Best/worst career moves - Page 5

David · #61 04-17-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by desertangel

Ya... and if she really did have Epstein Barr, from what I understand, that never really goes away. Any kind of stress can trigger a flare up with a disease like that. So with menopause, the virus, asthma, age and stress from touring... good grief. She's probably tired a lot and needs to rest.

Which leads to the question, why does she go out there & tour every year? I get enervated just thinking about it.

David · #62 04-17-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by petep9000

Having been on both Prozac and Klonopin, I can tell you that they do not cause weight gain in on themselves.

Hey, Pete!!

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Prozac, if anything, is energizing and weight-neutral for most people who take it. Klonopin, being a tranquilizer, can cause drowsiness at even normal doses. Abused at high dosages, as Stevie did, it no doubt led to debilitating fatigue- and when you lay around sleeping all day your metabolism slows down and you can get fat. But the Klonopin itself doesn't cause weight gain as a side effect.

Yeah, & besides she put on her weight in '85 -- which was what? three years before she started taking that tranquilizer. I think it's steroid use or some sort of medication she needs for her asthma -- I think that's too blame. Maybe it's cortisol-related.

David · #63 04-17-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

I agree she looked awful at the inauguration but now?

You didn't like her at the inauguration? I thought she looked extremely cool. She had her boots on & her old top hat, etc.

GateandGarden · #64 04-17-2005, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by David

You didn't like her at the inauguration? I thought she looked extremely cool. She had her boots on & her old top hat, etc.

I'm going to take a wild guess that you're being sarcastic, but I really like her inauguration look. I have one of those pics on my wall as well.

MC2002 · #65 04-17-2005, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxmx

best: the Dance. paved the way for Enchanted and TISL by reminding audiences that she did not in fact suck.

worst: believing that shoulder pads and teased hair would make her look thinner, not fuglier.

my thoughts exactly, mariel

SteveMacD · #66 04-17-2005, 09:27 PM

I'll add another.

BEST: Convincing Lindsey that joining those three Brits was a good idea.

WORST: The dress she wore in Bob Welch & Friends: Live From The Roxy.

BUT WORSE THAN THAT: Stevie and Mick dancing during "Gold Dust Woman" at above mentioned Bob Welch show.

Dreammms · #67 04-17-2005, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I'll add another.
BUT WORSE THAN THAT: Stevie and Mick dancing during "Gold Dust Woman" at above mentioned Bob Welch show.

lololol i gotta go watch that again

desertangel · #68 04-17-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

BUT WORSE THAN THAT: Stevie and Mick dancing during "Gold Dust Woman" at above mentioned Bob Welch show.

Oh no!! Was that at the peak of her 6 inch platform days? That woulda put her at 5'7 to Mick's 6'3. I don't believe I've seen that segment. Can someone throw it up on a web page somewhere?

Laura

desertangel · #69 04-17-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Which leads to the question, why does she go out there & tour every year? I get enervated just thinking about it.

Lori Nicks said in one of those Vh1 shows that if Stevie doesn't work she gets depressed or something of that nature. Artists who put out albums without a supporting tour tend to not sell as many albums, from what I understand. Although WE would continue to buy her albums even if she didn't tour. Maybe that's why she made that comment recently about liking the idea of becoming a Vegas act. But yanno, if Stevie had to end up doing live pay-per-view shows rather than tour, wouldn't you pay to see that also? I would. Particularly if there was an option to purchase the show on DVD immediately after it aired, a la PBS. I'm just thinking of ways Stevie could stay in the "spotlight" a little longer without having to completely retire from performing live. Her live performances are da BOMB!!

Laura

Kelly · #70 04-18-2005, 06:31 AM

No..I really do not think she looked all that great at the Inaug. but it was mostly because of her huge shoulder pads, tight corset and the bangs in her eyes. Her weight was only a small part of why. Her hair is so blonde and drab and the top hat smashes it down into her gorgeous face. I think Stevie hates how she looked at that time in her life, so I always feel pangs of sympathy when I see footage or photos of her from that time. It also makes me appreciate how far she has come! So, I do not mind a puffy belly if she feels good about herself and is healthy. Bottom line is I want her to take care of herself and feel confident. I do not want her to feel so self conscious.

BTW...we were talking about the free Boston gig from 96...do any of ya'll think she could have had her implants removed around that time and that is why she looked so ill? I think it was 96 when she had them removed and had to have her blood cleaned out etc. I thought maybe she was still recovering from that or perhaps had not even had the surgery yet. I am not sure when she went through all that exactly but Twisted was in early 96 and Boston was in October I believe. By May of 97...Stevie was a new woman. Something changed..

LiquidBlue5000 · #71 04-18-2005, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

No..I really do not think she looked all that great at the Inaug. but it was mostly because of her huge shoulder pads, tight corset and the bangs in her eyes. Her weight was only a small part of why. Her hair is so blonde and drab and the top hat smashes it down into her gorgeous face. I think Stevie hates how she looked at that time in her life, so I always feel pangs of sympathy when I see footage or photos of her from that time. It also makes me appreciate how far she has come! So, I do not mind a puffy belly if she feels good about herself and is healthy. Bottom line is I want her to take care of herself and feel confident. I do not want her to feel so self conscious.

BTW...we were talking about the free Boston gig from 96...do any of ya'll think she could have had her implants removed around that time and that is why she looked so ill? I think it was 96 when she had them removed and had to have her blood cleaned out etc. I thought maybe she was still recovering from that or perhaps had not even had the surgery yet. I am not sure when she went through all that exactly but Twisted was in early 96 and Boston was in October I believe. By May of 97...Stevie was a new woman. Something changed..

yeah, it's called a facelift

cliffdweller · #72 04-18-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Worst: Going solo.

Always the instigator aren't we?

Best: opting for mysterious layers of chiffon instead of the easy "pop tart" appeal of other female singers.

Worst: Rock a Little and Street Angel

shackin'up · #73 04-18-2005, 10:19 AM

touring with an eagle.

chiliD · #74 04-18-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention
Worst: Going solo.

And, "either, or".

She either should've stayed in Fleetwood Mac, or "gone solo" and quit Fleetwood Mac outright...the double-duty actually hurt both the quantity & quality of Fleetwood Mac.

cliffdweller · #75 04-18-2005, 10:42 AM

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touring with an eagle.

That's definitely up there!