Lucie Arnaz, the talented daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz is one of my favorite people is. I said so the other day on social media. Oh I have never met her, and haven't even had the pleasure of seeing her perform in person, but there is something extra special that I love. Lucie keeps memories alive.
Most of us are proud of our parents and perhaps other family members, but with Lucie there is more. She shares her personal memories of Mom and Dad and brother Desi Arnaz, Jr and of countless friends she has made over the years. For a number of years she served on the board of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, New York. I was especially pleased to see her talk about Billy Hinsche upon his death. (Billy, who died last fall, played with her brother in the band Dino, Desi, and Billy).
Lucie doesn't just tell us about famous people and help keep their memories alive, she also speaks about living events, ideas, and about special places like The Purple Room in Palm Springs. It's wonderful the way she speaks her mind and shares her thoughts and memories.
She is loved for so much more than her memories of course. Talent obviously runs in the family because you will always enjoy a Lucie Arnaz performance. For me though, it's those special memories that she shares.
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