February 2nd

Onward and upward! If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun! Katherine Hepburn said that to me, believe it or not. Now the latest news:

When I got my star on Hollywood Boulevard years ago, Debbie Reynolds was supposed to introduce me, because she's my dearest friend, and we worked together so many times, for years, especially in Vegas. As you all know, I invested in the hotel with her, and performed with her nightly, for many years. Unfortunately, after years of hard work, she lost the hotel, and my investment went with it.

But Debbie was supposed to introduce me at my star on the boulevard and couldn't make it because she was working, which as we all understand - work comes first. So I asked my dear Zsa Zsa Gabor, after working with her on TV for many years to MC my star on the boulevard. She agreed. I couldn't have been happier. Now, unbeknownst to me, the chamber of commerce decided to place my star in front of the ugliest wig shop on Hollywood boulevard! When we saw it, we all laughed our asses off, and just as an aside now, I go every week on my hands and knees and clean it, because it's really fun and people like to watch that. Zsa Zsa was there to introduce me when I unveiled my star. There were lots of movie and television stars and my darling mother was there too. Here's a picture of Zsa Zsa, my mother Betty and I that day. So anyway, Zsa Zsa and I go way back.

Yesterday, Zsa Zsa and her husband faxed me this invitation, which I thought was so clever, because I love those Gabor sisters! Eva was a doll. The invitation read "Hello darlinks, Well it's time to come clean and tell the truth, I can't hide it any longer. For the first time I'll be celebrating my REAL birthday. Candle count! Over the years, I may have overlooked a year or two (or 20)... but not THIS year. I will no longer be ageless. It will be my... um... er... 95th birthday. (boy, that was tough). I'm hoping you can be a part of it. We'll celebrate Monday evening, February 6th at 6pm. My husband and I will have a luscious buffet, live entertainment, a lake of champagne and lots of good company. Darlink, I love you and hope to see you. I'm planning on celebrating more birthdays, with the true candle count, going all the way back to Woodrow Wilson - one of the few White House residents I never met. Love love love Zsa Zsa.

It's a limited invitation, and my press agent Harlan Boll will be taking me, because I can't drive at night.

I'll keep you all posted, much more in the wind! I've gotta get back to the gym and walk, walk, walk, because I don't do that enough. Keep you posted, keep in touch, Rippy . Lots mor to tell! '

PS: Tomorrow is the annual physical checkup. Eyes, ears, nose and throat. I also do windows! Keep you posted.

The Adcademy sent me a screener of "The Artist." My assistant put it on for me and in 10 minuts of watching, all I heard was music! I said to Robby, "Turn it off, I can't hear it!" and he did.

PS Film at 11! I'll be here in person tomorrow!

PSSS: I can't wait to see the Superbowl, because as you all know, I've always been a great athletic supporter!

January 25th

Thank you all for the Birthday wishes last week!

I had lunch with Debbie Reynolds before she went to the East coast. I took my darling Sherry Woodley to the tribute at the Egyptian Theater, where all the stars who have their star on Hollywood blvd were being honored. I have my star. What a wonderful afternoon it was with all the stars in the Foyer of the Egyptian Theater on Hollwood Boulevard. The artists should be canonized. Brilliant artwork. Look it up. What? You want a picture? Well then, here you go.

I'm going to go look up my Academy Award Screeners!! I'll keep you posted which ones I'm going vote for. Keep in touch, everybody! Anyquestions, it's all on my website.

January 13th

Today is my birthday, as you all know, and I can't thank you enough. My Facebook page has at least 1,000 responses! Some of you have the right age, possibly... I've forgotten! Onward and upward!

I filmed a documentary with some people at the end of July. I'm still waiting to see the edited version so we can move forward, onward and upward. It's now January 13th (my Birthday!). Wouldn't that have been a nice present? I was led to believe I could get a copy today, but I'm still waiting. Maybe tomorrow?

With regar to Tim Tebow, there has not been that much excitment over a white Bronco since OJ's chase in 1994!

I still have my sense of humor, and when I see the edited documentary, you'll know more!

January 11th

Because of all of these websites, facebooks and other computer things, apps, etc, I got hundreds and hundreds of well-wishes for my Birthday - which is this Friday (the 13th!), and I can't thank you all enough. I'm still at it, and busy busy busy, thanks to you all! Now that I'm in my mid-70s, I wish people would get my age right, because it changes hourly you know!

PS: I bought a cured ham for my birthday. I took it home, and it had pneumonia!!

January 5th

My Birthday is January 13th. HINT HINT HINT!

Get your TV guide out! The movie I didwith Demi Moore and Robert Redford, "Indecent Proposal", is on tonight! Watch the first 1/2 hour and you'll see me as Demi Moore's boss. I hope you find it interesting. Keep you posted, lots jore to tell tomorrow.

