saturday: flowers

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1) In this song, Miley Cyrus sings about gold as though it represents the best. Do you more often wear gold or silver?

Definitely silver. Gold just washes me out.

2) She also sings the praises of buying herself flowers. Are there any cut flowers in your home right now?

Nope, not at the moment!

3) She tells us she’s going to paint her nails cherry red. Do you handle your own mani/pedi, do you go to a salon, or do you just let your nails go natural?

Most of the time, I do my own. I do my toes more often than my fingers. I type for a living, and that wears on a manicure!

4) In 2019, Miley had vocal cord surgery, and her recovery required her to go weeks without uttering a sound. Would it be difficult for you to keep your lips zipped for a week?

Hell, yeah. I had my jaw wired when I broke it years ago, and it was torture!!

5) Dolly Parton is Miley’s godmother, and Miley singles Dolly out as the one who taught her “how to treat people well.” Tell us about someone who was a positive influence on you.

Mrs. Sherman… she was my French and Latin teacher in high school. She gave me my love of languages, and she was unerringly kind and compassionate to everyone around her.

6) She is a massive Elvis fan and swoons every time she watches Blue Hawaii because he professes his love for Maile, pronounced “Miley.” What movie have you watched many times?

I am a movie rewatcher and rewatcher and… well, you get the point. I’ve seen On Golden Pond dozens of times, as well as Ten Inch Hero, the Lord of the Rings movies, Desk Set… too many to list.

7) In 2023, when “Flowers” was released, actor Sir Michael Gambon died. Though he distinguished himself performing Shakespeare with the Royal National Theater, he is best known for playing Dumbledore in several Harry Potter movies. Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?

Luna. I love her uniqueness, her kindness and compassion. I love that she is wholly herself all the time.

8) 2023 was a busy year for England’s Royal Family, with the crowning of King Charles III and the publication of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. Do you have a favorite among the Windsors?

Not really. I suppose Harry if I had to choose.

9) Random question: Do your siblings have children? If yes, are you close to them?

The oldest of my brothers has two daughters, and yes, I’m definitely close to them.