The Reliable Source

Welcome to "The Reliable Source" with Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts. Appearing in the Style section on Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays, The Reliable Source brings you gossip from across the region and around the world -- candid looks at the lives and loves and hijinks of all your favorite bold-faced names, be they congressmen or millionaires, ballplayers or newsbabes, nightlife divas or master thespians, DJs or gadflies, has-beens or will-bes.

Argetsinger and Roberts are online each Wednesday at Noon ET to discuss your favorite gossip, what you thought about their recent columns or who you want to see them writing about in future ones.

Reliable Source Columns

Argetsinger is a veteran of all leafy-green, protein-rich sections like Metro and National while Roberts brought you the champagne and bon-bons of Style's society beat.

A transcript follows.

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Amy Argetsinger: Good morning everyone. It's been a sad, sad week, what with the Pam Anderson and Kid Rock breakup, followed a day later by the Hilary Duff and Joel Madden breakup. Fortunately we've been able to console ourselves with some '80s nostalgia, thanks to visits from Alexis Carrington and Grandpa Huxtable. On Sunday we heralded the ascension to power of Gen-Xers like Adrian Fenty, Manny Acta, Cathy Lanier and some congresswoman named "Kirsten" -- only to see them upstaged, AS USUAL, by everyone's favorite Gen Y reps, the Bush twins, on a crazy Argentinian vacation. In other news, Brendan Haywood downed Hennessey-and-juice cocktails for his b-day, Frances Townsend got excused from a jury and local gal Amy Holmes emerged unscathed from a co-hosting gig on "The View."

And now.... your questions.

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Alexandria, Va.: I saw the Bond movie (oh, my!) last weekend, and then saw the Caps game on TV. Call me crazy, but Coach Glen Hanlon looks a little like Daniel Craig's older (but cragglier) brother. You should run side-by-side photos for comparisons sake. Plus, the Caps could probably use a laugh about now.

washingtonpost.com: See Comparison: Hanlon and Craig Credit: Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Hanlon and AP Photo/Luigi Costantin for Craig

Amy Argetsinger: Our clever cousins at washingtonpost.com have complied with your request, as you can see.

Well? What does anyone else think? I think I'm sticking with Daniel Craig. And can I just add that I've been totally into him since way before "Casino Royale"? Which incidentally ROCKS.

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Leesburg, Va.: Okay, you'll probably get this question hundreds of times but ... do Pam Anderson and Kid Rock have to divorce repeatedly, once for each marriage ceremony? I was wondering if any of those ceremonies were even legal?

Roxanne Roberts: I'm not a lawyer, but I'm guessing that it only takes one legal ceremony to tie the knot---the others were sweet but not a factor----and I presume only one divorce to untie the knot. Legal eagles?

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Bush twins having extended vacation: Your columns indicated that both were in South America for an extended period enjoying themselves. One of them was supposed to have been working at a museum in New York City for a couple months.

How can she get three weeks vacation from work? She works for a Federal agency -- you earn four hours vacation (annual leave) every two weeks for the first three years -- that's it. Probably helps if your last name is Bush.

And the other one just started a job in South America.

washingtonpost.com: Reliable Source ( Post, Nov. 28)

Amy Argetsinger: Hey, thanks for writing... Don't know where you got the "three weeks" part. ABC News was originally stating that this was a two week vacation, but we've only been able to definitively place Barbara in Argentina for one week -- from the time her purse was ripped off in San Telmo the weekend before Thanksgiving, until she jetted out this weekend.

As far as we know, Barbara Bush has been working a job at NYC's Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum since last spring, and it is indeed a Smithsonian institution, and I'm sure we're now about to get a bunch of messages from people explaining to us the pay and benefit structure of Smithsonian employees depending on whether they are staffers or contractors or whether they work for the foundation or the government, blah blah blah.... The latest reports we've had on Jenna is that she is interning with UNICEF in Panama.

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Rockville, Md.: Saw the Governator and Maria in Georgetown this weekend, most likely meandering toward Cafe Milano. Any idea why he was in town?

Roxanne Roberts: Ar-nuld was on "Meet the Press" this weekend, so it was a mix of business and in-law time.

