It has been three years since Anna Nicole Smith passed away this February 8, 2010. I still cannot believe it has been three years…WOW!
I received a call from Patrik Simpson asking me to be part of a “séance” to “contact” Anna, which was going to take place on February 4, 2010 in Beverly Hills. Since it has been three years, this would be like an anniversary séance. I was told to be at Pol’ Atteu’s Boutique in Beverly Hills at exactly 11:00 AM. This was the first time I have ever been part, or have taken part in being in a Séance. I really did not know what to expect!
That morning, with overcast skies above, I walked into the boutique, and in the center of the room was a table with a pink furry throw over it, with candles on top and copies of Pol and Patrik’s book “Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon” situated like a place mat in front of each chair on the table. On the wall was a gigantic photo of Anna, which was actually the cover of their book. On the couch were feather trimmed pink pillows with Anna’s photos in the center of each one. Also on the table there were glasses of champagne, or so one thought, but actually had water in the glasses, because as Shayne later stated “because the water is clear and Anna is clear now, Clarity”. There were also some pink wafer cookies on the table that got removed when the séance began.
Amid the cameramen (there were a few), there was Patrik Simpson, Pol’ Atteu, Shayne Goldfarb, (the Psychic), & Laura Meadows walking around the small room and getting ready for the séance. A few minutes before we started, another of Anna Nicole Smith’s friend walked in to the boutique looking extremely casual, considering everyone else looked dressy. The other friend held one of Pol and Patrik’s dogs, a small white fluffy one that had its tongue sticking out, almost like it was on tranquilizers. LOL! Anna’s friend was stroking the dog in her arms, asked if the dog was “ok” considering how laid back it was behaving. Everyone laughed! That dog was too cute, as was the Chihuahua named Anna, which was on her period and had a scarf type diaper on her back end. That dog was also very good and didn’t make a peep!
Shayne informed us all that the point of this séance was so Dannielynn, when she gets older, can hear what her mother wants her to know, and to show Dannielynn that her mother was an amazing person, with amazing friends. Shayne said that Anna wanted Dannielynn to get to know all four of us when she got old enough.
Minutes before the séance was to begin, Anna’s friend said to Patrik that she didn’t want to be part of the séance. She was going to be part but thought that after being in the room it would have been a “faux pas” on her part.
The “Séance” began! The Séance included Shayne, Patrik, Pol, Laura Meadows, and myself. We all held hands, and focused on Shayne. I was wondering if there was going to be lightning striking, “Boom”, noises, or levitating tables and such, but nothing like that happened. Shayne welcomed “friends” and “family” to the table, and introduced each one of us.
Shayne said Anna was talking through her and that we should ask questions. A lot of the questions revolved around Dannielynn. Shayne said that Anna wanted Pol and Patrik to be the parents, per se. Patrik said that Anna wanted him to sign the birth certificate. I asked if Anna wanted Dannielynn to go into showbiz and Shayne interjected loudly “No”! Pol asked if Anna missed him. I also asked if Anna has forgiven anyone since she has gone to the other side and Shayne said, “No”. (Shayne didn’t give one word answers, and did give more thorough answers to the questions we asked.) Shayne did hit on some things that were in Anna’s coffin that no one knew about, like a pillow that Pol made for Anna that was placed inside the coffin. Shayne said it wasn’t Anna’s favorite color though, Purple with other colors, because Pink was her ultimate favorite, but Anna did like it. Pol was in amazement because he said no one would have known about that pillow! Shayne also touched on the upcoming hearing as well. Anna said through Shayne that she wanted all of us seated at the table to “move on” and not dwell, and even said that Anna would like Patrik, Pol, and me to write a book together! Daniel, Anna’s son, was also discussed. Shayne, at one point of the séance, interjected “How come no one is asking about Anna’s father?” Although, Anna says “she is much happier in heaven than she was on the ground” because of all the troubles, Shayne informed us.
The cameramen circled the table and the séance actually did get intense! Actually at one point, Pol’ was sobbing with his head on the table. It was actually an “interesting” experience, but I would have liked it better if it were longer. There are so many questions one would like to ask. At the end of the séance, we each held up our glasses and saluted Anna! When I turned around, I noticed that Anna’s friend was no where to be seen. No one knew where she went, but obviously she must have snuck out I guess.
