Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 10-31-2005 - Page 4

It seems that Stone's been songwriting for the last couple of years. There's been a big shift in her life. "Has something changed inside you that's made you philanthropic?" She said her stroke 4 years ago changed things for her. "I had to do what was honestly right and good and true for me." She's been heading down this philanthropic path for quite a while, though. I mean, for the last dozen years or so, she's been actively raising funds for American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). Stone is merely expanding her efforts to help others, from what I can tell.

Later, you attempt to ask her about her pets. "Do you have a monkey?" No monkey for Sharon. She has cats and fish as pets. But, she won't say what kind of fish. I have no idea what that's about. The funny thing was watching as you two tried to keep your hands off each other. C'mon, Craigsy! Don't pretend. Enjoy your friendship or whatever else it may be! Carpe diem! There's no reason to hide it. We fans can take it. Even fans who have a crush on you can handle it.

Talk turned to Sharon acting in movies, directing, her new book, and songwriting. The book is called Something to Hold, and is "about guardian angels and their ability to help anyone, even the most isolated people." She says it's a book you give to someone who is grieving. Why not? Sometimes people need something to hold on to when they feel they've lost their way, their hope, their heart.

Quick jump to another subject. Vacation planning. You asked what would be her favorite vacation destination: Tahiti. Suddenly, you're already heading off on vacation together. Sharon says you'd have to buy her black Tahitian pearls. Pearls and flowers, etc. After all, she's "not a hooker". Me thinks the vacation's already happened. Mmhmm.

Speculation abounds that this thing between you and Sharon is more than a flirtation. Let's see what the stars have to say, shall we?

The horoscope for Taurus for November states:

Venus will be a rather "chatty Cathy" because she'll be flirting with Uranus on November 12, another sparkling night for love, especially if you are single and hope to meet someone new. Even if you are attached, though, this day should be outstanding, bringing you all kinds of pleasures you wouldn't ever expect! Again, married or single, travel comes up as an ideal activity, and since November 12 is a Saturday, perhaps you can make a quick trip happen.

I can't direct you to the site for that because it was sent to me via my friend, Tara, who, like you, like me, is a Taurus. For the most part, the horoscopes she sends me are pretty dead on. I glom on to the good and toss the bad. I figure, one way or another, I can affect my future based on will. If I believe things are going to be bad, they will. Or, I can look for the positives and work with them.

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