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If I Could Be a Movie Star.....
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If I Could Be a Movie Star..... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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If I could be a movie star Up there on stage or screen I would be called a Lochinvar A master of the scene. If my name everybody knew Up there on Broadway lights My dimples and these eyes of blue Would whet some appetites. The girls would ooh and ahhh and sigh Whenever I came walking by And strain their necks so they could see A simple little glimpse of me. I'd hear them giggle Watch them wiggle Hoping they could catch my eye Then tell their friends about the day A movie star came walking by. If I could be a movie star My time would be well-spent. I'd champion some causes Like the world's environment And, since I'd played a cowboy Or detective in some show Though I can't tell you how, boy They would think I really know! When I walked into restaurants Or any of my favorite haunts You can be sure the maitre d' Would see that they took care of me And all would stare As I sat there Nibbling on my caviar Then tell their friends about the day They had lunch with a movie star. If I could be a movie star It wouldn't be all laughs. My hands would ache from signing Fourteen million autographs And, if I signed, it was ok But, brother, woe is me If I declined, they'd mutter "What a stuck-up S.O.B.!!" Some men would get defensive while Their wives or girls threw me a smile And they would feel lesser than A handsome, big-time actor man So fists would fly And punch my eye Or cut my cheek and leave a scar Then tell their friends about the day They punched out some big movie star! If I took out some hotsy-totsy Chick to some affair I'd see the evil paparazzi Camaras everywhere See headlines blurt The latest dirt even when it's clean And see my picture plastered on Some rag-tag magazine. Conclusion is now very clear. The cons outweigh the pros, I fear. I'd love the glamour and applause But I can sense too many flaws. I'm not cut out to be a Lochinvar. Though I'm sure I could do it well That life for me would be pure hell. On second thought I'm glad I'm not A famous movie star! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (04-24-2005 12:16 AM).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
THIS IS GREAT! can i have your autograph please?  egowhores.com - really love yourself. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Hey Balladeer, you are a STAR! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Of course, Chris!! (as long as it's not on a check!)  Aww...thank you, Sue!  (Toerag agrees with you. He thinks I look like Lassie!  ) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*pout* Y'mean? No groupies? (I always thought that word sounded a bit like a breakfast cereal anyway) *chuckle* And I know this is meant as humor, but as I thought about it, I don't think that fame is a game I'd care to play either. But yanno, like it or not, you're one of Passion's royalty, so get it over it, already!  |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
With those dimples and twinkling baby blues.....you certainly are Pips "leading man." Enjoyed the write. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Serenity, I always thought that groupies were baby groupers - I used to fish for them! No, fame is not for me, either. I'd rather be a nonny mouse Chris..thank you, dear lady, although the dimples have sunken into wrinkles and they are blah eyes now instead of blue....but it's nice being thought of as a leading man (who's following?) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) The way I see it is, if I was granted the opportunity to be in a major motion picture, I probably would accept it! But I also wouldn't ever put down Hollywood as first on my career plate. The truth is, there are many in Hollywood who write or star in adventure flicks but never go on vacations with their families or explore the world beyond Hollywood and Vine anymore, there are many who write or star in fantasy flicks but they are so absorbed in the special lighting and green screens that they don’t have time to explore their imaginations and wild ambitions, there are many who write or act in romance flicks but have never fallen in love, or at least have a lasting love relationship or a family to come home too. (sigh) Hollywood can certainly be a plastic environment, where all those catch-phrases you hear from Arnold Schwartzenegger and Clint Eastwood can be exciting at the cinema, but when you hear them through everyday dialogue, the catch-phrase culture can feel so long-winded. (sigh) Come to think of it, if you could just be there and be given the right to go in and out and not soak into Tinseltwon like a bouillon cube, I probably would do it, but I'd much rather be acculturating with my own community, yay! (smiles) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you always keep those bold couplets coming, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
deer...I think you are awesome just the way you are!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer WHAT Your not a movie star? **** you had me fooled. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Stars, like heroes, are always in the eye of the beholder. What is a lesser person to one, could be another's very own personal blessing. And when there are so many stars in the sky, I imagine there are a few of us who have a favorite we always choose to look for. It's good to see you writing again. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
'Deer....you are our very own Lochinvar. A star in our eyes!  ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Meanwhile I see you are a great ballad singer! This is very good and no doubt some real movie star could confirm what you say ... The question is how much do the cons or pros weigh? Some can't bear the cons of being a star and they waste away under that weight. Great job! Love, Margherita  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You are one of the brightest stars around here, Michael! It is good to see you write again! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 good to see you writing |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"although the dimples have sunken into wrinkles and they are blah eyes now instead of blue...." ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ it's not true, I have seen the proof You definitely have a great sense of humor... *smiling* M |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Michael,Have missed your wonderful writing. Good to read you again. Wish you could see how many people have passed the support board and have read your poem. Best, marty |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ahah! That autograph you charged us all for was bogus then right? Very cute Michael. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Balladeer, More than just a fun piece to read, there's a lot of truth in it! I'm just glad you're our own good 'deer! ~misce |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A wonderful write Michael, as always! If I could date a movie star, I wonder who I’d choose, Too many of them seem bizarre, Those guys who top who’s whose. If I could pick, I’d ask for brains, Creativeness and wit, A man whose rhyme & cadence reins, Would be the perfect fit. I’d need a man who knew his mind, Wove stories of the sweetest kind, A man who knew himself and more, Yes that is who I would adore. He’d be sincere, He’d catch my ear, With words that drifted me a’far, A talent in the truest sense, ‘Tis you, my ‘Deer – our poet star! |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
