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I’m not sure if I’ll have time to post anything substantive today (I’m on duty), so I’ll hit you with a couple quick things:

• I finally bought a new computer yesterday. I say “finally” because the last time I purchased a new computer was 1996. Yes, the super kickass computer professional hasn’t bought a new computer since he graduated high school. Why? Because I’m cheap. Even this new system is a refurbished HP, although it’s got something like 2.20GHz, 512MB of RAM, and 160GB of disk space. I’m so hot for it. You can check it out here. (Somebody let me know if that link is screwy.)

  Is it incredibly lame of me to keep the FedEx tracking page open and refresh it every hour to see if my new computer has moved? I didn’t think so.

• The TV gig went well. It took all of about 15 minutes, which was nice, and I managed to catch it on tape when it aired at 5:30, which was nicer. Just a minute-long bit to close out a news show, but I don’t come across as too stupid. Hopefully I’ll be able to transfer it to the new computer when it comes in next week, although I imagine I’ll probably have to buy a TV tuner card. Oh well. $50 is a small price to pay to violate WHYY‘s copyright! I’m gonna have to drop $50 or so on a wireless networking card anyway.
• We had our “brush-up” rehearsal last night, and it was a little out of control; it’s the only opportunity we have to kinda play fast and loose with the script and the music, and it was over the top. I have to remember that there is a very select group of people that get my obscene brand of humor, and none of them are members of the Brandywiners. I think I may have warped the minds of a couple blue-hairs last night. Bad times. “I thought he was so nice!”
• My homeskillet Brian has taken time out from putting miles on my truck (he’s borrowing it to move) to write a comprehensive review of Brigadoon that you should definitely read.
• A huge “THANK YOU!!!!” to everybody that’s emailed, called, and just tracked me down to tell me face-to-face that you enjoyed Brigadoon. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I’m absolutely thrilled that the audiences have liked what they’ve seen. The support I’ve been getting from friends, family, and the incredible cast is just . . . I can’t really come up with a suitable adjective to describe it. You folks simply rule.

  Anybody that hasn’t made it out to a show yet, time is running out! Only three shows left. Call 1800 338 6965 to find out about tix; you can probably get them at the door, but I’m pretty sure Saturday is sold out, and it would be frustrating to show up at 8 o’clock only to discover you can’t get in.