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1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover's records on the radio, they bring back memories. Do you prefer familiar songs or do you seek out new music?
A. I tend to listen to familiar songs, especially when I am writing or doing accounting work. I don't mind new music when I'm cleaning or have time to pay attention. But when all I want is background noise, then the older music works best because I don't have to think about it.
2) Shelley introduced "Big Star" on an episode of The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She remembers the show's star and her TV mom, Donna Reed, as "an extraordinary woman." Who is your favorite TV mom?
A. My favorite TV mom would be Shirley Partridge from the Partridge Family.
3) Speaking of big stars, Shelley made three movies with Elvis, who said she was his favorite leading lady. What qualities do you value in a coworker?
A. I like someone who is helpful, thoughtful, kind, patient, and intelligent.
4) Though best known for comedy, Shelley appeared as Cathy in a made-for-TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Have you ever read the Emily Bronte classic?
A. I read Wuthering Heights the first time when I was 9 years old. I have read it again since but probably should pick it up again now that I'm older. I come away with something different every time I read a classic.
5) Shelley Fabares' aunt was Broadway, film and TV veteran Nanette Fabray. Do you have a favorite aunt or uncle?
A. I like all of my aunts and uncles. It wouldn't be polite to say I have a favorite.
6) In the 1990s she was twice nominated for an Emmy Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy) for her work on Coach. She didn't win. Millions of viewers got to see her applaud graciously when Laurie (Roseanne) Metcalf's named was announced both times. If you were nominated for a major award and the ceremony was televised, would you get all dressed up and go? Or would you prefer to watch from home?
A. I think I would feel like I had to be there, if I had worked that hard.
7) In 1962, when this song was first released, Jack Nicklaus launched his legendary golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf? Do you watch golf on TV?
A. I do not watch golf on TV.
8) Also in 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home at the age of 36. Up until then she had always been a renter. Marilyn was residing there at the time of her death that August. How long have you lived at your current address?
A. My address has changed three times over the last 39 years, but I have not moved from the current spot.
9) Random question – According to a survey, the average American will kiss 15 different partners over their lifetime. Do you estimate your personal total is more, less, or right on track?
A. I don't know. Are we talking second grade stolen kisses on the ballfield or what? (I had a friend who told me once she dated 115 different men before she found the man she married. I was stunned. "I didn't sleep with them all," she declared.)
*I will be at my father's funeral today. I will be around to visit when I can. Thanks for understanding.*
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