Amy - logged on. - 12/4 at 3:53pm PT VIV - logged on. - 12/4 at 3:54pm PT Amy - Everyone, we have a bit of an emergency tonight...I just received a phone call saying that our chat will have to be moved up half an hour Elizabeth - logged on. - 12/4 at 3:54pm PTAmy - The chat will therefore start at 7 pm est/4 pm PST Amy - We apologize for the short notice and the inconvienence. :( Amy - Of course, we are dealing with Rick Springfield here...7 pm or when he shows, which ever comes first....again...sorry everyone! ;) Amy - I mean whichever comes last... Amy - Everyone, Rick should be here momentarily, he is online. RolexBoy - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:04pm PT Elizabeth - Can't wait to hear what THAT means... Amy - Good evening Rolex Boy! Welcome! VIV - RolexBoy???? :-) Amy - Explanation, please? RolexBoy - Well, since people found out my nickname was RoosterBoy I've gotten a lot of roosters as presents so...... Elizabeth - The man in SMART! Amy - Now THAT is funny. RolexBoy - But after seeing the Rooster in the top corner I'll have to change it back.Love the shoes Elizabeth - Welcome tonight, Rick...we've not had a chat since the Sept 11 tragedy, and Lisa S in Downer's Grove, IL would like to know if you've been to NYC since then, or if you've felt the need to go and experience it firsthand. Also, have you been inspired to write any songs as a response to all this? Amy - They are ruby slippers LambourginiBoy - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:11pm PT LambourginiBoy - I got kicked off VIV - I think we all are :-( Amyagain - Looks like we're all having a bit of trouble in that dept... LambourginiBoy - In answer to the question, no I haven't been to NY yet and I haven't written about it yet LambourginiBoy - I will vist the site eventually VIV - Pam in CA wonders if you will be adding anything new to EFX Alive next year and will you record a soundtrack now? LambourginiBoy - The soundtrack is still on the drawing piece and I added a George Harrison song fpor last couple of shows. There maybe some updates in the show later LambourginiBoy - Sorry 'board' ..where the hell did 'piece ' come from??? Amyagain - sagek01@aol.com wonders how you feel about all your recent successes...EFX, the tour, the People Mag article...how does it make you feel? VIV - not touching that one :-) Amyagain - sagek01@aol.com wonders how you feel about all your recent successes...EFX, the tour, the People Mag article...how does it make you feel? Amyagain - Whoa...sorry about that! LambourginiBoy - Het, how many times are you going to ask that question LambourginiBoy - I feel ok about it. It's not the final frontier yet. Amyagain - LOL as many times as I can, apparently! Elizabeth - Michelle G in MI would like to know WHO the boy is on the new BOY guitar, and if there's a story behind that one LambourginiBoy - Must be an acid flash back or something. I thought the kid looked like my nephew Intoxicated - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:23pm PT Intoxicated - Did somebody say acid! VIV - Rachael in UT ask if you were forced to give up chocolate or sex, which one could you live without? :-) Amyagain - Special guest to save the day! LambourginiBoy - Oh oh. Elizabeth - UH oh....visitors ;) VIV - welcome intoxicated !! LambourginiBoy - Ah , oh, let me think....okay chocolate Elizabeth - he's heeeeeeere..... Amyagain - Paul B from OH asks being an accomplished musician and actor, what do you feel you have yet to accomplish? Personally or professionally? LambourginiBoy - I smell tequila Intoxicated - So many bottles of Chinaco, so little time………. LambourginiBoy - Actually most of the time I feel like I haven't accomplished much and look forward to what will be Elizabeth - Lisa R in Windsor CA wonders, we've all noticed how buff you have become these days. What kind of workout or exercise routine have you been using in order to achieve that six pack? LambourginiBoy - lambourginiBoy form Las Vegas has a question: What would you rather give up. Tequila or sex? LambourginiBoy - That's for Intoxicated Intoxicated - Is it a sign of getting old or that you need vitamins, when all you find in your hand at the end of the evening is an ab-roller and a razor. LambourginiBoy - Oh, I have an ab roler that never leaves my side and I work out every otherday at the EFX gym VIV - Tami from WA asks who is the most famous celebrity that has come to see you in EFX Alive? Intoxicated - so.....what about the razor? LambourginiBoy - Intoxicated. Maurice Gibb came back to say hi the other night and different folks, I'm still waiting for Paul and Ringo to show up Amyagain - Jody in MI and lots of others are asking how your arm/wrist are doing these days? Intoxicated - Is this really slow or am I too sober? LambourginiBoy - The razor is my friend Amyagain - I think it's a bit of both Intox. LambourginiBoy - both Intoxicated - I better have a shot!! VIV - Cheryl in MA wonders what made you decide to sign for another year with EFX Alive Elizabeth - or four... Intoxicated - We’ve noticed when you stand in the crowd singing during a show that you don’t even flinch when hormone filled girls grab and whack your love unit around in no