January 26, 2007
This email has delighted me no small amount, largely in part due to the fact that it sounds like it was written by David Cross.
Republished without comment, abridgment, or alteration:
JIM BELUSHI: THE GYPSY THIEF!
A NIGHT OF INTRIGUE, IMPROV & INGENUITY (and a bit of petty theft)
There's one thing you need to know about Jim Belushi: he's a performer. And he's shameless. For one night, he'll answer all of your questions. And don't be surprised if he bursts into the blues or starts off with a back flip!
This Chicago-bred gypsy will take you wherever you want to go - and further. Come ready for a night of magic (figuratively, that is, since the only thing he doesn't do is magic). There'll be: a reading from Jim's book, Real Men Don't Apologize; a discussion about life, work, women & men; a seminar on the finer points of breaking into cars and pick-pocketing; a dialogue covering where the luck lies in showbiz (and with women); and maybe a little song and dance. Okay, definitely a little song and dance.
In a nod to Jim's Second City and Saturday Night Live days, there will be improv games: so be prepared to be funny - or be ridiculed. He'll also be selling his overpriced wares - books, CDs (he's not kidding about being shameless). He may even sign a few things - for an exorbitant amount of money, of course.
Jim Belushi can currently be seen dragging his gypsy cart through TV, the printed word, animation, film, stage and music. This jack-of-all-trades stars in and executive produces According to Jim on ABC, and has hawked his talents for filmmakers Oliver Stone, Ed Zwick, Walter Hill and Michael Mann. He's played a principal and a cop, and has worked with dogs, kids, Tupac and Schwarzenegger. His luminescent rhythm-and-blues band, The Sacred Hearts, has performed with dignitaries like President Clinton and in front of The Rolling Stones. And boy, does he have lots of gossip!
That Jim Belushi - he's so zany!
Posted by starlen at January 26, 2007 2:20 PM