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Arlington, Va.: Brace yourselves. All the Weingarten fans are going to descend on your chat like a plague of locusts. Gene has forsaken us. It's the End Times, ladies -- are you ready?

washingtonpost.com: Gene Weingarten's Chatological Humor* ( Live Online, washingtonpost.com, Nov. 28)

Amy Argetsinger: Ha ha ha! Anything to expand our base. Now all we have to do is knock off Marc Fisher and Tom Sietsema and Lisa de Moraes and Josh du Lac and Chris Cillizza and Michael Wilbon and John Kelly and Desson Thomson and THEN we'll have the most important chat in the world!

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Los Angeles, Calif.: So Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock called it quits because of "Borat," eh? Do they have enough brain cells between them to even understand it?

Roxanne Roberts: Wondering the same thing myself. Reports are that they went to a screening and Kid had NO IDEA that Pam was Borat's fantasy girl and got all un-glued about it. Now, stop and think about that----Millions of men want to sleep with her, and she's made millions because of that very fact. And Kid is shocked, SHOCKED by this?

Amy Argetsinger: Communication is important in any relationship. I don't think these two are communicating very well.

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Washington, D.C.: I really thought Britney was going to pull it together after her split with K-Fed, but now I see her swimsuit-parts all over the place as she's out for a night on the town with Paris Hilton. I know she's "country" and all, but what gives? Has she suffered a head injury we don't know about yet?

Amy Argetsinger: Come on! Britney makes ONE smart move in her life -- taking steps to throw that albatross off her neck, which the world's only been telling her to do for two years, and let's remember that she married this guy in the first place -- and we're suddenly expecting her to be all growed up?

Oh, and word to the wise -- if you go looking for those Britney pictures, you'll end up on a Web site that is so overloaded with traffic and so slow that it will crash your computer -- so do it after the chat, okay?

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Washington, D.C.: So I just found out that I'm pregnant with baby #2, which raises the crucial question -- who is my celebrity pregnancy match? I'm due in July.

My partners in pregnancy the first time around were Britney Spears (the first time), Michelle Williams and Jennifer Garner.

Roxanne Roberts: We love this question! And admire your attention to detail---when I was pregnant, it never occurred to me to check which star was my match!

Anyway, after a quick stab at the math, we realized you're only a few weeks along. Most celebs wait until the third month or later to announce they're expecting, so we probably can't answer your question until after the New Year.

I assume you already know about http://www.celebrity-babies.com/----the star babby blog?

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Re: Weingarten: Sorry, you'd still need to knock off Hax.

Amy Argetsinger: Oh, don't worry -- we just now poisoned her lunch, so we're good there. Don't forget to bring me your dating questions! I've got SO much advice for YOU.

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washingtonpost.com: Celebrity Baby Blog

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Wilmington, Del.: Hi,

What's the deal with Matt Lauer's marriage? All the tabloids had it as over earlier this year. Can the baby save this marriage??

Amy Argetsinger: They do seem to have a complex relationship, don't they? Must have a good time making up after fights. (Not that we have any independent reporting corroborating that they ever fight, disclaimer, disclaimer, etc.)

How about that new kid's name? "Thijs" is his name. Our editor says his middle name should be "sic"

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Indianapolis, Ind.: Hi guys,

Not to get too graphic in the lunch hour, but did either of you see the (reputed) photos of Brit-Brit getting out of a limo? It appears she forgot an article of clothing while getting ready for a play-date with her new BFF, Paris. Can we thank her new agent for dreaming up this photo op, or is it another OOPS on her part?

Roxanne Roberts: Heard about the shots, but haven't seen her doing her "Basic Instinct" imitation. Girls gone commando!

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Not Hollywood, Calif.: If California had a massive quake and sank into the ocean, would movie starts float or sink?

Amy Argetsinger: Movie starts? Or movie stars? Is this a silicone joke?

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Germantown, Md.: Stenny Hoyer is really good-looking! Very dignified. Do you agree?

Roxanne Roberts: Steny---don't you have legislating to do?

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Pittsburgh, Pa.: Where's Roger Clinton? I miss him.