gentle way. Is this some zen pain art you have mastered or do you actually wear protection. LambourginiBoy - I thought first that it would give me some good time to write now the show is basically running itself and after the attacks of 9/11 flying has become tougher for touring bands because of allthe checks so I thought I'd wait for it to settle a bit. I'm not afraid to fly, I still fly between LA and Vegas Elizabeth - Speaking of Paul and Ringo, Tom C in Florida wonders your reaction to and how the death of George Harrison has affected you? LambourginiBoy - My arm is healed. My wrist is a little sore still LambourginiBoy - I was crying on and off all day the day he died. It affected me much more that i thought it owuld. He was a major part of my youth and love of music. Amyagain - Jenni in AZ asks since you were in Las Vegas and all, how did you celebrate Thanksgiving...and what do vegetarians eat on Turkey day anyway? LambourginiBoy - Hey intoxicated, where do you think the ab roller handles go when I'm done working out? Elizabeth - we could be getting into too much information here... Intoxicated - I know, Isn't that spot taken? LambourginiBoy - I had a great Thanksgiving up here and then another in LA. Let's clear this up. I am not a vegetarian, I eat turkey and fish so the turkeys are NOT spared on my account on Thanksgiving VIV - Erin in Canada asks what is the musicial style of your next record, rock and roll, spiritual or?? LambourginiBoy - I don't know at this point. it will probably be more about relationships and after being on the road it may be a little louder:-) Elizabeth - Jenny in Miami wants to know (maybe Intox should answer this), have you been Naughty or Nice this year & what would you like from Santa? VIV - louder? LOL LambourginiBoy - Hey, is everybody elses screen have an add that is saying 'Men attract more women..click here" ? Elizabeth - I'm thinking you don't need that... Intoxicated - Again I ask.....We’ve noticed when you stand in the crowd singing during a show that you don’t even flinch when hormone filled girls grab and whack your love unit around in no gentle way. Is this some zen pain art you have mastered or do you actually wear protection. VIVagain - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:46pm PT Intoxicated - If Packy was here she would know! HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:49pm PT Amytimesfour - Donna T in DE asks about the inspiration for the guitar designs...the Tao Of Sex is getting talked about a lot lately...where DO YOU think of these things? VIV#3 - Christina in OH asks if you are ever nervous going into the audience at shows or with meeting fans? HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - I got kicked off AGAIN Amytimesfour - I've just sent word to our fan winners to come be a part of the chat now. I hope they are having better 'net luck than the rest of us! Amytimesfour - Sorry Rick... Intoxicated - Is this AOL, is this why my AOL stock has tanked??? HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - 1)I have been REALLY nice. 2) I just see things that call out "put me on one of your guitars",either that or I need to get a day job 3) No I'm not nervous unless what Intoxicated is saying happens. Amytimesfour - LOL Intox it's a combination of high traffic and other glitchy things...though I say blame AOL too. They're always to blame. HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Yes Intox. That's why EVERYONES AOL stock has sucked the big one for MONTHS....YEARS Elizabeth - Diana S in Castro Valley CA asks, have you played any good practical jokes on the cast members of EFX you can share with us? Amytimesfour - Our fan winners? Anyone? Anyone? VIV#3 - Beowulf Elizabeth - The Kama Sutra called out to you "put me on a guitar?" I'm not sure that's what they meant to say ;) VIV#3 - Beowulf from NJ says woff woff :-) HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Unfortunately my practical jokes are a bit sick and twisted to mention here HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Scooby is in the house too. he's hungry and keeps looking at the door to go eat at the theater Intoxicated - We were under the impression that a considerable amount of money was raised for Scubby’s neuticles, but we still notice there is no one home back there. Scubby says it’s cramping his style! Can you explain?? HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - In answer ro Intoxicateds qhestion about being manhandled: I have a man servant who shields me from that stuff Tracy&Michelle - logged on. - 12/4 at 4:57pm PT Amytimesfour - Caroline in NJ says you collect toys from what we understand...what is your favorite in your collection? Intoxicated - Oooops Scooby! Amytimesfour - There's one of our fan winners... Tracy&Michelle - Hi, Rick! (and crew) Tracy&Michelle - First We want to say that all your fans send their Love and want to wish you and your family a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Scooby is lobbying for REAL testicles..he's just waiting for a donor HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Hi there and Yo!You too. Intoxicated - You know something, if Packy were here this would be