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That shit ain't funny man! Stevie Wonder's a musical genius!

I love Stevie, and wouldn't hesitate with the genius label. "Hey Love" is my favorite.

It's true--I quit smoking because I didn't like cigarettes anymore and definitely WANTED to quit.

One of the biggest problems with quitting smoking is the effect it has on the digestive system. I think that's where it digs in with the physical addiction. After meals and while drinking alcohol are the times when the craving is strongest, at least it was so for me when I quit several years ago. If you can beat those toughest moments, jazzypaul, you can break the addiction.

I've got to agree, cold turkey is the only way. Once you have another one, you're still a smoker. Stop entirely and it's over.

Cookie Coogan John Cougar Mellencamp Cat Stevens

Greg Norman Norm Chow Chow Yun Fat

Thanks for the suggestion, Don. Between yours and Guy Berger's suggestions my bank account is going to take a beating. Well worth it for Ellington! Maybe some day I'll have as many Ellington albums as Lon! Nah, that's not possible.

The Nuggets fans are only hating on Ginobili because he is KILLING them. He and Parker are tough, and are both taking it upon themselves to take big shots and win games. How 'bout that conditioning on Parker? He still had something in the tank in OT while most of the other players on the court were looking sluggish. Quite the turnaround in the Houston/Dallas series. Methinks the Rockets have come down with a case of the chokes.

That missed call is the difference in the game at this point.

Piscopo as Frank Sinatra: "Hey Stevie, I really dig that thing you do with the Beatles' kid--you know, what's his name, the one that looks like a broad?"

I've since added Blues In Orbit and Meets Count Basie. Now I want everything from the "favorite Ellington suites" thread.

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Well, I usually haven't sat close enough to smell the grass, and I'll take free beer from a fridge over an inning-long wait for a $10 plastic cup any day! But I know what you're saying, Dan.

My baseball watching experience is forever altered--On Saturday I got to go to the Dodger game, and sat in a "luxury suite" fully stocked with Amstel light, trays of hot dogs, wings, salads, etc. A desert cart loaded with cheesecakes, caramel apples, and assorted treats even came by the room. The luxury suites come with around 10 Herman Miller Aeron chairs (retail at $800-$1000 a pop) for everyone to sit in--a far cry from the plastic seats/waiting in line for beer & grub common to general attendance. The view of the field was unbelievably good. Who says money doesn't buy happiness? Dodgers won 6-2. B-)

But let's keep in mind who they've been playing against. If the supporting cast holds up once they face a decent team, then we'll be talkin'. Guy Damon Jones is deadly accurate from 3, too. But I agree, The Nets weren't much of a challenge.

All the doubts about Miami's supporting cast aren't proving to be true, Haslem and Eddie Jones both played great against the Nets. With Mourning playing strong and Shaq now able to rest, look out East! The Pistons look great, I'd like to fast forward to their inevitable series with the Heat. May the Suns shoot 60% from three for the rest of the playoffs... B-)

Hope you had a great one!

From what I've heard Spyro Gyra is definitely smooth jazz. No offense.

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On a par with that Kuscher kid and Demi Moore.

Much obliged, Mike. B-)

What's an ideal jazz drum set look like? Sorry, I haven't been to shows and don't know shit about instruments.

Happy Birthday Joe!

I have been laying off the Bastards for some time. Dangerous place, capable of emptying small bank accounts in a single visit.