by Lisa Becker
Best part of being a TV star – It’s really just being there for the fans. It’s hard to explain, but just knowing that I’m bringing entertainment and joy into people’s living rooms and lives really means a lot.
From: Renee Greene – February 28, 2011 – 3:30 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: You WON’T believe it!!!
You won’t believe who I’ve been emailing…Davey Montrell from “Forensic Mystery TV.” He is so charming. Do you think I should go out with him? I’ve always shied away from the Hollywood scene.
From: Shelley Manning – February 28, 2011 – 4:02 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: You WON’T believe it!!!
Absolutely. He’s got great hair. But, everyone in LA is someone or wants to be someone. Don’t be intimated. You…are Supermodel Renee!!!!
From: Renee Greene – February 28, 2011 – 4:08 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: You WON’T believe it!!!
Where do you think he would take me? Somewhere totally expensive and very LA?
From: Shelley Manning – February 28, 2011 – 4:10 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: You WON’T believe it!!!
Stop emailing me and email him. Won’t get anywhere talking with me…
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – February 28, 2011 – 4:12 PM
To: [email protected]/TheLAWay
Subject: Re: A lot in common
Henry Ford. How exciting. I bet playing Henry Ford is a great role. He seemed like such an interesting, inventive and visionary person. When and where do you start filming?
From: [email protected]/TheLAWay – March 1, 2011 – 8:07 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: A lot in common
Oh, I wouldn’t want to play Ford. I’m much more interested in Harold Miller, he was one of Ford’s neighbors when he was a boy and inadvertently inspired him to invent. There’s this really pivotal scene in the beginning of the movie that really sets up the rest of the story about Ford’s life. A part like that is much more interesting and challenging. You know, when it’s not all there on the page. You’ve really got to delve deep into the character and his motivation. But, it would probably be much better to explain all of this in person. Are you up for meeting?
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – March 1, 2011 – 10:02 AM
To: [email protected]/TheLAWay
Subject: Re: A lot in common
Sure thing. What did you have in mind?
From: [email protected]/TheLAWay – March 1, 2011 – 12:26 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: A lot in common
Why don’t I pick you up around 8:30 on Saturday night? We’ll go grab a bite and see where the night takes us.
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – March 1, 2011 – 12:35 PM
To: [email protected]/TheLAWay
Subject: Re: A lot in common
Sounds great. I’m at the southwest corner of Pico and Beverly Glen, #402. I’ll see you then.
From: Renee Greene – March 1, 2011 – 12:38 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Mrs. Davey Montrell
AGH! HE ASKED ME OUT…I CAN’T WAIT. Can’t you just picture me, Mrs. Davey Montrell. We’d be at all of the parties. I’m going out with HIM. We’re going to “grab a bite and see where the night takes us.”
From: Shelley Manning – March 1, 2011 – 1:05 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Mrs. Davey Montrell
I’m more impressed that Davey Montrell is going out with RENEE GREENE! I’m her biggest fan – but not in a stalkerish kind of way. ;)
From: Renee Greene – March 1, 2011 – 2:15 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Just call me…Mrs. Davey Montrell
Yes, you read correctly. I have the potential to become Mrs. Davey Montrell. He emailed me and asked me out on a date. We’re going out on Saturday night. If this works out, I owe you – BIG TIME.
From: Mark Finlay – March 1, 2011 – 3:45 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Just call me…Mrs. Davey Montrell
Awesome. Not only could you be hob nobbing with all of the celeb types, but you’ll owe me. Have fun – be safe!!! And, make sure you call or email when you get home.
From: Renee Greene – March 2, 2011 – 10:14 AM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Set up?
Hey there. Since your (thankfully!) recent break up (again!) with Evan, I haven’t heard you talk much about dating anyone. Was wondering if you would let me set you up with someone? We have a sister agency called Foxmeade and I recently met a managing director named Austin who is TOTALLY awesome. Now you may be asking yourself, why doesn’t Renee go out with him herself? Well, I would absolutely consider it, but I NEVER mix work with pleasure and we will be working together on a few projects. So, you’re thinking, “well, what’s he like?” He’s very savvy, creative and engaging. Next, you may be asking yourself, “so what does this guy with a ‘great personality’ look like?” He’s very tall and quite handsome with dark brown hair, warm brown eyes and a really gentle smile. That leads you right to “If he’s so great, why is he single,” right? Good question. He was in a serious relationship and his girlfriend got an amazing job offer in Europe. They tried the long distance thing, but it was just too hard. He’s been on his own for about four months. So, I thought to myself, “who is a charming, successful, beautiful and smart woman who would be worthy of such a fine man” and you IMMEDIATELY sprung to mind. So, what do you think? Up for it?
From: Ashley Price – March 2, 2011 – 10:19 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Set up?