Whether you believe in “séances” or not, this was very interesting. Talk about an Anniversary! We will always love you Anna!
The expressions in this blog article are based on the opinions of our featured author, Daniel DiCriscio, please remember we are not lawyers and those opinions expressed here are each of our individual opinions and should not be taken as legal advice and/or legal opinions. The comments following this blog article are the opinions and sole property of the blog site members and do not necessarily reflect those of the site owners.
John O’Quinn has been as complex in death as he was in life. There are no simple answers or simple liquidation of his assets and as a lawyer bigger then Texas itself that is how it should be.
The name of O’Quinn will continue to circle for I predict five to seven years. Mr. Neil McCabe of the O’Quinn Law Firm told me on the record a few months ago, that the Law Firm had just signed a new five year lease. John O’Quinn was not a stupid man, in fact all who knew him or went up against him in court are in agreement he was one of the smartest litigators as Texas will ever see again, or the U. S. for that matter.
O’Quinn’s tragic death in October 2009 has created gossip, a rush to read his Will, and attempting to get a quote from the Executor of the Estate or the board members of the John M. O’Quinn Foundation. However the Executor or Board of Directors have given few quotes on the record which leaves us scrambling for answers, especially for those of us in adversarial roles in lawsuits with the O’Quinn Law Firm.
The Estate is being handled by a life long friend, T. Gerald Treece. Mr. Treece was of counsel to the O’Quinn Law Firm before O’Quinn’s death. Treece wrote the formal obituary and gave a moving eulogy by all accounts at the funeral of O’Quinn. Mr. Treece also is an assistant dean at Southwest College of Law, counsel to the president of the law school, and instructor at the law school as time permits.
Upon John O’Quinn’s death everything concerning the law firm was moved into the O’Quinn Law Firm Trust with three co-trustees at the helm, Mr. Treece, C. David Towery and David L. Griffis. They are to make all decisions for the slow dissolution of the firm, and those of us who live in Texas know full well that a civil suit in Texas can last from five to seven years. Mr. O’Quinn would not have those pending suits with money due him hanging in the wind so to say. Just like the Overstock.com lawsuit he was heading to a mediation meeting with a fellow lawyer on the day of his death, there are many pending lawsuits that owe Mr. O’Quinn’s Estate, O’Quinn’s share of the winnings, or the debts if that is the case.
The complex John O’Quinn remains just that from a loving Super Bowl Sunday to his prize cars owned by Classy Classic Cars LTD, which Darla Lexington, Mr. O’Quinn’s long time partner and described as the love of his life is president.
This week before the Super Bowl, Dexter Manley, nicknamed the “Secretary of Defense”, has been given the showy championship ring he won as a Washington Redskin on Jan. 30, 1983, back from the Executor of O’Quinn’s Estate on behalf of the Estate. In an interview with Houston Chronicle, Mary Flood, Treece shared that O’Quinn had given him the super bowl ring with explicit instruction on how and when to return the ring.
Manley had an illustrious eleven year football career, mainly with the Washington Redskins before being banned from the game permanently for the use of Crack Cocaine.
“During one of many relapses in 1998, Manley walked into a pawn shop in the southwest part of Houston. Low on cash, on the verge of eviction, he took the first of two Super Bowl rings he won in Washington and gave it to the man behind the counter; he walked out with $5,000, which soon disappeared in puffs of white smoke.” John O’Quinn heard the story and without Manley knowing it went to the same “pawn shop about a year later to find the ring had not yet been sold he handed over the $15,000 resale value in cash”.
Manley continued his descent into addiction and O’Quinn held on to the ring, saying when Manley got sobered he could have the ring back and so it went for ten years. When asked Manley would say, “See, in order to know your history, you got to know yourself. I knew myself enough to know someone else needed to have that ring then.”
