I LOVED a story I heard you tell on an NPR show years ago about the Bible. It may have been on “This American Life.” I’d love to hear that again, or read it. I’ll bet a lot of other folks would like that, too.
The entire Substack platform just levitated an inch or two higher into the ethers of the interwebs by your presence having landed here. To quote June Pointer (or maybe it was Bonnie?) "I'm so excited!"
Pat was brilliant, a perfect statement about how stuck we are in the binary, because it's about everyone else, not Pat. I don't get why Pat is not a gender-fluid hero... Keep writing, Julia--I can't wait. I think I'm maybe coming out of the writer's closet, no idea what I'll write about! Totally terrifying, but I'm 62 and gray-haired, so what the hell!!
I personally loved seeing you in Work in Progress. I never expected a series to revolve around a big fat dyke. I came out in the early 70s when ‘dyke’ was a forbidden word in polite company. You added so much to that story. Thanks. I’m also Older and Wider and wonder if the doctor should harp on my weight which is only about 20 pounds more than the “charts” say I should be.
This might be a strange question, but I was left with an UnCabaret cliffhanger, and the only person who knows how it ends is you. I can't remember the exact time-frame, but you were supposed to be going on a trip with old friends (Palm Springs maybe?) whose politics are different (trying for politeness) from yours and you didn't know if you were going to be able to behave. Did you go? Did you behave? (I definitely wouldn't have been able to) Will you tell us about it?! I've been wondering for either close to a year or maybe a decade. Time is confusing now.
Julia, Like everyone my age (40s), I first knew you on SNL. Then later I discovered your other work and, as you know, I am a fan of that oeuvre!
Random thought: Do you know my friend in LA Philip Littell? I think you two would get along. He's another iconoclast-thinker who is also consistently funny and unafraid. I should connect you if you don't know him. I don't know what would come of it--other than something interesting and enjoyable.
Welcome to Substack. I've enjoyed my time here so far and I think you will too!
I was a major fan even before I met you. When you showed me (in 2003) how well you can act, speak, and induce laughter up close and without pomposity or pretentiousness, my respect and affection grew. And when you allowed me to con you, unannounced and unreasonably (on my part) and exploit your talents by getting you to perform for free at a debate workshop you paid to attend, I was hooked forever. Many thanks, Ed B.
Hi Julia, we sorta knew each other in college, I dated some girls in your sorority and you were hilarious in whatever public room they let boys in to visit. I love Substack too and hope you will be hilarious, but no pressure.
I do not know who you are (I'm sorry, I'm not in the US and don't watch SNL) but I want to get to know you. What a splendid woman.
And this but "But will I keep it up? Will it become a thorn in my side? Or an inspiration? The deadlines I need so badly? We will see." I hear you sister. I'm the queen of starting. I eagerly await your news!
The Needle Arts got me going; Tattoos would qualify, as well. I won't even go to the back-alley shooting gallery scene. Oh, and needle exchange, like we did at the MN AIDS Project... BTW, keep writing; you have a good voice.
I LOVED a story I heard you tell on an NPR show years ago about the Bible. It may have been on “This American Life.” I’d love to hear that again, or read it. I’ll bet a lot of other folks would like that, too.
The entire Substack platform just levitated an inch or two higher into the ethers of the interwebs by your presence having landed here. To quote June Pointer (or maybe it was Bonnie?) "I'm so excited!"
[I dunno, maybe it was Ruth...fawk...]
oh you darling friend! Lets engage in needle arts in Needle park. So many stories to stitch.
Hooray for you. Video is lovely but please don't stop the writing - it's beautiful.
Pat was brilliant, a perfect statement about how stuck we are in the binary, because it's about everyone else, not Pat. I don't get why Pat is not a gender-fluid hero... Keep writing, Julia--I can't wait. I think I'm maybe coming out of the writer's closet, no idea what I'll write about! Totally terrifying, but I'm 62 and gray-haired, so what the hell!!
I personally loved seeing you in Work in Progress. I never expected a series to revolve around a big fat dyke. I came out in the early 70s when ‘dyke’ was a forbidden word in polite company. You added so much to that story. Thanks. I’m also Older and Wider and wonder if the doctor should harp on my weight which is only about 20 pounds more than the “charts” say I should be.
This might be a strange question, but I was left with an UnCabaret cliffhanger, and the only person who knows how it ends is you. I can't remember the exact time-frame, but you were supposed to be going on a trip with old friends (Palm Springs maybe?) whose politics are different (trying for politeness) from yours and you didn't know if you were going to be able to behave. Did you go? Did you behave? (I definitely wouldn't have been able to) Will you tell us about it?! I've been wondering for either close to a year or maybe a decade. Time is confusing now.
Julia, Like everyone my age (40s), I first knew you on SNL. Then later I discovered your other work and, as you know, I am a fan of that oeuvre!
Random thought: Do you know my friend in LA Philip Littell? I think you two would get along. He's another iconoclast-thinker who is also consistently funny and unafraid. I should connect you if you don't know him. I don't know what would come of it--other than something interesting and enjoyable.
Welcome to Substack. I've enjoyed my time here so far and I think you will too!
-J
I was a major fan even before I met you. When you showed me (in 2003) how well you can act, speak, and induce laughter up close and without pomposity or pretentiousness, my respect and affection grew. And when you allowed me to con you, unannounced and unreasonably (on my part) and exploit your talents by getting you to perform for free at a debate workshop you paid to attend, I was hooked forever. Many thanks, Ed B.
Hi Julia, we sorta knew each other in college, I dated some girls in your sorority and you were hilarious in whatever public room they let boys in to visit. I love Substack too and hope you will be hilarious, but no pressure.
I do not know who you are (I'm sorry, I'm not in the US and don't watch SNL) but I want to get to know you. What a splendid woman.
And this but "But will I keep it up? Will it become a thorn in my side? Or an inspiration? The deadlines I need so badly? We will see." I hear you sister. I'm the queen of starting. I eagerly await your news!
If I don’t have a neighbor with whom I do needles arts in my sixties my life will be a failure. Inspiring!
Yay! Julia Sweeney is here! I've subscribed, of course, but I just want to say, I loved Pat. Pat was where it's at. Hooray for Pat. And now Julia.
They scrubbed Pat.
OFFS.
I also remember making to record it onto. Cd to share it with someone ☺️
After I made the comment, it occurred to me to do a search online! I love Julia’s humor.
The Needle Arts got me going; Tattoos would qualify, as well. I won't even go to the back-alley shooting gallery scene. Oh, and needle exchange, like we did at the MN AIDS Project... BTW, keep writing; you have a good voice.