Amy Argetsinger: Good question! Haven't heard of him in years. I think he got married and had a kid, right? He turned 50 this summer, if you can believe that...

Can I tell you my Roger Clinton story? I saw him perform at Farm Aid '93 in Ames, Iowa. He was singing with his band "Roger Clinton and Politics" though I'm thinking that maybe "politics" was spelled in some kind of unconventional, punish way that I now can't recall. Anyway, I had excellent seats on the field of the stadium, and after he played, Roger and his girlfriend were just sauntering back along the field past all of our seats, and no one was paying ANY attention to him. So I said to my friends, "I'm going to get his autograph." I walked up to him with my program, and he looked kind of surprised but happily signed it. Which was enough to wake up all the people sitting around me, and then next thing I knew, he was getting SWARMED by people who wanted his autograph. Which he seemed to enjoy. So Roger Clinton owes me one. Can't remember what I did with that program, though.

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Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.: It sounds like Jim Webb was ready to punch George W. Bush in the face. I think millions of Americans would have cheered him on if he did! Could they have a boxing match on the Mall? That would be awesome! Who would win?

Roxanne Roberts: Now, now. He did say "Mr. President" when he told him to remind his own beeswax. And no, punching the president is never a good idea--at least while he's still in office.

(Webb would win---remember, he boxed in college. The president was a cheerleader.)

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Arlington, Va.: What's the deal with Peking Gourmet? First the Bushes, now the Clintons are spotted dining there. Is the food that good? It is in a less than glamorous strip mall on Rte 7.

Of course that is one of the fun things about D.C. You walk into a small little place and there are pictures of unlikely people on the wall. My favorite was always Nam Viet in Clarendon. Not only does it have pictures of famous POWs who had reunions there, but it has picture of Janet Reno standing next to the (recently deceased) owner and he comes up her waist. She is a big girl.

Amy Argetsinger: Peking Gourmet -- it's battling ESPN Zone these days for the title of the new Cafe Milano.

Seriously, all these star sightings there have left me with cravings for Peking duck. Which is supposed to be fantastic there.

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Anonymous: Could your lampooning of Thijs be called a sic joke?

Amy Argetsinger: Yes.

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Washington, D.C.: I don't understand the Kid Rock's reported anger of Pamela Anderson's connection with the "Borat" movie. I haven't seen the movie yet and wanted to know if you could shed some light on what about her in the film could have made him angry and if it is justified.

Roxanne Roberts: Movie maven and pal Des Thomson checks in with this:

Ron Meyer held a screening of "Borat" at his house for a bunch of people, including Pam and Bob," says an Anderson pal. "It was the first time Bob had seen the movie, and, well, he didn't like it."

The hugely popular film shows Sasha Baron Cohen - in character as Borat Sagdiyev - falling in love with Anderson after seeing her in a "Baywatch" rerun, then driving across America in order to propose marriage to her.

Her friend tells Page Six, "Bob started screaming at Pam, saying she had humiliated herself and telling her, 'You're nothing but a whore! You're a slut! How could you do that movie?' - in front of everyone. It was very embarrassing.

"Pam thought he could have a sense of humor about the movie. She was in on the gag from the very beginning and loved doing the movie. And on the eve of what was supposed to be a very positive thing, he made it an awful night.

"Ever since that night, it has been icicles between them," the friend relates. "Bob is just a very unhappy and angry man. Pam is very disenchanted and sad. You know, there are reasons why she never married him before. Those reasons disappeared while they were together on a boat in St. Tropez, but she knows now that they never went away. The reality is he is an insecure, angry man."

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San Francisco, Calif.: Sounds like that Jim Webb's gonna upset the cocktail-weenie circuit, avoiding the President at the White House reception for new Congresspersons -- even not standing next the President Bush for a photo! How long will it take for DeeCee insiders to polish the rough edges off Mr. Webb and help him understand that he's Beltway Elite now, and doesn't have to care about the needs of the people who sent him to office?

washingtonpost.com: In Following His Own Script, Webb May Test Senate's Limits ( Post, Nov. 29)

Amy Argetsinger: Just wanted to get that link out there for those of you who didn't see Michael Shear's excellent front page story on this topic today.

