Tag Archives: Billy Crystal

“I’ll Have What She’s Having.”

I wrote a piece for Epicurious about four food scenes in When Harry Met Sally for Valentine’s Day. The essay is part of what will be an ongoing “food and film” series, and I’ll keep you posted when more go … Continue reading

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2009 Books Read

A pathetic showing when you consider how much I normally read (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005), but whatever, I did what I could. I did not read a book, not one word, from about March to August. Or, that’s probably wrong … Continue reading

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“You’re Billy Crystal.”

So. My great friend Alex just had another red carpet event. I get excited when I hear about these things – not just because she’s my friend and I’m proud of her – but because I know that whenever Alex … Continue reading

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Today in history: October 1, 1961

Roger Maris hit home run # 61 (that’s the 61st in the photo there), breaking the long-standing record held by Babe Ruth. It was a record that not a lot of people wanted to see broken. It was sacred. Maris … Continue reading

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Mickey Mantle: “Why do they love me so much? I just play fucking baseball.”

“When he ran, he made everyone else look like they were standing still.” — Ralph Houk on Mickey Mantle (I’m watching the fabulous HBO special on Mantle right now. I AM IN HEAVEN.) Billy Crystal: “If you were going to … Continue reading

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18″ high Stone Henge

That’s all I should have to say. 18″ high Stone Henge, and you will know the movie I watched last night for the 20th time. The image of that tiny Stone Henge descending behind Michael McKean is one of the … Continue reading

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“Come back, Shane” Part 2: Karmic Goodness

But let’s just take a moment to realize the karmic goodness of what ended up happening later: Years and years and years later, Billy Crystal directed Jack Palance (of Shane fame) in what would be an Oscar-winning performance in City … Continue reading

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Billy Crystal Remembers

Billy Crystal remembering Mr. Miller:: When I auditioned unsuccessfully, for “Death of a Salesman” with Dustin Hoffman, I met Arthur Miller and got him to autograph a copy of the play for me. He told me that he was fascinated … Continue reading

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