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Which reminds me, after that Christmas concert, Trey mentioned overhearing Perry doing press (we hadn't met him at this point) and said he was spouting all this bizarre, whacked-out-sounding stuff. I had seen plenty of wine bottles rolling around, and had also caught some of (guitarist) Dave Navarro's antics. There was a palpable tension backstage and lots of whispering as we all tried to gauge whether or not Jane's Addiction would even be able to go on stage.

Also Today Mary Kay Bergman The voice of Wendy Testaburger, Mayor McDaniels and Ms. Crabtree dies at 38. By Andy Dehnart

Now fast forward to "Chef Aid: The South Park Album." Frank and Perry have become better friends and Perry agrees to do a song for the record. Trey's driving over and can't help wondering what the hell is going to happen. He's the boss, and Perry is definitely an X factor. Sure, Perry's spent gobs of time in the studio, but what if he's all prima donna? What if he goes nuts? What if he doesn't show? What if ... what if ... what if? Perry is a rock and roller.

So Trey gets there and starts singing vocals so that Perry can hear how the song goes. He does this two, maybe three, times. Perry doesn't even seem to be paying close attention. But then Perry gets in the booth and begins dancing and singing and swirling about until everyone is infected with his energy and the whole studio comes alive, and he nails the vocals on the first take. He was prepared, professional and inspiring. Just blew everybody away.

And speaking of albums, South Park is putting out "The Mr. Hankey Christmas Album" sometime around Thanksgiving, and there is one song I think you'll particularly enjoy. It's called "The Most Offensive Story Ever Told." I'll send you up a copy.

And now back to Halloween. Well, no one else so exciting was there. My friend Celeste was in town, and she's quite exciting, but she's never strung Christmas lights through her hair. Not that I've seen, anyway. All in all, it was a good, safe, loving time. Every cloud has its orange and black lining, as it were. The indomitable Amy even wound up holding court in the Moroccan room by about 1 a.m., fresh from the emergency room with a soft cast and a surgery appointment.

I think everyone will be back next year.

Love,

David

P.S. I've got some sad news from the world of "South Park." Mary Kay Bergman, who did all the female voices in the show and the movie, passed away last Friday. She will be sorely missed.
salon.com | Nov. 19, 1999

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