The latest news about my documentary is coming up...

With recent appearances in JackAss, The Aqua Batsand next in the new comedy movie Arthritis Hotel, the legendary King of Confetti, Rip Taylor, has been introduced to a new generation of fans which is another reason he has a star on Hollywood Boulevard for movies, film and television.
Although most of his new admirers don't realize it, Rip Taylor has dazzled audiences worldwide in a career that has spanned over forty years. A master of comedic timing and a consummate showman, Rip has headlined in Las Vegas, appeared on hundreds of television shows, played the lead in various plays and musicals, and frequently taken a dramatic turn in feature films. It is no exaggeration to say that Rip Taylor has succeeded in every facet of the entertainment industry.
The phenomenon that is Rip Taylor began when Ed Sullivan could not remember the young comedian's name, he introduced Rip as "The Crying Comedian." Ed Sullivan accidentally stumbled upon Rip's niche, and after that appearance Rip found himself booked solid for months. This taught the young performer the importance of having a memorable hook.
Bright costumes, outrageous props, wacky wigs and colorful confetti soon followed - and Rip Taylor became a pop culture sensation.
Rip is one of television's most recognizable celebrities. A guest star with over 2,000 television appearances under his belt, Rip has brought his wild energy to The Gong Show, Password, The Merv Griffin Show, The Mike Douglas Show,, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman and to the coveted center square on Hollywood Squares.

For a full credit list, visit the Internet Movie Database With virtually nothing to cry about, career wise, Rip Taylor, nevertheless sobs buckets and sheds torrents of tears in his delirious comedy act. He is known as "The Crying Comedian" (a title that led to his bigger than life props, his handkerchief was akin to a small sheet and audiences roar!). He has reinvented the use of confetti. His every appearance is like a Parade (yearly you can see him in the Hollywood Christmas Parade) or New Years Eve! Confetti (in dozens of forms including the more usual paper, sequins, popcorn, sparklers, etc) are his comedic trademark. His appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW (seen by a Las Vegas show producer) led to his first Las Vegas strip appearance with ELEANOR POWELL at the Dunes Hotel. An instantaneous hit, he was held over for an additional four weeks. This progressed to other tours including The Grand Ole Opry and other Las Vegas engagements with headliners like Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, Sammy Davis Jr., Ann-Margaret, Judy Garland, Mac Davis, and many others. Las Vegas became home and Rip starred in several revues including "Funny Farm", Don Arden's superspectacle "Hello America" and "Follies Bergere". Rip soon became known as The Prince of Pandemonium, The Count of Chaos, and The Maharaja Of Mayhem.. Atlantic City summoned Taylor to headline in his own show, "Rip Roarin" (At Merv Griffin's Resorts International) and returned in "Starstruck" to standing room only audiences. Rip Taylor is one person who is continuously on the move with concerts, night clubs, showroom appearance in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Tahoe, Honolulu, and hundred's of other entertainment venues around the world, motion pictures, theatre and television. He's made thousands of appearances for charitable causes. On television, Rip was seen in the dual role on Warner Brothers "Brotherly Love" as Rip Taylor and his cousin Hank. He has been seen on "The Naked Truth", "Saturday Night Live", "The Kids in the Hall" and "Martin Short Show". He was Stanley, an angel on the cable series "Down to Earth", starred in his own syndicated series "$1.98 Beauty Contest" and has been aconstant guest on "The Jerry Lewis Telethon" for nearly twenty years. He has entertained millions on all the talk shows including the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Conan O'Brien, Carolyn and Marilyn and Talk Soup. He holds the record for doing the "Tonight Show" in sketches with Jay Leno, and numerous variety shows. Rip is even interactive as Wartle in the Activision CD-Rom, "Zork Grand Inquisitor" Rip's career as a dramatic actor in motion pictures was launched in the box office hit "Indecent Proposal" where he portrayed Demi Moore's boss. Director, Adrian Lyne, saw another side of Rip Taylor. The results led to more roles in one motion picture after another. Director Chris Columbus quickly signed Rip to do Home Alone 2 then Howard Kotch, Jr. signed him to Wayne's World II, both being instant box office hits.His voice is a constant reminder to young and old alike, as Uncle Fester (nominated for an Emmy, 1994) in the animated television series "Addam's Family". He was Captain Kiddie in the animated motion picture "Tom & Jerry" (which he also sang the title song 'I've Done It All" under the direction of Henry Mancini), and he was Genie in Disney's Duck Tales. He has garnered numerous awards and accolades; Comedy Star of the Year (three years in a row), a Star on Hollywood Boulevard (in front of the ugliest toupee shop on Hollywood Blvd) just to name a few It's an endless cycle that has made Rip Taylor synonymous with every facet in the entertainment industry. The secret is he loves what he does... and so do the crowds!