Well, you certainly know how to sell something. Your clients are VERY lucky. And you certainly know how to flatter a girl. But, really, I don’t know.
From: Renee Greene – March 2, 2011 – 10:22 AM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Set up?
Oh, come on. What have you got to lose? It’s one night and I vouch for him. He’s a really good guy. He mentioned that one of their partners’ clients is hosting a big party to launch a new casino in Palm Springs. It’s a casino-themed event in Hollywood and supposedly some celebrities will be there. He needs a date. Say yes!?!
From: Ashley Price – March 2, 2011 – 3:00 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Set up?
Agh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay. I’m in. Give him my number.
From: Renee Greene – March 2, 2011 – 3:01 PM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Set up?
:)
From: Renee Greene – March 5, 2011 – 11:55 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: He is a small, small man
When I say small, I mean small in every sense of the word. First, this man is not the 5’8” he claims to be in his profile. No, he’s lucky if he cracks the 5’3” barrier. Not that I’m judging. I’m short. So height has never really been a huge relationship factor for me. But 5’8”? No way. Even more important, he is a small-minded, petty, rude, little man. I would say he has a Napoleon complex, but he couldn’t get a part as “big” as Napoleon. And as he would justify it, he would much rather delve into a smaller character so “it’s not all there on the page.”
So, we’re sitting at dinner (he took me to The Red Room) and over walks this couple who look very Hollywood. He’s middle-age, balding with a round belly and she looks like her parents let her stay out late on a school night…a collagen-lipped, silicone-injected, bleach blonde-headed bimbo doll. He stands up, gives a few air kisses and proceeds to chat for 10 minutes. Believe it or not, the phrase “do lunch” was actually uttered. Now normally, I wouldn’t mind. I love to chat with new people and can hold my own among any crowd.
But the man DIDN’
T EVEN INTRODUCE ME. It was like I wasn’t even there. After they left, he proceeds to tell me what phonies they are and that he didn’t introduce me because they have no interest in “the little people.” Here he is saying how much he wants to find someone beyond the superficiality, but in reality, he is the biggest phony of them all.
Then, he sees a man a few tables away – of course he’s sitting at the table Davey wanted but was too cheap to slip a few bucks to the maître d – and spends a HALF HOUR telling me what an ass he is, how he stole a part from him, etc. Not once did he ever ask me a question about myself and every time I started to talk about my life, interests, etc. he managed to turn the conversation back to his career and fans. UGH!
Gotta run and call Mark.
From: Shelley Manning – March 7, 2011 – 8:56 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: He is a small, small man
Sorry I’m just getting back to you. What a lame ass. They say the camera adds 10 pounds. Maybe he thought he could add it length wise instead of width wise. Wow. So sorry. Obviously you aren’t going out with him again. How did the date end?
As for me, I spent a weekend-long date in a sweat-soaked set of satin sheets. His name was Charlie and we met through a mutual friend. Now granted, we were being quite aerobic, but this man was sweating – profusely. Thankfully, it was an attractive, musky, manly scent that protruded from his highly-active pores. From now on, he will be known as Fire Hose. And, ironically, that also helps to describe another manly feature of his. :)
From: Renee Greene – March 7, 2011 – 9:14 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: He is a small, small man
Believe it or not, he actually seemed shocked that I didn’t want to invite him in and have sex with him. What on earth would make him think that was in the cards? I’m just going to email him and call it off. Too bad I’m not very “Hollywood” or I could have my people call his people. But, when you are one of the “little people,” you gotta take care of dirty business yourself.
And, as far as Fire Hose is concerned, gotta say, EW! I’m not big into the sweat. But, at least he was a man – not like the Cuddler. I bet when he sweats, it’s like jasmine, lilacs and perfume. ;).
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – March 7, 2011 – 9:28 AM
To: [email protected]/TheLAWay
Subject: Thanks
Thanks for dinner last night. It was fun…but I think we make better friends than anything. Hope you understand.
From: [email protected]/TheLAWay – March 7, 2011 – 9:35 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: Thanks
I was just about to email you. You seem like a nice person, but quite frankly I’m looking for someone who is a little more outgoing and dynamic. Sadly, in my business, it’s all about image and I just don’t see you fitting into mine.
From: Renee Greene – March 7, 2011 – 9:37 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Fwd: Re: Thanks
Can you believe I’m getting dumped by this ass?
From: Shelley Manning – March 7, 2011 – 10:05 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Thanks
What a jerk. You deserve much better than this B-list celebrity. He’s not EVEN worth getting upset over. He would be LUCKY to be going out with someone like you. Lucky, I tell you. We should take his lame emails and sell them to the tabloids.