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Peking Gourmet: Best. Green. Beans. Ever.

Amy Argetsinger: Mmmmm, like in some kind of spicy sauce? I love me some green beans.

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Re: Pamela and Kid: I had heard the "Borat" explanation too, but Kidd's people are saying he changed his whole life around for her (moved from Detroit to L.A., which he said he'd never do and stayed home with his son) and she would go out partying all the time. Any truth to this? And again, was this a complete shock to Kid that Pamela parties?

Roxanne Roberts: He said, she said. Probably there's a bit of truth in all of it. Love is blind, deaf, dumb----especially dumb, in this case.

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Anonymous: Were you high on Billybeer when you approached Roger Clinton?

Amy Argetsinger: It was a festive day.

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Washington, D.C.: What's the one piece of gossip that sounded impossible when you first heard it, but then turned out to be true anyway? You two must get a lot of items that seem "too good to be true."

Amy Argetsinger: Hmmmm.... recently? The tip that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes would be attending a Redskins game. We heard that early in the day and I just couldn't imagine it was true, but then it was.

Roxanne Roberts: Britney dumping K-Fed caused WAY too much excitement in these parts.

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Washington, D.C.: Tucker Carlson just dedicated several minutes of his show to debating whether Britney's friendship with Paris will have any impact on whether K-Fed wins custody of the kids. Is it more troubling that Britney's new friend could have an effect on the custody or that MSNBC considers this news?

Roxanne Roberts: Tough call. Think he saw the pictures?

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Anonymous: You don't give "W" enough credit. Sure he was a cheerleader, but he also is pictured giving a punch to someone in an intramural lacrosse game, and how can we forget his quote that his fraternity did not torture pledges, they simply burned them with hot coat-hangers? I'd say Webb stands no chance, especially with Karl Rove in Bush's corner. Karl's the best cut man in the biz.

Roxanne Roberts: Maybe before the last election. Now, I dunno if Karl could FIND Bush's corner.

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Webb vs. W smackdown: Jim Webb would wipe the floor with Bush. George is like the cocky little towel-snapper who counts on his big, dumb frat brothers to protect him after he mouths off. Not that I'm biased or anything.

I, for one, would pay good money to watch that match. Maybe they could do it as a fundraiser for some worthy non-partisan cause like the USO?

Roxanne Roberts: Dream on.

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SW Washington, D.C.: What is the scoop on the WRC buyouts? Yes, I read the Post article (with horror). I had no idea George Michael was among those going away. Does he have plans to continue on TV somewhere? I am a 32-year-old and I am sad to see these older people go off the air. Thanks for any info.

washingtonpost.com: WRC Cuts Change Face Of Local News ( Post, Nov. 29)

Amy Argetsinger: It's a real sign of the times.... George Michael is going to continue to do weekend sports panel shows, but his news spots and SportsMachine will end in March.

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Annandale, Va.: With Kathleen Matthews moving over to Marriott, any chance that WJLA will pick up Susan Kidd? They did a great job of poaching WUSA a few years back.

Also, if you have any input, Arch Campbell would be a terrific addition to washingtonpost.com and Washington Post Radio.

Amy Argetsinger: We don't have any input but just putting it out there.

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Chicago, Ill.: Hello Ladies,

OK. The Michael Richards saga continues. As you know he was on Jesse Jackson's talk show and begged the forgiveness of the African American race. I suppose he also found himself washing Jesse's feet! But now I read that Jesse is calling for the boycott of the Seinfield DVD which has come out just in time for Xmas. What is Jesse thinking? I am African American but I must admit this sounds a bit two-faced.

Amy Argetsinger: My take-home lesson on all of this? That actors, by and large, are crazy people. Like, just bundles of exposed nerves and neuroses and bad behavior. Michael Richards' behavior was completely despicable, but I suspect that there are a lot of folks in Hollywood whose movies and shows have given us much enjoyment but who are pigs or nightmares in real life.

Roxanne Roberts: Amy, quit beating around the bush and tell us how you really feel.

