Off to Anaheim

I’m getting ready to go work my second day at the Natural Product Expo in Anaheim. The days are long at trade shows like this… and I’m on my feet all day. But I’m grateful for the work…and I’m grateful that client, who is there working the booth with us…is a laid back, fun guy from Australia.

http://www.expowest.com

www.balancewater.com

The product is BALANCE WATER… which we call a WELNESS BEVERAGE because each of the four variations (As opposed to “flavors”) contains a certain assortment of flower essences, all grown and hand picked in Australia. Those essences, while tasteless and virtually undetectable, offer a certain level of functionality, acting a homeopathic remedy or supplement. The “Traveling” version…for example… is designed to help overcome jet lag and motion sickness and other conditions associated with travel.

Nice packaging, interesting product…relatively new concept to the mainstream beverage market.

Earlier this week I received an offer letter to play a role in an upcoming stage production….well…. forget that….

IXSNAY on the Ziegfeld project.

I suffered a blow to the ego last night when the producers of “ZIEGFELD'S FOLLY: My Rise to the Middle," sent me an email RECINDING the offer to play on their “Hunky Guys,” in a two-performance run in LA in April.

So yeah… I guess I’m not doing the show.

It’s fine… I’ll live. I’ll also lose five pounds, get in even better shape and SHOW those M&%$@ F%CKERS.

Last night I saw this posting on Craigslist….

How much do you hate the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, or Patriots?

Southern California Media Production company who is producing a documentary about hard core sports fans is looking for people with big mouths, tons of opinions, and mutual hatred towards any sport team located near Boston.

If interested in participating in this documentary, please send us an email with your contact information, any website info, and brief explanation of your hatred towards any or all of the beloved Boston sports franchises.

Thanks.

All I have to say is…

HELL YEAH… I want to be in your movie!!!

So I whipped up a little note….

Hi-

James Huffman here... I'm an actor, writer, filmmkaer, currently based in Los Angeles...and I HATE Boston teams....hate em.

First of all... I grew up in NJ, just outside of the Big Apple. I love New York City with all my heart. When I graduated college I moved into Manhattan and spent the next 15 years walking the walk in the greatest city in the world.

When it comes to the greatest BASEBALL team in the world... I remember the exact moment I became a Yankee fan. It was October 14, 1976, during the ninth inning of Game Five of the ALCS against the Royals at Yankee Stadium, Chris Chambliss crushed a first-pitch, walk-off home run that sent the Yankees to their first World Series since 1964. I was 8 years old and I was hooked. Of course the following season was the season of 77.. and as lifelong sports fan, that season left a life long imprint on my soul.

To answer your question... I F%$#@*&& HATE The Red Sox... I also hate the Patriots and The Celtics... but that hatred stems from my desire to inflict and pain and sorrow on Red Sox fans world wide. The day The New York Giants upset the Patriots in the Super Bowl was probably one of the happiest days of my life. While I'm embarrassed to admit it, I had to be separated the following day as I almost came to blows with a girl (Who is a friend of a friend) who is a former Patriots cheerleader.... I was boasting about the victory and she accused me of being a fair weather fan.... that I just jumped on the bandwagon... I seriously would have choked her out.... ok I'm kidding.... no I'm not.... probably would have just shoved her to the ground...

There is so much more....

Like the time I stood on my roof in Hell's Kitchen and spilled beer on the heads of celebrating Red Sox fans as they danced on the sidewalk (in NEW YORK), celebrating the 2004 World series victory.... Not in MY Neighborhood folks... not in my neighborhood.


So yeah…seems like a fun, socially relevant project… I hope they call me.

Off to Anaheim!!!