Word to Dennis Quaid

You know, there comes a time in every girl’s life when she must ask herself a very, very important question. Some may say a question who’s answer will define her. Am I Pro-Dennis Quaid? Yes, some of you out there may not be at that point in your life yet when you feel the need to reply to this question, but I can feel a turning point in my life approaching. It’s time to make some big decisions for Emma. Which college will I attend next year? Will I finally choose between majoring in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Political Science? Should I try hard to keep in contact with my friends who go to other colleges? Am I ready to go on my first date? Do I like Dennis Quaid?
Yes, I know. I may be rushing this imperitave life decision. But don’t worry, I am going to give it some serious thought. I am fully prepared to analyze my affinity for Dennis Quaid in three disctinct areas: his appearance, his career, and his personal life.
His Appearance
Now while there is sufficient evidence to suggest that Dennis Quaid is quite buff and works on keeping himself in shape, I find it hard to overlook how freakishly boy-ish he looks considering that he is a 50-year old man. Also, while sometimes he appears dashingly handsome, there are other times when he face looks downright weathered, almost like leather.
His Career
I’ll start off by citing that Rotten Tomatoes has him at an average rating of fresh, not an easy feat for any actor. Quaid has managed to work on over 50 different films. Some bad: Cold Creek Manor, The Alamo, and Jaws 3-D. Some good: The Rookie, The Parent Trap, and Far From Heaven. Some classic: The Big Easy, Frequency (IMO), and The Day After Tomorrow (snort! that one was for Maura). And even in the bad movies, he hasn’t managed to personally offend anyone to the point of swearing off Dennis Quaid for life. I mean, people still went to see The Day After Tomorrow despite earlier critical bombs Cold Creek Manor and The Alamo. But for the con list, none of his movies have warmed their way into my hearts enough to earn a spot in my DVD collection. That, however, may change after I get to see In Good Company, a movie I am very much looking forward to. And sure, he’s never been nominated for an Oscar or much of anything for that matter, but he sure hasn’t been nominated for a Razzie.
His Life
As a person, I have a deep respect for Dennis Quaid. I mean, you have to feel bad for a guy who got dumped by Meg Ryan for Russell Crowe. The situation still makes me sad, to be truly honest. But some aspects of his life irk me. Like the fact that there is a fansite dedicated to him entitled The Man Behind the Shades, which promptly ran out of bandwidth two minutes into my visit. I also read a little something about a cocaine addiction but did not find it in enough places to believe true. But I am happy that he has found himself a new wife and has a wayyyyyy better movie career going for him right now than Meg could ever manage with those horridly fake lips of hers.
So, it’s time to ask yourself. Do you like Dennis Quaid?