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Wedding Gifts: What did The Danny get for Katie and Freak-boy?

Amy Argetsinger: You mean, besides the couple million dollars a year to underwrite Tom's film projects? Don't know.

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Raljon, Md.: Where's Marlene Cooke? I miss her?

Roxanne Roberts: Me too. Italy, last we heard.

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Omaha, Neb.: OK, what is Snoop Dogg's deal?! (re: third weapon/gun charge in as many months) Is it a publicity stunt to keep up his "I'm such a gangsta that I feel no threat from repeated weapons charges" or did he recently fire the person who usually does his thinking?

Amy Argetsinger: News of the day: Snoop and two members of his entourage were arrested last night on suspicion of illegally possessing a handgun and drugs after his performance on Jay Leno.

Normal manners and mores don't apply to Snoop, know what I mean?

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Gangstaville: Didn't Snoop quit smoking a while back? Now he gets busted bad. Oh well.

Amy Argetsinger: I love it when multi-millionaires insist on keeping it real.

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Miss Manners: I thought Webb was rude.

Roxanne Roberts: Well, it's an emotional issue.

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Drop it like it's hot: Don't the police have anything better to do than to pester the heck out of Snoop Dogg?

Amy Argetsinger: Good point! You know, lost in the holiday shuffle last week, The Game was arrested in New York for allegedly impersonating a police officer. (He supposedly told a cabbie that he was an undercover cop and ordered him to run a bunch of red lights.) He denied it, saying this:

"This is a ploy by the Hip-Hop police to humiliate me, because they harass and follow me every time I come to New York, I was in New York promoting my album. I never impersonated anyone especially and absolutely never a police officer."

You see? Did you even know that there were hip-hop police? Might be the same unit that's pestering Snoop.

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Roxanne Roberts: Dept. of chat corrections:

Des sent this to us:

"Pamela Anderson appears in Borat as herself, appearing at a fan book signing. Borat lines up to see her and, when he gets in front of her, declares he wants to marry her and throws a bag over her head. In apparent terror she runs out of the bookstore. Borat chases her before he is wrestled to the ground by security guards."

The other report appeared in Page Six.

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Icky, Icky, K-Fed: He was busted for having sex with a porn star while married to Britney (but it was just friendship sex). Do you think I could have "just friendship" sex with George Clooney?

Amy Argetsinger: Now now... have to warn you that we have absolutely no confirmation of K-Fed fooling around with anyone outside of the holy bonds of wedlock. But we're giving you a pass this time because you used the phrase "friendship sex with George Clooney."

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Washington, D.C.: Rumor has it that Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon are filming in D.C. this winter. Any word yet on where/when? More importantly, will we get a chance to see Jake and Lance Armstrong biking up the C and O together?

Amy Argetsinger: Rumor has it? Ahem, we REPORTED that weeks ago. Our impeccable sources now tell us that the D.C. filming of "Rendition" will happen sometime around the third week of December.

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Ames, Iowa: Amy, never heard of anyone on The Washington Post staff admit to being in Ames, Iowa? Why were you covering FarmAid -- seems like a stretch if you were on the Metro roster then?

Amy Argetsinger: That was way before my Post days -- I was working for the Rock Island Argus/Moline Daily Dispatch in western Illinois and living across the river in Davenport, Iowa. Ames was just a speedy little four-hour-each-way drive, which made for an interesting day trip (I vaguely remember my driver blasting Meat Loaf on the way home so she wouldn't fall asleep at the wheel.)

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The Zoo: Who looks better in black and white? Tai Shan or George ("Catnip for Women") Clooney?

Roxanne Roberts: Now you're killing me! Let's see:

Both adorable? Check.

Both very cuddly? Check.

Both great looking in a tux-like ensemble? Check.

Both great looking au natural? Check.

Both own a fabulous Italian villa? Nope.

George wins in a squeaker.

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Falls Church, Va.: Amy Argetsinger: Ha ha ha! Anything to expand our base. Now all we have to do is knock off Marc Fisher and Tom Sietsema and Lisa de Moraes and Josh du Lac and Chris Cillizza and Michael Wilbon and John Kelly and Desson Thomson and THEN we'll have the most important chat in the world!

