| Lo Fun Fact #1 |
| "Lolita Files" is my real name. It is not a pen name, as incredible as that may seem. There are plenty of Files family members and people who have known me for years capable of validating this. As for the "Lolita" part, my mother named me after the movie based on Nabokov's book, although she saw or read neither. To this day, she has no idea what a "Lolita" is. |
| Lo Fun Fact #2 |
| I love fried chicken and fabulous shoes. If you ever want to get on my good side, send Popeye's or Mr. Chicken (my favorite spot in Cleveland) and a pair of
Christian Louboutins. |
| Lo Fun Fact #3 |
| Never show up unannounced or without a Pepsi (preferably Pepsi Jazz Caramel Cream). Better yet, how about not show up at all? |
| Lo Fun Fact #4 |
| I hate the telephone. Don't get mad if I don't call you. I don't call anyone. Don't call me asking why I don't call. Just don't call, okay? |
| Lo Fun Fact #5 |
| I love the internet!!! I love communicating through the internet!!! You can e-mail me and odds are I'll e-mail you right back (if I'm not in the middle of a major project). Makes up for my hangup about the phone, doesn't it? See, I'm not so bad after all!!! |
| Lo Fun Fact #6 |
| I can't stand IMing. Please don't IM me. You will get the cold shoulder. I don't like giving people the cold shoulder, so please don't put me in that position. |
| Lo Fun Fact #7 |
I have four five six wonderful, slap-happy dogs, a bird (some kind of dove/pigeon mix), and a cat, all of whom I love to pieces. If you meet me and ask me about my dogs, bird, and cat, we'll be instant friends. If you meet me and ask me why the f*ck I have four five six dogs, a bird, and a cat, see the above fun fact for how I will respond. |
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| Surprise! - It's Lo's birthday! |
| Monday, September 25, 2006 |
 What's up y'all, it's your boy " Rich in the STL" and my son Miles.
 I talked Lo into letting me have the "Wheels of Steel" for the day. I told her she couldn't let her birthday pass without some sort of celebration. So, since she is not one to toot her own horn I figured we could do it for her. So, everyone do me a favor; leave a birthday wish on the BLOG (don't email her, leave it here) today. Click the "comments" button and a page will open where you can post a message as well as read all the others. Type your comment in the box. Right below the box it asks you to "Choose An Identity." The easiest way to do so is to choose "Other." That way you can type in your name (or whatever you choose) without having to go through an elaborate sign-in process. Also, make sure you mention where you are from (city and state). I know some of you are shy but just this once, OK. For you shy ladies, maybe we'll drag out the "'Dre Buffet" photo as a thank you for you posting.
Before I go, I'll leave you all with some circa 1992 photo's of Lo chillin' at Grant Park in Atlanta. Sorry but I didn't have any better shots in the archives.
 Lo's in the back getting her laugh on. In the forefront from right to left (Lo's long time friend and my one time college roomate, Mike Kemp, his daughter Vivian, and his sister-in-law Andrea, and his grandmother-in-law.)
 Lo and her cousin Lynn checking their makeup.
Happy Birthday Lo. I hope this will be a birthday you remember for years to come.
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The link say's "focus in ten" is from "Zhengzhou : Henan : China"
We're Global Baby!
I guess it won't hurt for me to say/sing "Happy Birthday to ya, Happy Birthday to ya, Happy Birthday"
St. Louis, MO by way of Atlanta, GA by way of Jacksonville, FL - I'm repping all my spots today.
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*** HAPPY BIRTHDAY LO!!!! ***
(if you only knew what we had planned...lol)
good lookin' out rich...
lance powell, new york, ny
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OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
MAY YOU DING JESUS NEAR
EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
MAY IT BE THE BEST BIRTHDAY YOU'VE
EVER HAD!!!!!
ONE MORE TIME...
OH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
OKAY IM TIRED...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LO!!!!
LIBRAS UNITE@@@@@@@@
SHELETHA...THE KITTEN FROM THE MITTEN BUT STUCK IN THE SOUTH...
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Happy Birthday, Lo! Your blog is all that and so are your books!
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Feliz compleanos, Lolita! You are a beautiful woman doing beautiful things.
Ron Jaffey in Oklahoma City, OK
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Lo,
This is something I wrote for a friend over 20 years ago. Somehow it seems appropriate for you as well:
I Celebrate You
Unfortunately, the miles that separate us prevent me from raising my glass in a toast on the anniversary of your birth.
However, miles, nor time, can prevent me from raising my voice in a prayer of thanks for all you mean to me.
You see, when we met, I was in the valley of my existence. But, you with your words of encouragement, inviting personality and gentle touch lifted me to heights I had not known.
In the days since, whenever I feel low, all I have to do is think of your infectious smile and caring manner and the clouds of life magically roll away.
So my friend, today, I acknowledge your milestone, but I celebrate you.
Happy Birthday!
JUAN H. GADDIS
I often remember that day in Atlanta when I "danced" over to the table where you were signing copies of your first book and arrogantly asked, "Is this any good?" I devoured the book in 6 hours and have been a friend/fan ever since. Who would have ever thought a chance meeting -- I came into the store to buy a reference book -- would have resulted in this.
God loves you and smiles upon you everyday. You are favored!
MUCH, MUCH, LOVE
Juan in DC
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"No wise man ever wished to be younger."
~Jonathan Swift
Enjoy your day, Lo! I know you'll have many more birthday celebrations in the years to come.
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Happy Birthday!
You are my favorite writer by far and I love the Lo Zone.
Kendra in Atlanta
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Juan made me cry!
(Running out of the room for tissues)
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Happy Burf-day Lo and MANY MORE!!
BE blessed!!!
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Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Lo!
Swayzie Lane in Sacramento, California
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Juan, that was classic player right there. You brought the macking skills to the table on that one. That was smooth.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LO!! I LOVE CHILD OF GOD. IT'S MY FAVORITE OF EVERYTHING I'VE EVER READ!!
TAMMY RICHARDSON FROM VIRGINIA BEACH
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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Loooooo, happy birthday to you!
Chelsea
New Rochelle, NY
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Happy Birthday! Love your books and 'The Zone'. It's hilarious out here.
Sheila Cox in Denver, CO
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Have a great birthday, Lo. You're my favorite writer.
Kim from D.C.
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happy! happy! happy! burfday, lo! be blessed...not stressed and enjoy your special day.
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Happy Birthday Lo!! You have a wonderful spirit about you and I love this site. Thank you for give my days some sunshine!! I hope you have a blast in your new year of life. Do your thing girlfriend.
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Happy Birthday Lo! Superb vino only becomes better as it ages.
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Happy Birthday, pretty girl. You are very much loved.
Tony C. from the Bay area
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Happy birthday "Lo". Wishing you many more!
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it's the next day, 'round 2:26am, est and it's good to check the lo zone blog to see y'all had mo' birthday wishes comments for lo, than that cute-negro boy next doe.
big ups lo'....now of course, you gotta tell us about YOUR day!!!!
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Happy Bbbbbb-be-lated B-Day, Lo! Saw the picture of us taken back in the day over 14 years ago. Good ol' dayz, huh? Stay real, keep it live, until next time.
Sha'Lynn
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Hey Cuz!! Good to see you rollin' thru. Can you believe Rich had that pic of us from way back when? Where did the time go?
Love ya!!
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