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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 14:07:03 -0600 (MDT)
From: NASPROD
Subject: Re: New Q of the Day

| So, my question of the day is:
 
| If you could have Steve in any capacity of your life (ie- brother,
| father, boyfriend, best friend, etc.), what would it be and why?

I wouldn't say best friend, but friend.  Seems like the guy you could like
brag about knowing.

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 14:08:50 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Steve poetry

My friends and i got together and wrote some poetry about Steve...my, we are a
talented bunch, aren't we?  ;)


Here is my poem:

Ode to Steve    by:  Jennifer Dunning

Started off
acting gay.
(My friends love you
just that way).

Trusting Beatrice
building fame.
Yet some still can't
pronounce your name.

You dabbled in 
writing and directing.
Is that your life
that you're reflecting?

Coens' Fargo
seen by many.
Oh my god!
They've killed Buscemi!

Conan loved you, 
Andy, too--
who couldn't put 
the moves on you!

King of Indie,
King of Live.
Did your career
just take a dive?

Here's to hoping,
in your prime,
That you're still with us
all the time.

_____

       Steve         by Suchi Sharma

Steve (Nick, Eddie)
a little pale, claiming the air
 where they stand
kinda traveling,
Funny you should ask, while
Looking at the stars,
   the map to the stars conveniantly
      sold--not followed.
Stuck in the Indie World
  nonetheless--
we follow in the path of Greatness.
_____

Steve 2     by Suchi Sharma


Remembered the same, 
Psycho killer (often more than once)
and very often, ocassionally killed-off--
never to return
Knives
Wood Chippers
Heart Attacks
What else could they do 
to torture you?
Perhaps kick you off the planet
as your voice fades to 
"Beam me up Scotty"
It won't do much for your
reputation.
But no matter what they say
you are still our
temptation.
_____

I hope you liked our creativity!!!

Jennifer and Suchi

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 14:09:33 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Re: New Q of the Day

If I could have Steve in my life, I would have him as a best friend.  I feel
more comfortable with guy friends that boyfriends at this point in my life.  I
think Steve would make the ideal friend...he is funny, caring, has a good
relationship with his family.  Of course, he would be the friend that I would
lust after, but overall I would prefer to have his sexy self as a friend.

Jennifer

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 14:25:45 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Re: Good Movies vs. Indies

I like Steve in Hollywood movies for two reasons:

1.  They are extremely fun (and funny sometimes) to watch.
2.  They are easy to find and to see.

I do prefer him in indie movies, but I have nothing against Hollywood movies
with him in it...for example....I can't wait for Armaggedon!!!!

jennifer

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 19:48:47 -0600 (MDT)
From: "dlm"
Subject: Re: Good Movies vs. Indies

The problem with independent movies that I can NEVER find them.

Mary

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 19:49:59 -0600 (MDT)
From: EggiwegGrL
Subject: Re: Sexy Steve

> LADIES
> Which movie do you think Steve looked cutest in?

>I would have to say Airheads.  I think this was the first movie I saw
>Steve in.  I love it when guys have long hair, and I love musicians =P

i love this messege, because airheads was the first steve movie i saw, and i
was attracted to him for some weird reason/ but i think he looks best in CON
AIR as garland greene***

amy

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:47:04 -0600 (MDT)
From: DJD0226
Subject: Re: Q of the Day

If I could have Steve in my life he would be my lover.  He has qualities I
admire and he makes me laugh.  He is fascinating.  
Luv you Steve
                           Donna

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:25:18 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: Re: New Q of the Day/Talk Soup

Hmmmm ....

I feel like this is a trick question, because of course I'd want Steve
as my boyfriend! But ... if I couldn't have him that way, I'd want him
as a close friend. Not that I know him personally, but in his
interviews he comes off as a really sweet, funny, down-to-earth guy.
Plus, he's fine!  

Did anybody see the Steve/Conan clip on Talk Soup today? I can't say
that I'm surprised that they chose the wrestling clip -- it was funny
as hell! Poor Steve, I know he was embarrassed! 