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Roxanne Roberts: See, isn't this more FUN than Gene's?

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Re: Knocking everyone else's chats off: Please, oh please, just take Tom off the hit list and I'll be okay with it. I can live without the rest, but don't mess with my meals!

Amy Argetsinger: Tom, Tom, Tom -- why does everyone love TOM so much? What about us?!?!?!

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Washington, D.C.: Has Condi ever been spotted anywhere in a non-work mode? And with?

Roxanne Roberts: Movies, shopping, and taking in Culture at The Kennedy Center. Usually friends.

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Yes, Webb was rude...: but Bush was rude first. He could have been more diplomatic, saying he understood Webb's position and there will certainly be time to discuss those issues, but that he hopes Webb's "boy" is doing well. Instead, he got all in-your-face an confrontational. Webb could have been the bigger man and not been rude, but his response wasn't really surprising.

(And I can't stand either of those two, so no bias here.)

Roxanne Roberts: I have a feeling people will be talking about this for a long time.

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State of Despair: I'm SOOO depressed about Gene's sabbatical.

So, have you considered expanding your discussion topics to include bathroom etiquette and VPL? Just wondering.

Amy Argetsinger: Phrase your questions so that they involve celebrity bathroom etiquette and VIPVPL, and you'll probably get them in.

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Washington, D.C.: Now that the Post keeps writing about Nancy Pelosi's wardrobe, do you guys think you have dropped the ball in discussing the fashion stylings of Denny Hastert for all these years? I, for one, would love to know where he shops.

Amy Argetsinger: This has, indeed, been a major hole in the Post's coverage.

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Anonymous: is it true that Josh Hartnett and Scarlett Joho broke up?

Amy Argetsinger: That's what US magazine is reporting today, that's all we know...

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Mommy to be: I read the earlier post and thought I'd look to your expertise. I'm due in March, around around 25 weeks. Are there any celebrity moms out there with me?

Amy Argetsinger: Oh, well, then, I guess you'd be on the same schedule as Mia Hamm, right? Are we forgetting anyone else?

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Nowhere: Now that Kid Rock's heart has been broke, will he finally do an all- country album?

Amy Argetsinger: Personally, I'd like to hear some soft-rock ballads from him. I'd also like to see him as a guest judge on American Idol next season. Nothing soothes a broken heart like a new season of American Idol.

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Webb: What is the legality of a President getting in a fight with a senator-elect? Obviously, in a fair fight, the good money goes with Webb. If Webb were to punch the president, is that more or a crime than randomly punching someone on the street?

Roxanne Roberts: The term you're looking for is "assaulting the Leader of the Free World." Yes, I think that's a no-no.

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Arlington, Va.: Now that Ed Bradley has sadly passed away, who would take the title of the "coolest" journalist out there? Mike Allen? Dan Balz? Bob Schieffer?

Amy Argetsinger: Dana Milbank.

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Dirda: Believe it or not, some of us are eclectic enough to (heart) both you and book-meister Michael Dirda. So you've got to bump him off, too -- maybe writing more books?

Amy Argetsinger: You know we weep bitter tears every time we have to add another name to this list...

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Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.: As you guys are invited to all the cool holiday parties in town, which is the one coolest one that I want to crash? Is there one way over-the-top super duper one, like the Bloomberg Party following the correspondent's dinner?

Roxanne Roberts: It's not a holiday party, per se, but this weekend's Kennedy Center Honors is very glam and always sold out. Lots of celebrities, lots of power people. We'll share more next week.

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Washington: I was wondering your take on the new bestest friends, Paris and Britney? A publicity stunt, or did they finally find friends who are just as shallow as themselves?

Amy Argetsinger: Now now -- I'm sure they have lots to talk about, what with questions over who should take over the House Intelligence Committee and whether the conflict in Iraq fits the definition of "civil war."

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Wait a Minute!:"George wins in a squeaker."

But George doesn't chew on his toes and he doesn't tumble downhill. PLUS, George doesn't have his butt sticking up in the air half the time!

Tai Wins!

