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USA WEEKEND Online's chat with singer and "Independence Day" star Harry Connick Jr. will begin at 9 pm. ET. Join the chat and you could win a free copy of Harry's new CD "Star Turtle." |
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(Yes, Hoops, you can stay here to chat with Harry Connick.) |
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HI HARRY I LOVE YOU: ATHENNA |
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Good evening, I'm Richard Vega of USA WEEKEND Online, your host. Welcome to USA WEEKEND Online's live chat with jazzman and actor Harry Connick Jr. Harry is having quite a summer. He just released a new CD titled "Star Turtle" on Sony Records. You can download sound clips from the album at Harry's new web site on Sony Online. The URL is http://www.sony.com/Music/AI/HarryConnick Harry also found time to star as a fighter pilot in a movie this summer. You might have heard about it by now. Raise you hand if "Independence Day" sounds familiar. I'm counting hands...and yes, it would appear that everyone in this auditorium has heard of ID4! |
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it's great to have you Mr.Connick! |
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The flick has already reached blockbuster status, raking in an estimated $86.5 million, the best five-day opening in Hollywood history. Join the chat and you could win a free copy of "Star Turtle." We'll ask trivia questions throughout the chat. If you can answer the question correctly, you win Harry's new CD! Plus, take part in an interactive game and win the "Independence Day" soundtrack! And now, here's Harry to answer your questions. Welcome, Harry! |
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Where you at, baby!!!! |
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To ask Harry a question, click on the "Interact with Host" button. Type your question then send it. Our first question comes from Hoops321: |
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Did you like working with will smith in the movie, Mr. Connick? |
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He was awesome! A true goofball! |
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This question comes from Seepdpony: |
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Will the new cd have the same style music that "She" did? |
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Same style, better music. |
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This question comes from MSmiler: |
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How is fatherhood |
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Awesome! |
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This question comes from Artsy1: |
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Hi Harry! I love your music. What was your first gig like and how old were |
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I was fourteen, and it was a traditional jazz gig on Bourbon Street. I was scared to death! |
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This next question is from Cac17: |
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Hi Harry! I'm from Greenwich and I was wondering if you ever go out around here or in Stamford or Norwalk at all? Or do you like to stick with NYC? (by the way, my brother is your SNET man). |
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I go to Connecticut sometimes, but I spend most of my time in New York. |
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A question from Velflor: |
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Hello Mr. Connick... Whats your favorite album and why? |
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Favorite album is James Booker "Piano Wizard Live" cause he is the best. Chazz3000 is a loser! |
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Hi, Harry! GREAT concert at Va Tech last year--gonna make the rounds again? Harry, will you be touring with the orchestra anytime soon? Suzette |
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I'll be out there in the fall. |
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A question from DSouza2: |
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Is Star turtle a work of serious metaphors, or just plain fun? |
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I hate metaphors! I like describing things as they really are. |
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A question from Crwly John: |
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Hi Harry...This is great of you to be doing this! Do you plan on bringing back the Big-Band sound anytime soon? I was a big big fan of yours (and still am) when I saw you in your "blue light" tour. |
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Not for a while. |
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Congratulations on Georgia....she sounds beautiful |
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A question from: Ppustelni: |
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What is a Star Turtle? |
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Me My brain |
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A question from Carchick: |
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do you like pop tarts |
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I love Pop Tarts!!!!!! |
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A question from LdyLuk1: |
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Harry, are there any female singers you'd like to do a duet with? Who? |
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Courtney Love |
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A question Ajlh: |
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Harry, are you planning a greatest hits CD in the near future? |
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I don't have any hits. Hi Jonah |
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ATHENNA: I LOVE YOU HARRY MORE THAN LIFE AND BREATH |
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A question from Tricko: |
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Hi, Mr. Connick. My name is Joanna. One of my favorites of yours is "Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans". How did growing up in N.O. influence your music? Also, could you say hello to my mom, Wanda. She's a huge fan of yours also. |
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Hi Wanda's mom. You have to go to New Orleans to experience it. |
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A question from LiVecchiK: |
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Did you mind dying off so early in "ID4"? |
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No, it gave me more time off. |
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A question from Backlash: |
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Hey, Harry I saw you on CBS today, was it true what your kid did to you????? |
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Yes, it was true. Georgia tried to suck my nipple. |
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A question from Yearod: |
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Did you have training for acting or does it just come naturally to be "damm good"? |