Later,

Kelly

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:25:51 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: Miami Vice

Hey --

I thought that someone was going to fill me in about the "Miami Vice"
episode that Steve was in?! Was his part big? Was he good? Did he look
good?! You MUST tell me!!! ;)

Later, 

Kelly

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 08:59:28 -0600 (MDT)
From: Ville Forss
Subject: Re: Miami Vice

On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, Kelly wrote:
> I thought that someone was going to fill me in about the "Miami Vice"
> episode that Steve was in?! Was his part big? Was he good? Did he look
> good?! You MUST tell me!!! ;)

Well, it's been a while since I saw the episode, but he was some kind
of a henchman of a big crook or something. It wasn't a particularly big
role, but not small either (i.e. it wasn't a role that you miss if you
blink). He was on in several scenes. The funniest scene, I think, was when
he was sitting in a restaurant (eating dessert) and Sonny (Don Johnson)
rushes in, grabs him and punches him down. :)

As to if he was good-looking, I'm not going to answer because I'm
getting pissed with this list being filled with "Ooh! He's so cute!"
messages.

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 07:56:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marni Hager
Subject: Q of Day w/substance

Hi Everyone,

I have a new question of the day.  In what role do you think that Steve's
acting was the best; and, as always, why?

Marni

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 08:27:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marni Hager
Subject: "indie" vs. Hollywood

On Sun, 5 Apr 1998, Kelly wrote:
> I would hope that Steve's recent TV appearances made the "money"
> people want to cast him in a lot of GOOD movies. But, who knows? We
> can only hope. I would LOVE to see him in a real romantic lead, and as
> a regular kind of guy. Ooooh ... and, if he ever gets cast as a
> vampire I hope it'll be one of those sexy, erotic vampire roles.   
> 

I agree with wanting to see him as a regular guy and/or romantic lead.
However, the people who make "GOOD" movies are already casting him.  I can
only point you towards Jarmush, DiCillo, and the other "indie" directors.
In addition, Scorsese has even cast him.

I personally prefer to see him in the "indies."  Yes, it's a pain to hunt
out his films, but chances are that the worst "indies" are better than the
best Hollywood films.  I'd much rather see a movie like Floundering than
one like Rising Sun.  To me, there is almost always more substance to an
"indie" film, and very little in a Hollywood film.

Virtually everything that Hollywood puts out has already been done.  Look
at Armageddon.  Not only is it coming out two months after Deep Impact,
but there's been an NBC tv movie called Asteroid that just aired for the
2nd time.  I'll still go to see Armageddon just to see Steve and hopefully
relax a bit for a few hours, but I'm not going to walk in expecting
anything groundbreaking because I know it won't be there.

Therefore, I say let Steve remain in good roles in "indies" even if they
are impossible to find.  They are much more worth the search than the
tickets you buy at the theatre for a Hollywood picture.

Marni

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 15:15:50 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: Re: "indie" vs. Hollywood

Wow --

little did I know that my comment about Steve being in a "GOOD" movie
would have so many people talking! First of all, let me start off by
saying that I didn't mean it in the way that it looked (seems like
I've been saying that a lot lately :) What I meant when I wrote about
him being in a GOOD movie was that it would be nice if he was in a
GOOD HOLLYWOOD movie for a change. The emphasis was on "GOOD" not
because I was implying that "indy" films are bad, but that the
majority of Hollywood films, in my humble opinion, are just not that
good. 

Although, I do enjoy those big summer movies; they're a nice break
from reality. So I, too am looking foreword to seeing Steve in
ARMAGEDDON (even if he does go to strip clubs & go crazy on the
asteroid) :)

Later,

Kelly

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 19:34:56 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Miller's Crossing

yesterday on WGN (the Chicago channel) they played Miller's Crossing...my
friends told me at the last second!!!   

I liked the movie     john tuturro was good and so was gabriel byrnes

I really like the music in it, also...and the camera angles as they shot the
trees

However, as to Steve's part.....his name was mentioned 10000000 times in the
movie, but he is only in there for about 1 1/2 minutes...not long at all.

Plus, his hair was way too short!!!

It was good, though, and they might play it again so be on the lookout!!!
WGN channel!!!

Jennifer

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:54:45 -0600 (MDT)
From: Puckawuck
Subject: Good Movies vs. Indies/Q of the Day

Regarding this Hollywood versus Independent debate:

Personally, I've seen some Hollywood movies that were great and some indie
movies that were just crap.  I think I prefer independent films because the
"rules" are a lot more flexible, but hey, I enjoy a good Hollywood big-budget
sci-fi flick as much as anybody else.