Roxanne Roberts: How do you KNOW Clooney does chew on his toes? Or the butt thing?

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Arlington, Va.: Mia Hamm is PREGNANT? That poor kid is going to have so much pressure to be the best athlete ever.

Roxanne Roberts: Twins. It's in this morning's column, which I KNOW you'll read the second you have a chance....

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New York City: If Rudy Giuliani runs for president, won't we hear from Donna Hanover soon? She should have some interesting tales to tell about their marriage? And then's there's always Rudy's first wife, his second cousin. He got their marriage annulled by claiming he thought she was actually his third cousin, which I guess the church thinks is OK.

Lots of fun for you guys!

Amy Argetsinger: And his son is kind of a live-wire. Supposedly he was dating figure skater Sarah Hughes at one point.

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"Coolest" journalist : Jim Vance.

Amy Argetsinger: Oh, good one.

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Anonymous: Dana Milbank does have a little of Sinatra in him, don't you think? Such a wise choice!

Roxanne Roberts: If only he could sing.

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New York Ave.: Hi -- I'm about to head over for lunch at the Palm, any menu recommendations?

Amy Argetsinger: A scotch and water, maybe?

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washingtonpost.com: Reliable Source ( Post, Nov. 29)

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Austin, Tex.: Senator Frist said today he won't run for president in 2008.

Looks like you'll have to add him to the list of good looking politicians that won't be floating around anymore.

Amy Argetsinger: Hey, you're right... How come I have to get all my news from the chat?

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Mia Hamm:... or Tori Spelling ...

Ew.

Amy Argetsinger: Ah, there you go.

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KenCen Honors: Who should we be watching for? Who is going to be in town? We can all be ready for our celeb spottings.

Amy Argetsinger: Good news, fellas! Newly single Reese Witherspoon will be there to help pay tribute to Dolly Parton.

Sorry, ladies! We hear that newly single Kid Rock -- despite being on the KenCen's artists committee and being present last year (I had a nice little chat with him) -- will not be in attendance this year.

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Washington, D.C.: Do you think Gene's cold, cold heart would melt if we held a pathetic candlelight vigil's outside the Post's offices?

Roxanne Roberts: He's ice, man. Save for someone who cares.

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NYC: I'm adding my question here before reading the discussion, sorry.

So what are those Bush twins doing in Argentina, are they visiting someone special, who's that guy I saw them with -- who was trying to look cool and relaxed as the media crowded around?

Amy Argetsinger: They never tell us anything... from the looks of it, it's a girls' vacation, possibly corresponding to their 25th birthday this past Saturday.

Anyone else here think the Bush Twins birthday should be a national holiday?

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Milbank vs. Priest: How do you keep the Danas straight?

Amy Argetsinger: It's actually very easy once you get to know them.

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Anonymous: I thought the Brits hated Paris. Waz up?

Amy Argetsinger: Guess they decided to combine their formidable powers for the purposes of good... Or, whatever.

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Arlington, Va.: Wait a second, wait a second, wait a second. Am I the only thing who thought the funniest part of the Webb/Bush article was Schumer's comment about how Webb is unique among politicians because he has very strong convictions? Oh, good work, Democrats. Very good work. As if we don't already have a reputation for being convictionless and fake.

Amy Argetsinger: Good catch! That one cracked me up too. Exact quote: "He's not a typical politician. He really has deep convictions."

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California: You think Ryan Phillipe, K-Fed, and Chad Lowe plan to join that support group with Art Garfunkel and John Oates?

Amy Argetsinger: Hall and Oates are still together -- just saw them on the Today show last week!

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Child Care: And if K-Fed gets custody of the kids, he can take them to the strip club when he visits his girlfriend.

Amy Argetsinger: It's important that boys can share activities with their dad.

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Anonymous: Ever notice how similar karaoke and Kerry out of key are? Is that a botched joke?

Roxanne Roberts: Horribly. Plus it has nothing to do with anything---but it made me laugh, so you get a pass. Listen, kids: Belated Thanksgiving thanks for all of you who amaze and delight us every week. On to Christmas, where you must shower us with tips and sightings at reliablesouce@washpost.com. See you next week.

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