Vinnie Costa

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Vinnie Is Down For Repairs…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 12:39 pm
Vinnie is suffering from the worst head cold in history – his regularly scheduled blog will continue shortly. But, at least, I don’t look like this… - // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ ...
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Audition # 24 – On Camera

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 3:20 am
I get so few On-Camera auditions since I’ve become a member of SAG – I never should’ve joined the union, I really think it was a mistake, but anyway, I digress – that when I do...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 6:00 am
Customer: "I don’t want to buy anything from you, I just want your opinion on the shows I’m going to see." Agent: "That’ll be $199.00…My opinions are strong and my time ain&#...
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Photo (album) Phriday – World Series Game Two

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 3:20 am
Click the pic to see what I saw during game 2 of the Yankee/Philly 2009 World Series…
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Fall EATfest

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 3:20 am
November 11th – 22nd Thursdays at 7:00 pm Saturdays at 5:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm 8 PLAYS!!! What is to Become of Poor Father Michael? by David Bell / directed by David Winitsky with Chris...
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It Says A Lot…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:05 pm
One of my directors asked me what I did for Halloween. I told her, “I skipped Halloween this year, I wanted to watch the Yankee game.” Her response, “That one comment is so telling. ...
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Haiku Review – Ragtime

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 3:20 am
Sparse, deconstructed. A ragtime history class – slice of a lifetime. An amazing, pared-down production of a musical whose flaw has been it’s over-production. I don’t know how long ...
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We Need A Little…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 3:20 am
…Christmas. Haul out the holly – I’m feeling the season all ready! I added a small selection of Christmas music to my iPod, I started designing this year’s card, and walking ...
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New Artist – Cristina Costa Cerone

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 8:39 am
On Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 3pm-6pm. I will be going to the opening reception of the New Rochelle Art Association’s First Annual Art Exhibit at the New Century Artists Gallery in Chels...
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Lucky Penny Update – October

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 2:23 pm
During the month of October, I found – drum roll please… 35. Was I Lucky? I crossed an item off my bucket list – Lucky I met someone – Lucky I had two lovely weeks with that some...
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Random Thought – Halloween

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 9:10 am
Just adding “sexy” or “whore” in front of something, be it nurse, cop or lawyer, does not a costume make… How about putting a little more thought into it girls?
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Overheard @ The Desk – Halloween Edition

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 am
Customer: “What is the creepiest, spookiest, scariest show you’ve got to help us celebrate Halloween?” Agent: “Mary Poppins…scary!” // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ a...
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Photo Phriday – Phuck Philly

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:00 am

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World Series

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:42 pm
I’ve never been to a World Series Game – that changes tonight! GO YANKEES!!
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I'd Be Complaining If I Had Nothing To Do!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 8:55 am
Juggling three shows, two jobs and an active social life – (ha!) – my days and nights have been filled to the rim. I’ve got three weeks worth of TV shows to watch on my DVR. My body...
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Through Every Season…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 2:47 pm
…as we dive head first into Autumn, my favorite season of the year – another reasons to pack it all in and open a bakery in Vermont, their Fall seems to last longer – I’m final...
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New Shoes

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 1:49 pm
I need new shoes. I need black dress shoes, I need black boots and I need brown boots – what I need most? A $1000.00 shoe shopping spree!
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This May Explain A Few Things…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 12:07 pm
My entire life and lifestyle can be traced to the first three Broadway shows I saw. Peter Pan – It was a class trip. I saw it with Sandy Duncan at the original Helen Hayes Theatre on 46th Stree...
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Vote for Joey – A Cutest Pet Contest – How Could He Not Win?

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 7:56 am
I entered my photo of Joey into a contest at CutestPetContest.com. I’m trying to win some really cool prizes including a $100 gift card to Pet Smart & $1,000 cash. I really want to win, and all...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 7:00 am
Customer w/Small Child: “I’d like three tickets to Phantom of the Opera please.” Agent: “No problem. May I ask how old your child is?” Customer w/Small Child: “A ...
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Photo Phriday – Proper English…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 7:29 am
You’d think a city-wide advertising campaign would’ve had a proof-reader…
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Overheard @ The Desk – A Very Short Play in Three Scenes

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 7:00 am
Setting: The Marriott Marquis Ticket Desk Cast: Agent – Handsome, man in his mid-thirties – what? who do you think is writing this? Customer 1 – Male 70’s Customer 2 R...
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Haiku Review – Brighton Beach Memoirs

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 8:12 am
Simon in the Mezz? Watching him – watching his life. There was a show? I do love Brighton Beach Memoirs, I’ve been a fan of Neil Simon forever – watching him watching his own life u...
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Questions – Why…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 4:20 am
…do I insist to watch a movie I own on DVD on commercial television? Why not just pop in the DVD and watch without the commercial breaks? - // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ a2a_link...
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March On Washington – The Gays Take DC

