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Laurie

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About Me


I am 47 years old, and I was born in Flint, Michigan. I have lived in Michigan all my life. I am the oldest daughter of Rod and Barbara Wheeler, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June 2006. I have a younger Sister, Lisa, who is married to Matthew. I also have a beautiful 19-year-old niece named Suzanne, who is in her second year at Grand Valley State University. I have a wonderful, supportive family, and we all live close to each other.In addition to spending time with family and dear friends, I have enjoyed the music of Barry Manilow ever since "Mandy" was released in 1974. Barry's music has helped me through many difficult times in my life, and I will always be very grateful to him for that. I also enjoy reading, traveling, swimming, computers/using the Internet, and keeping in contact with friends around the world. Free Myspace Layouts by MyspaceLayoutSpy.com Music Notes Myspace LayoutsThis is my family! From left to right: My sister, Lisa, my Brother-in-Law, Matthew, my niece, Suzanne, Laurie, and my parents Rod and Barbara. Please check out the website for Matthew's fabulous new photography service at www.imagingbyeli.com for more information!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Bill and Hillary Clinton, Clive Davis, Barbra Streisand, Suzanne Somers, Bette Midler, Oprah Winfrey, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, President-Elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Vice President-Elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden

My Blog

Fans applaud Manilows instrumental donation

This is another follow-up to the "Barry Manilow’s Gift of Music" article on Friday, April 4, 2008 in the Palm Desert Sun.  Enjoy! Fans applaud Manilow’s instrumental donation St...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:08:00 GMT

Thank You Barry Manilow For Your Generosity

This is a follow-up to the "Barry Manilow’s Gift Of Music" article in the Palm Desert Sun from Friday, April 4, 2008. Thank you Barry Manilow for your generosity Helen Holdun " Reader Submitted...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:56:00 GMT

Barry’s Gift Of Music!

  Barry Manilow’s gift of music Donation will buy instruments for all of valley’s middle, high school programs Bruce Fessier " The Desert Sun " April 4, 2008 COACHELLA VALLEY - Palm...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Barry Cuts The Cake!

Manilow Cuts The Cake Superstar Barry Manilow cuts the cake celebrating his 300th show at the Las Vegas Hilton on Friday night. Champagne flowed for Manilow and his singers, dancers and band in a...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:50:00 GMT

Barry Answers Schools Call For Instruments

Friday, January 18, 2008 DESERT SUNJanuary 18, 2008 Barry Manilow answers school’s call for instruments Bruce Fessier Barry Manilow, a Palm Springs resident for more than 20 years, attende...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Looks Like He Made It!

It was an almost nightly duty for Barry Manilow. He'd leave his home in the ancient Las Palmas district of Palm Springs and head for the airport. There, his private jet would whisk him to Las Vegas. A...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:15:00 GMT

50,000,000 Elvis Presley Fans Can Be Wrong: Manilow Is the Man

50,000,000 Elvis Presley Fans Can Be Wrong: Manilow Is the Man Posted Jun 13th 2007 12:59PM by FletchFiled under: Shows, Dry Heat, Weird Vegas When people think of crazy music fans, old TV images of g...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:53:00 GMT

Barry Honored for 75 Million Career Album Sales!

..> ..> BMG Record Executives from around the globe recentlymet at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for their annualGlobal Conference.  Barry was honored during the eventwith a plaque to commemo...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:17:00 GMT

Barry Manilow and Stiletto New Media Win Special Award

Barry Manilow, STILETTO New Media and Rhino Entertainment Garner Special Award at Music DVD AwardsFriday March 9, 2:27 pm ET WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 3rd Annual Music D...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:54:00 GMT

My Thoughts on the Platinum Package

First of all, I want to start on a positive note, and I understand that Barry’s humanitarian efforts are very important to him.  That being said, I think the Manilow Fund For Health An...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:51:00 GMT