I am sore as hell and for all the wonderful souls that helped. May god bless you. Nikki Modesto-Stockton California www.myspace.com/nikkithomas NIKKI SAYS: Oh Jonathan!!! That's funny...because even talking about it now...would make it seem sort of trivial. There's an old saying "don't talk about yourself...let others do the talking"...and I believe in that. All I'll say is that I believe in Random Acts Of Kindness...and there are opportunities for us to help people every single day. Whether or not we choose to do so...determines our true character and basic nature. You are sunshine and light, Mister Jonathan L. Gaby Berlin Germany www.myspace.com/gabrielle213 GABY SAYS: Hi Jonathan, I will try it. ;) It's difficult for me in English! But it is a good language exercise ;))) I have spoken to my hairdresser, and I have spoken with some customers about it. For me, here is my result: today it is a good gift...human's in their various life situations, which would like themselves to communicate with others to give an open ear. That has been misplaced in the today's time!!! For me in a difficult situation, to have a good listener, with seriousness. I believe, that's more important then MONEY, GLORY and a THANK YOU. That's my short story, Jonathan. That was a really good Q! All good things to you J Peace - Gaby Tamara Naples Florida www.myspace.com/sssable TAMARA SAYS: I try to always practice random acts of kindness. I will go out of my way to help anyone who needs help. I gave $100 to someone for food and gas ...and knew that person would never repay me...even though now he makes more money than me. He has never attempted to pay me back. I gave a Colombian man a room to live in when no one else would give him a chance. He turned out to be the best roommate I ever had. We lived together as roommates for 10 years. Shawnrock Manhattan Kansas www.myspace.com/cherrybombd71 SHAWN SAYS: Gee...why is this question so hard? You feel like if you talk about it...then you're wanting the glory for some great deed you've done. So, I can reflect back on a few things...like maybe giving money to a friend or stranger in need. Or, driving someone when their car is out of service. Maybe...helping someone get a job...who knows...it could be any of these things. But, one of my favorite 'good deeds' would have to be when I've been able to introduce a music fan to one of their heros. Through radio, I've been able to do this now and then...and to see a fan...tear up or jump up and down...is a great feeling. They are always eternally greatful!!! Maybe someday someone can return the favor and introduce me to The Stones...hehe...wink wink. April 26      Joan Chen Born Chong Chen in 1961 in Shanghai, China. Born into a family of doctors and educat- ed in China at the Shanghai Film Academy and the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Lang- uages, Joan Chen was discovered by veteran Chinese director Jin Xie while observing a filming with a school group. Her performance in Xiao hua (1980) ( "The Little Flower") won China's Best Actress award, and resulted in the Chinese press dubbing her "The Elizabeth Taylor of China" for having achieved top stardom while still a teenager. She came to the US to attend college in 1981, first at the State University of New York at New Paltz, later at California State University at Northridge. She a succession of small parts in movies and TV, with her first break coming in 1986 when, in true Hollywood leg- end, producer Dino De Laurentiis noticed her in the parking lot of Lorimar Studios and cast her in Tai-Pan (1986). The film bombed, but it led to her being cast as the ill-fated Empress in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor (1987), which won critical acclaim. This, and her role as enigmatic mill owner Josie Packard in the cult TV series "Twin Peaks" (1990), are her best-known roles in the West. US citizen since 1988. Has one elder brother, Chuan Chen, an artist who goes by the professional name of Chase Chenoff. Selected by Self magazine as one of "The Nine Best Bodies for the 90s". Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world in 1992. Inspired indie rock band 'Xiu Xiu', named after Chen's film Tian yu (1998) (aka Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl). Birthday's today: Jet Li, Kevin James, Sara Downing, Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Giorgio Moroder, Carol Burnett, Jessica Lynch, Nikki Martinez, Jordana Brewster, Emily Booth (Eurotrash), Claudine Auger, Giancarlo Esposito, Teresa WaeiBbach, Howard "Leon" Reeder (Champaign), Gary Wright (Spooky Tooth), Anna Mucha, Michael Damian, Ryan O' Donohue, Bobby Rydell, Duane Eddy (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" almost over (tomorrow is last day-scroll down for all current responses) Desert Saints Phoenix Arizona www.myspace.com/desertsaints DESERT SAINTS SAYS: A portion of our proceeds go to the "Colter and Associates Foundation" in memory of Rick Hatch's son Colter. Rick Hatch is owner of Hacienda Harley Davidson in Scottsdale, AZ. Colter and Associates Foundation is launching a new project to build a nightclub/gathering place for Arizona valley youth. The proposed structure will be part of The Crossing Community Youth Center planned at the campus of Community of Joy in Glendale, Az. The Colter and Associates Foundation is dedicated to the memory of Colter Rick Hatch, a community- spirited young adult who was trag- ically killed in July 2001 in an accident. Our new CD- Sins of The Desert track 5 "It Aint Easy/Colters Song" is also written in his memory. Much love to all from, Starvixsin & The Desert Saints JONATHAN: I find this quite admirable. The CD is very good. Missy Erie Pennsylvania www.myspace.com/missy0937 MISSY SAYS: I do alot of things for others that I really don't want to but feel I have to. Like babysit for my sister, or call my mom back. Is that a deed or responabilty? To be kind is everyone's responability. Whatever helps you sleep at night right? C-Rod Charlottesville Virginia www.myspace.com/crod66 C-ROD SAYS: Nothing, I'm a bitch ;) But even if I wasn't a bitch and had done some warm and fuzzy things it seems wrong to bring them out in the open bragging about them. Kind of takes the specialness away from the deed don't ya think? JONATHAN: With all due respect, a good deed is not about bragging, it is cleansing for the soul. To bring it up is alright. April 25      Renée Zellweger Renée Kathleen Zellweger was born on this day 1969, in Katy, Texas, to her parents Emil Erich Zellweger, Swiss-born engineer who married Renée's mother Kjellfrid Irene Andreassen, a Norwegian-born former nurse and midwife in 1963. She took an acting class at the University of Texas (Austin), where she began looking towards acting as a career. After graduation, she wanted to continue acting, Hollywood is a tough town to break into, so Renée decided to stay in Texas, and auditioned for roles around Houston, where she managed to grab roles in such films as Reality Bites (1994) and Empire Rec- ords (1995). Her big break came when Cameron Crowe was busy casting his film, Jerry Maguire (1996), starring Tom Cruise. Crowe was considering such actresses as Cameron Diaz, Bridget Fonda, Winona Ryder, and Marisa Tomei, when he heard of Zellweger's pe- rformance in The Whole Wide World (1996). He auditioned Zellweger and was sure he'd found his Dorothy Boyd. In 2001, she received even more critical and commercial success in the title role in Bridget Jones's Diary. She received her first Academy Award nomination for her role, which was followed by her second Oscar-nominated role in the musical Chicago (2002). Then again wowed audiences with her fierce yet warm portrayal of Ruby Thewes in the film adaptation of Cold Mountain (2003), which won Zellweger an Oscar for Best Sup- porting Actress, which was her first Academy Award. Chosen by 'People Magazine' as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world in 2001. Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (May 24, 2005). Fan of Chelsea FC (England soccer club). Birthday's today: Cat Wilson, Marguerite Moreau, Talia Shire, Fish (Marillion), Al Pacino, Billy Rankin, Jacque Jones, Andy Bell (Erasure), Paul Mazursky, Michael Brown (Left Bank), Steve Ferrone (Average White Band), Tim Duncan, Sofia Helin, Jonathan Angel, Jerry Leiber, Travis Fryman, Laura Birn, Hank Azaria Q of THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" rocks on (see below for all responses) Sharon Manchester England www.myspace.com/dracoid SHARON SAYS: I was 7 months pregnant, and also had 3 more children. My friends daughter had to have open heart surgery in Liverpool and obviously had to stay with her daughter. So I told her I would stay at her home and look after her 4 other children. I decorated her kitchen while she was away and when she finally came home, I took her 4 children home with me for a few days so she could have a little time on her own with the little girl. I took no money from her. Everything came out of my pocket because she had worries enough without having to worry about the financial side. It didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy. It did make me feel good but I was more concerned about the little girls health that anything else. Sadly, we are no longer friends because my good deed got thrown back in my face .  