funnier Tracy&Michelle - Thank you for giving us this opportunity to chat with you! HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - One of my fav toys is an original Buck Rodgers space pistol with all the tags, holster and box. It's pretty awesome (if you're into toys that is) Intoxicated - I think Matty isn't doing anything with his Amytimesfour - definitely need to send Packy an invite next chat... Cheryl - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:01pm PT Tracy&Michelle - The Concert you put on at the Palace was Awesome! And the turnout was super! Are you looking forward to taking your show to larger venues in the future? Intoxicated - Yeah Amy Amytimesfour - Welcome Cheryl! Cheryl - Hi Rick!! Thanks for the help Amy Viv#4 - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:02pm PT Amytimesfour - Anytime Cheryl. Glad you made it. Cheryl - Rick I gave you the molting rooster at EFX in nov. Did it get a proper burial HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - I ahve to go soon. Sorry. Any last questions? HouseInTheSouthOFranceBoy - Hi to you all too Intoxicated - Now that Wayne Newton has gone overseas to entertain the troops, Cheryl - When will we see you on the East Coast Tracy&Michelle - Are there any current television shows that you’d like to do a guest spot on? Viv#4 - sorry things have been so slow tonight...:-( Cheryl - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:06pm PT IslandInTheSthPacificBoy - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:06pm PT IslandInTheSthPacificBoy - I got booted off AGAIN again Intoxicated - Now that Wayne Newton has gone overseas to entertain the troops,has that left you with the opportunity to rock David Cassidys' world the way we know he wants you to Viv#4 - love the names :-) Cheryl - Any chance we get to hear "Believe In Me" or " Bad Boy" in the new year Tracy&Michelle - How much chocolate have you had today? And is it true what they say about chocolate? IslandInTheSthPacificBoy - Wayne has left me his plane and use of the Las Vegas police force should I or any of my friends get into trouble Amybootedentirely - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:09pm PT Intoxicated - That would be Ronnie if anyone IslandInTheSthPacificBoy - TV shows... I haven;t watched television in 25 years, honestly. But i know there are some great shows on couse my kids tell me, so anyone of the good ones will do. Amybootedentirely - Rick, thanks for your time tonight, even if we ran a bit slow, you keep giving it the best try! :) IslandInTheSthPacificBoy - No chocolate and what do they say? If it has anything to do with sex, they're wrong. Viv#4 - some have asked if you have been naughty or nice for Santa Claus :-) Intoxicated - Hey Rick, David Cassidy called. He say's your bath is ready Cheryl - Rick, I guess you missed all my questions Tracy&Michelle - err..that it gives you cavities Cheryl - Rick, I guess you missed all my questions Amybootedentirely - I just wanted to say that in case *I* get booted off again! Elizabeth - I'm getting ana why sex is the theme of the next album Intoxicated "Ana" is that a christmas thing, like .....NOEL??? Cheryl - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:15pm PT Intoxicated "Ana" The Strip is calling - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:15pm PTElizabeth - An IDEA....sorry, even my computer isn't cooperating tonight Elizabeth - well there's a subtle message...thanks for chatting tonight Rick :) Viv#4 - Thanks for coming Rick (and intoxicated). Hopefu Amybootedentirely - LOL Rick we know you have to go...thanks for being patient AND funny during this glitchy chat. Intoxicated - Rick, David is using up all the warm water. Say nitey nite and hit the showers Cheryl - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:16pm PT Viv#4 - duh!! ...hopefully will run better next time Intoxicated - Wait a minute, we KNOW who was funny Amybootedentirely - Thanks for taking the time despite your schedule...we all definitely appreciate it. The Strip is calling - Yes to 'Believe in Me' No to 'Bad boy'. I never liked that song Viv#4 - everyone sends happy holiday wishes to you and those you love. Cheryl - Thanks Rick . See you at EFX again in March Michelle&Tracy - logged on. - 12/4 at 5:17pm PT Amybootedentirely - The fans want to wish you Happy Holidays and a ROCKING New Year. :) The Strip is calling - Okay, bye to everyone and see you at the next chat or show or Legionaires dinner Amybootedentirely - (Intox, don't get jealous now...we know you are the life in this party!) Michelle&Tracy - Thank you, Rick!! Bye Cheryl - This time I promise no molting rooster. But I'll think of something The Strip is calling - The same to you all. Love and Peace and happyness in the New year. And for Intox, and Xtra shot of the good stuff. Viv#4 - glad you made it intoxicated :-) The Strip is calling - I 've got to go get Scooby some dinner:-) Intoxicated - We Live For This Stuff Intoxicated - We Live For This Stuff Intoxicated - We Live For This Stuff Intoxicated - BUT we wish the chat room actually worked Amybootedentirely - ...And Rick has left the building everyone. Thanks so much for your patience tonight.