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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?
Mitch Miller, I do believe was his name. with the bouncing balls on the words!

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?
Sure, I can make my paycheck disappear just... like.... THAT!

3) Those close to Sinatra maintained that every time he sang,"In the Wee Small Hours"  he conjured up how it felt to lose his great love. Have you ever had your heart broken?
nope. not that I will admit to anyway!!!!

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?
no. my first husband and I were 16 years apart. age didn't end us. other things did.

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?
Yellow. In fact I am thinking about having my living room painted a faint yellow and having my 'burgandy wall' textured with a cool yellow texture, this summer. Then having  white, faux wood blinds installed.

6) Frank and his loyal buddies were famously known as "The Rat Pack." How many people do you consider close friends?
4

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

network over advertising. and don't be afraid to knock on 1000 doors

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?



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.