Sharon x Micky Rage Modesto California www.myspace.com/mickyrage MICKY SAYS: I was on my way to a very important meeting and running late. I passed a car on the side of a busy road with a flat tire and four ladies standing just to the side of the vehicle.   As I passed along with countless other cars I wondered if anyone was going to pull over. So I turned around, greeted the ladies, unload 4 huge bags of golf clubs from the trunk to fetch the spare and change the tire.   They made their "Tee Time", and I was late for my meeting. And did I mention I was wearing all white? It was fun and I'd do it again.   Much Love. Micky__Aldo Rox. Medge Massachusetts www.myspace.com/midiwinn MEDGE SAYS: Well here goes. I have 5 sisters and 4 brothers and my father left my mother when I was 14 in 1979. I was the only one working to suport my sisters and brothers. One day we had so much rain that a lot people lost their houses and down the street from my house was this family. They were very poor. The wife lost her mind when she gave birth to the last baby and nobody ever saw her again. The husband was alone with 5 kids under the age 10 and he was very poor. He lost the house everything and they had. That day was my pay day, and I used to make good money. So, I saw the man standing in the rain with all the kids. I felt so bad I gave him all my money to help him out. I was so happy that I could help them. But, my mother was very mad at me because we needed the money to pay the rent, but I lied to her and told her that I lost the money. This did not happen here in the USA. It was was in Brazil. April 24     Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson, the 5'31/2" first ever woman to win "American Idol", who's trademark to perform barefoot was born in Fort Worth, Texas on this day in 1982. Originally wanted to be a marine biologist but changed her mind when she saw the movie Jaws (1975). Was a cocktail waitress at a comedy club in Arlington, Texas and at Hyena's Comedy Club in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Her first single sold nearly 250,000 copies in its first week. "A Moment Like This", set records by jumping from number 52 to the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Beat out more than 10,000 people to land a $1 million recording contract on American Idol. Was an extra on the show "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996). Christina Aguilera co-wrote her hit, "Miss Independent". Avril Lavigne co-wrote her new single 'Breakaway' from the soundtrack for The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Is of Greek, German and Irish Descent. Is the first artist in the Billboard Radio Monitor era to hold the No. 1 spot at Mainstream Top 40 and AC during the same week with two different songs (Breakaway and Since U Been Gone). Ranked #92 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World (2005). Ranked as #92 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005). Won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ('Since U Been Gone') and Best Pop Vocal Album ('Breakaway') at the Grammy Awards on February 8th 2006. Kelly also per- formed "Because of You" at the ceremony and received a standing ovation. Named #50 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. Birthday's today: Barbra Streisand, Jill Ireland, Shirley MacLaine, Emma Andersson, Michael O' Keefe, Chipper Jones, Eric Bogosian, Vince Ferragamo, Richard M. Daley, Billy Gould (Faith No More), Jack Blades (Damn Yankees), Joey Vera (Armored Saint), Richard Sterban (Oak Ridge Boys), Glenn Cornick (Jethro Tull), Paula Yates, April Mills, David J (Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), Shane McDermott, Jim Capaldi (Traffic R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" continues (scroll down and see yesterday) MisHELLe New Hampshire www.myspace.com/mishelle122572 MISHELLE SAYS: My family and I just recently donated 8 garbage bags FULL of clothes, shoes, bedding, and some toys. NOT to a Goodwill where they can turn around and resell it, but to a homeless shelter where it will all go to people who need the items immediatly. We refused the tax deductible slip. Simply stateing all the thanks we need is knowing people who need the items will recieve them promptly! My 6-year old was extremely generous and proud of herself for giving up toys to other kids with little to none! We try to do this at least once a year! ~MisHELLe Jules The Philly United Kingdom www.myspace.com/julesrools JULES SAYS: The kindest thing for the want of a better analogy was when I was driving from my mother's house with