Jan Hooks. No one funnier. Or more in turmoil. I tried to reunite The Sweeney Sisters for the Marc section of The Carnegie Hall Pops tribute concert a few months ago but Jan was...well...she was a troubled soul, and she couldnt imagine having it in her. I wish she had. And I pray shes at peace now. A favorite memory of Jan: Marty Short used to throw classic Hollywood Xmas parties, where everyone got up and sang. But the year Jan came, instead of singing, she did Mayellas witness stand monologue from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (I got somethin to say an then I aint gonna say no more...), FULL OUT in the middle of Martys crowded living room, ending with a brilliant collapse to the floor. The most surreal choice for a Xmas party entertainment and one of the funniest moments Ive ever witnessed. I beg you guys, please dont write sorry for your loss, I see that phrase overused so much on Facebook, its become like white noise. Just be happy for me, that I got to work and laugh with this seriously funny woman. Oh f*ck, Ill say it. Im sorry for my loss... ~ Marc Shaiman
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:57:37 +0000