I loved Con Air.  I loved The Wedding Singer.  What I really get a kick out of
is seeing Steve in these big Hollywood movies -- it's almost as if it's my
little secret, you know?  There's a whole group of people in the audience with
me watching him, I kinda feel like they're being inducted into a secret club.
So yes, I'll be sixth row center for Armageddon, having a great time.  And
hey, you guys forgot one of the plusses of Hollywood movies -- ACTION FIGURES!
>:-)  hehehe

But I suppose there's nothing quite as satisfying as searching all over for a
movie you know only by name from a filmography you found on the web, and
finally finding it, only to discover that Steve is only in it for 5 minutes.
I haven't done this in a while, and you know, I miss it.  Granted, I saw some
pretty terrible movies this way (don't even get me started on The Last
Outlaw), but it's a challenge, and the reward is always so
satisfying...mmmm....

As for what role Steve would play in my life...husband/director/costar/father
of my kids/wrestling partner.  I want to be sitting next to him in a low cut
designer dress at the Shrine Theater the night he wins his Best Supporting
Actor Oscar.

Catch y'all later,
Puck

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:55:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: Herb Wolfe
Subject: Re: New Q of the Day

At 09:22 PM 4/6/98 -0600, Marni Hager wrote:
>I've been extremely interested in Steve as a person, as well as what
>others think of him.  (Of course, I do scoff at those that think he's
>merely a weasel.)

He's not nearly the weasel that Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is...

>So, my question of the day is:
>
>If you could have Steve in any capacity of your life (ie- brother, father,
>boyfriend, best friend, etc.), what would it be and why?

Uncle, as I can't picture him quite fitting in as a friend or brother.

- -herb

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 00:12:28 -0600 (MDT)
From: EggiwegGrL
Subject: Haikus about Steve

steve haikus

you, as garland greene
are so nice for looking at
but not too scary

when i first beheld
fargo, i wanted to know
if it was you, nude

dont be embarassed
about your role in airheads
you looked good to me

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 13:55:48 -0600 (MDT)
From: NASPROD
Subject: Re: Q of Day w/substance

> I have a new question of the day.  In what role do you think that
> Steve's acting was the best; and, as always, why?

I would have to say that it wouldn't be something like RDOGS or CONAir becuase
he always plays stuff like that, it's his normal character, I'd have to give
the best acting nod to films like Parting Glances and Trees Lounge because he
had to be different.

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 13:56:49 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Re: Q of Day w/substance

In response to the question:  In what role do you think that Steve's acting
was the best; and, as always, why?

Parting Glances.....I love how "young" he looks and how "old" and wise he
appears.  No one else could've played this role.

Don't get me wrong...all of his acting is GREAT      extroardinary, actually.

I mean, who else would've joined an improv group called the "Kook Factory"???

Jennifer

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 14:01:52 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Rachael Adams"
Subject: Re: Q of the day

I think Steve's movies are a hit and his career is very big now. look at 
all the movies he is in.. just because he's not the leading man doesn't 
mean anything.. lots or actors are best in smaller roles they are the 
ones we remember.. like Gary Seince (i know speeled wrong) but the guy 
from forest gump appllo 13 and of mice and men.. smalller roles bigger 
impact..thats how I see Steve. I was not a big fan of him till I started 
to see him in more and more things...then wow I saw everything I could 
on him...........Rachael

{Rachel means Gary Sinise. MH}

Cats Kats wrote:
>Here is a Q of the day challenge should anyone choose to take it on:
>
>do you think that Steve's career will take off (even more) with his
>appearances on the conan show and SNL?   Will he ever be offered the 
>role of a vampire???
>
>Think long and hard........then tell us your thoughts!!!
>
>Jennifer

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 19:53:20 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Eric Johnson"
Subject: filmography

greetings.

This is my first post to the list even though I have been on it for 
quite some time. I hope I'm doing it right. Anyway, I was wondering
if anybody had a complete filmography for Steve. I've seen about 3
different lists and each had something different. I'm on a quest to 
get a copy of every movie he's ever been in. I'm getting there, I'm at
21 movies so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

- -eric

P.S. not to brag or anything, but I have the giant cardboard cutout of
Steve from the Big Lebowski standee hanging on my wall. People think
I'm strange but who cares?

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 19:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: Movie etc5
Subject: The mad about you episode with steve

i saw it on last night and i had to tape it i was just turning through the
channels. i heard the word tollbooth on mad about you and i taped it. im so
happy  

Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 00:38:07 -0600 (MDT)
From: Puckawuck
Subject: Re: Haikus about

How odd, I just came up with a few myself tonight... 

The Big Lebowski Haiku
What's a pederast?
You're out of your element.
I am the walrus.

