Ann Sharpsteen http://annsharpsteen.com The website of author Ann Sharpsteen Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:59:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en Matt on The Rachel Ray Show today!! http://annsharpsteen.com/2008/09/11/matt-on-the-rachel-ray-show-today/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2008/09/11/matt-on-the-rachel-ray-show-today/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:51:01 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2008/09/11/matt-on-the-rachel-ray-show-today/ matt_interview2.jpg

Okay, here’s how it started. Matt and I were at the Memphis Zoo in July, standing and staring at Mwelu (the male gorilla) while chatting with Brian Carter, the Director of Marketing & Communications, as Matt began gathering info on the apes for a kids news report for Midsouthmoms.com. In passing, Brian mentioned to us that Mwelu likes to watch tv when he’s in his back bedroom area… say what?? (more…)

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2008/09/11/matt-on-the-rachel-ray-show-today/feed/ Johnny and his dad - “Walk the Line” movie http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/15/johnny-and-his-dad-walk-the-line-movie/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/15/johnny-and-his-dad-walk-the-line-movie/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:39:52 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/15/johnny-and-his-dad-walk-the-line-movie/ Over on the www.IWalkedtheLine.com forum, we’ve been discussing (on a thread called “Searching for truth”) the whole issue of the producers of the “Walk the Line” movie fabricating the whole storyline of tension between Johnny and his dad. I guess the only question that remains about the “Daddy doesn’t love me” story being added to the film, is why did the producers feel the need to add that? (more…)

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/15/johnny-and-his-dad-walk-the-line-movie/feed/ “Walk Hard” movie - spoof of “Walk the Line” http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/14/walk-hard-movie-spoof-of-walk-the-line/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/14/walk-hard-movie-spoof-of-walk-the-line/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:05:05 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/14/walk-hard-movie-spoof-of-walk-the-line/ I just today learned about this movie coming out December 21st that is a parody of “Walk the Line.” Here’s a link to see the movie trailer:

Sony Pictures “Walk Hard” Movie Trailer

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/14/walk-hard-movie-spoof-of-walk-the-line/feed/ “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle” show last night http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/11/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-show-last-night/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/11/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-show-last-night/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:08:07 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/11/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-show-last-night/ Kathy (Cash) and Dick (Distin) did a fantastic job on the show last night!

Dick was asked about supporting Vivian’s decision to write the book, and explained how she always wanted people to know the truth about what happened (as opposed to the stories that were put out there), and he also explained how he came to the realization that Vivian never stopped loving Johnny, though he knows she loved him too. Regarding the book, he said he’s very proud of Vivian for having written it. (more…)

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/11/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-show-last-night/feed/ Dick Distin (Ventura CA) http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/10/52/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/10/52/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:53:21 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/10/52/ dick_in_garden.jpg

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/10/52/feed/ “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle” - Monday Dec. 10th 9-10pm eastern http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/06/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-monday-dec-10th-9-10pm-eastern/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/06/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-monday-dec-10th-9-10pm-eastern/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:42:19 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/06/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-monday-dec-10th-9-10pm-eastern/ If you are on the east coast and get the Comcast show “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle” well, Kathy Cash and I are going to be on it Monday December 10th live from 9-10pm eastern time. If you’re already familiar with the show, you know it’s an interactive show where you call in (and email) questions and comments, so hope to see you all there! They’re devoting the entire hour to Vivian’s story. Yay Vivian! xxxooo Ann

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/06/its-your-call-with-lynn-doyle-monday-dec-10th-9-10pm-eastern/feed/ I drove by Johnny & Vivian’s house yesterday… http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/02/i-drove-by-johnny-vivs-house-yesterday/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/02/i-drove-by-johnny-vivs-house-yesterday/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:19 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/02/i-drove-by-johnny-vivs-house-yesterday/ walnutgrovehouse1.jpg
Okay, yesterday my little boy had a basketball game over in Memphis… and on the way there, we drove right past Johnny and Vivian’s old Walnut Grove house! I happened to have my camera in my purse and took these three pictures. Hopefully, you guys can see them on my myspace page (www.myspace.com/annsharpsteen), because that’s where I loaded them. Here’s the URL for photo #1 (I think you’ll be able to see the others too, but let me know). Anyway, I thought you might enjoy seeing them. This is the house where Johnny and Viv and the girls (Rosanne and Kathy, and Cindy, too - as a tiny baby) lived before moving to California. Annie xxxooo

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/12/02/i-drove-by-johnny-vivs-house-yesterday/feed/ Back home from North Carolina http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/15/back-home-from-north-carolina/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/15/back-home-from-north-carolina/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:46:27 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/15/back-home-from-north-carolina/ Hi all, just got back last night from trip to North Carolina and visiting two terrific bookstores! First one… Malaprops, in Asheville… wonderful relaxed atmosphere, great coffee, first-rate staff, and the nicest group of people attending my talk about “I Walked the Line.” There were great questions, and as usual I got to leave with a bag of goodies on the house (love free stuff from bookstores!). The next day, it was on to (my favorite bookstore in the whole world) Cyrano’s in Highlands, NC…. I absolutely LOVE this bookstore! I was scheduled after Sandra Brown (talk about tough act to follow!) but it was so exciting to meet her, and I was thrilled when her family came by and bought several copies of Vivian’s book! My little boy, Matt, was with me too, and he signed books too (actually, did the same in Asheville too)… you know, he signed the little crayon picture at the end of Vivian’s book. It was all very funny, and very sweet. He felt so important being asked for his autograph! He did do some work for Mom too though, carrying a poster for the book signing outside on the sidewalk, and bringing in customers. He’s learned that good eye contact and a smile bring people in! :-) I’ll be talking to you soon, after I unpack. There’s lots going on! xxxooo

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/15/back-home-from-north-carolina/feed/ Cyrano’s Bookshop http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/13/cyranos-bookshop/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/13/cyranos-bookshop/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:21:27 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/13/cyranos-bookshop/ Appearing at Cyrano’s Bookshop in Highlands, NC.  3:30pm

390 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741

]]> http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/13/cyranos-bookshop/feed/ Malaprops Bookstore, Asheville NC http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/12/malaprops-asheville-nc/ http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/12/malaprops-asheville-nc/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:18 +0000 Ann http://annsharpsteen.com/2007/10/12/malaprops-asheville-nc/ Friday, October 12, 2007 - 7pm
Malaprops Bookstore
55 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel: (828) 254-6734

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