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 4:20 am
The anaomy of a magical day: 4:29 AM – Wake-up. It was one of those mornings when you’re anticipating the day so much, your body wakes up with no prompting. 4:30  AM – Alarm goes...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 9:00 am
Time 1:54 PM Customer: “I’d like three tickets to today’s matinee.” Agent: “For…” Customer: “Anything.” Agent: “Well, sir, it’s 1:...
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Bartender Wars – Tonight!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:18 pm
Don’t forget, the premiere of Bartender Wars is tonight (Friday, 10/16/09) on the Fine Living Network! Description from the Direct TV Channel Guide: FLN 232 “Scotch” Cooking (2009...
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Photo Phriday – Joey

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 6:08 am
…and I wonder why all my clothes are covered in cat hair…
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Questions – Magazine Subscriptions…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 4:20 am
…I got ‘em! I spend a lot of time on buses and subways and have great spans of uninterrupted reading time. While I love my books – non-fiction, memoirs and personal essay collectio...
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Overheard @ The Desk – Bonus

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 8:00 am
Addressing each other: Customer 1: “Do you remember Christina Ricci? She used to be obese and now she’s super skinny?” Customer 2: To Customer 1:  “Dude, she was never obe...
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Blog Neglect

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 9:23 pm
I am not neglecting you gentle reader, I’m  living my life to the fullest so I can have something to write about. Things are going well in two out of three of my houses – love, money, ca...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 9:00 am
Customer: “What are the cheapest tickets you have?” Agent: “I can get you into Phantom of the Opera, tomorrow night, for $109.00 per ticket, which is below top ticket price…&#...
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Photo Phriday – What Does Joe Do?

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 4:20 am
I love simple advertising… // < ![CDATA[ a2a_linkname="for your VINformation";a2a_linkurl="http://vinniecosta.com/blog/"; // ]]>
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Lucky Penny Update – Sepetember

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 6:16 pm
During the month of September, I found – 23. Was I Lucky? No! Running 2009 Total: 364 This was not, I repeat, not, a lucky month; the worst part, it started out on such a high note… // < ...
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Questions – Why…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 4:20 am
…do people insist on using golf umbrellas in  NYC? // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ a2a_linkname="for your VINformation";a2a_linkurl="http://vinniecosta.com/blog/"; // ]]>
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What Have I Become?

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 5:17 pm
About 15 years ago, when I started making regular trips into and out of Union City, NJ, I’d see this nasty, old man – he couldn’t have been much older than I am now – on the bu...
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Random Thought – The Holiday Season

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:31 pm
The nip in the air is telling me the holidays will soon be upon us – I suddenly got a little excited… // < ![CDATA[ a2a_linkname="for your VINformation";a2a_linkurl="http://vinniecosta.c...
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claim – pay no attention, gentle reader

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:20 am
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Haiku Review – Superior Donuts

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 3:20 am
It’s indeed quite rare, when title superlative - surely describes show. // < ![CDATA[ a2a_linkname="for your VINformation";a2a_linkurl="http://vinniecosta.com/blog/"; // ]]>
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My Garden – Puttin' it Back Together…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 4:32 pm
I tried to clean up my garden as well as I could. But as my brilliant niece pointed out it is Fall. I didn’t expect it to last for ever and add to the fact I really didn’t give it any at...
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My Garden – Destroyed!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 4:20 am
Destroyed!
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Overheard @ The Desk – "Next To The Giftshop" Edition

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 7:00 am
Location: A Times Square Hotel lobby full of fall hustle and bustle Customer: “Where’s the restroom?” Agent: “Next to the giftshop…” Pause Customer 2: “Wh...
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Photo Phriday – It's Too Soon!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 4:20 am

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Bartender Wars – Air Date – UPDATE!!!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 10:50 am
UPDATE!!! MY EPISODE IS STILL THE PREMIERE EPISODE, BUT THE PREMIERE HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK A FEW WEEKS! I got the word, that my episode will indeed be the premiere episode of Bartender Wars; airing F...
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On This Day…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 2:20 am
…about 40 years ago, give or take, my sister, Cristina was born. The mother of two wonderful girls, a talented woman in her own right and the best big sister anyone could want. Happy Birthday,...
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Losing A Post

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 4:20 am
Ugh! There’s nothing like crafting a funny and poignant post about aging and losing the gash-darn thing before you get a chance to save or publish it! Ugh!
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Questions – Why…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 10:30 am
…are they called Breathsavers? If your breath is stinky, wouldn’t you what to change it, not save it?
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Random Thought – Lying To Tourists

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 3:20 am
I’ve decided to start lying to tourists. Not big giant lies that’ll send them off to places they’d be likely to get mugged, raped or killed, just little lies; the lies they want to ...
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Overheard @ The Desk – Bonus

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 11:06 am
Customer: “Can I sue Ticketmaster for not letting me know Guys and Dolls closed?” Agent: “I really don’t think so…” Customer: “But we planned this trip arou...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 9:00 am
Agent: "Good morning!" Customer: "You’re way too energetic for eight in the morning, I’ll come back after you’ve been beat down for a few hours…" Agent: "Have a great day!"
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