my dau- ghters in tow. On the way we caught sight of some kids, probably no older than 13 hanging around suspiciously by someones front garden. My daughter noticed one of them was playing with a lighter so I did a u-turn only to find that they had set alight to some fir trees. They had gone up like a tinder box, with it being so dry at the time, and the boys had cut and run (no surprise there). I promptly drove to the back of the house and knocked frantically on the back door (by which time my youngest was in tears as she thought I was going to be caught in a fire). An old lady in her eighties answered looking panicked. I calmed her down and explained that she had to get out until the fire was put out (she hadn't noticed the garden was on fire). I got her to a neigbour and found someone with a mobile (mine was at home doh)! Then when I thought all was under control and knew the fire brigade were on their way, I drove off. I felt good about myself but didn't want the glory. So I treated the girls (who alterted me) and myself to a pizza. Cowabunga dude! Marnie East United Kingdom www.myspace.com/minxing MARNIE SAYS: I can not answer this one Jonathan. Part of doing something manificently selfless is not telling anyone about it. I do feel warm and fuzzy most days though, and it's not strictly due to my duvet and hangover. Wey hey! JONATHAN: That's cool Marnie. :-) April 23      Joanna Krupa Model and television actress was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1981. Was raised in Chicago, now lives in California. Named #78 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list. Was the April 2007 entry in Stuff magazine's 2006-2007 pin up calendar. Has a younger sister, Marta Krupa. Has two dogs, Mickey and Jezzabelle. The 5' 7" leggy blonde has had roles on "Las Vegas", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "ER", "The Man Show", , and "Son Of A Beach". She appeared as herself on the talk show, Jenny Jones. It was for Jenny's 10th Anniversary edition. Birthday's today: George Lopez, John Cena, James Russo, Valerie Bertinelli, Su Ingle, Andruw Jones, Jan Hooks, Captain Sensible (The Damned), Steve Clark (Def Leppard), Michael Moore, Shirley Temple, Tony Atlas, Narada Michael Walden, Joyce DeWitt, Rachel Skarsten, Elaine Smith, John Miles, Maggie Blake, Tessa Wyatt, Blair Brown, Judy Smith, Roy Orbison (R.I.P.), Sandra Dee (R.I.P.), Herve Villechaize (R.I.P.) Q OF THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" WHAT IS THE KINDEST, NICEST THING YOU HAVE DONE FOR SOMEONE (ANYONE)? NOT FOR MONEY, GLORY, OR EVEN A THANK YOU. BUT IT MADE YOU FEEL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE. (continues from last week) LåÐ¥ Rå¢h Buntingford United Kingdom www.myspace.com/lady_rach_original RACH SAYS: Well...for me there have been a few. But this one I like. It was Christmas, just gone. I was out with my sister, and I gave my last £10.00 to someone who needed it. They were a total stranger to me. But they needed it more than I did. Amanda Bournemouth South United Kingdom www.myspace.com/amanda_lazar AMANDA SAYS: Fuck, I can't think of anything right now. I just dumped my boyfriend about 10 seconds ago, which to be honest is probably the kindest, nicest thing I have ever done for myself. :) xx   Tori South London England www.myspace.com/liverpool_fc_no1 www.officialtori-b.com TORI SAYS: Hiya. I've done quite a few nice things for people, but the one thing that stands out for me was I gave a homeless girl some cigarettes and some money when other people just walked past and ignored her. I always give homeless people something as I've been in that situation myself. Another time when I was on holiday in the Carribean I bought a couple of paintings from a disabled guy who was selling them on the street. He painted with his feet. I was impressed by his determination and courage. I've still got the pictures to this day! April 20      Carmen Electra The popular star was born in Sharonville, Ohio in 1972. Carmen (Tara Leigh Patrick) grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio, in the town of White Oak and got her first boost when a scout for Prince spotted her fronting for a rap group in Los Angeles. She released a self-titled album for Prince's Paisley Park label in 1992. She then toured Europe as Prince's opening act on his 1992 Diamonds and Pearls Tour. She later returned to work for Prince at his Los Angeles nightclub, Glam Slam. She performed there every weekend with the Erotic City dancers, led by choreographer and dir- ector, Jamie King. In March 1997, she appeared in cartoon form as the model for a character who's a singer and a vampire ("but a good vampire", says her publicist) in a comic book series called Embrace. Carmen later went to co-star on Baywatch as lifeguard, Lani McKenzie and as host of MTV's Singled Out. Her heritage is Irish, German, and Cherokee. Appeared on the cover of the April 2003 issue of Playboy magazine, with a nude pictorial inside. Howard Stern gave the layout a thumbs up, and commented that she looked better today than she did 10 years erlier. Was ranked 10th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan (2001). Named #18 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. Named #9 in FHM magazine's "100 Sex- iest Women in the World 2006" supplement. Has appeared in four movie with the word "movie in the title. Scary Movie (2000), Date Movie (2006), Scary Movie 4 (2006) and Epic Movie (2007). Married basketball star Deinis Rodman in 1998, and divorced one year later. Married musician Dave Navarro in 2003 (they were engeged two years prior), and they divorced this year. Birthdays today: Mila Shegol, Ryan O'Neal, Tito Puente, Jimmy Winston (Small Faces), David Leland, J.D. Roth, Craig Frost (Grand Funk Railroad), Julieta Prandi, Jessica Lange, Kal Swan, Edie Sedgwick, Amanda Fahy, Clint Howard, Don Mattingly, Todd Hollingsworth, Lamond Murray, Rachel Maryam Sayidina, Becky Jago, Luther Vandross (R.I.P.) Q OF THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" WHAT IS THE KINDEST, NICEST THING YOU HAVE DONE FOR SOMEONE (ANYONE)? NOT FOR MONEY, GLORY, OR EVEN A THANK YOU. BUT IT MADE YOU FEEL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE. (scroll down for all this weeks answers. Check on Monday for more) Jennine Phoenix Arizona www.myspace.com/wacmagnet JENNINE SAYS: As it turns out, my most warm and fuzzy feeling helping another would be the one thing I thought I'd never be able to face. While still living in New York and before moving here to Phoenix, my husband and I lost our first and, to this day, only child "Samantha Jo" when she died unexpectedly. She was born still just 4 days shy of my due date and I learned rather quickly this tragedy would insist I face her death by using my grieving energy in a positive manner. I started the 1st New York chapter of a Phoenix-based organization called M.I.S.S. (Mothers in Sympathy & Support). I began as a volunteer on-call 24/7 crisis intervention team of one. My first emergency call came one night at 2 a.m. I was being called upon to go to the same hospital where we lost Samantha. Upon my quick arrival that dreadful night, I almost turned around and bolted out the doors as I approached the huge hospital elevators to the maternity ward and began to question whether I might have committed to just a little more than I was able to handle at that time. After a brief few minutes of deep breathing to control my shaky hands, I made it up to Maternity and was met by a team of nurses and staff social workers. They explained a young mom had just labored and gave birth to her own stillborn daughter. They described her as shocked and despondent, despite their best efforts to talk to her. I walked into the room where she lay alone. Although it was so dark, I could see her eyes were wide open staring at the ceiling, fixated and quiet. I pulled up a chair and simply sat by her side holding her hand. I didn't utter a word except my initial, "I've been there, I'm here for you". After an hour (which seemed like an eternity), she burst into tears. I remained quiet but embraced her as she wept on my shoulder and let the silence do the support. I left that hospital feeling warm and fuzzy. I did not care to benefit from this experience by any glory or monetary reward, as this cathartic experience left me inner peace and a great deal of closure. I went on to become extremely active with M.I.S.S. Using my own experience, combined with my Masters degree Social Work - trained skills, I began facilitating support groups for grieving moms and dads. Jennine Jo~ Shirls Redcar United Kingdom www.myspace.com/shirl156 SHIRLS SAYS: Hi Jonathan. In answer to your question of the week, I have done many things for many people, friends and family, without wanting or needing reward. I love to help people and I love to help guide and push in the right direction people I care for. Angiy Glasgow Scotland www.myspace.com/_angiy_ ANGIY SAYS: Hi Jonathan. Ok, heres a reply to your new Q: My Mother's three sisters suffer from a rare disease called Frediric-ataxia and the research for a cure over here in UK is practically at a halt due to lack of Government funding. So, I once won $2000, and although I could have spent it on myself, I decided to give it to the research