The Con Air Haiku
Define irony.
The finest actor in film,
No Oscar in hand.

The Kiss Daddy Goodnight Haiku
Five minutes of lust
In a movie two hours long,
The high we all seek.

The Fargo Haiku
That's my wood chipper
Splashing a deep dark red coat
On the snowy white.

The Reservoir Dogs Haiku
Mr. Pink?  Why me?
What's there that's good that is pink?
Oh wait, I see.

(I'd better get a life soon or you're gonna be reading more of these)
Puck

Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 10:14:29 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Virago"
Subject: Steve Poetry

What great poetry!   I especially liked the haikus.  Keep up the good
work.  I think I'll add a section to my Steve Buscemi Worship Page for
people to enter in poetry about Steve.

Kym

Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 17:37:48 -0600 (MDT)
From: Lyddite
Subject: steve lover in boston?

Hi, this is my first time sending a message to y'all, but I once noticed that
someone on our list had their address at Harvard.  I go to Emerson in Boston.
Last night I tried to tape the Homicide epidsode with STEVE (well 1:30 this
morning) and since I don't have a vcr or a t.v. and none of my friends could
do it, I didn't get the show taped.  Did you, Harvard person, happen to tape
it?  Thanks.
Lydia
P.S. I love Steve!

Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 00:55:49 -0600 (MDT)
From: Stacey McAuley
Subject: purchasing LIO

Hey everybody,
If you're like me and have been searching for a copy of LIO on video that does
not cost $90 I have found the place!  Go through the Internet Movie Database
(www.imdb.com) or Reel movies (www.reel.com) and they offer used copies of LIO
for $14.95!! It is $3.95 for shipping and handling, and it takes about 3-10
days to receive it.  Hope this helps!

Stacey

p.s. for me, a sexy man is intelligent, kind, mysterious and can hold my
attention for hours.  forget Pitt and Cruise, Steve is sexy.

Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 15:34:29 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Eric Johnson"
Subject: Movies/Posters

Here's a list of the 22 movies I have. I just bought one yesterday.

Airheads, Billy Bathgate, Billy Madison, Con Air, Crisscross, Desperado, 
Ed and his dead mother, Escape from LA, Fargo, In the Soup, King of New 
York, Last Outlaw, LIO, Kansas City, Me & the Mob, New York Stories, 
Mystery Train, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Trees Lounge, Twenty Bucks, 
Things to do in Denver When You're dead.

as for the cutout of steve, I work at a movie theater and I'm good 
friends with an employee who handles most of the promotional stuff for 
movies. She also helped me get a Con Air poster, a Wedding Singer poster 
and banner, an Armageddon poster, a Big Lebowski poster and 2 Real 
Blonde posters. Working at the theater also helps me get first in line 
for his new movies.

- -eric

Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 19:48:21 -0600 (MDT)
From: Cats Kats
Subject: Airheads

Well, I finally saw it...yep....the movie Airheads.  Once you get over the
initial shock of Steve with long hair, it's not so bad!!!   I thought all the
crotch-grabbing he did was a little much, but you have to be wild sometimes,
right?  ha ha ha :)

Jennifer

P.S.  Everyone one at my school knows about Steve now b/c there is a HUGE
discussion about how to pronounce his name. half the people say
BOO-SHEMI...while the other half say:  BOO-SEMI  (no "sh" sound)
Does anyone know the real answer of how to pronounce his name?  (Q of the
day challenge)

{This was discussed extensively in January, and is available in the
archives. MH}

Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 19:50:06 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: Q of the Day w/ substance

Hello all, happy holidays. 

It's too hard to choose one role that Steve was the best in. So, I
choose TREES LOUNGE and his guest appearance on "Homicide" a few years
back. He was great in TREES LOUNGE as a normal guy (kind of) who had a
drinking problem, and many other problems. Even though "Tommy" had
more than his fair share of faults I still found him appealing and
wanted things to work out for him. On the other hand, the character on
"Homicide" was the least likeable character that I've ever seen Steve
play. He was a horribly racist cop killer. But, I liked the way that
Steve and the show's writers' dealt with that character. Movie and TV
people tend to show racists as a bunch dummies, who are more laughable
than somebody who should be feared, or at least have their threats
taken seriously. I liked the way that they showed how "Gordon Pratt"
thought, and made him kind of smart -- not as smart as HE thought he
was, but smarter than your run-of-the-mill racist/criminal on TV and
the Movies. Another reason that I chose these two characters is that
they show Steve's versatility. He's one of the best!