From: [email protected]/Thomas33 – March 7, 2011 – 10:07 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Hello
Hi. I’m a junior partner for Hastings, Laslow, Arden and Stein, a large law firm in downtown Los Angeles I went to college at UCLA and got my joint MBA/JD from Wharton. My parents have been married for 36 years and are great relationship role models for me. My dad worked hard to provide for his family and my mom was the family caretaker. I hope to find the same kind of relationship. Take a look at my profile and let me know if you think you would like to talk with me. Thanks, Thomas.
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – March 8, 2011 – 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]/Thomas33
Subject: Re: Hello
Hi Tom. You seem like a very smart, ambitious and interesting guy. So, let me ask you a few questions.
- Who is your favorite Brady?
- If Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman got in a fight, who would win?
- What is the last book you read or are currently reading?
- What is the best part of being an attorney?
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
From: Renee Greene – March 8, 2011 – 9:45 AM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Up-DATE?
So, what’s the update on your date? Did you have fun? Was he as advertised? Are you going to see him again?
From: Ashley Price – March 8, 2011 – 10:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Up-DATE?
It was fine. The party was okay – a bit too crowded to play any of the casino games and the food was mediocre. But, I got a GREAT gift bag including a gift certificate for $500 (!) worth of services at swanky Ra Jai salon in Beverly Hills. And, you were right. Austin is a very nice, charming and handsome guy. Completely as advertised.
From: Renee Greene – March 8, 2011 – 11:01 AM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Up-DATE?
So, are you going to see him again?
From: Ashley Price – March 8, 2011 – 11:48 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Up-DATE?
Please don’t be angry with me. But, I couldn’t stop thinking about Evan. I know he was a jerk and I know I’m better off without him, but I couldn’t help myself but miss being with him. I’m sorry.
From: Renee Greene – March 8, 2011 – 11:57 AM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: Re: Up-DATE?
Oh Ashley! With one hand, he’s giving you a big caress. He keeps telling you that he loves you and wants to be with you. And with the other hand, he’s giving you a big ol’ slap in the face. He doesn’t think he can commit to you…or anyone for that matter. You guys break up and then he calls or texts or stops by to see you and you’re back together. But, if he doesn’t see a future with you, you need to move on. Again, the most important thing is for you to be happy and I just don’t see you happy. I have to hop into a meeting. I’ll call you tonight.
From: [email protected]/Thomas33 – March 8, 2011 – 10:17 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: Hello
Actually, I prefer Thomas. To answer your questions:
- Who is your favorite Brady? I guess the dad
- If Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman got in a fight, who would win? Don’t really know
- What is the last book you read or are currently reading? Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Era, Second Edition by Joe I. Bessis. Sadly, I don’t have much time to read for pleasure.
- What is the best part of being an attorney? Working for one of the world’s leading firms.
Listen, I’m not very good at this online thing. Would you be interested in meeting me for a drink at the Coffee World in Brentwood? Do you know where that is?
From: [email protected]/PRGal1981 – March 9, 2011 – 9:13 AM
To: [email protected]/Thomas33
Subject: Re: Hello
I know exactly where that is. Sure. That would be nice. Why don’t we say Thursday night around 8:00. Let’s plan to meet outside.
From: [email protected]/Thomas33 – March 9, 2011 – 9:15 AM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Re: Hello
Sounds good. See you then.
From: Renee Greene – March 9, 2011 – 9:17 AM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Third time’s the charm
Okay, Date #3. His name is Thomas (not Tom,
but Thomas) Wells and he is a junior partner with Hastings, Laslow, Arden and Stein. We’re meeting at Coffee World tomorrow. Wish me luck.
From: Shelley Manning – March 9, 2011 – 9:20 AM
To: Renee Greene, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Third time’s the charm
Junior partner, eh? Can you say CHA-CHING? Have fun and call me or drop me an email when you’re home.
From: Mark Finlay – March 9, 2011 – 9:20 AM
To: Renee Greene; Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Third time’s the charm
Ditto for me. Not the “CHA-CHING” part, but the “have fun and call me later” part.
From: Renee Greene – March 10, 2011 – 10:15 PM
To: Ashley Price
Subject: THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I cannot thank you enough for bailing me out. That man was probably the most boring person I have EVER met in my entire life. And I’ve been around. Well, I haven’t actually been around in that sense. But, you know what I mean. I’ve met a lot of people and lord knows I’ve got some clients that could put you to sleep, but this man takes the cake. I’ve never done anything like that before, but thank goodness you were home.
From: Renee Greene – March 10, 2011 – 10:20 PM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Safe, sound, sleepy
Holy moly. Thomas was probably the MOST BORING PERSON EVER! That lemonade (sadly, at Coffee World so no vanilla blended to take my mind off of this bore) felt like a valium cocktail with an ambien chaser. I could not keep my eyes open. Guess my search continues. Call me tomorrow.
From: Ashley Price – March 11, 2011 – 9:06 AM
