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Post by hudson99 on Apr 30, 2007 17:41:11 GMT -5
I know it was supposed to be released May 8 (some sites said May 29), but I just got a call from Barnes and Noble and they received it today!
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Post by hudson99 on May 1, 2007 22:20:48 GMT -5
I picked mine up this morning, and while I'm only on page 25 I have to say it's a wonderful book. She really does a great job in describing late-80's life in Minneapolis.
Paging through the book, there's not an overabundance of Paul material. If it fits the narrative it's included. But one paragraph deserves repeating here:
"Paul, my sort-of new boyfriend, is so incredibly healthy. This surprises me in an utterly sweep-me-off-my-feet sort of way. Get this: He drinks his coffee with half the caffeine taken out. He eats fresh fruit every day. He retires around 10:00 P.M. and wakes up bright and early to either walk or bike around nearby Lake Calhoun. He works out on a Nordic Track. He writes and records music at home all day with an unnerving work ethic and unbelievable self-discipline. He grocery shops and cooks. He takes long, candlelit baths and reads Swami books. He meditates and reads. He quit drinking and drugging yet sill is fun. So many newly sober people seem like a part of them died once they quit their addiction. Not this guy. He still smokes,which makes him human to me.
Here's the kicker: he wears a robe, pajamas, and slippers in the evening..."
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Post by Shell on May 1, 2007 23:01:49 GMT -5
Here's the kicker: he wears a robe, pajamas, and slippers in the evening..."  I just ordered mine today. Looking forward to it. |
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Post by jodi, queen of the underground on May 1, 2007 23:11:03 GMT -5
A friend of mine is sending it to me, because he wants me to write a review for his web site. The waiting, is killing me.
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Post by Kathy on May 2, 2007 1:09:32 GMT -5
This would make an excellent photo for the cover of Paul's next CD. I'm picturing lots of bubbles, Paul with sunglasses and cigar, reading a book on Sufism.
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Post by nowwesayitoutloud on May 2, 2007 1:53:20 GMT -5
This would make an excellent photo for the cover of Paul's next CD. I'm picturing lots of bubbles, Paul with sunglasses and cigar, reading a book on Sufism. and who's peeking in the window but "the sweetest, freshest virginal nubile teenage girls. They smelled perfumed. They wore pastel eyeliner and freckles. They were darling." either that or they're waiting on him, and he's like signing a grape for them with his free third arm |
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Post by Shell on May 2, 2007 7:18:07 GMT -5
Here's the kicker: he wears a robe, pajamas, and slippers in the evening..." I just ordered mine today. Looking forward to it. Oh god. After posting this, I went to bed and promptly had a dream about Hugh Hefner. Yikes. |
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Post by kgp on May 2, 2007 12:22:41 GMT -5
This would make an excellent photo for the cover of Paul's next CD. I'm picturing lots of bubbles, Paul with sunglasses and cigar, reading a book on Sufism. Yes! Sunglasses, bubbles, cigar, and wearing Grandpaboy's hat. Seeing as though a few of you got yours early, I think I'll call Borders just to see if they have it in by chance. I ordered it last week, and the release date they gave was the 31st, I think. I thought about writing a review, too, but generally I don't like reviewing anyone I'm already a fan of. I still might. I'll post it here if I do. |
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Post by cford on May 2, 2007 12:36:38 GMT -5
I picked mine up this morning, and while I'm only on page 25 I have to say it's a wonderful book. She really does a great job in describing late-80's life in Minneapolis. Paging through the book, there's not an overabundance of Paul material. If it fits the narrative it's included. I picked up a copy also...already gotten to page 200.. Your right, the Paul stuff is somewhat back burner.. He is written as sort of the basic "cool guy" who cooks and entertains her.. kinda normal stuff. CF |
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Post by allshookup on May 2, 2007 13:35:31 GMT -5
I know it was supposed to be released May 8 (some sites said May 29), but I just got a call from Barnes and Noble and they received it today! I just got home from a trip to my local Barnes & Noble, to pick this one up. The first guy I asked looked on his computer and told me it would be released on May 28. When I told him some of my friends on the internet already had it and were reading it he just shrugged. Great customer service! I was browsing the shelves when another clerk asked if I needed help. Being unsatisfied with the first response, I asked this new guy the same thing. He looked it up and said that their warehouse DID have it, that he'd have it in 3 or 4 days, that no other B&N in Southern California had it, and that anybody who claims to have it did not get it from B&N, but "from Borders or someone." What a f*ckin' waste of time. This is why I buy on the internet. |
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Post by hudson99 on May 2, 2007 18:15:35 GMT -5
