Chris Townsend

I’m often asked (Okay, twice. Once by my mother, and once by the invisible voice that seems to follow me from my apartment in San Francisco’s Mission District to work every day) what it’s like to work with Chris Townsend. Truthfully, I love it. Much like I love leaving anonymous messages on some of my ex-girlfriend’s answering machines. (Helpful hint: Dial *67 before dialing the number. It cuts down on the restraining orders) Actually, before I explain what it’s like to work with Ol’ Towny Ballgame, I should first explain how I ended up producing the Prima Donna’s show in the first place….   …it was part of a work release program.        Obviously, I am kidding. We have laws on the books in this country (America) against cruel and unusual punishment. Let’s go back, shall we, to late 1999. JESUS!!! Has it been that long? In any event, my second favorite left hander (that’d be yours truly. Bill "Spaceman" Lee would be tops on that list.) decided to move to The City by the Bay from Boston, Massachusetts. "Massachusetts" being a Native American term meaning, "That Which is Difficult to Spell." I had been to San Francisco a few times, and after freezing my ass off for three years in Boston, I decided to a move to The City would be a great idea. Of course, I had totally forgotten that it’s cold as hell here, too. Look, nobody has EVER heard me say I was the brightest bulb on the tree. I mean, what do you expect? My woofer and tweeter were wired in the 60’s. I’m lucky I can even spell my own name half of the time.      Giveen that last sentence, and the fact that my attention span is that of a four year old, I am going to wrap up this week's blog.   Feel free to ask questions.  The following topics, however, are off limits: My Family The years 1985-1997, inclusive Amy Wagner Colleen Chamberlain LeAnne Filapiano Bernadette Thompson Ann Mary Keenan What I did in the Army What I did TO the Army My going away party from KNBR in 2001 The City of  Scranton, Pennsylvania Okay, that is our blog on what I do for Townsend for this week.  In other words, I have typed pretty much what I do:  Nothing.  Next week, we will actually go in to what it is I am SUPPOSED to be doing.