department. It wasnt alot of money but it was to me at the time. :) April 19       Kate Hudson Kate was born in Los Angeles in 1979. Almost everyone who has spent time with Kate -including directors, family members, co-stars and interviewers - is quick to comment on her ability to light up a room. Through some combination of a winning smile, solid work ethic, and good old-fashioned talent, the young actress has gone from indie be- ginner to Vanity Fair cover girl in just three years. What's more, she's done it all with- out capitalizing on the success of legendary mom, Goldie Hawn. She made her big-scr- een debut as an ambitious young starlet stranded in a tiny California town in Desert Blue (1998). Her next two films, while critically panned, made it into wider release: 200 Cig- arettes (1999) (in which Kate played an earnest but accident-prone ditz) and Gossip (2000) (which cast her as a rich, virginal college student). Perhaps Hudson's biggest break was landing the role of rock groupie (or "Band Aide") Penny Lane in Almost Fam- ous (2000). Named one of the '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' by People Magazine in 2000. Turned down the part of Peter Parker's girlfriend Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man (2002) for the role of Ethne Eustace in The Four Feathers. Started her production company Cosmic Entertainment in 2003 with Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and her brother. Ranked #99 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Rank #38 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties. Named #47 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. Her ex-husband, Chris Robinson, is the lead singer of The Black Crowes. Named #66 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. Is currently working on four films this year. Birthday's today: Dame Kelly Holmes, Al Unser Jr., Bernard Worrell (Funkadelic), Thomas Nock, Hayden Christensen, Tim Curry, Jesse James, Ashley Judd, Ruby Wax, Bob Rock (Payolas/Rock and Hyde), Alan Price (Animals), Luis Miguel, Shannon Lee, Mark "Flo" Volman (Flo & Eddie/Turtles), Lorin Shapiro, Danelle Folta, Sue Barker, Annika Murjahn, Ellen Weston, Dudley Moore (R.I.P.), Jayne Mansfield (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK continues (Scroll down the page) Condemned Punkrocker Essex East United Kingdom www.myspace.com/condemnedpunkrocker CONDEMNED SAYS: I gave a woman on crutches the extra twenty pence she needed to get on the bus when I was so poor myself livin on £40 a week. Cause the misery guts driver wasn't gonna let her on for not havin' all the money. She was so greatful you would of thought I just saved her life. Think she was shocked too cause I'm a bit out there to look at in my judgemental town, so me being nice kinda threw her I think, but she made me feel great, at a time when I felt useless. Barbara United Kingdom www.myspace.com/bebou BARBARA SAYS: Hi Jonathan! I actually have something to say here, even if it's not quite what you wanted. I'd rather not mention the nicest thing I've ever done; that's for others to say. Instead, I'd like to tell you about the kindness shown to me by a stranger. A few years ago I was in a French shopping centre when my Mum called to tell me that her sister had died. We were both in tears and after I hung up I just sat on the floor and cried. A French lady very kindly took me in hand and bought me a coffee and listened patiently to my fractured French until I was calm again. I never got her name or address and just thinking about her kindness still brings a lump to my throat! Barbara x Ramona Hope British Columbia Canada www.myspace.com/the0shimagirl RAMONA SAYS: That is a hard question Jon - because I'm not a bragging type of person. Usually we say what the kindest thing someone has done for us. So this is a difficult turn around.   I do my best to be helpful and caring everyday of my life. My parents taught me to always lend a hand when someone needs it. Always remember your manners no matter what also.   