A while back, there was a show called "Dinner for Five" where Jon Favreau would talk with 4 different people about various topics. We've seen that type of show ranging from the original "Politically Incorrect" to "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" on Comedy Central.
While no one ate on "Dinner for Five," the conversation was rather fun. The dynamic of the four guests and Favreau could sometimes be really quiet or really loud.
I remember one particular set of guests on "Dinner for Five" that had Dave Foley from "Kids in the Hall" and Neve Campbell. I was hoping that they would bring up the sketch that Campbell as a Canadian unknown actress before she made it big, and they did talk about it.
The theme of this debut quartet is "words." The first three are obvious, the fourth is not just a pretty face. And they're all Canadian.
Leonard Cohen -- Cool is the closest you can come to describing the impact of Leonard Cohen. The lyrics, rhythm, and ooooo that voice. Just wonderful.
Margaret Atwood -- If you asked casual book readers to name their favorite Canadian author, chances are Margaret Atwood would come up first.
Neil Peart -- If rock and roll had never been invented, Neil Peart would be one of the top Canadian poets. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson get most of the limelight (pun intended), but Peart is a drummer who write the most amazing lyrics. Writing amazing poetry is a gift in itself. Writing amazing poetry that can be set to the rhythms of music takes a skill rarely found.
Jacqueline Hennessy -- Thinking of Jacqueline Hennessy, twin sister of Jill (whom we highlighted in our Valentine's Day special), as just a pretty face ignores most of what Jacqueline brings to the table. True, they are identical twins. While Jill dropped out of high school, Jacqueline has a doctorate in French literature. She works as a journalist. And she has a few acting experiences without being a whole-hearted part of that world. Pretty cool.
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