New Jersey Boys Book Titles by Wanda Libardi!
October 25th, 2007
The idea for the covers came about on the Forum, of course. Irene and I, along with several others, were joking around about things we could give the cast, in a “roast” kind of fashion, using dialogue from the show. I started with the idea of books and then suddenly realized, how the hell was I going to get all these books from the Berkshires to NYC? I knew I couldn’t carry them on the train. So, I decided, in this age of computers, how about cd’s?? “And why not?” So, on the 21st, I started my three-hour ride to the city! Off I went to the train station with 15 cd’s “For Dummies” in my bag, along with some other things for the cast and OH WHAT A NIGHT —- THE WHOLE WORLD EXPLODED for all of us fans!
“The Oscars, the Emmy’s, you can buy that sh*t, THESE are from THE FANS!!!!”
JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: “HOW TO BE BIGGER THAN SINATRA AND NOT HAVE TO STAND ON A CHAIR – FOR DUMMIES” – with Introduction by Frank Sinatra – with Bonus: How to get your car back Jersey style
CHRISTIAN HOFF: “HOW TO GIVE A LITTLE GUIDANCE AND MAKE IT YOUR MISSION” – FOR DUMMIES” – My Hand to God
BOBBY SPENCER: “HOW TO START YOUR OWN GROUP – FOR DUMMIES” – with introduction by Ringo Starr
DANIEL REICHARD: “HOW TO RACK UP A PERSONAL FIRST, SO NOW I’M A LOVER – FOR DUMMIES” – with introduction by Frankie, Nicky and Tommy – also: How to be a one hit wonder and give a f**k about your neighborhood.
JENNIFER NAIMO: “WHY IS “Y” A BULLSH*T LETTER? – FOR DUMMIES”- JBADDF (Jersey Boys Addiction Distraction Disorder Fans) Publications – with “four” word by Frankie, Bobby, Tommy and Nicky – Dedicated to: Type “A” Mary (Jennifer Naimo) Delgado — Jennifer also received a martini……..actually, a candle that is in a real martini glass complete with olive and festive umbrella
SARA SCHMIDT: “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MIND: READ THE BIBLE AND BECOME A SINGING ANGEL – FOR DUMMIES” – Forward by Nick Massi – Introduction by the cast of The Blob — Sara also received a DVD of “The Blob.”
ERICA PICCININI: “HOW TO GET OFF THE MERRY-GO-ROUND AND BE #1 – FOR DUMMIES” – Introduction by A Coupla Chinese Twins – Bonus: How not to get hit on by Tommy DeVito — Erica also received A Coupla Chinese Twins
HEATHER FURGUSON: “MARY? LORRAINE? FRANCINE? WHO AM I? – FOR DUMMIES” – How to get your time on stage
MICHAEL LONGORIA: “HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE YOU’RE A F**KING GENIUS – FOR DUMMIES” – with introduction by Joe Pesci — with Bonus: Joe Pesci sings Short Shorts
DONNIE KEHR: “HOW TO GET TO BLOOMFIELD – FOR DUMMIES” – with Bonus map of Fairfield — with Introduction by Norm Waxman
MARK LOTITO: “YOU DO A FAVAH FAH ME, I DO A FAVAH FAH YOU – FOR DUMMIES” – with Introduction by Gyp DeCarlo
PETER GREGUS: “HOW TO GET TO BLOOMFIELD VIA FAIRFIELD – FOR DUMMIES” – with Bonus map of every jewelry store in between – also: How to do your chart when the stars are in alignment.
KRIS COLEMAN: “HOW TO GET YOURSELF A LOVE MUFFIN AND KEEP HER – FOR DUMMIES” – with Introduction by Tommy, Frankie, Bobby and Nickey, Cell Block 6
And for our very own IRENE EIZEN: “OUR EYES ADORE YOU IRENE EIZEN – YOU MADE THE PLAN HAPPEN” – with our love and gratitude, Irene, from all JB fans!
Hilarious, Wanda. Great job!! How fun! I wish I could have seen those being books (CD’s) being presented. They’re all perfect and fit each cast member. I like the blend!!
Comment by LindaL — October 25, 2007 @ 10:21 pm
I am so happy this is posted. Wanda, these are and were great – very funny. Here’s another one:
You must have been a beautiful baby, Wanda, cause, baby look at you now! With love and gratitude from me, IE
Comment by irene eizen — October 25, 2007 @ 10:24 pm
It was fun to see the look on the cast member’s faces as their turn came up . . . you could tell they enjoyed the roasting, and they especially took pleasure at the expense of their colleagues. Of course they realized, as we all did, that this was all in good fun. Wanda, thanks for adding to the humor of the evening! I got some great pictures of the JB laughing at the jokes. I’ll post them soon.
Comment by LuluThompson — October 25, 2007 @ 11:16 pm
Wanda these are hilarious! Move over, Rick Elice–there’s a new kid on the block!!
Comment by Howard Tucker — October 26, 2007 @ 5:00 am
Hey everyone, Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the titles and that the cast had a laugh. It was so much fun!! Lulu, can’t wait to see the pictures, would LOVE to have copies, if you don’t mind. Please email me at [email protected].
My dear Irene, I’m sending you and email right now!!
Love all of you, Wanda
Comment by Wanda — October 26, 2007 @ 8:19 am
Wanda & Irene: That was the funniest and most inventive presentation I’ve ever witnessed! I hope you patent it, trademark it, or whatever the f”*k ya call it…..
Every single cast member, VIP’s and the fans especially loved it! Besides the exciting auction, meeting all the great people that make “Jersey Boys” a common household/workplace word now, the presentations and speeches really made for an excellent evening!
Thanks again!
Comment by Mike B. Magbaleta — October 26, 2007 @ 10:23 am
Wanda, You didn’t just go along for the ride. You put a lot of thought and effort into making the party special — and making the Jersey Boys cast smile. I’m sure they were all glad to be there, thanks to you and Irene. Thanks so much, Charles
Comment by Charles Alexander — October 26, 2007 @ 11:00 am
Wanda,
I LOVE IT!!!
What a great idea this was. I am glad this was posted because I must of missed this part when I was with you all on Sunday. I don’t remember where I was when you presented the cast with these C.D.’s. Probably running my mouth with another JB fan.
I am sure the cast loved this gift.
Comment by Damaris Dugan — October 26, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Looking back, we all had fun for several nights on the blog conjuring up the ideas for these books. Of course the real enjoyment was being there when Wanda presented them! Thanks to Wanda’s great ingenuity and style, it provided fabulous entertainment for this “Oh What a Night!” tribute to our beloved Jersey Boys cast.
Comment by Beverley Micciche — October 26, 2007 @ 3:33 pm
Hello again one and all,
It certainly was a group effort, that’s for sure and like Beverly said, we sure had fun conjuring up ideas for all of this. It was my pleasure to present the cd’s to the cast on behalf of all of us! Written on the cd inside was “With love and appreciation, all JB fans”. I saw the cast this past weekend and they did love them and really got a kick out of them!! You guys are the best!!!! love you all and can’t wait to see you again!!!
Comment by Wanda — October 29, 2007 @ 9:22 pm