Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 01-16-06

Dear Craig,

What a wonderful week you've been having! From your cranky monologue Monday night right on through to your interview with Phyllis Diller tonight, it's been perfect. I don't know that I'll manage to catch everything, but I do have to mention how much I appreciated your presence in my living room on Monday.

I was laughing so hard through Monday night's monologue that I literally had to pick myself up off the floor after falling off the sofa. Don't ask. It wasn't pretty. I suppose someone could make the argument that I was laughing hysterically as a means of coping with tragedy. And, they might be correct. But, that doesn't make you any less funny. In fact, it makes you more beloved and valued for the relief you bring into my home each night. I could be selfish and ask for more relief, but I'll be a good girl and sit here quietly.

Yeah, as if that's ever happened!

So, where was I? Delightfully cranky to naughty and just plain silly monologues set the tone for some great interviews.

Allison Janney, John C. McGinley, and The 88 were on Monday.

I rarely watch The West Wing so I can't say much about Janney's performance on the show, but I've seen her in Nurse Betty, Drop Dead Gorgeous, 10 Things I Hate About You, etc. I've loved her performances in all the above. She has a wonderful ability to transform herself into the most lovable and/or interesting characters. My favorite part of your interview with her was when you asked her about John Spencer. Janney lovingly reminisced about him and their friendship. I cried.

Next up was John C. McGinley, from Scrubs. Now, I see this show every week. I've had the DVD collections for Seasons 1 & 2 on my wishlist since they first became available.

I must interrupt myself and warn everyone not to search Amazon.com for Scrubs The Complete Third Season unless you want to stumble across the book The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure (Ultimate Everything!!!). I don't know why that came up during the search, but I think it might have something to do with Turk and J.D.'s friendship. Everyone thinks they're gay. So, save yourself the trouble and skip that particular search, m'kay?

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