My Weekend Crush

Wow, I take one night off (and the subsequent morning to recuperate…ahem) and the natives get restless. But, oh, how I am happy that there are natives at all, guarding the village, ready to perform tribal rituals and eager for fresh snarkrifice. In lieu of a traditional crush (because, ladies and discerning gentlemen, it’s way too late for that), how about a My Weekend Crush: Video Edition? I’ve been so scattered this week, it’s hard to focus the full magnitude of my Crushitude on one special lady anyway. I’ve crushed all these lovelies before. But as scrumptious as they are in still, they’re always better in motion. Here are My Weekend Crushes, all in action this week. Happy weekend, all.

Tina Fey on Letterman tonight

Can. Not. Wait.

Amy Sedaris on Letterman Tuesday

I know you don’t drink, so we’d start with some cocktails.

Sara Ramirez on Grey’s Thursday

The Mason-Dixon Line...of your pants.

p.s. Don’t worry, Brooke Smith is totally on my list.

Two great things that go great together

Dolly Parton and Amy Sedaris? Together? In a country music video? Girl, that’s two kinds of crazy. Or is it? Is it crazy like a fox? Foxy ladies, that is. Actually, the more I think about it, the more this odd-couple coupling makes sense. Both ladies are hilarious. Both ladies are spunky. Both ladies are unique. And both ladies appreciate a good rack, err, of lamb. Ahem.

In the video for “Better Get To Livin’,” Amy plays three characters in a female-empowerment carnival of sorts with Dolly as ringmaster. The video’s director told amysedarisrocks.com that the collaboration happened because of a monkey. Isn’t it always because of a monkey?

“I suggested (Amy) to Dolly and her team, and they thought it was a great idea. Next thing you know, we approached Amy and she said ‘yes.’ It was the promise that Amy would share a scene with a monkey, and of course, Dolly, that sealed the deal.”

Now you know I love me some Dolly. And I adore me some Amy. So to me this pairing is nothing short of awesome. Heck, I even like the song. Better get to livin’, indeed.

My Weekend Crush

You all know how I love a funny lady. Well, Amy Sedaris is as fearless as she is funny. Her Jerri Blank from “Strangers With Candy” is a cult classic. Her special blend of crazy has brightened up shows like “Sex and the City” and films like “Elf.” Her talk show appearances are must-see-TV. Trust me, if you see her name on the guest list, watch. Now, she is showing off her mad hostess skills in the new book “I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.” It’s chock full of recipes, practical tips and etiquette advice. Advice like, “'Never try to out dress the hostess unless you are the guest of honor, or a transvestite.” Yeah, you should just buy it now. Hidden Bonus: Her brother is the brilliant, unspeakably hilarious writer David Sedaris. God, can you imagine Thanksgiving dinner in that family? Happy weekend, all.

I'll tumble for ya, I'll tumble for ya

Oh. My God. This video made me laugh so hard this morning my coworkers looked at me funny from across the cubicles. Amy Sedaris was on The Colbert Report Monday and the interview seemed to be going along at a moderately amusing pace until the last two minutes. Wait for it. You'll thank me later.