Per the Washington Post interview with Manley’s wife she said; “John kept telling him he gave it to me on the plane that day and finally I said to him, ‘Dexter, you know John has it, I said, He’s not giving it back to you yet because he doesn’t believe you’re whole. He still thinks the ring needs to be safe. …At one point O’Quinn told Lydia, during one of Dexter’s relapses, ‘Don’t stop talking to him. He might not hear everything. But he hears something. We all hear something.’ What few people knew at the time is that O’Quinn was fighting his own addiction with alcohol one he beat, so he knew of the demons of addiction and “the destructive things the disease make you do. …He would only give the ring back if Dexter was now sober and healthy,” said Lydia, whose husband has not had a relapse since June 16, 2006. “That was real important. He, [Treece], asked me that about four times. …And you know what? He, [O’Quinn] fulfilled his purpose. He kept that ring safe. He kept that ring safe until Dexter could keep himself safe.”
The interview went on to say that Manley; “About a week after his death Dexter called Treece, the executor of O’Quinn’s estate, to share condolences. ‘The first time I smiled after John’s death, Treece recalled. Dexter was so much like John — a golden heart who would do anything for anybody.”
Near the end of the conversation Manley asked if Treece knew where his super bowl ring was and it was then that Treece said he had instructions from O’Quinn about the ring and he needed to talk to Lydia, Manley’s wife. Lydia Manley picked the ring up on Wednesday night at the law school office of Treece. While looking at it she mused; that “she liked that it was a little tarnished, but still just as valuable. It’s not all shiny right now, it’s just as it should be. It’s got a little wear on it.”
So today as we all watch the Super Bowl a sober Dexter Manley will have his super bowl ring with him; “This day is bittersweet,” said Lydia Manley, happy her husband deserves the ring back after being sober since 2006 but sad O’Quinn isn’t around to see that day.” Manley said of getting his ring back, “I can be trusted now; I’m safe, it, [the ring], may be best in my wife’s capable hands.”
I will be looking at the crowd Sunday afternoon here in my home as millions of us tune in for the Super Bowl and thinking about that tarnished ring, probably shined and sparkling as it should be by this day. It is 18-carat solid gold, heavy and gaudy. On its crown is a diamond-encrusted football with burgundy backing. One side is engraved with the Roman numerals XVII and the words “Super Bowl.” Under the words “Hail to the Redskins” are the Lombardi Trophy and the Capitol. Engraved on the other side is “MANLEY,” which sits above a Redskins helmet and his No. 72.
I believe a part of O’Quinn will be there with Manley sharing the common love both men had for the other and both understanding the tough road to sobriety. A very complex man, Mr. O’Quinn was.
Part two will be put up after the Super Bowl and will deal with the rumor car sales and what happens now with the Estate of John M. O’Quinn.
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Once again it’s “Super Lawyers” time…folks, this is so embarrassing! Embarrassing from the point that this is PAID PUBLICITY, paid for by the “Super Lawyers” themselves. Sure I have heard all about the “point system” and “input from peers,” I am just having problems telling Bullshit from Roses.
…Input from peers, and 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement-things like experience, verdicts, and settlements, transactions, clients, honors and awards — this was taken from “Super Lawyers” on how the “Supers” are selected…I am not buying it.
…And it gets even better, there is Top 10 Law Schools, The Top 100, The Top 50, The Rising Stars. Well how about this, The Biggest Wallet, The Newest Rolls Royce, The Biggest Gut, The Smallest Feet, our favorites The Best Dressed, The Worst Dressed, The Worst Breath, The Biggest Ego, The Coolest Offices, and as you see this could go on and on.
…I know some of these lawyers, and to call them “Super” would be a little like watching a train wreck and applauding. There are some very good lawyers on the list… …Oh that is one of the other fun things you can do if you buy one of these silly advertising gimmicks and that is having it framed and hanging in your office…problem, they are also hanging in all of the other “Super Lawyers” offices…..why? They too paid for it!
Hmm, I just had a thought, they should reach out to all of those unhappy clients who may have hired a “Super Lawyer” from this list and got hammered. We could then have the “Asswipe Awards,”… …could be a money maker too, and at least it would be honest and heart-felt.
Note: “Super Lawyers” does print this: “You may wonder whether lawyers pay to be included. The simple and unequivocal answer is no. …who writes this stuff? guys in long coats, tall hats and carpet bags?
DesperateExes.com will be posting our own list of lawyers who we think are the best here in the Southern California area, based on our experience and observation, not payola. But if anyone wants to send us $25,000, we’ll be happy to post your picture, suitable for framing!