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I naturally suck! |
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A question from Jonah13: |
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Did you enjoy being the villain in "Copycat"? I mean, just being a ruthless, unscrupulous bad guy... sort of like an illegal executive producer... |
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It was awesome. That's the real me! Hi Esai |
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A question from Supaflyee: |
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when are we going to see you on the big screen again? |
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In '97 with Alicia Sliverstone in "Excess Baggage". |
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A question from Grayday: |
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What would you do if aliens really did land? |
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Bathe Has anybody been to my web site? |
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And now, it's time to giveaway our first free copy of Harry's new CD "Star Turtle." We'll give it to the next person who can answer this trivia question: Harry sang on the soundtrack of this 1989 flick. What is the title of the movie? Click on the Interact with Host button and send your answer as a comment. First person with the correct answer wins! You can download sound clips from "Star Turtle" at Harry's new web site on Sony Online. The URL is http://www.sony.com/Music/AI/HarryConnick |
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After my roommate and I unsuccessfully tried to serenade your band at the first college on your tour last year (FSU), the stage manager came out and gave us orchestra seats to shut us up. Thanks!!! |
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And our winner is... MrsMolee1!!!! Congrats! E-mail usaweekend@aol.com with your actual name and mailing address to receive information on how to get your free CD! The answer: "When Harry Met Sally" This question comes from Scott1258: |
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Harry, how many days did it take you to film your part in ID4? |
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Three days. |
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A question from Singer19: |
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Harry, where do you get the inspiration for your song lyrics? |
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Knowing that I have an album to do is all the inspiration I need. |
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A question from Rascal056: |
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Where are you tonight Harry? Heidi from NH |
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I'm in New York City. |
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A question from ConnickFan: |
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Harry, how does Jill react to all the attention you get from female fans? |
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She knows she's #1. |
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A question from MrMooley: |
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Have you written any songs for your daughter, and will we see them on any upcoming albums? |
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Not yet, but I'm sure I will. |
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A question from Michconn: |
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I loved your Christmas album-but I think you should have called it A Very Harry Christmas. What do you think?! |
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Hairy would be better "HAIRY" |
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A question from DBBClark: |
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Hi Harry! Which do you like better--shrimp or crawfish? |
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Crawfish |
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A question from Athenna: |
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ATHENNNA: I MUST KNOW, BRIEFS OR BOXERS? |
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Boxers |
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A question from Purpleyar: |
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Who was your favorite person to work with in ID4? |
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I only worked with Will |
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I saw you jam with Diane Shur in Seattle. Awesome. Any tours comin' up? |
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In the fall. |
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A question from ASDiltz: |
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How did you get into acting? |
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Memphis Belle Hi Laura |
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A question from KiLLgiRL: |
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What is in your CD player right now? |
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Dust |
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A question from TimGUSA: |
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Hi Harry, I'm from Australia visiting the US. When are you planning a music tour to Australia again? |
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In September |
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A question from Drk Raine: |
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if you don't mind..how old r u? |
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62 |
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A question from BenBH: |
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Harry, what do you think of John Tesh's music? |
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I don't think of it. I can't believe he wrote the NBA theme. |
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A question from Grinch 13: |
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How many times have you been on with David Letterman, what's he like in person? |
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About 8 times, and he's super cool! |
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A question from Joelkris: |
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Is Jill fun to be around? |
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She's the greatest human being I've ever known. |
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A question from Shazzam3: |
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Harry, which CD was your favorite to record and why? |
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Star Turtle, cause we had a blast in the studio. |
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A question from BMintz297: |
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Hi Harry! Please say Hi to me in Colorado!!! It would drive my husband nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Hi Colorado! What's your name? |
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I just heard that a sequel to ID4 is in works. Could you come back as a twins since your character was killed? |
