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The Jestaplero - 2008-06-09 21:03:12
Oh, no! What happened to the Sony? I have to defend the really weird "camera work" there. I was so close to Sam I didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable by being obvious about filming her, so I was just holding the camera in my lap, pointing it in the general direction. I was surprised it came out with them in the frame at all!
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Paula - 2008-06-09 21:13:28
It's a fine video! The sound is surprisingly decent, too.

The Sony got soaked in olive juice at the bottom of a shopping bag, and although I managed to save and dry out the memory card, the camera itself just gave up.

But the new one is great, and also has a video feature which I intend to use a lot...
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thomas paine - 2008-06-10 11:53:35
I got very upset seeing the Razzles, Mentos , Kisses, and Sweetarts improperly presented. Shame on your bodega! And the Twizzlers akimbo have put me right off my fresh fried lobster. Ho Jon -- you get me some ketchup!
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Paula - 2008-06-10 12:01:55
The photo is staged. The upside-down Razzles symbolize the breakdown of our social fabric, and the M&Ms represent the redemptive peanutty goodness of the newly rejuvenated Democratic party.
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jill - 2008-06-10 20:40:14
Thank you for the fantastic Sam Phillips video! I'm going to see her for the first time at Borders in San Francisco on Saturday, and I can't wait! Were there a lot of people there, and how did you manage to videotape her without her seeing you? Very cool!
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Paula - 2008-06-10 21:07:58
Hi Jill:

That video was taken by a friend with a digital camera (see first comment above).

It was surprisingly not crowded! I'd estimate 50 people, mebbe? But they were a respectful and enthusiastic crowd. She did about 5 songs. Have a great time when you see her on Saturday....
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jill - 2008-06-10 23:33:13
Thanks, Paula. Sorry - I didn't read the other comments before asking about the video. I would probably be too nervous to do that - I'm freaking out enough about getting her autograph on my CD! Only 50 people? Just shows you how the general public has no taste when it comes to truly great music!
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