When my Mother lay dying in her hospital bed a couple of years ago she told me I was a good kid and that she loved me very much. Those where the kindest words I had ever heard from anyone that close to me and I will carry that with me forever. So I think just being there for someone and making them feel wanted and loved is the kindest thing you or I can ever do. April 18     Maria Bello Maria was born today in 1967 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She went to Villanova University, majoring in political science. She had every intention of becoming a lawyer, but she took an acting class during her senior year, just for fun. She dis- covered she was very good at it, and Maria was soon cast in small off-Broadway plays, such as "The Killer Inside Me", "Small Town Gals With Big Problems" and "Urban Planning". She later guest-starred on episodes of "The Commish" (1991), "Nowhere Man" (1995), "Misery Loves Company" (1995) and "Due South" (1994). She got her big break when producers Kenny Lenhart and John J. Sakmar cast her in the spy show "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (1996) as "Mrs. Smith" (they remembered her from her performance in a failed pilot that was a remake of the classic TV series "77 Sunset Strip" (1958). The show was canceled after eight weeks on the air. Then came a spot on "ER" (1994) as "Dr. Anna Del Amico", in which she guest-starred on the final three episodes of the third season. The show's producers were so impressed with her that they asked her back as a regular on the series. Her mother, who is a can- cer survivor, was in New York City with Maria on Sept. 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. Since her mother was a nurse, she volunteered to help the victims. Practices Muay Thai (lethal) kickboxing. Was hot as the wife in the dramatic film "A History Of Violence" in 2005. Was also in "World Trade Center" (2006) and this year in "Butterfly On A Wheel" Birthday's today: Ana Voog, Conan O' Brien, Christian Slater, Jane Leeves, Lori Martin, Hayley Mills, Miguel Cabrera, Eric Roberts, Melody Thomas Scott, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Rick Moranis, Lee Pattinson (Echo and the Bunnymen), James Woods, Jayce Fincher Jr., Kim Stone (Spyro Gyra, America Ferrera, Cheryl Haworth, Mike Vickers (Manfred Mann), Melissa Joan Hart, Robert Hooks, Kristina Sisco, Ocl Sweda (Bulletboys), Jilian Bowen Q of THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" continues (scroll down for responses so far) Laura Alabama www.myspace.com/lilly1962 LAURA SAYS: Well, it kind of makes you take a look inside doesn't it. lol   I live in a apartment building of mostly senior citizens and we had a wicked ice storm this winter. I went and found out what they needed from the store and got it for them. I was their hero, lol. I'm not really very nice. Tough question, I like it. Jezebel Nottingham England www.myspace.com/jezebelkat JEZEBEL SAYS: A random act of kindness: Once, when I was at University in Aberystwyth, I was walking my sister to the train station after a riotous weekend visit. As we approached the station, we heard a small voice saying "Help?" I looked round to see a young guy, probably in his late teens, leaning against a letter box - a post box, that is (I'm not sure what you call them in the states). Walking over, we discovered that he had his hand trapped in the box. "I was posting a big letter and I reached in to push it down." he explained. Looking around, I saw loads of people rushing past, muttering "Sorry, can't stop, too busy" under their breath. The guy was panicking - he had to be on the train, as did my sister, and noone appeared willing to help. Oh well. I sent my sister to the station cafe for a cup of washing up liquid, and then began smearing this on the guy's wrist. Inspired thinking on my part, for his wrist was soon slippery enough to come free from the box. He was delighted, embarrassed and desperate to catch his train. "Where's Candid Camera?" giggled my sister. "I dunno," I replied. "But if they are here, I'm glad they saw us helping and not just walking past." This last was said loudly enough for the people around us to hear - because all the people who had scurried past saying "Sorry, too busy" hadn't been too busy to turn back and form an audience when we did try to help. OK, we didn't save the guy's life or anything. We did save him from an em- barrassing situation, and we did learn a valuable lesson: not that people won't help you out of embarrassment (we were already pretty sure that most people can be unhelpful). But, that it's a bloody stupid idea to put your hand in a post box. Lula Hollywood California www.myspace.com/valula LULA SAYS: I have recalled one: I was driving home from seeing my dad in Beverly Hills. There was a lady a house keeper (I am asuming) walking down the huge hills and she was trying to make the last bus to her home downtown LA. It was getting late so I stopped and asked her if she wanted a ride. She said she needed to catch the last bus home. In my broken spang- lish we talked and I listened and gave her a ride home. This was a lovely night of selflessness. I thanked God for having a car... and giving of what we Angelinians take for granted. Another time I was broke as hell