To get the most from this article and Ken could hear me laughing across our house, and you can’t even hear the dogs barked from that distance; this full article is a must read, laughter is good for the soul. WARNING: Do not have any type of drink in hand or take a sip you too could have a screen full of cola as I did while reading this.
Be sure you visit the rest of Desperate Exes.com while there some great, funny and some serious articles. My vote is John J. Nazarian should write a book, call it Desperate Exes!.
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August 4, 2010 is the date of the first day that the trial for Howard K. Stern, Dr. Kapoor and Dr. Eroshevich begins! I think it might last two – four weeks, what do you think?
The next date for a preliminary hearing before trial was set by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley is for Motions and “housekeeping rulings” which is normal in this type of proceedings.
Howard K. Stern is represented by Steve Sadow U. S. famous criminal lawyer from Atlanta Georgia and J. Christopher “Chris” Smith the up and coming California criminal lawyer that allegedly the assistant D. A. in Los Angeles does not like to go up against, both are good and both have very different styles. Dr. Khirstine Eroshevich is represented by one of the best Los Angeles criminal lawyer the young, good and attorney to watch in the future, famous Adam Braun, who is the son of Harland Braun; with the help of John J. Nazarian renowned private investigator, and celebrity in his own right regarding numerous famous clients over the decades he has been one of the best, if you can afford him. Dr. Sandeep Kapoor is represented by the attorney made famous for her staying in there and going to the finish in the Anthony Pellicano trial, Ellyn Gerafalo Esq.
We have two bloggers inside the court that just shared that with us, perhaps later we can confirm that through one of the lawyers.
The Medical Board also wants access to hundreds of Dr. Kapoor’s medical records of patients because of a long period of allegedly prescribing history he has and especially with some celebrities like Anna Nicole Smith. Rumor has it that his celebrity clients are now getting prescriptions in their real names which keeps the gossip sites on their toes trying to get a sneak peek at the name on bottles, that should make the famous in Hollywood worried for privacy if true.
Stay tuned to Rose Speaks.com as we get more information we will keep you all updated.
We will also have some new papers up on several trials we are following today.
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“Baby Pimpin’“… who would have ever thought this would be something that we would be talking about? …to have access to a “celebrity” infant is a real money maker…
Old Hollywood was all about glamour, great estates and wonderful cars. Today, you have these flash-in-the-pan losers grabbing the new born ASAP and getting to the “paps.” The days when moguls and stars would keep their children under wraps to prevent them from being exploited in the media…
…How easy would it be for an unstable person to try and hurt the child as it is being tucked under one’s arm in the search of someone to take a picture. We have all seen it, “Oh I am going shopping on Robertson Blvd,” knowing that there will be photogs waiting, or the little mommy or daddy time at the park, too bad you called and told the photogs you would be there. Phonies all of them! John Lennon’s family understands… …Not in Hollywood, it is still very much, “quick get the kid, I have bills to pay.” We have witnessed this too many times to deny it.
”Hollywood Gossip” reported that Kourtney Kardashian dragged her newborn to Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show, Baby Pimping. “How cute is baby Mason?!” Seacrest asked, happily playing the role of enabler to one of the stars of a series he produces. “Is baby ready to feed? He’s looking for your breast.” …Paris Hilton had a name at least…”The Kardashians”?
“Hollywood Gossip” also took a slap at Birkhead, “Note to Larry Birkhead: the baby pimping bar has been raised to a new level. Will you meet it? To do so, Anna Nicole Smith’s baby daddy will need to bring his young child on to a radio show and then act as if he’s doing it just to see a pal.”
It is my opinion that this “Baby Pimping” is going to continue as these wanna-be-famous types will use whatever they can to promote themselves and to make a buck, after all it is the American way. The problem is that soon there is always someone more interesting and fascinating to the press and to those who read this trash. I am old enough to remember the Kennedys, Sinatra, Onassis and others who made it a point to keep their children out of the limelight…then again, they did not have to stand on their children’s backs to make a buck, those were the days of true Hollywood Glamour and Class.
There is much more real thought provoking in John J. Nazarian’s article at this link below.
While you are there be sure to browse Mr. Nazarian’s many thoughts on Hollywood. Be sure to read the article “The Emotional Cost of Divorce”, on Desperate Exes.com I found tears in my eyes as I read that earlier this week and I think any of you with children who have been through a divorce or know someone who has will agree with me, John J. Nazarian “got it”!
