| 08/21/07;
7:52 PM
 Bill
asks, I live just over the hill from the Haight and I've heard John
Lennon scribed his name in wet cement somewhere nearby. Any idea where?
Was said to be
on Cole near Haight, beside the Goodwill. It's not there if it ever
was. Makes a nice legend, tho.
08/21/07; 4:14 PM
Thom
asks, When are you coming back from vacation?
Any day now!
Maureen
asks, It didn't seem right that a librarian could plagiarize a patron
and be allowed to remain a librarian. What is your reaction to Jim Van
Buskirk's resignation?
I thought It was
a good day for restoring honor and integrity to the Library and the
Hormel Center. Van Buskirk made the right decision. I also think he
was not well-served by the people who propped him up at different times,
including Susan Stryker, the Bay Area Reporter, and Chicago Review Press.
If not for them, Van Buskirk might have resigned when Judge Marie-Victoire
first ruled that he plagiarized. Had he resigned at that time, Van Buskirk
would be already a year into his new career - writing better books,
without cheating - and he would have spared the SFPL and author Peggy
Munson the censorship scandal that occured in the spring. By the way,
the Bay Area Reporter told you in its resignation story that several
months ago Chicago Review Press had announced future printings of "Celluloid
San Francisco." However, you know - and the Bay Area Reporter's
editors know - that Chicago Review Press decided instead to remove the
book from further distribution.
ArtManArty
asks, Hope it's ok to ask about the Celluloid SF librarian's departure.
Are you always so determined for a cause? I want you on my side, Hank.
it's ok / yes /
i am!
06/11/07; 6:43 PM
Robert
asks, Will you put Carole Migen in the hall of Infamy for almost
running someone off the highway?
That's a good one!
I love Carole Migden, a longtime asset to California and a living legend
in the gay community, as is Mark Leno. It was brave of Carole to come
out with lukemia... But everyone knows she drives too fast! It is exactly
SF theatre. I will put it on the wall, Robert.
SusanT
asks, What do you think of "Michael Tolliver Lives!"
I thought the excerpt
was good.
Andrea
asks, I could also take or leave Robin Williams. Who is yur fav SF
comic?
Hmm. I think the
Conan week showed we have a dearth of them... On a national level, Joy
Bahar, Rosie, Roseanne, and Kathy Griffin - all the ones that gay guys
like except Margaret Cho, of course she's ok too and a local gal who
made good.
Greg
asks, So who can run against Gavin?
Don't know, I liked
a few, they passed; Gavin2 is not the end of the world.
CLuis
asks, Are the gay marriages from 2004 currently valid?
No.
06/10/07; 5:47 PM
Therese
asks, Please! It doesn't give you a little satisfaction that censor/plagiarist
Jim Van Buskirk was caught lying again and even appears to be hiding from
the Bay Area Reporter, which took his side in your [successful] lawsuit
against him last year? PS, How does this man keep his job as a librarian?
It is somewhat
satisfying that Van Buskirk's true colors and his contempt for other
writers were exposed again by someone other than me. The latter question
is one for City Librarian Luis Herrera.
Richard
asks, I noticed that the Bay Area Reporter didn't use the words "respected
and beloved member of the community" this time in its story on Jim
Van Buskirk - regarding censorship at the SFPL.
I noticed that,
too.
06/10/07; 11:00 AM
TiaJean
asks, Thank you for testifying for Mike Sullivan. Why didn't you
write about Chris Daly's review of Mike's nomination to Park and Rec?
I chose to testify
instead. 1st time, btw.
Gill
asks, Was that you in front of the BOS for Mike Sullivan? Why would
you support someone you disagree with politically?
It was a BOS committee.
Because he is fair and qualified; the nom was a good one.
Lori
asks, Why haven't you covered the latest on SF's notorious plagiarist
Jim Van Buskirk, who is embroiled in a new scandal for censoring an author/speaker
at the SF Public Library?
He is imploding
just fine without my help.
05/16/07; 3:03 PM
Stella
asks, Do you support legislation to ban feeding the wild parrots?
Yes. In fact, the
conversation between Mark Bittner and Supervisor Peskin - about the
City possibly stepping in to protect the parrots from ourselves - started
at my kitchen table.
Kat
asks, Are any of the old Finnochio's performers still performing
anywhere? All the drag shows I've seen since they shut down have been
lip synched and I miss the live singing of the cast there.
There were some
former Finnochio's performers working a bay cruise show a few years
ago. You can find others selling CDs of their music online. These days,
Harry Denton hosts a drag show (with real singing) and brunch on Sundays;
harrydenton.com.
ml
asks, I am interested in the GoCars, and plan to try one next time
I get to SF. But I saw Conan and Bob having to push them up the hills...
was that for a spoof or do the cars really need to be pushed on a steep
grade? I love the GPS and narration idea!
Thank you. I loved
Conan's spoof! I don't think you will have to push the GoCar.
Meg
asks, Wasn't it just another magical day in San Francisco - a place
the whole world loves?
Yes it was!
penny-ante
asks, We are a record label that has picked up The Space Lady for
an album and were wondering if we could use [one of your] youtube videos
on our currently being built website... Also, could we use some mrSF quotes...?
Thank you.
Anything for Susan.
(You heard it here first! The Space Lady is coming soon to an orbit
near you! - HD)
Stefan
asks, I am sure there was one of these controlled goat grazings at
Glen Canyon park too.
I believe there
was. I think it's a great idea.
Deeog
asks, Thank you for fighting and winning against your plagiarist
in court. I got so screwed once and was powerless at the time. ur my hero.
Thank you!
Denise
asks, You panned Robin Williams' comedy but Leah Garchik said he
captured the essence of San Francisco in his performance at the film festival.
Did she say whose
act was he doing?
Rich
asks, Is everyone in San Francisco a pinko?
Mike DeNunzio is
not. I'm sure there are others.
Niki
asks, Where is the house where the chefs lived on Top Chef?
The first season
of the Bravo Network's cooking contest Top Chef (2006) gifted pop culture
with the expression, "I'm not your bitch, bitch." Segments
were filmed with the participation of Bryan's in Laurel Village, Fleur
de Lys, Citizen Cake, Aqua, Neiman Marcus Rotunda, and Le Colonial.
Contestants lived at 3159 Baker Street while shooting the series.
Ev
asks, Did Gavin Newsom and Angela Alioto eradicate chronic homelessness
in the past 3 years like they said they would when they released the 10-year
plan 3 years ago?
Very funny!
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