Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here is today's questions.
Saturday 9: Diana (1957)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) Legend has it that Paul Anka wrote this song about his favorite babysitter. In your younger days, did you make a little extra money as a sitter?
Yes for sure. I babysat regularly for a family with a little 3 year old boy and a new born little sister. Today that boy is a dentist.
I also babysat for a lady who was pregnant and needed a nap during the day in summer so I watched the older 4 year old while she slept. Today that little boy is a well known rabbi.
2) Paul sings he doesn't care what "they" say about his love for an older girl. Have you ever had a romantic relationship that your friends or family didn't approve of?
Probably a few.
3) Paul was once a choirboy, singing with the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral choir in Ontario. Have you ever performed with your church choir?
I've sung in choirs yes.
4) When Paul was 15, he left Ontario to find fame and fortune in New York. He had $100 in his pocket, a gift from his uncle. Tell us about someone in your life who who believed in you and encouraged you.
My history teacher.
5) Paul seldom gets credit for one of his most familiar compositions: the theme to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Since Johnny retired in 1992, The Tonight Show has been hosted by Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Fallon. Which of these Tonight Show hosts is your favorite?
No one came close to Johnny Carson who replaced Jack Paar. Jay Leno seemed like a nice guy though
6) In 1978, Paul Anka hired Las Vegas' first female bartender for his restaurant, Jubilation. Where did you most recently dine out?
I don't recall.
7) In 1957, when "Diana" was a hit, Wham-O began producing Frisbees. The toy was a massive success, even outselling the hula hoop. Do you enjoy tossing a Frisbee?
No and I don't think I ever did really.
8) Also in 1957, the book Peyton Place was made into a blockbuster film. Book lovers often say that, no matter what, the movie is never as good as the book. Do you think that's true?
I thought Peyton Place, the movie, was very good. Return to Peyton Place was also very good.
9) Random question: This Saturday, the treat's on Sam. Will you have buttered popcorn, caramel corn or cheese popcorn?
Buttered Popcorn.
Teachers can be a wonderful influence, and I’m glad yours encouraged you
ReplyDeleteJohnny Carson was the best, I watched him every night. I'll take the buttered popcorn too!!
ReplyDeleteI liked Johnny Carson the best, too, but I thought they wanted to know which of the three after him we liked. Oh, well. I don't know if I've ever seen Peyton Place. Maybe I will look it up to watch with some popcorn this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteI agree on Johnny Carson. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I have not seen the Peyton Place movies that I recall. I think I read the book when I was too young to do so. Should probably try to pick it up again sometime.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Peyton Place in a long time. I hope you're having a beautiful day, friend.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear about the kids you babysat.
ReplyDeleteEvery year on my birthday I get a card and a letter from one of the moms I sat for. She's funny about her oldest son (now almost 60) being "a boomerang" and moving back in, and a little rueful that her other two, while successful, didn't give her the grandkids she was sure she'd enjoy.
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