Later, 

Kelly 

Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:24:44 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: The Impostors

Hi,

Last week I received an newsletter that said that THE IMPOSTORS, and
ARMAGEDDON are set to premiere at Cannes this year (sometime in May).
And maybe you guys have seen this already but, at the Fox Searchlight
web site there's a small IMPOSTORS page. It has a brief plot summary
and a few small pictures from the movie. There's even a small picture
of Steve with a gun to his head! This page is at:

www.fox searchlight.com/production/impostors.htm

Oh -- btw, IMPOSTORS isn't due for release until October 1998 --- :(  

Later,

Kelly

Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:36:26 -0600 (MDT)
From: Sherri
Subject: pronounciation

I too work at a movie theater.  (great job isn't it eric)  Well on the
preview for armageddon that I watch religiously every day they pronounce
his name Boo-semi no sh sound.  I wasn't on the list in January so I wasn't
in on the cool disscussion but wanted to put in my 2 cents. please.

                        kate

Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:51:50 -0600 (MDT)
From: SQCan
Subject: Mystery Train/Billy Bathgate/NY Stories

hi everyone, i was just lookin' at eric's list of movies and i had a few
questions about the movies.  actually i was wondering what mystery train,
billy bathgate, and new york stories were about and if steve had a big part in
them.  thanks :)

julie

Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 21:53:37 -0600 (MDT)
From: RRoux2
Subject: Louis and Frank

Hi everyone,

I saw an ad for the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival and there was a
movie listed as Louis and Frank.  Could this be the Steve movie Louis et
Frank?  Does anybody know?  I saw the ad in the Calender section of the Los
Angeles Times on Sunday.

Tricia

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 00:15:46 -0600 (MDT)
From: Lyddite
Subject: what to ask Steve?

I have a question for the day.  If you happened to run into Steve (while
stalking him), what would you say/ask him?  I can't really think of an answer
except for "what do you think is your best work?" or "what's your favorite
movie?"  

Lydia

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:49:35 -0600 (MDT)
From: NASPROD
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

If i walked up to steve the first thing I'd ask myself was, am I bothering
this guy by asking him a question.  As Janeane Garofalo once said, "People
seem to recognize me at the least conveniente times."  Like if he was spending
time with his kid (ie I'm sure you all read about that in the Tim Roth
interview) or in an argument (it could happen ladies) with someone.  As a fan,
sometimes people forget respect during this kind of stuff.

My question (bullsh*t posturing) would be:  "Would you ever think of directing
or writing again?"

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:42:56 -0600 (MDT)
From: Ville Forss
Subject: Re: Mystery Train/Billy Bathgate/NY Stories

At 12.51 13.4.1998 -0600, you wrote:

>hi everyone, i was just lookin' at eric's list of movies and i had a few
>questions about the movies.  actually i was wondering what mystery train,
>billy bathgate, and new york stories were about and if steve had a big part in
>them.  thanks :)

Mystery Train is a Jim Jarmusch movie from 1989. It has three episodes
(kind of), and Steve had a pretty big role in one of them, if I remember
correctly.

Billy Bathgate is a gangster movie from 1991, directed by Robert Benton.
Not that great, but ok. Steve had a (very) small part, I don't even
remember seeing him in it, but still, he made it to the poster. :)

New York Stories is an episode movie from 1989. The three segments are
directed by Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Woody Allen. I haven't
seen this, and I don't know about Steve's part. Probably not that big.

- --
Ville Forss

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 19:54:35 -0600 (MDT)
From: Froggie
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

Lyddite wrote:
> I have a question for the day.  If you happened to run into Steve (while
> stalking him), what would you say/ask him?  I can't really think of an answer
> except for "what do you think is your best work?" or "what's your favorite
> movie?"

Being the weird person I am, I'd ask "Can I have a few strands of your
nipple hair?"

Froggie

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 22:51:51 -0600 (MDT)
From: Kelly
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve/ Louis And Frank 

Hi,

If I ever met Steve I'd be tongue-tied. I don't know that I'd ask him
anything, I'd just tell him what a wonderful actor/director he is. And
look at him longingly, of course ;) I'd probably scare him!   

About LOUIS AND FRANK: I think it's the same movie as LOUIS ET FRANK.
It was produced by a French production company. I think that "et" is
"and" in French. I read that it was supposed to premiere at the
Avignon/New York Film Festival -- but maybe not.

Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 09:30:50 -0600 (MDT)
From: "Rachael Adams"
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

>Lyddite wrote:
>> I have a question for the day.  If you happened to run into Steve 
>> (while stalking him), what would you say/ask him?  I can't really think 
>> of an answer except for "what do you think is your best work?" or 
>> "what's your favorite movie?"

I would have to ask him What did your high school yearbook say you'd end 
up doing...(you know they come up with some pretty strange things...)

Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 17:24:09 -0600 (MDT)
From: RRoux2
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

HI Everyone,

If I ever met Steve I'd have to ask him if firemen really do get cats
down from trees.  He used to be a fireman you know.  I love cats.

Tricia

Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:26:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marni Hager
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

On Tue, 14 Apr 1998, Lyddite wrote:
> I have a question for the day.  If you happened to run into Steve (while
> stalking him), what would you say/ask him?
> 

If I had the chance to run into Steve, and according to him I wouldn't be
bothering him, I'd have to ask him the same thing I asked Bruce Campbell
in a chat on-line:

What do you do in your spare time with your kid(s)?

Marni

Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:45:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marni Hager
Subject: Re: Mystery Train/Billy Bathgate/NY Stories

> At 12.51 13.4.1998 -0600, SQCan wrote:
> >hi everyone, i was just lookin' at eric's list of movies and i had a few
> >questions about the movies.  actually i was wondering what mystery train,
> >billy bathgate, and new york stories were about and if steve had a big part in
> >them.  thanks :)
> 

On Tue, 14 Apr 1998, Ville Forss wrote:
> Mystery Train is a Jim Jarmusch movie from 1989. It has three episodes
> (kind of), and Steve had a pretty big role in one of them, if I remember
> correctly.
> 

You do remember correctly.  Mystery Train starts out following a Japanese
couple travelling to Memphis on vacation.  The guy is an Elvis fanatic,
and I think the girl probably was as well.  Then the film ends up in a
diner following Tom Noonan's conversation with someone.  Finally, we end
up at a motel where we view Steve, Joe Strummer, and Rick Aviles(?)
through the night.  The three start out drinking, and by the middle of the
night they hit the road in search of more liquor.  The movie ends in the
morning.  (I believe everything in the film happens in 24 hours, more or
less.)

Ville then wrote:
> Billy Bathgate is a gangster movie from 1991, directed by Robert Benton.
> Not that great, but ok. Steve had a (very) small part, I don't even
> remember seeing him in it, but still, he made it to the poster. :)
> 

Billy Bathgate follows the story of a young man (~16 years old) who winds
up working for "Dutch" Schultz.  There truly isn't much more to say than
that.  As for Steve, he spent 6 months filming this movie.  He's in a fair
amount of it, but I believe he has more lines in Miller's Crossing than he
does in this.  The only reason that he gets as much screen time as he does
is the fact that he's Dutch Schultz's henchman.

Ville concluded with:
> New York Stories is an episode movie from 1989. The three segments are
> directed by Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Woody Allen. I haven't
> seen this, and I don't know about Steve's part. Probably not that big.
> 

All of the above is correct.  The good news is that the segment that Steve
is in is the first one.  The bad news is that they overplay the original
"Whiter Shade of Pale."  The story is of the love that Nick Nolte has with
Rosanna (or is it Patricia) Arquette, but she's breaking up with him for
not having a real job.  All he does is sit around and paint, so there's
no income.  Steve's part is as a performance artist where he does a
monologue standing on some train tracks in a dance club.  The monologue,
according to an article that I should have somewhere, was actually written
by Steve.  Steve's character is also friends with Arquette which is why
he's in the film.

Marni

Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:31:21 -0600 (MDT)
From: Puckawuck
Subject: Re: what to ask Steve?

What to ask Steve?

Tricia wrote:
| If I ever met Steve I'd have to ask him if firemen really do get cats
| down from trees.  He used to be a fireman you know.  I love cats.

I'd probably climb up a tree and start meowing.

Seriously, though, if I met him in a normal, everyday situation, I'd
probably just ask him something normal -- "Hey, have you tried the
bagels?" or "Hey, that car's driving by pretty fast, wouldn't you say?"
But more likely..."What are you doing later?  Can I buy you dinner?"
Of course, this is assuming I'm able to talk at all.

If it was in some kind of Q & A session, I have no idea what I'd ask him.
I'd probably let everyone else ask the questions.  But I'd really be
interested to know whether he is aware that there is a whole army of
people out there that find him incredibly sexy.  That'd probably freak him
out, don't ya think?

Puck