(I was also highlighted on her site!)
I got picked randomly by M.E.I.N. to chat w/ Melissa on 10/3/05. It was so much fun, I loved every second! I was actually pretty calm, & quite impressed w/ myself for holding it together so well! I got some answers to things I've always wondered about, & she was beyond gracious w/ her time. Here is my part of the transcript (let me know if you want the whole thing):
Free chat part:
LuckyLauren: Fort Smith AR says hi! lol
Melissa_Etheridge: I know Fort Smith Ark
LuckyLauren: yes, I know you do Melissa...I know many places that you do
LuckyLauren: I know Leavenworth actually
Melissa_Etheridge: Been to Leavenworth?
LuckyLauren: yes I have...this past summer
Melissa_Etheridge: It is a fine place
LuckyLauren: oh yes it is! charming...every inch
LuckyLauren: like a step back in time it seemed
My 1 on 1:
John: LuckyLauren is now up
LuckyLauren: Hi Melissa. Thank you SO much for giving your fans this awesome opportunity to chat w/ you, you really spoil us! You need to know that the Tamazons send a great big HELLO your way : )
Melissa_Etheridge: Hello you crazies
LuckyLauren: "The Different" was the very 1st song of yours that made me stand up & say "whow, she knows how I feel," & it has remained one of my very favorites. Who did you have in mind when you wrote that song?
Melissa_Etheridge: Tam is waving at you all the way down the red carpet
LuckyLauren: whoo hoo!!
Melissa_Etheridge: She said you'd understand
LuckyLauren: we do we do
Melissa_Etheridge: Okay the question
Melissa_Etheridge: I had me in mind
LuckyLauren: LoL awesome
LuckyLauren: Ever since you handed me a guitar pick (I Got Lucky in TX) I have wondered, how do you choose who in your audience you give them to? That is a moment I will NEVER forget, thank you for that memory!
Melissa_Etheridge: It really is in the moment, sometimes it's just whoever is there or sometimes its someone who has really seemed to enjoy the show
LuckyLauren: that's an awesome gift you give us girl
LuckyLauren: Ever since you won your fight against cancer, I have noticed you're wearing lighter, brighter colored clothing. Is that just my imagination, or did that battle impact the way you dress?
Melissa_Etheridge: it's fun
Melissa_Etheridge: I wondered if anyone would notice
LuckyLauren: oh we did!
Melissa_Etheridge: I cannot seem to wear black very much now
Melissa_Etheridge: I like the bright colors
LuckyLauren: really?
Melissa_Etheridge: It feels healthy
John: one minute remaining, Marchie will follow...
LuckyLauren: well they look WONDERFUL on you
Melissa_Etheridge: thank you
LuckyLauren: This has been awesome girl, thanks again! Your devotion to the truth has inspired me to become a gay youth leader in AR/OK. I hope I can help them as much as your music has helped me. Much Love!
Melissa_Etheridge: That is the best work...please send them my love
LuckyLauren: oh & tell Tammy LittleLuckyLauren say hi! lol
LuckyLauren: I will!
My copy of the "Skin" album cover.
1. What is your favorite time of day?
Melissa: Sunset.
2. When in bed, what do you sleep in?
Melissa: Boxers and a t-shirt.
3. What is your favorite thing about getting older?
Melissa: Wisdom & Respect.
4. What is your favorite movie of all time?
Melissa: The Rose.
5. What is your favorite food?
Melissa: Mexican
6. What is your worst vice?
Melissa: YouTube!
7. What charity are you most passionate about?
Melissa: The Human Race.
8. Who is the person you most admire?
Melissa: Don Miguel Ruiz.
9. What thing(s) gives you the most joy?
Melissa: My family.
10. What is the last book you read?
Melissa: The Divine Matrix.
11. What is one of your happiest moments?
Melissa: This one.
12. Who is your favorite Disney character?
Melissa: Goofy
13. What is your favorite thing to cook?
Melissa: Pancakes.
14. What is your favorite cocktail?
Melissa: Margarita.
15. What is your television always set to record?
Melissa: The Daily Show.
16. What is your favorite holiday?
Melissa: Christmas.
17. What toppings are on your pizza?
Melissa: Kalamata Olives, and sometimes Anchovies.
18. PC or MAC?
Melissa: Mac
19. If you were a porn star, your porn name would be?
Melissa: Perky Miami.
20. What’s the best thing about performing in Hawaii?
Melissa: The people!
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