LOLOL - that is hilarious, Catherine, LOL As for the statue, I think it's a beautiful idea (kudos to the organizing committee and artists) and now want one in L.A., too! ;-)
Though I'm an incorrigible smoker, I wouldn't want to see the rendition include a cig - even though it is kind of a trademark of hers. There's just too much negativity associated with smoking and I wouldn't want to hear years on of various people and groups griping and protesting against the statue (or possibly even vandalizing it) because she holds a cigarette. It's just not worth it. When I think of Joni, I don't think of her smoking at all. Then again, maybe we could put a smokin' Joni statue on a bench out here along the Venice, CA boardwalk where it may be more acceptable ;-) But for the hometown, it should invoke beauty and not controversy. Kakki
