November 7, 2005
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“Sweet Home… Weezy-Ana”
I’m currently writing from my new base of operations here in Shreveport, LA.
I’ll be shooting a recurring role on FX’s new show “Thief” with Andre Braugher, Linda “Sarah Conn-ah, come wit me if you wanna live” Hamilton, Malik Yoba and Will Yun Lee; set to air sometime in Spring 2006.
Originally it was supposed to be shot in New Orleans but that plan was obviously axed after Hurricane Katrina.
It’s the first production to be shot in Louisiana after Katrina, thus infusing some much needed money into the Southern State. So not only do I get to do some good work but also help out with the cause.
I’ve noticed an interesting regional demeanor develop around these parts. As outsiders looking in, we see the devastation and homeless folks in New Orleans and anyone with a heartbeat will speak of the situation in somber/sympathetic tones. But with 70% of this crew being from New Orleans, it’s all so matter of fact. Here’s a conversation I witnessed:
Man: Yeah, my house of 25 years was in 4 feet of water for 5 weeks and now we have to tear it down.
Woman: (unphased/cry me a river tone) Yeah, well what are you gonna do? My dad’s house got swept away in the flood and my grandparent’s home….
It’s all so mundane for them that it’s kinda trippy but understandable because everyone has lost something. No story shocks anyone.
They’ve put me up in a hotel/casino during my tour of duty. And when going to Las Vegas, I always thought how cool it’d be to live in a casino.
Now I know. And now I also know why folks who live in Vegas – don’t gamble.
The four days here I was already down $280 - that’s almost 5 days of per diem! And that’s when I realized I had to pace myself if I was going to last the entire time.
Although I could see it as the money going to help the relief effort in Louisiana… but that wouldn’t fly over very well coming home to the wife penniless after a job.
And as some may have seen, the trailer of “Poseidon Adventure” has been running on NBC to gear up for the Nov 20th premiere — and guess who’s ‘lil part kicks off the trailer? Take THAT C.Thomas Howell!
And finally, a big thanks goes out to everyone at UT Austin for their hospitality this weekend as I was there to help kick start their Launch 2005 Conference. I’ve been to over 100 colleges and UT Austin never fails to show a good time. This post’s photos summed up the weekend nicely. Hope “Launch ’06″ is even bigger!
Comments (27)
Casinos are a trap! I hope you enjoy being a temporary “southerner” while you’re filming down here! Once again, thank you for making Launch so memorble!
Kinda like here in NYC after 9/11. You should take personal pics when you have some downtime.
nickel slots are the way to go …then again, i think i won so much b/c the slot machine i kept playhin was broken
Parry, thank you once again for coming to Austin out of your busy schedule to speak to us! There is no doubt that you were the highlight of our conference and everyone enjoyed your story the most! Thanks for also sacrificing some sleep to hang out with us at the club! You are a delight to be around and also the most humble famous person I’ve ever met. Thanks for letting Jeena and I host you and drive you around – it was my pleasure! Hope to see you in Austin again, hopefully in less than another 5 years
hey man! it was great seeing you this weekend at Launch 2005 and i really enjoyed doing that scene replay with you! i hope u had a lot of fun and maybe u’ll come down to austin once again!
Do check out the good food in New Orleans. Though it’s not the perfect time for everything, the people will be nice and take in on the “southern hospitality.” If you can squeeze in some time for crawfish, get some.
you know whay parry berry. u are addicted to xanga. WHAT HAVE WE DONE? we created a monster!
oh yeah. i mean to say im from baton rouge lousiana originally.
thanks for coming out to Launch ‘n making the conference extra special! and i’m now the envy of all my friends who missed out on meeting you. btw….you’re “really ridiculously good-looking!”
hope you enjoyed austin. come back ‘n see us soon!
OH yes…I went up to Austin- it’s my fault for not checking my xanga sooner. (like Fri) I’m beating up myself right now for missing you on Sat. But I got to meet like 3 film directors & producers, & had sushi. Also, ran into an old friend.
Is there a recording of Sat, I’d like to see!
P.S. Xanga is a great way to express yourself.
ooh very nice pix from UT Austin
My name is malik, will yun lee is sexy, cry me a river is a good song, and of course you rock. This all makes me very happu haha.
know what? I chose to see you over depeche mode- their concert is tonight! :’ ( I’m soo sad & tired from all that driving to&from Austin.. zZ…zzz
i love the poseiden adventure. have fun in LA!
great meeting you man. take it easy.
hmm..all of this xanga writing might just help you write your own movies someday! & I could be in it right?!
Hey Parry! It was wonderful meeting you this Saturday at Launch. I’m the girl that got to play Stephanie for a bit, and the ones that kept asking for pictures! Hehe. And hey, which hotel did you end up staying at while you were in Austin?
wow
I’d drop kick you back to Louisiana if you came home with less money than you left too! Haha.
wasup mang. Its Tk…was tight having u at the club. Heard you got really drunk too…
and thanks for helping my boy alex and absa out with launch.
gl with everything mang,
tk
cool man!
YAY! Go LAUNCH 2005! Thanks for coming!
-Shara
Parry…do you sing too?
Ok, dynamiteMissJ is being a meanie…she said I couldn’t have the Launch2005 pix on c.d. since I didn’t get to go. (I’m still crying over missing you cause I had no clue what time it started).
thanks for coming down you were awesome
just stopping by to say hi! ^_^
Casinos are crazy!!