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March 18, 2008
Two In Twenty
I first saw you on "Two and Twenty" in 1985. I loved the
tongue-and-cheek advertisement. What prompted you to do this gig? I was
disappointed that the community access station in Somerville only
produced 6 episodes. It was cheesy but it was fun TV and somehow
representative of the lesbian community. Now we have The L Word with
lesbian characters I've never had the pleasure to meet. Did you ever get
to view any of the 2 in 20 episodes?
Missy Buck
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Moi? Something fromagy? Mais non!
Dig those episodes out of the vault!!
We'll add it to our justly famous "History of Hair" reel.
I remember more doing "The World According to Us" for WGBH.
Given the darling sexism of this election, we should bring that show back.
Thanks for the reminder and for paying attention all these years.
Best,
Kate
February 27, 2008
Hillary? Obama?
We were dissappointed to see that you aren't bringing your live show to
Portland, OR. My partner and I both enjoy your humor and would love to
see you in Portland or Seattle. I have a political question for you. My
partner and I are split on this election. I support Hillary and she
supports Obama. What are the concrete reasons you support her over Obama?
We don't argue over this so its not an issue. We are united in the joy
of Bush/Cheney leaving the carnage that is now the white house.
Susan Glenn
Patty Zurflieh
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Dear Susan,
It is quite a pleasure to have two exciting candidates to chose from isn't it? The concrete reasons? I want a woman president. Simple enough. Actually I want a lesbian who doesn't give a shit what men think. That will be a few more years, apparently.
Like you I want the current junta out.
My audacious hope is that whoever the Democratic candidate, that she or he will be able to unite the party and defeat the Republican nutjob candidate and take back Congress.
Otherwise I'm off to Brazil.
Viva Lula!!
Best,
Kate
November 15, 2007
I think the date is going real well- then......
Hi, Kate.
Ok. So, this isn't as important as world peace
or freedom of oppression for women but here goes.
I find dating to be a real drag. I think the date
is going really well and then...(dramatic pause)....
There she is. Ms. Ex. I find myself working as a counselor
before the night is out. I don't want to become bitter and jaded
(although under the current administration it can be difficult...),
but there's nothing that puts out the sparks like a martini with a
therapy chaser. Suggestions? Encouragement? Co-dependent
support? Thanks! Amy
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Amy,
Not to worry, if dating is mastered [or of course mistressed] I believe
there will be world peace, freedom and an end to the oppression of
women. No wonder you feel the pressure.
Can you pre-select, to avoid costly dates? Like a questionnaire -
Where do you stand on the death penalty? Are you for Hillary Clinton?
How long has it been since you were with your ex? Do you love Napoleon
Dynamite?
I admire ANYONE who is doing the dating. I've been in long
relationships m whole lesbian career. Of course they've been wonderful
hostages, I mean women but there was a tinge of dating avoidance. I
will not lie.
We'll have a brand new woman president next year at this time. So
don't lose faith.
Best,
Kate
Wink-Wink-Nudge-Nudge
So I just signed up for your newsletter hoping it would get me a few
extra points toward getting my burning question answered. Although it
may be too inflammatory.
I'm wondering if you ever miss those maybe-not-so-bad-old-days when we
lesbians weren't quite so darn assimilated. You know, the whisper in
the office lunchroom times. The good old neighborly spinsters next
door instead of the block captain lesbian couple with kids that
everyone holds up as their "some of my best friends are..." shining
example.
I mean, the last time I attended one of your concerts there were
*gasp* a whole bunch of straight people there. And they took the best
seats.
So, what do you think? Any longing for the wink-wink-nudge-nudge days??
Missing the in-group just a little bit,
Nancy
Nancy Quay, LMSW
Ann Arbor Therapy Services, LLC
www.annarbortherapist.com
734-717-0747
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Dear Nancy,
Glad you signed up. Quite frankly our "Ann Arbor Therapist"
demographic was dismally low.
I love your question. I had a little frisson of those special friend
days just reading it. I'm a recovering catholic and so the more
forbidden the hotter and dirtier.
Perhaps you could start one of those Second Life internet personnas
that the kids are doing and try to recapture those days. But then
again, technology is such a turn off.
Or a pot luck. I believe in the lesbian pot luck as a reminder of
those old days. Draw the blinds. Put on the some Cris and Meg and
Holly. Dredge up some softball gossip.
Mostly though I find, and I'm sure you do too, [eek was that
co-dependent?] our visibility gob-smackingly exhilarating.
Next time, I'll reserve you seats in the front row!!