The stuff of dreams or fantasy cann quickly turn to nightmare,as you have observed and I agree. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ROTFLMAO, but you ARE a star! It's a Pipsterville audience that applauds your antics |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very cute! And yes, you could be a movie star! Corinne |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I don't know...movie stars rise and fall in popularity...I can remember when I liked to watch Julia Roberts, now I feel like if I see her in another movie I'm going to throw up...movie stars are all right as long as they keep creating new one's...once they've been around awhile they wear out their welcome..James |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Noah...I can picture you in the movies...something like 'The Wizard of Cause'! No, we don't want you turning into a bullion cube, my friend. Let them make movies about you, not with you. Martie...thank you, sweet lady. Awesome? Well, yes, I get some awwws every day!! Seymour...movie stars are good at fooling Sunshine...keep looking up and follow the Milky Way... Enchantress..you sweetheart! Most times I feel like LackinFar but, if you feel that way, so be it!!!! Margherita...that is so true. There are those who buckle under the weight of stardom. Just look at Speedy Gonzalez!!!! Denise...thank you for thinking me a star, even when others consider me an assteroid. How's the arm??? Dixie...good to see you reading..thank you for your ever-present support! Maureen....  latearrival...that news makes my day. That's wonderful! Thank you... Mysteria...No, not bogus. I WAS a movie star but fell in love with this starlet who was on the X-Files who paid me no mind and instead married some teenage singer with way too much hair and was so poor he could only afford one name. The rejection runied my career so I moved one step up and became a bugman! Misce..all humor contains some truth,,,that's why it's so funny! LOL! Glad you enjoyed... adagio..how right you are. It's the old "Be careful what you wish for" scenario. Thanks for reading.... Kacey...I can think of no audience I'd rather have....thanks!! Corinne...Well, Hollywood had their chance. I'd rather stay here with YOU!!! Jmaes Michael, I agree, although I haven't gotten to the point of throwing up at the sight of Julia Robers...and hope I never do!!!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dear Kit, we should become movie stars together!! I think that we could bring about An act that's really classy. I'll gladly be your Rin-Tin-Tin If you will be my Lassie! I will be your Charlie Brown If you will be my Lucy. COnsider me your Foxy Loxy Be my goosy loosy!! Lone Ranger I will gladly play If you will be my Tonto. Just say the word and I will be Ontario-bound pronto!! Tracy and Hepburn, move aside! 'Cause here comes Mike and Kit. Whatever movie uses us Is bound to be a hit!! Just let me be your Robin Hood And you be my Maid Marion. The paparazzi will be shocked How you and I will carry on! (arrgh!) So meet me there in Hollywood. We can't let this chance pass And, if by chance we don't succeed, We'll live by pumping gas!!! |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
MM, A man of many talents! Enjoyed. As always! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I'd rather come here than go to the movies anyday. Only the popcorn isn't as good here, but the humor's far superior. Always enjoy your posts. Rae |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
'deer, Movie stars may come and go, Not a one do I actually know. But here in this piptalk home, Is a man with silver on his dome. He writes of fame and movie stars, Of wealth and girls and fancy cars. Yet we know him as our Balladeer, The one who brings us such good cheer. Now and then he takes his paper and pen, And enchants us as he writes again. He makes us laugh and he even makes us cry, But we couldn't be without he him... We wouldn't even want to try. Love ya'...big guy! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
If I could write like Balladeer I'd never go outside--- Why would I? All I need's right here At my computer-side: Ballads I'd write Both day and night Conforming to his stanza: I'd soon be just as popular As the one we're all big fans 'a If I could write like Balladeer The world would never see Another day I spent without Composing poetry: Th'unfriendly knock Of writer's block Would never reach my door: My girlfriend would abandon me, But I would write some more! Conclusion, it's much nicer to Be wanting in my powers Instead of have the talent to do A few months' work in hours: To him I leave it, I conceive, it's Better for all humankind That none can write like 'Deer who lacks His wisdom, wit, and mastermind. "God becomes as we are that we may be as he is." ~William Blake |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm having too much fun reading everyone's comments and poems in this thread of yours Michael, lol! ~*~ No need to look beyond these walls, The stars are all right here, You’ve spawned such inspiration, In the comments here my ‘Deer. No matter who your partner is, You turn my knees to jello ... When you start playing Abbott, To LJ and Toe’s Costello! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
well, you've already got a following in PIP....with no paparazzi's here ...gulp, I surely hope... Fun you, and this read...thank you |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I'd play your film all day Imagining we drove your car Onto a sunset's desert way And you and I will play the game Of stand-in actors on the scene And I will be the lovely dame The way you've never ever seen But as you said, fame is not all You wouldn't live the way you like You'll be hopping from ball to ball I think you'd rather just be Mike Who dreams a lot and writes good stuff Nothing wrong with that sweet Deer The world of stars is mostly bluff In opposite of Passions here But.... If one day you will be a star Then think of me, this Dutchie gal Drive me 'round in your fancy car And buy me a perfume of good smell We'll dine and wine and talk and smile And dance all night in light of moon I'm sure it all will be worthwile Uhhh....could you be a star real soon? Always a pleasure to find your words, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Larry and parasite, you guys blow me away! It's always a high compliment to have someone take the time to answer and add along in rhyme but you guys went all out. If there's anything that sets this site apart from all the others it's the fun, good feeling and camraderie we share by doing things like this...from deep down, thank you. Thanks to all of you for your kind words and joining in... Ah, Dutchie, you are one of a kind! Thank you for joining in poetically and for throwing in that wonderful Dutch humor in the last line...you crack me up! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Neat poem 'Deer - I especially like that part about the maitre'd signalling the bouncer to give you a "seat" - lol |
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