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| hello there.
hope this finds you all very well. first off, i'm
apologizing once again for my lack of communication with you guys.
there just hasn't been much to update you on. but more importantly, i
can't even begin to tell you how much my heart goes out to all the
victims of hurricane katrina in the gulf coast. for some reason i
haven't been able to manage to tear myself from the tv--- as if
watching the constant stream of coverage will somehow help make it all
better. not to sound like a broken record, but i recommend visiting http://www.redcross.org and making any kind of donation. seriously.
eek. there's no way to make a smooth transition on to something much "fluffier".....so i'm jumping in head first. 
record:
yes, i'm still recording. i had to take a break for "american dreamz"
and just got back in the studio this week. so far, i have 12 songs
recorded. my goal is record around 20 so that i have my pick of the
best. here's hoping that actually happens. right now i'm most excited
about the music i was lucky enough to write with someone i idolize
(lori mckenna). if you haven't checked out her music....PLEASE GO TO
ITUNES and do yourself a HUGE favor. everything from "bittertown" is
exceptional and the song "beautiful man" from "the kitchen tapes" is
beyond breathtaking. anyway, i flew to boston to write with her in may
and was such a nervous geeky fan! she's amazing, her music is amazing,
and i feel lucky to have a little piece of that on my record.
films-
"american
dreamz" wrapped about 2 weeks ago. it was probably one of the best
experiences i've ever had making a movie. i loved everyone--cast and
crew--and again feel lucky to have been a part of something so cleverly
crafted. i also found out that i have a hard time not laughing on
camera at some of the other actors. it got pretty bad lol. anyway,
before i really had a chance to relax and enjoy a bit of time off, i
hopped on to another project. i started richard kelly's new movie
"southland tales" last week and while i've been slightly confused at
the whole thing, i've been enjoying playing a slightly crazy character
again. can't wait for you guys to see both films!
etc---
thanks for watching "entourage". it was a fun run.
a little odd to essentially be portraying a fictionalized version of
myself...but hey, why not??? and stop going on and on about my hair.
it's not like i did it. take it up with the hair and makeup people.
geeez. can't a girl who's trying to grow her hair out catch a break??
and ps: yes, i now have long blond hair. it was initially for "american
dreamz" and now for "southland tales". it's kinda cool, kinda annoying.
favorites:
tv--
you
should know that tivo is my life. i guess most reality shows suck me
in. right now, i'm really in to the real world austin and (eeek) laguna
beach. however, i'm completely obsessed with "the comeback". yah, yah,
yah, i'm in the minority but she's just genius. and i can't even talk
about the "six feet under" finale. the most moving piece of tv maybe
ever......
anyway....i'll come back on soon to fill you in on new happenings. thanks guys.
xoxo,
mm | | |
| I'm HERE!
Okay, so I guess I shouldn't make any FULL BLOWN promises but I have turned
a new leaf in the past few weeks and realize the ongoing importance of
keeping this place current... I have begun trying by posting some pics
of my recent trip to Japan which was hilarious and an absolute blast!
The show was amazing and I got to FINALLY play all NEW material (MY OWN!)
I have never had more fun on stage and am so ready to go into the studio
and get this record going! I'm going to start around June 10 or so here
in L.A and will work hard on it around a film that I will be shooting
in July here in L.A. I should be able to talk about the movie and details
as soon as the rigamarole and business "stuff" is taken care
of... I'm really excited about that, though, as well as two others that
are in the pipeline for later this year. Please give me your feedback
on anything new you guys want to see on my site (yes, other than more
current postings from yours truly!) More pics are coming! Hope you are
all well and enjoying life!
XO
MM
Pictures!
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| ok, ok, ok...it's been about forever and 2 days since i've last posted.
why? good question. i guess i can attribute a lot of that to sheer
laziness. plus, i kind of feel like i only want to post when i have
something to say. but please know that i do come on and read your
messages almost daily. so here's a brief run down of what's happening.
1.
RECORD----i'm still writing and going in to the studio in the next
month or so. still figuring out who's going to produce it. i know that
some of you (*cough cough*) will be scoffing at the fact that i haven't
started yet. well, calm down.
it NEEDS to be right and it NEEDS to be the best it can be. this takes
time of course. i've been fortunate enough to collaberate with lots of
super-talented people (sometimes it works, other times it doesn't...but
it's all fruitful in my book). i had a blast singing some new stuff in
tokyo---my band rocks! anyway, please bear with me and i promise that
your patience will be worth it.