Best,
Kate
October 02, 2007
Age Difference
Kate,
I know that there is a slight age difference in your age and your
girlfriends.? I am 42 and my partner is 19 years older.? In your
experience, what has been the best and the worst part of your age
difference?? What has been the affect on the relationship?? Inquiring
minds want to know.?
Warm regards,
Alicia
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Alicia,
We have a twelve year difference - I'm older. Mind you, if Urvashi
were twelve years older than me, she'd still have more energy. She
keeps me on my toes. I guess the worst part is that there is a
statistically good chance that I'll be shuffling off my mortal coil
before her. I'll miss her. So it's just better to think that today is
the only day. And today, despite her amazing brilliance, she has no
clue how to make a good looking gay bed.
Best,
Kate
September 24, 2007
Executive Orders
Dear Kate,
Executive Orders, those from our dear el presidente Bush, can be just so
annoying, have you noticed?? There are two which are just too irksome, one
in which he threatens to take all your stuff if you protest his war in
Iraq and the other where he threatens to take all your stuff and your
spouses stuff and your child's stuff it you get in the way of what he has
going on in Lebanon.? What does he want with my daughter's stuff anyway??
Honestly, I used to like Executive Orders prior to this, at least I have
many fond memories but if he keeps this up, my pencant for executive
orders may just go away and as a lazy top, where would you be if all those
lesbians at there find that executive orders just are not to their taste
anymore due to el presidente's overuse of them.? Are you concerned Ms.
Clinton?? I havent left for? Canada yet, I am waiting to lose at least?two
more civil rights before I head out.
Getting over the Executive,
Kathy
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Kathy,
I just tried some of my French on a guy who asked a question from
Quebec, so soon I won't be able to go there either.
I think your presidente is going to announce one late Friday that he's
given himself a full pre-emptive pardon.
I don't know why he wants all our stuff. Maybe he's planning to
re-gift for Jenna's wedding.
Best,
Kate
September 23, 2007
Cultural Competence
Hi Kate Clinton
The question I have for you is:
On the occasion that: male competence(domain of expertise)is different
from female competence;
Is the lesbianism, female spirituality or homosexuality?
Thanks!
Robert R. Korolik
Quebec QC
Canada
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Monsieur Robert!
Votre question est tres difficile to repondez to.
Je shoud sittez a la tabla de jeunes filles.
Je ne sais pas.
How do you say - Live and Let Live?
Tout Les Competences!
Liberte, Egalite, Soro/frater-nite!
Merci,
Kate
September 17, 2007
Anniversaries
Greetings, Kate:
I am a sociologist, and an attorney, and a woman without a clue when
it comes to matters of the heart. As a former teacher, you will be
pleased to know I have done my homework to resolve this question before raising my
hand, but the results of my research are inconclusive. I remain baffled. So,
I ask you, my favorite philosopher and ultimate arbiter of dykorum, what is
the appropriate event to commemorate as an anniversary?
My data suggests that some start the clock ticking the moment they
meet, their first date(my girlfriend is in this camp) or their first kiss.
Some record the date of their first naked tumble in their palm pilot with
other annual obligations like pap smears and mammograms. (yours truly would
be found in this category). Some choose the day they moved in together, a few even
memorialize the date upon which they simultaneously used the bathroom,
which, according to my survey, in case you're interested, takes the average
lesbian couple 7.357 months. That's all fine and dandy..........when the
parties to the contract agree on mutual terms. (My girlfriend and I would not be
included in this category.) Hence, the dilemma. Hence, the question, "whence do
we commence?"
It's now September. Despite heroic avoidant tactics and ingenious
distractions, the moment has arrived and "it" can no longer be
ignored.
As predictably as the falling of the leaves, this topic has floated to the
surface of my relationship like a turd in the punchbowl. Root, hog or die, my move
must be made, whether it be sending roses or orchestrating a romantic
serenade by a singing gorilla. My recollections compel me to execute this ritual
"around" the end of the month, but she insists upon a specific date.
I am comfortable with ambiguity, but my partner is exacting and precise; you
know the type, she uses ink on a first draft. She likes direct answers, and I carry a
recessive vagueness gene. She's pure; apparently I'm prurient. She
believes in rules, I'm professionally trained to work around them. As evidenced
by this pitiful, rambling plea for clarity, I am desperate for enlightenment:
1) why do we have to have an anniversary to begin with, 2) what exactly are we
celebrating, and 3) how is the date arrived upon when the parties are
in different stages of memory loss? These questions beg your wisdom, if not for
me, but for all those women like me who suffer this unspeakable torment year
in and year out. I'm counting on you, Kate. You're the best.