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You never really see me die, do you..... |
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We're giving away free copies of CDs right now... And we're giving them to one lucky row! |
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42 That's the row I pick. |
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Great! Everyone in row 42 wins a free CD! Actually, we need to pick another row... |
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I pick row 32 |
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Everyone in row 32 wins Star Turtle! Stay in your row! We're taling down screen names! |
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Congrats Row 32! |
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A question from AlicesPon: |
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Harry, I have enjoyed every part I have seen you in. Why such brief appearances in your films?? Any plans for bigger roles? Need any extra leading ladies??? :-) ;-) haha |
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I take what I get, and hopefully I'll do leading roles in the future. |
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A question from Lorax 22: |
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I just want to tell Harry that this year was the first one I spent without my mother with me. listening to Ave Maria and his sweet voice reminded me that she was listening with me in Heaven. |
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what cool things did you get to play with in the movie? |
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Only myself |
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honk if you see us in row one I love your piano music where you just sit at the piano and jam, my favorite is One last pitch, from Michelle in ga. |
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Honk |
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A question from PJMach: |
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the song "we are in love" is a great song, i think one of your best, what inspired it |
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I had an album to do, and I had to write some music. That's all. |
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A question from Dartmanro: |
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harry, do you ever talk with the chairman of the board? your both great singers. |
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I've only met him twice. He was very nice. |
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A question from DayeFamily: |
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Harry have you ever considered singing with bonnie raitt? I know music and you to would have an incredible blend!!!! |
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I haven't thought about it. |
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A question from Gailmom: |
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How are you going to handle to fame with your child? |
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I don't know if she's going to be famous. |
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A question from Randy280: |
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Harry, are you coming to the Olympics? |
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Yes, as a heptathlete. |
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a question from eagle15: |
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harry, what kind of plane did you fly in ID4? |
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F-14 |
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Harry, your jazz/swing albums are amazing. Thank you. You introduced me to jazz, got me hooked, and stopped doing it! What's going on? Please do more Jazz.. Your web site is cool but I'd prefer more obscure audio clips. Anyway, you have my undying appreciation |
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I'm definitely going to do more jazz albums soon, and there will be more audio clips on the website as well. |
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Do you have any single brothers? |
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No. I have multiple personalities. |
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We just about have time for one more question... A question from Anna20782: |
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What is the strangest thing you have ever received from a fan? |
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A compliment with nasty breath. |
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Thank you for joining us, Harry! |
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It was a pleasure. Thank you so much. I had a great time! |
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Harry, I love your jazz too, but I saw your She Tour in Boston and had the best time!! Thank you for all the great music!!! |
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OK, folks! It's time for our interactive game. |
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im watching you on hbo behind the scenes at this very momment. you are delicious! |
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The prize: a free copy of the "Independence Day" soundtrack! Here are the rules: An Alien is now lurking among you in the rows of this very auditorium! (dramatic music here) ou must find the Alien and then go directly to his row. |
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ohhh... |
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When you find the Alien in his row, type in the word "Zap!" to stun him! The Alien will then respond with his last dying words. Once he tells you his last dying words, click on the "Interact with Host" button and send his last words as a comment. |
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::peer about:: |
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The first person who sends us the Alien's last dying words wins the "Independence Day" soundtrack! Remember, we don't want the Alien's screenname, we want his last dying words! Good luck! |
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Don't Zap the comment queue you all! |
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Look for the Alien in one of the rows! And our winner is... EndlesssIy Congrats! You have saved the planet from annihilation! E-mail usaweekend@aol.com with your actual name and mailing address |
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The alien has left the building.... |
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to receive information on how to get your free CD! A transcript of this event will be available Wed. at keyword: Chat Spot. Please join us this week for the following chats: Author Clifford Irving, July 9 at 10 p.m. ET NASCAR's Kyle Petty, July 10 at 9 p.m. ET |
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The winner in the alien hunt was: Endlesssly |
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We'd like to thank Harry Connick Jr. for joining us. And a special thanks goes out to Jeremy for playing our "Alien." Thanks all for coming and for your great questions! Good night! |
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Take a bow, Jeremy. |