and there was a lady tranferring to another bus she was short a dollar. I had none to give I asked another man on the bus for a dollar and we helped her get home. Together we can make a big difference in someone's life. Don't you think? April 17      Jennifer Garner Jennifer, who has catapulted into stardom with her lead role on the series "Alias" (2001), has come a long way from her birthplace of Houston, Texas in 1972. Raised in Charleston, West Virginia by her mother Pat, a retired English teacher, and her father, Bill, a former chemical engineer, Jennifer was the middle sibling of three girls. She spent nine years of her adolescence studying ballet and describes her years in dance as ones characterized by determination rather than talent, being driven mostly by a love of the stage. Used to be a hostess at Isabella's restaurant in New York when she was trying to launch her acting ca- reer. Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'. Named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People (People Magazine May 2002). Named the #1 sexiest woman of 2001 by MAXIM men's magazine. Shares a birthday with singer/songwriter Liz Phair, whose song, "Why Can't I?", was used in Jennifer's movie 13 Going on 30 (2004). Ranked #14 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Named #2 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Wo- men in the World 2005" special supplement (2005). Her second husband Ben Affleck was her co-star in Daredevil (2003). The two met on the set of the movie Pearl Harbor (2001) but wo- uldn't become a couple until Affleck's very public relationship with singer/actress Jennifer Lopez ended.She and her husband welcomed a daughter, named Violet Anne, on December 1, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The baby's middle name is the same as her mother's. Named #3 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Jennifer won the 2006 People's Choice Awards for Best Female TV Star for "Alias" (2001), and Best Female Action Star for Elektra (2005). Named #12 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. She and husband Ben both had movies released on January 26 2007: Hers was Catch and Release (2007) and his was Smokin' Aces (2007). Birthday's today: Claire Sweeney, Victoria Beckham, Jordan Hill, Elizabeth Lindsey, Olivia Hussey, Jan Hammer, Don Kirshner, Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks), Tanee McCall, Boomer Esiason, Lela Rochon, Byron Cherry, Cassidy Ladden, Leslie Bega, Bilal, Teri Austin, Fuschia Sumner, Theo Ratliff, Marquis Grissom, Laura Petela, Liz Phair NEW Q OF THE WEEK: "THE GOOD DEED" WHAT IS THE KINDEST, NICEST THING YOU HAVE DONE FOR SOMEONE (ANYONE)? NOT FOR MONEY, GLORY, OR EVEN A THANK YOU. BUT IT MADE YOU FEEL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE. (see yesterday for more) Gina Bethesda Maryland www.myspace.com/hatethesinlovethesinner GINA SAYS: Despite my crotchety sarcastic demeanor on MySpace, I actually try and always practice random acts of kindness. I firmly believe in doing a good deed per day, even if it's just a small thing such as taking a second to move a pesky shopping cart out of a perfectly good parking place so someone can park there! I guess if I had to pick one thing that I've done - and I've never told anyone this - there was a girl who went to our high school. She was really an outsider. Her family had just moved into our town from the country and they were pretty poor. She seemed nice, yet very shy and not many people took the time to try and get to know her because she simply didn't talk to a lot of people - even when they tried to talk to her. You could just tell she felt really out of her element. Rarely one to speak and definitely not one to speak first, I was surprised when she said to me one day in the library, "you always look so nice" and then walked away. It was a little bit after that, when I would go shopping, that I began buying her something too...maybe a sweater that was 'in' or a belt, lipgloss. I would go to her house randomly in the middle of the night and leave it for her on the doorstep. I did this for two years until we graduated. I don't know if she ever knew it was me or not and it didn't really matter to me, but it always made me smile when I'd see her in the hall and she'd have on something that I'd given her or I'd hear someone say "I like your sweater" to her...cause you could just tell that she felt good and felt like she was just one of the kids...which she was....and it just made me happy to make another person's life just a bit happier too. SO there...kinda silly, but that's my story. Barbarella West Palm Beach Florida