'MO - May 2008 - (Page 6)

letter from the editor Emmy-winner Leslie Jordan is instantly recognizable to anyone who sees his face. Even my mom, who knows nothing of popular culture, knew who he was when I said “ the little gay guy that Karen ﬁghts with on Will & Grace.” “Oh, my God. I love him!” was her reply. “He’s so funny!” When I told her that I had spent nearly two days with him (at a photo shoot and an interview), she nearly dropped the phone. I’m certain that among my mom’s friends and neighbors in Topeka, KS, I am a minor celebrity (by association). I have arrived He’s gone now, but Leslie Jordan will return to Seattle during Pride weekend for two performances with the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Until then, check out our interview on page 14. The month of May brings the return of The Seattle International Film Festival, and SIFF’s got a great line-up of ﬁlms for the LGBT crowd this year. Matthew McQuilkin avoided the recent cold spell and sat home watching screeners for the upcoming festival. Four of his top picks are in this month’s What’s Hot section on page 26. And as the weather turns warmer, leash up the beast, and get outside. Julie Forbes has some suggestions for exercising your pooch in her regular Pet Project column on page 10. ’mo managed to catch the softballers (and their supporters) at Purr recently as the Emerald City Softball Association kicked off a new season. The play will be intense this year as teams vie for spots in the upcoming Gay Softball World Series in Seattle this August. View the pics in this month’s SceneOut spread on page 28. Enjoy the issue! P h o t o by J ay Ko h , c o u r t e s y F ly i n g h o u s e P r o d u c t i o n s Michael Lehman Editor-in-Chief P.S. I’d also like to extend a special thanks to Flying House Productions (home of the Seattle Men’s Chorus and the Seattle Women’s Chorus) for sharing Mr. Jordan and some really funny photos (taken by Jay Koh). 6 celebrating seattle’s gay community

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'MO - May 2008 Contents Letter From the Editor Voices Instant Activist Pet Project 'mo-BIZ: SeattleMeds Pharmacy 'mo-Money: The Federal Reserve 'mo Magazine Interview with Will & Grace Star Leslie Jordan Form & Function: Better Legs By Summer Healthy Alternatives Vancouver: Heading North in Rail Time Book Review: Where Are You Now? By Mary Higgins Clark Seattle International Film Festival Preview Capitol Hill Guide SceneOut: People@Places 'mo-Single Q&A

'MO - May 2008

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