Saturday 9

In the Wee Small Hours

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Saturday 9: In the Wee Small Hours

1) Crazy Sam's mom and dad still talk about how exciting it was to see Sinatra in Vegas! What music did/do your parents enjoy?

My mom enjoys all kids of music but I think her favorite artist is Michael Jackson.

2) We all know Sinatra sang, and he won an Oscar for his acting. But he also painted and was proud to sell a few canvasses anonymously (signed "Artanis"). Do you have a secret talent?

I don't think I have any secret talents.  I've had this question before and I can never think of anything. :P
3) Those close to Sinatra maintained that every time he sang,"In the Wee Small Hours" (hear him perform it live here) he conjured up how it felt to lose his great love. Have you ever had your heart broken?

When I was a teenager, I thought I'd had my heart broken.  It wasn't until July 5, 2011, when I miscarried my second child, that I really knew how a broken heart felt.

4) In 1966, when he was 50, Sinatra married 21 year old Mia Farrow. Their union lasted less than two years. Do you think a wide age gap necessarily dooms a romantic relationship?

Not necessarily.  I believe that if two people are really meant to be, age shouldn't matter.  Having said that though, if when my daughter is 21 and she falls in love with a 50 year old man, I might feel differently.  LOL

5) Offstage Sinatra wore orange sweaters and liked seeing orange throw pillows in his home and dressing room because he believed "orange is the happiest color." What color raises your spirits?

Pink.

6) Frank and his loyal buddies were famously known as "The Rat Pack." How many people do you consider close friends?

Four.

7) Sinatra's children followed their father into show business. What advice would you give a young person entering your career of choice?

My "career of choice" is to be a SAHM.  If my daughter wants to follow in my foot steps and stay at home with her babies, I would absolutely support it.  It may not be for everyone.  I understand that some people cannot financially afford to stay home and some people choose to work.  As long as what you do is best for your family, that's what matters.

8) Legend has it that Frank was embarrassed by a scar on his face (received at birth from the forceps used in his delivery) and worked hard to cover it. Do you have a physical characteristic that you try to hide?

I used to.  My big toe, on my right foot, is shaped a little weird from being bit by a spider when I was a baby.  I NEVER let anyone see it.  I'm so over that now though.  I love to wear sandals and I love to have my toenails painted.  I realized it's just a small part of me and that's just one of the imperfections that make me who I am :)

9) In 1964, when he first heard The Beatles, Sinatra was very dismissive. By 1970, he called the Beatles' "Something" one of the most beautiful ballads ever. Tell us about something you changed your mind about.

This is kind of silly but I'm going to say, "Anchorman."  The first time I watched it, I thought it was the stupidest thing I'd ever seen.  I watched it again though and found it hilarious.  I've seen it so many times now that I can recite it line for line.