A group called America's Helping Hands came up with a novel way to raise cash for charity. They asked 134 celebrities to place their hands in some sort of clay-like mold. Then the charity fashions replicas of those hands in marble casting stone and mounts them on a decorative plaque for display. They're presently selling these sculptures on eBay and here's the link. At the moment, the three highest bids are for the mitts of (in this order:) Barry Manilow, Wayne Gretzsky and George W. Bush. Bush will probably ask the Supreme Court to declare him the winner.
You have another chance to hear a great singer if you're in the Southern California area. After a successful engagement in Great Britain, chanteuse extraordinaire Shelly Goldstein returns to the Gardenia in Hollywood for one night only. That one night is Thursday, October 17. For reservations, call (323) 467-7444. She sings well, she's funny and she writhes on the piano. What more could you want?