2. MOVIES--
it would be a
pretty packed summer just attempting to start and complete a record,
but i'm never satisfied until my plate is REALLY full. i'm thrilled to
be working on "american dreamz"! i'm a huge fan of all involved (paul
weitz, hugh grant, dennis quaid, etc...) i think we start filming in
july here in la. later in the summer, i believe "personal shopping"
might happen in nyc. there are also a few great indie films that are
lingering around as possibilities in early fall. i'll be sure to keep
you updated.
3. ETC......
i had a wonderful 21st bday! thank you for your well-wishes and sweet messages .
celebrating my bday in tokyo was exciting enough but adding another
party in la with a room full of my favorite people was over the top. i
hope to have some cool pics up on the site soon. oh! i've also been
shooting the hbo show "ENTOURAGE". you hafta support the show as the
new season starts on june 5th!! my episodes don't air until late july i
believe (i'm doing 5 in all). the cast and crew have been so welcoming
to me---i'm sad that tomorrow is my last day  .
anyway, beyond that, i've just been hanging with friends and enjoying
the gorgeous weather in la. hope this finds you all well and i'll check
in soon.
xoxo,
mm
ps: here are some current favorites:
music--
"beautiful man" by lori mckenna (she's one of my favorite artists of
all time and any song off of any of her records is an excellent choice)
films-- "crash". incredibly poignant and well executed on all ends.
tv
show-- "late night with conan o'brien". it's a tivo must-have. his
sense of humor never fails to crack me up. i do miss the walker texas
ranger lever.
beverage-- soy green tea iced blended (from coffee bean). it could be the greatest treat ever created.
jeans--
GRASS JEANS are the absolute best. super comfy and loooooong. finally.
(they look even better with an mblem tshirt---hehe) www.grassla.com
american
idol contestant-- bo bice. i really like his style. but he SHOULD NEVER
flat iron his hair again---bad idea. i kinda think carrie underwood
will win though.
friends-- jane and ross. my 2 best friends in the whole wide world. i love them .
the end.................... | | |
| alas, i have returned.
well, well, well. it's been quite some time since i've stopped by to say hello and i figured it was an appropriate time, as i'm suffering from jet-lag and have run out of episodes of both "sex and the city" and "da ali g show".......anyway, hi!!! i'm writing to you from london, where i am for the next week before jetting across the world to the land down under. i really hope the movie translates well and people enjoy it here......it's been so long since i've done any sort of promo in the uk.....i have a lot to look forward to over the next few days. on top of movie-related work, i'm going to be writing with another songwriter while i'm here......SHOCK, HORROR! i know some of you have gone as far as to assume that i've been living quite a jet-setting, leisurely lifestyle as of late.....and you'd be right. with the exception of the jet-setting part.....not really me. however, i have been taking it easy at home and have really enjoyed getting to know la, make some new friends, and adjust to a less-hectic life over the summer. and of course that meant not always being by my computer......so sue me! jk. it's truly been time well-spent, as i've learned so much about myself and have been putting a solid effort into writing for the first time over the past few months. this album is too important for me to just "make" and "release". it's not going to come out until it's right. and believe me, i'm hoping sooner rather than later. i've collaberated with some fantastic people and will continue to do so until the writing process is complete. oh and fyi: i didn't write the song "hey" that plays when you open the site.....it's a CRAPPY demo of a song my friend james renald wrote. anyway.....no movies on the home front anytime soon.....gots to wait for the right thing to come along. until then, i'm content to work on this record. hope this finds you all well and i'll update you guys soon.....
xoxo,
mm
ps: if any of you live in or will be visiting nyc anytime soon....PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do yourself a favor and check out my friend mary louise's play "reckless". not only do i think she is the coolest/most amazing person ever, she rocks it in this show too.
xoxo,
mm | | |
| guys,
eek! sorry it's been awhile since i've said hello. i wish i could blame it on some insanely hectic schedule, but i've been kind of a lazy bum recently. inbetween watching some wonderful films, hanging with some new friends, and going to the occasional meeting, i've been writing a bunch with my friend james (who is *amazing* by the way) and i'm really excited to find the right producer, band, etc...and get working on the record for real. beyond that, nothing much is happening in my world. i will check back in with some news soon.....
xoxo,
mm
ps: some of my FAVORITE movies of the summer that you *MUST* check out.....GO NOW!!!! all 3 are genius in their own right.
1. garden state
2. napoleon dynamite
3. maria full of grace | | |
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