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Kal Penn on Why He's Moving From House to the White House

CitizenSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:01:07 -0700

Kal Penn can add White House staffer to his resume, which already includes a stint on House and a successful escape from Guantanamo Bay prison as Kumar Patel.

Yesterday, the budding politico jumped on the phone to chat about his decision to leave House to go work for President Obama. Here are the highlights:

Penn asked for the job. After volunteering for the campaign, he was drawn to "the types of change that President Obama had campaigned on and the opportunity to bring those changes into fruition was incredibly moving."
He's talked to the boss. Penn said he spoke to "the president, and some of his aides. I reached out that this was something that I really wanted to do. I'm deeply honored and feel deeply privileged."
What will he be doing exactly? "I will be an associate director in the White House Office of Public Liaison. They try to take the administration itself out of Washington so they go into communities across the country and continue the sorts of dialogue that they started during the campaign."

Since actors typically make the jump to politics later in life, it's refreshing to see a younger talent follow a dream of serving the public.

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Owner Knows Best

GiggleSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Whoever said "sex sells" hasn't been unemployed, divorced, and living in asbestos -
now that sh*t sells.

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You Asked: Is He Worth It?

DearSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0800

Dear Sugar,

I have been dating a guy for about eight months now. We have been friends for several years and always liked each other but it wasn't until a year ago that we were both single and decided to get together. We have a lot in common and we always have fun with each other. He gets my personality better than any of the guys I have dated before him and actually knows how to handle my "Monica" tendencies.

However, he is going through a huge transition in his life right now. He has finally decided to finish school which will add to his $70,000 student loans. His parents are completely unsupported with anything he does and he is basically broke.

I really love him and can picture us with a future together but the stress of his situation has already gotten to me. I am always his outlet for frustration and stress which wears on me because I have my own stresses. By the time he is done getting his college degree and teaching certificate he will owe $100,000, not including all the interest. This amount of money is daunting to me. It's currently not my debt but if we stay together and get married, it will becomes mine. Fortunately I am not in any debt and I know I'll have a decent paying job once I am done with school but I don't know if I want to foot all the bills while he is paying off his school loans.

With all this said, my question for you is this: should I stick it out with him and accept that this amount of money will burden us for years down the road (will we be able to afford a decent house and kids?) or do I run now and try to find someone more financially stable? - In the Red Rebbecca

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Dear In the Red Rebbecca,

You're right, your boyfriend is going to be in some serious financial debt after all is said and done, but he obviously feels his education is worth it. Of course, it will take some time to pay off all his debt, and you're being smart to think proactively about your future, but at the end of the day, if you love him you shouldn't be losing sleep over this.

Since you've only been dating eight months, I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket quite yet. Have fun and see where the relationship goes. If things do end up working out between you, it will be because you love each other despite the financial obstacles you have in front of you. Finding someone you want to spend your future with is a huge deal and while you might have to make some sacrifices like waiting to buy a house or having kids until his debt is under control, you have to ask yourself if passing up "the one" is worth it. If you ask me, I would say no. I happen to think finding a compatible mate is something very special that you shouldn't pass up so have faith that it will all work out in the long run. I hope this helps.

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Do Tell: Do You Have Sex in the House You Grew Up In?

DearSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0800

I've brought boyfriends home in the past to visit my family to see where I grew up, but I have to say that having sex there kind of creeps me out. Number one, I would be mortified if my parents heard us or accidentally walked in. And number two, it just makes me feel weird doing it in my old bedroom, plus I'd be so worried about them catching me that I wouldn't even be able to enjoy myself!

What about you? How do you feel about having sex in the house you grew up in?

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Halloween House

GiggleSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0700

Some people are veeerrrry serious about Halloween. These folks have their Halloween lights (Halloween lights?!) rigged so that they light up to music like the themesong from The Addams Family. This was the house you wanted to go to as a kid...

Hey Jude, Chipmunk Style

GiggleSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:15:00 -0700

Hugh Laurie from House is just following the lyrical suggestion to "take a sad song/and make it better." Sometimes you just have to lighten up, you know? It doesn't all have to be doom and gloom.

Would You Buy a House With Your Boyfriend?

DearSugar — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

Okay, here's the situation. You've been dating this guy for 5 years, and you talk about getting married all the time. You live together. You bought furniture together. You even have a dog together. He spends 4th of July with your family every summer in Vermont. He talks about how many kids you're going to have down the road (he's even picked out names). You know he's the one you want to spend the rest of your life with, but the thing is; he just hasn't popped the question yet. You act like you're married, but the fact still remains that you're not.

The lease on your apartment is running out in 6 months, and he's said, "Why don't we get a house together?" Of course, you've always imagined that you'd have a house with him someday, but would you buy one if you weren't married or even engaged yet? Do you feel that there's a certain order in which you do things - i.e., the house coming after the wedding? What do you think?

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Dear Poll: Your Place or His?

DearSugar — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0700

One of the best parts of dating someone is waking up with him in the morning. In the beginning, when it's still too soon to leave your stuff at his house and vice versa, a lot of women I know like their man to sleep at their place so they have the comfort of their own home, their bathroom, their toothbrush, etc. On the flip side, I know many women who like to stay at his place so they have the option to leave whenever they want if things get awkward or uncomfortable in the morning. Once you get into the groove of things with your partner, you can trade off where you sleep, but what I want to know is, in the beginning, do you prefer sleeping at his place your yours?

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You Asked: Should I Stay Out of it?

DearSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0700

Dear Sugar--

My daughter, who is 39, is married with 2 daughters. They have decided to do a major addition to their home BUT they want free help from her brother, my son who is a contractor. At the same time, they are going on a big trip and expect my son to do most work while they're gone. There has been no mention of any pay and in return, my son throws off his frustration at my husband and I by being moody and feeling taken advantage of by his sister. Should we discuss this with him? Should I say something to my daughter about paying her brother for his hard work or should I just stay out of it and keep my mouth shut? -- Butting in Betty

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Dear Butting in Betty --

From the sounds of it, you're stuck in the middle of what could be the start of a family feud. Are you sure you know all the details? Could they have worked out some sort of deal that you are unaware of? If your daughter hasn't offered to pay monetarily, could she be scratching his back in another way so to speak? Perhaps babysitting, or could his work on the house be pay back from a previous deal they made with each other?

Although you are their mother, and it's your second nature to want to make everything OK in your family, I advise you to stay out of this one. Your kids are grown adults who can make their own decisions so getting in the middle is bound to stir the pot even thicker. If your son is taking his anger out on you and your husband, I think it's more than fair and appropriate to address that, but do so in a neutral manner - don't take or play favorites, rather let him know you don't appreciate being the brunt of his misdirected frustration.

Hopefully your kids can work this one out without involving mom and dad and you can soon get back to being a nice big happy family! Good luck.

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Calling All Medical Show Junkies!

GiggleSugar — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0700

Addicted to prime-time TV shows that are 1% medicine and 99% drama? Here's a little comedy to add to your diet. The Mad TV gang scrubbed up to show you what would happen if the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" were to meet that obnoxious know-it-all doc from "House." Diagnosis: Funny. I mean, who knew you could deliver a baby with a catcher's mitt, or that there's not only a McSteamy and a McDreamy--but also a McSupremey?