Warmest personal regards and adoration,
Sharon Bante
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Dear Betty,
I trust we are not paying you by the billable hour, but appreciate your
laying out the many sides of the argument.
Which I will ignore. Ain't I a caution?
The lovely thing about our lezzie faire relationships, especially
unmarred by the unmarried, is we get to decide. That's what I call
lesbian liberation. Luckily, but who knew then?, my partner and I
celebrate both our meeting and a four hour later roll roll in the hey
hay as our anniversary. It was quite the conference. We have agreed
on the date and then both promptly forget it.
We do honor the day we moved in together as "The Touching of the
T-Shirts" Day.
So go ahead, give her a present whenever you feel like it. The whole
world hates a happy woman, and when two of us get together it's a
miracle to be celebrated every day. Keep the sparkling cider on ice.
I drink a toast to you and yours!
Best,
Kate
Dinner with Hillary
Good Evening,
I was just reading Hillary Clinton's recent web letter inviting anyone to
register for dinner at her home in Washington. Of course, the goal is to
generate buzz for more donations. I then found a way to register for the
'drawing' of her dinner through the web site without making a donation. I
registered and then thought- who would I like to invite to this dinner with me aside
from my partner.
So the chances of landing the opportunity to dine with Mrs. Clinton is
slim however, if I did perchance get the opportunity, would you consider
joining my partner and I? You may also invite your partner as well? I thought after
listening to your many monologues, I think things would be quite
interesting if you and your partner were in the dinner party probing our future president
about various issues.
Of course the chances of being selected are slim - but if it happens,
please consider the idea?
Thanks Kate!
Cindy Jackson
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Dear CIndy -
I will so be there if you win -
I am planning my outfit right now and working on
my Madam President manners.
Go girl!
Best,
Kate
September 11, 2007
Can you believe....
I had the pleasure of meeting you last Saturday evening after you performed
in Bloomington Indiana. I forgot to ask you.... Can you believe that Whoopi
Goldberg is actually suggesting Michael Vick cannot help himself due to his
southern culture? Do you think this is an sad attempt to boost ratings of The
View since Rosie left?
Thanks
Melissa
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Melissa,
Absolutely nothing surprises me any more. Until the next surprise. I
haven't seen Whoopi on the View yet but, as I opined in Bloomngton, we
should use canine outrage to get people upset about other things: Dogs
are dying in Darfur! Dogs should have affordable healthcare! Dog
houses should not be foreclosed!
If they do this to their dogs, I don't even want to know how they are
treating their girlfriends, southern upbringing aside.
Oy,
Kate
August 13, 2007
LOGO Forum
Kate,
Will we be treated to your take on last night's Logo Prez Forum?
Were you dying for someone to ask Bill Richardson whether he thought he
was born Hispanic or chose to be that way?
Margo
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Hi Margo,
Bill Richardson has done a lot of very gay positive things in his state. I really admire that about him.
The whole question of choice or born this way is such a trap in a sexual liberation movement.
The real issue is that it should be normal, healthy and natural to chose to have sex with someone of the same sex, whether it's discovered we have a gay gene or not. No one ever asks if heterosexuals were born that way. I'm a lesbian and it's the choicest choice I've ever made!!
Best,
Kate
August 10, 2007
Out As A Teacher?
Kate,
Were you out as a teacher or did you come out as you changed careers to
performing comedy?
Love ya,
Alicia
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Alicia,
I came out in January of 1978 and was having too much fun to return to teaching the next year. My fellow teachers tried to figure out the big morning, sleepy faced smiles. I did not come out then, because I really didn't know what I was doing except having a mad time with a woman! They all know now and are very proud of me. At least the ones who get in touch.
Best,
Kate
August 09, 2007
Where you my english teacher?
Were you my English teacher at Melrose High School in 1975??
Elizabeth
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I was there in 1975. Aren't we supposed to be able to google this stuff
using that yearbook function that keeps popping up so annoyingly?
Hope you are well and not too damaged by my teaching.
Best,
Kate
August 08, 2007
Leaving The US of A
Kate,
With all this global warming going on at what point do you think I should
start looking for work close to the Arctic?Circle?? To be honest, I have
been looking and found a most excellent job working as an addictions
counselor at place called Yellowknife, Great Nothwest Territories,
Canada.? When you look at the pictures it is really quite beautiful in a
monotous white snowy kind of way.? Have you checked into relocating yet??
