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City, State: New York, NY Comments: What a 52nd Birthday celebration!!!! Surrounded by 26 of my dear friends, watching Carol Channing enraptured by Carol Channing (aka Richard) in a flawless and inspired tribute, with Marge Champion and Rex Reed in the room only to be topped off with a dedication of "Where the Boys Are" from the rock and roll legend, Neil Sedaka. Wow - a night to remember. Richard Skipper's performance is not to be missed - make it the priority to go and take your friends. Don't let this parade pass you by !!!!
City, State: NYC Website: http://www.christinelavin.com/ Comments: I am so thrilled forthe success of Richard Skipper and all the wonderful things happening -- it's all so well deserved, and how thrilling for Carol to be part of the experience. And those great things she said about him -- that's money in the bank! As with Ervin Drake, it's really important that these living legends get their due while they are here to enjoy it. Richard Skipper makes so many people happy, and that's also so important during this horrible political time we find ourselves living in. People need to laugh and be entertained and enjoy themselves from time to time -- I think performers in the best sense of the word are actually performing group therapy with their shows. The highest compliment I feel I was paid was when a concert promoter said to me, "People leave your shows feeling the way they should feel when they leave church -- but church doesn't do it for them anymore." People leave feeling elevated, and inspired -- the best performers take them out of their own lives, and into a different world. And Richard Skipper does that in SPADES! His fan, Christine Lavin (http://www.christinelavin.com)
City, State: Windsor Ontario Comments: Tues June 5/07 at Helen's--Richard you were great; you're just Carol Channing on that stage! I've loved her all my life. And it was special with Carol Channing in the audience, she entered the room and everyone applauded and she said "I haven't said anything yet". You made Carol's song, "Widow's Weeds" funnier this time -Well, We all just thought it was over! The song just got funnier. It was cute when Carol said to you onstage that she did not realize she was so beautiful and so wonderful a performer until watching you perform. WHEN will you become a star on the Broadway stage? Soon I hope; your show needs to be seen by MORE people! - Mikey
City, State: ny, ny Website: www.myspace.com/clairedalymusic Comments: carol, (i always call her carol) what a joy to be in the band for richards performance for the "other" ms. channing. one highlight was seeing her watch the video beforehand of her career. i don't think harry had seen all of the clips, either! then, the joke that ends w/ "walter mathau" really got a howl. i had so much fun - thanks for having me be a part of it. xo claire daly (saxophone)
City, State: Saddle Brook, NJ Comments: I am one of the fortunate guests to have been able to get into Helen's Hideaway Room in NYC for the recent benefit fund raiser. I could not believe that there was a waiting list of people begging to get into the show! I have never been to such an event like this and knew that this was going to be an extraordinary night. I was not disappointed either. It was a real honor to be a part of the audience, which was sprinkled with honored guest like Marge Champion, Rex Reed and above all else - Carol Channing! Yes, "the" Carol Channing was there to watch the show. I was right next to her table with a clean view of her gazing at the performance. At times she would grin from ear to ear and then turn to see how Harry was reacting. I could simply go on and on but I just want to tell you - this was a night I will not soon forget. Please be sure to see Richard's show - there is something in there to touch the heart of everyone! Hey - I know it touched Carol's. Thank you Richard. |
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