Comments on: FRIENDS AND FAMILY

By: ahmed

ahmed — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:50:48 +0000

will will

By: stephen bohlen

stephen bohlen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:00:10 +0000

my sis from cincy came to see 33 variations. there were protesters out front. at intermission, she told us not to follow her — she had some business to take care of and off she went. upon her return, she was followed by numerous ‘fans’ who were heartily and graciously thanking her for what she had done. ‘judy, what did you do?’ I asked. she had stepped into the middle of the street and given each of the protesters their own personal a Bronx cheer, then she had spun around and mouthed a cheer from another part of her body. just something she had to get out of her system.

By: Ruth Gibson

Ruth Gibson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:25:09 +0000

Dear Ms. Fonda.
I wish you would consider the film possibilities of a history called “Insane Sisters” written by Professor Gregg Andrews. The history was published in 1999 and a friend of mine (who is a friend of his) sent me a comp. copy at the time of publication. It was written largely from letters between the two sisters (so dialogue is more authentic) and from court documents (so drama is more authentic). I have been thinking of making this suggestion to you for 10 years, you see, and I think it is an idea worth your consideration.
The history is entitled, “Insane Sisters: Or the Price Paid for Challenging a Company Town” and it is published by Univ. of Missouri Press (Columbia, Mo. 65201, 1999). The Library of Congress No. is ISBN 0-8262-1240-9. I think you will enjoy the book and see the film possibilities of it right away. Most folks will love this story, but no one else but you can do justice to this story in a cinema. The book “Insane Sisters” is a history, but it is not boring or dry – wait until you see for yourself the way these two communicated and the ‘truth is stranger than fiction’ story.

Here is an excert from the jacket cover:

“Insane Sisters” is the extraordinary tale of two sisters, Mary Alice Heinbach and Euphemia B. Koller, and their seventeen-year property dispute against the nation’s leading cement corporation – Atlas Portland Cement Company.
In 1903, Atlas built a plant on the border of the small community of Ilasco, located just outside Hannibal – home of the infamous cave popularized in Mark Twain’s most acclaimed novels. The rich and powerful Atlas quickly appointed itself as caretaker of Twain’s heritage and sought control of Ilasco. However, its authority was challenged in 1910 when Heinback inherited her husband’s tract of land that formed much of the un- incorporated town site. On grounds that Heinbach’s husband had been in the advanced stages of alcoholism when she married him the year before, some of Ilasco’s political leaders and other who had ties to Atlas challenged the will, charging Heinbach with undue influence.
To help fight against the local lawyers and politicians who wanted Atlas to own the land, Heinbach enlisted the help of her shrewd and combative sister, Euphenia Koller, by making her co-owner of the tract.”

Intrigued? It is not dull reading and is absolutely a professional history. It is authentic and riveting as a story. An it is not hih-fallutin’ to read and is full of drama that is easily transferrable to the screen. In these difficult times, I think it may be a good seller because of the popular reaction against business corruption brewing just beneath the surface.
A fan,
Ruth Gibson

By: Jeff LeRoy Davis

Jeff LeRoy Davis — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:00:47 +0000

For 37 years, I’ve wanted to tell you personally that it has been my privilege to serve our country and defend your Constitutional 1st Amendment right to protest our involvement in the SE Asian conflict. Your work since has increased my quality of life by an order of magnitude. A cordial thank you from Kelly, WY (pop 242).

By: fabiola linero davila

fabiola linero davila — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:34:06 +0000

Hallo Miss J. Fonda
Me gusta mucho su pagina es muy interesante, sus actividades, y el apoyo a la mujer en diferentes actividades,
felicitaciones.

By: Robert Speed

Robert Speed — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:23:08 +0000

Hello Jane:

I must say I am sure your play must be wonderful. I have seen your work both in plays and film and find you to be a treasure. For many years you have motivated my wife through your exercise tapes to keep trim and fit. We think you are beautiful both inside and out.

Take care,

Robert and Stephanie Speed

By: anne murphy

anne murphy — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:30:59 +0000

What fun it is to read your blog. Wish you all the best.

By: Lorna Singh

Lorna Singh — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:24:17 +0000

I love the photo of Lily Tomlin holding Tulea.I also
met Tulea,in April 2006,at Grand Central Station.
I recall standing in line,excited for you to sign my copy of MY LIFE SO FAR. What a thrill.

By: Zoé BdeS

Zoé BdeS — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:16:47 +0000

I was waiting for you that night after the show that I by the way didn’t see. My friend and I were in NY for a few days and we went to see another show. Joking, I said to her: lets wait for Jane Fonda! She took it seriously. She actually knew that since I read your book two years ago, I strongly admired the woman and actress you are. I didn’t see much of your movies but i strongly admire your ways of building yourself as an actress and as a woman, and those will stay engraved in my mind for a long time . That is what I wanted to tell you then, but the only thing that came out from my mouth was: “I want to be an actress”.
My emotion of seeing someone that I strongly admired and that I didn’t ever imagine to meet (I live in France) apparently made me lose my tongue, but if that blog can fix this, what I wanted to tell you is: thank you. You are an example for me.

By: Tilin Corgi

Tilin Corgi — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:53:20 +0000

What arfully good news on all fronts, Ms. Fonda and Tulea!

Just love the happy pics with Ms. Tomlin. Oh howl, sweet Tulea, what a lucky dog you are.

Corgi kisses to one and all! ^..^