Personnally I have talked with my friends and not one has agreed to visit
yet?should I go there.? Maybe once it has warmed to a mere?-15F.? Bet that
would help with the hotflashes though and the sun never sets so think of
how productive you would be! And no George Bush?& Co.? Really though, at
what point should one think about migrating, do you have a checklist and
would you mind sharing?? And when it comes to migrating what does your "to
do" list look like?? Thanks so much,
Happy summer,
Kathy
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Kathy,
I used to think of emigrating to Canada - and Yellowknife also is dark a lot in the winter - but I've decided not to give these idiots the satisfaction and to stay and keep laughing at them.
But I do have some lovely Polartech numbers that are going to waste. If you head north, let me know, I'll send some going away gifts.
Best,
Kate
Always and Forever
How did you and your partner last so long? I am 21 years old and have been
with my partner/wife for 5 years. I want to be with her forever. I just want
to know it's possible. What do you think?
Be well, Erin Rehmann
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Dear Erin,
Well you are one year older than our relationship! I think we are a lucky blend of tragedy and comedy, and I'm not telling which I am. It varies. Mostly, we just try to tell each other the things we are afraid of saying. And then laugh.
Relationships are an amazing spiritual journey and they don't require churches or collection baskets.
Keep at it!
Best,
Kate
July 18, 2007
L.A. Archdiocese
Oh, please, please.....
Your thoughts on the $660 million settlement from the L.A. archdiocese
today?
I eagerly await them...
Kim
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The Widow Ratzinger is going to have to sell some papal bling.
The settlement from the LA archdiocese - $660 M.
The long term cost to victims - priceless.
The LA diocese actually had 'abuse insurance" so they must have known something.
And we all know how compassionate insurance adjustors are.
It was an absolutely graceless press conference.
What was I expecting?
Now I'm off to read the Pope's new driving commandments.
Best,
Kate
Telepathic Messages
Hey Kate!
Happy summer!
I have often wondered, if you were to send a telepathic message to someone
who was having an out-of-body experience..would they get it?
-Leigh
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Dear Leigh,
Not if they use Verizon.
By the way, I knew you were going to ask that.
Best,
Kate
July 16, 2007
CNN and YouTube
Hi Kate -
I'm Ruth, in MD, and I chatted online with your during your first 2 internet
chats. I was wondering if you were planning on another one anytime soon. I
know your summers are very busy, but maybe this fall we can chat again.
Also I was curious about one other thing. CNN and Youtube are inviting
people to submit videos with their questions for the presidential
candidates.
Would you consider sending in any questions -- if so, what would you ask??
Thanks for keeping us all laughing!
Ruth
Dear Ruth,
My webmistress, Michele, has not scheduled another chat yet. Meantime this Q&A will have to do!
I would ask them if they really know how to access YouTube themselves! I know they are trying to involve the younger generation in the political process and I think that's great.
I would ask each of them what the diplomatic plan is for cleaning up Iraq.
Best,
Kate
July 12, 2007
Health Insurance
We wanted to thank K8t's girlfriend for
recommending Amy Winehouse,we are enjoying it,esp.the second
song....Thanks..I have a ? How is it that people that bust their ass and
have health ins..have an aweful capoff on prescription drugs and end up
having to pay out of pocket...and others can receive medicare and dont
have to worry about it?????? - Beth
Dear Beth,
Amy Winehouse will give you more relief. Ugh, I don't know answer to your question. Perhaps it was rhetorical? See Sicko if you want to get some deep/funny answers.
Hopefully President Clinton will be able to finish the work she began on Healthcare 16 years ago.
I'm in a single prayer plan, myself.
"Please god don't let me get sick."
Best,
Kate
Would you consider doing some video blogs? I think it would be tons o' fun- Erin
Is that you Michele, my dear publicist? Disguising yourself as Erin ? All right all right.
I just purchased a tape recorder designed for podcasting. We're getting closer.
What to wear is what I worry about when I think of vlogging.
Thanks Michele/Erin for your prod casting.
Best,
Kate
July 10, 2007
Coming Out In The Workplace
What advice would you give to a person that is only out to her very close friends
and her immediate family...and not out at her workplace?? I would like to come out
at work and include my partner in my health plan, but am afraid to come out to them
after working for them for nine years.?
PS:? They are a good company, but very, very conservative.
Alicia
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Alicia,
Take heart - you're not the only one in this sitch! I'd recommend you go online and check out the organization Out and Equal, they work in workplace equality. For the big picture.
Also check out work and books by Brian McNaught, he's been advising about being out at work for years and he's really sensible. For the more personal picture.
You'll figure out what's best for you - but to quote Nike - 'just do it'.
And gather your friends around!!
Do you work for Nike?
Best,
Kate
July 05, 2007
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