The expressions in this blog article are based on the opinions of our featured author, John Nazarian, please remember we are not lawyers and those opinions expressed here are each of our individual opinions and should not be taken as legal advice and/or legal opinions. The comments following this blog article are the opinions and sole property of the blog site members and do not necessarily reflect those of the site owners.
After celebrating New Years 2010, and my birthday was right around the corner, I decided to keep the party going and have a “Birthday Event”! Last year was the first time I ever had a “Birthday Event”, it was called “The Celebrity Freak Show” and it can now be seen on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-YYVfaSGl0.
Last years event was such a success and had such celebrities attending such as: Kayley Gable (Clark Gable’s granddaughter) and other reality stars from Paris Hilton’s BFF show and The Pick Up Artist, plus Grammy Nominated singers as well! And of course, what would a Hollywood party be without a red carpet and paparazzi. Even TMZ came to my party and signed the poster at the door for the guests who wanted to wish me a happy birthday, and signed it “You’ve been TMZ’d!” LOL!.
Since last years birthday was such a success, I was told by many that I should do a birthday event every year, so I decided to do it again this year! Considering I am going to be “25 plus postage and handling” this year, I wanted a more grown up party… so to speak. Coming up with the right venue was pretty simple to me, Mr. Black Tuesdays at “Bardot” would be ideal. Bardot is one of the “Hot” night spots in Hollywood, just ask Lindsay Lohan. Mr. Black Tuesdays has had a myriad of celebrities party there including Debbie Harry (Blondie), Boy George, & Fergie, to name a few. Mr. Black is in NYC as well.
The title for this year’s birthday event was “Daniel DiCriscio’s Sinful Sexy Selebrity Birthday”. Considering last year was such a hit, this one blew it through the roof: there were 400 guests…WOW! Instead of a Red Carpet, I decided a “Black Carpet” would be Sinfully Sexier!
Want to see more? Here is a gallery of Daniel DiCriscio and some of his 400 guests!
The “Black Carpet” was out of control with paps and “Selebrities” like Calista Carradine (David Carradine’s daughter) , John Barrymore, Romi Dames (Hannah Montana), Alexis Arquette, Jeana Keough (Real Housewives of Orange County), Karla Guy (Dance Your Ass Off)and more. Plus two Anna Nicole alumni, private investigator John J. Nazarian and Bobby Trendy, made appearances. Yes, I am not the biggest Bobby fan as we all know, but I decided to extend the “olive branch” to him again like I did last year, because he would have probably crashed my party anyways.
The party was hosted by the Lenora Claire and Luke Nero, plus Rusty Updegraff and Gregory Alexander who were all just amazing.
And what would a party be without “assless waiters”? Yes, you heard me right. I didn’t know about that until I saw the invite from the club three days before. I remember that the club had the waiters, but for some reason I forgot when I was planning this party. The waiters added the right “balance” to this party! What fun! But I’d have to say, I think one of the best things at the party was…. The Cake! LOL! I love sweets!
Funny thing, I was told at the end of the evening from the hosts that the crowd the came to my party was very classy and had a good energy, in which I replied, “I guess you don’t know them very well” LOL! (joking of course!)
Talk about “Over the Top”! This party to me went beyond my wildest expectations!
I would like to say “Thank You” again to all who came and to those who helped make this happen. And “Thanks” for the wonderful gifts, too! : )
Several of you have emailed me asking what does the Answer of Neil McCabe and Don Clark mean by third parties they have no control over and designation of third parties. I will do an article on that today as well as the federal laws as alluded to in the South Carolina federal lawsuit of the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith vs. G. Ben Thompson, Ford Shelley et. at.
However for now here is the latest filings in the Harris County lawsuit by CBS:
January 25, 2010 CBS Motion for Stay in discovery in the Harris County lawsuit for CBS and for a Protective Order.
I will post the statute for Designation of Responsible Third Parties in a bit with what I read it as and the case law in Texas as well as the Federal statute and any case law I can find on that as it might apply to the South Carolina federal Case involving the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith vs. G. Ben Thompson, Ford Shelley, Gina Shelley, Gaither B. Thompson II and Melodie Thompson.
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