I know it was supposed to be released May 8 (some sites said May 29), but I just got a call from Barnes and Noble and they received it today! I just got home from a trip to my local Barnes & Noble, to pick this one up. The first guy I asked looked on his computer and told me it would be released on May 28. When I told him some of my friends on the internet already had it and were reading it he just shrugged. Great customer service! I was browsing the shelves when another clerk asked if I needed help. Being unsatisfied with the first response, I asked this new guy the same thing. He looked it up and said that their warehouse DID have it, that he'd have it in 3 or 4 days, that no other B&N in Southern California had it, and that anybody who claims to have it did not get it from B&N, but "from Borders or someone." What a f*ckin' waste of time. This is why I buy on the internet. When I went to B&N to preorder this two weeks ago, their computers did say it's release date was the 28th, although Amazon always has had it as the 8th. I'm guessing that my special order was erroneously processed when the warehouses received the stock. |
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Post by cford on May 3, 2007 8:58:53 GMT -5
I know it was supposed to be released May 8 (some sites said May 29), but I just got a call from Barnes and Noble and they received it today! The book is an easy read, and I have already finished it!.. But, I feel compeled to point out one error...When Laurie talks about the tour with Adam Ant she mentions appearing in Austin, TX at a "supper club situated in a suburban strip mall." I remember this 1993 show although I did not attend. The place was Sneaker's Night Club on North Lamar, which is sort of a seedy business/warehouse district far from the main music district, but not what I would call a suburban neighborhood. Also, the place was definately not a supper club.. It was just a typical bar with pool tables that catered to sort of a young, working stiff clientele. I actually saw several shows there before it closed.. Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, possibly others. CF |
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Post by kgp on May 3, 2007 9:15:08 GMT -5
I just got a call from Borders saying my copy is in.
"Official" release dates obviously mean nothing.
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Post by mrblasty on May 4, 2007 5:46:45 GMT -5
According to her site, LL will be making appearances at these events: Saturday, May 19th 2-4 PM Mamapalooza Creativity & Life Style Conference Finding Your Inner Rock Star Reading and signing hot off the presses Petal Pusher.... and conducting a memoir writing workshop Cutting Room 19 W. 24th St. New York, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, May 19th 8-11 PM Mom Singer Songwriters Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton (between Ludlow and Orchard) New York, NY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, June 24th Riot Act Reading series hosted by Paul P. Dickinson and Laura Brandengurg The Turf Club 21+ Snelling and University Ave St. Paul MN |
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Post by kgp on May 5, 2007 11:46:34 GMT -5
I picked up a copy also...already gotten to page 200.. Your right, the Paul stuff is somewhat back burner.. He is written as sort of the basic "cool guy" who cooks and entertains her.. kinda normal stuff. CF I paged through half of it last night. The cooking thing kind of surprised me, but only because he's never mentioned it. |
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Post by Kathy on May 5, 2007 14:06:21 GMT -5
I picked up a copy also...already gotten to page 200.. Your right, the Paul stuff is somewhat back burner.. He is written as sort of the basic "cool guy" who cooks and entertains her.. kinda normal stuff. CF I paged through half of it last night. The cooking thing kind of surprised me, but only because he's never mentioned it. So he was just bamboozling us with that whole "Friday night frozen pizza king" stuff and is actually some kinda gourmet cook? Well, I never! Hrmph. |
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Post by cford on May 7, 2007 9:34:55 GMT -5
I picked up a copy also...already gotten to page 200.. Your right, the Paul stuff is somewhat back burner.. He is written as sort of the basic "cool guy" who cooks and entertains her.. kinda normal stuff. CF I paged through half of it last night. The cooking thing kind of surprised me, but only because he's never mentioned it. The glimpse of Paul that we get in her book is circa-1993 Westerberg...She also depicts Paul as somebody who has alot of money...at least compared to her.. I had sort of imagined Paul as somebody just scrapping by, so this was sort of surprising. CF |
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Post by BronxTeacher on May 7, 2007 17:23:39 GMT -5
The glimpse of Paul that we get in her book is circa-1993 Westerberg...She also depicts Paul as somebody who has alot of money...at least compared to her.. I had sort of imagined Paul as somebody just scrapping by, so this was sort of surprising. CF This was just after Singles came out, and the rumors at the time were that Paul received a six-figure check as payment for the soundtrack. |
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Post by Shell on May 7, 2007 18:50:23 GMT -5
Just got it in the mail.
Hmm...study for finals...or "Petal Pusher"? "Petal Pusher" it is.
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Post by irene on May 9, 2007 13:55:36 GMT -5
Hey folks,
Been a Replacements/Westerberg fan for years & finally got around to joining MWT.
Monday purchased Petal Pusher & I now have my 1st official question: Does anyone know why one would write a memoir & not include pictures? Even the Books-A-Million associate did a double take when she looked at the book! Nice read & all but still...
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