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Andy Skurow

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About Me

Professionally, I'm a writer, producer, actor. My first career was as an actor in theater in Las Vegas, followed by small work in film and television. I loved acting and may return to it one day.

Eventually, I began writing and producing reissue compilations for various companies including Universal and Sony. I've Produced over 50 CDs for various artists including Diana Ross, The Supremes, Brenda Holloway, The Four Tops, The Pointer Sisters, Motown Original Artist Karaoke, and more. Check out my credits, mostly as Andrew Skurow at allmusic. I've written liner notes and/or annotations on CDs for Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, Deborah Cox, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many others. I will get all of these CDs listed in the coming months.
I am currently working on several new music, film and book projects.
Personally, I'm an easygoing and laid back person, under a hyperfocused ADD crazyman. Attention Defecit Disorder (ADD) is something I learned to live with, and I've let it help me in my professional life.
I believe in getting involved, helping others, and in being the best I can be everyday. Setting a good example is the best thing anyone can do to help inspire others.
Rowlf and Fozzie bear on the Muppet Show

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I've been fortunate to meet so many of my heroes (see photo album Celebrity!), and I'd like to sit with some for even longer. I've got many heroes, past and present.

Of those who are with us, who inspire me, I'd love to meet Idina Menzel, an amazing, and often overlooked talent. If given the chance, she could be the world's next Streisand.
And I'm very proud to say I want to meet Barack Obama.
I'd love to meet Sid & Marty Krofft, and if they were here, I'd love to meet Walt Disney, Jim Henson, and Fred Rogers, all wonderful men who taught young and old through the art of play.

Jim Henson Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TshUSIElhh0

Leo Buscaglia was a wonderful man who helped teach the world about Love. His teachings may sound dated or cliche today, but the deepest meanings of his messages are clear and eternal. I would love to have met him.
Also, Carl Sagan, a hero to many, my mother turned me onto Carl in the 80s.
Old school comics: Mel Brooks and George Carlin for making me laugh and being geniuses in their art.
New school comics: Kathy Griffin and Mario Cantone for being geniuses in a new type of art. They are so funny, and I aspire to becoming Kathy's #1 gay one day!
Seth McFarlane, because Family Guy is the greatest show on television!
Kevin Smith, you're a genius!
...And a long list of people whom I admire and would love to learn from.
Last, but not least, God. We all see God so differently, and I would love to know why. I'm less interested in knowing the path you take to God as I am knowing why we feel so defensive about protecting our own direct dial to the same source.

Meet Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNaFb58C63o

My Blog

Motown 50

January 12, 2008 marks Motown's 50th Anniversary, and I am so proud to be a part of it. Here is a video I have a small part in. It's just one of 50 videos coming from the Detroit Free Press. ...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Levi Stubbs

Yesterday the news was so jarring. Levi Stubbs - Dead. We've lost a lot of Motown family lately: Norman Whitfield, my friend Bob Jones, Richard "Popcorn" Wylie, Ron Miller. They've all felt like a...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:25:00 GMT

YES WE CAN - Music Video Barack Obama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yq0tMYPDJQ
Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:20:00 GMT

Late Night Rambling: Divas With Heart

All week I've had requests from friends asking me to tell them about Divas With Heart, a fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall last week featuring none other than Gladys Knight, Chaka Kahn, Patti LaBell...
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Late-night rambling: The Theater

Randy was so right, he said once I got on Myspace, I'd kiss all of my free time goodbye. I've been on less than a week and I've obsessed a little everyday about adding a picture, changing a paragraph...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:47:00 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving

As I continue to set up this crazy stream of consciousness, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Every Year I say how greatful I am for my friends and family, and this year I continue than...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:01:00 GMT

Andy finally joins myspace

Hello everyone,Thank you for your continued love and support! Yes, i finally made it to MySpace after a great deal of prodding from friends and relatives who told me to get with it and get posting on...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:40:00 GMT