Maureen McGovern
Star of 'A Long and Winding Road'
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Book I’m reading:
“No Time to Lose” by Pema Chodron
Total number of books I own:
Let’s just say -- I should have a wing dedicated to me at Barnes & Noble.
Last film I saw:
”Atonement,” directed by Joe Wright and “No Country for Old Men,” directed by Joel and Ethan Coen -- a double-header.
Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment? (male or female)
Cate Blanchett; Meryl Streep; Denzel Washington; Daniel Day-Lewis; Russell Crowe; Ralph Fiennes; Tom Hanks; George Clooney; Angelina Jolie; Halle Berry. . .too many great actors to pick just one!
If you could play any real-life person in a movie, who would it be and why?:
Georgia O’Keefe -- solitary, interesting life, brilliant artist
Song currently playing in my iPod:
Don’t own one -- I’m still in the dark ages
Three songs that mean a lot to me:
“Amelia”
“Skylark”v“The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress”
Ever feel that certain song lyrics were written with you in mind? What are they?:vJoni Mitchell’s catalogue. She speaks to the very soul of women
Concert that changed your life:
Joni Mitchell at the Greek Theatre and Bette Midler at the Roxy, late ‘70s
Guilty pleasures:
* TV: LOVE “Boston Legal, ““Brothers & Sisters,“ “Keith Olbermann,“ “Jon Stewart,“ “The Colbert Report“
* Film: Vintage films of the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s; also Jacques Tati films
* Reading material: Cookbooks -- don’t cook, but love the books; photography books
Best hangover remedy?:
Don’t drink too much!
What's the biggest upside of the Internet and what is its biggest downside?:
Instant information -- but not always accurate
What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession?vHave unfailing faith in yourself -- imperative -- and NEVER GIVE UP!!
Do you have a dream project?:
To take my “Works of Heart” Foundation for Music & Healing global
What helps you get out of bed in the morning?:
Hannah and Rocky, my Silkie and Yorkie Terriers. Can’t be a bad day if the first thing you see is happy puppy faces!!
Who was your celebrity crush growing up?
Paul McCartney, Cary Grant, Newman and Redford
Are there any activities you do to make you feel un-famous?
Cleaning up puppy messes -- charming!!
Would you rather see a Lakers game next to Jack Nicholson or a Knicks game next to Spike Lee?:
I’d rather see a movie next to George Clooney
What is the single worst purchase you’ve made in the past year?:
I made wise and penurious choices last year. However, in 1974 -- a Mellotron -- don’t ask!!
What is the real reason behind answering these questions?:
My press agent made me do it!! :)
