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News Release email : Webview : CARRIE FISHER WILL STEP IN FOR DEBBIE REYNOLDS ON ... Page 1 of 2 If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. Share This: News Release Contact: Joni Almy Tel: (760) 324-4511 [email protected] THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE AND THE SPEAKERS SERIES COMMISSION ANNOUNCES THAT CARRIE FISHER WILL STEP IN FOR DEBBIE REYNOLDS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (December 20, 2012) – The City of Rancho Mirage and the Speakers Series Commission would like to inform the public that Debbie Reynolds has had to cancel her engagement at the 2013 Speakers Series on February 27, 2013. The Speakers Series Commission is honored that Debbie Reynolds’ daughter, Carrie Fisher, has agreed to come on February 27th and recount her life and experiences as a compelling force in the film industry since her feature film debut opposite Warren Beatty in the 1975 hit Shampoo. The daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, she became a cultural icon when she played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. Her star-studded career includes roles in many films such as The Blues Brothers, The ‘Burbs, Charlie’ s Angels, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Garbo Talks, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Man with One Red Shoe, This Is My Life, and When Harry Met Sally. In 1987, Fisher’s book, Postcards from the Edge, leapt onto the New York Times’ bestseller list, and netted her the Los Angeles Pen Award for Best First Novel. Four more bestsellers have followed: Delusions of Grandma, Surrender the Pink, The Best Awful, and Wishful Drinking. Her latest book, Shockaholic, was released in November 2011. Fisher turned Postcards into a screenplay for the hit film starring Shirley MacLaine and Meryl Streep. Her writing has also appeared in Details, Harper’s Bazaar, the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Vogue, and many other major publications. Carrie’s television credits range from “Laverne and Shirley” to “Sex and the City,” with an Emmy nomination for her appearance on the popular NBC comedy, “30 Rock.” Most recently, Fisher has received a number of awards and nominations for her one- woman show, Wishful Drinking. In 2009, she received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Spoken Word Album category. In 2009/2010, she was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, and the Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award. She won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. In 2010, Wishful Drinking was made into a documentary by HBO. In 2011, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Her experiences with addiction and bipolar disorder—and her willingness to speak http://e2.ma/message/hjljh/9guius 12/20/2012 email : Webview : CARRIE FISHER WILL STEP IN FOR DEBBIE REYNOLDS ON ... Page 2 of 2 honestly and candidly about them—have made her a sought after speaker and respected advocate for these communities. She appeared on the California Senate floor, urging State legislators to increase government funding for medication for people living with mental health issues. Fisher has received dozens of various awards for her courage and commitment to fighting mental illness and the stigmas that are associated with it. ### www.RelaxRanchoMirage.com | www.RanchoMirageCa.gov | www.RanchoMirageLibrary.org This email was sent to [email protected]. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove®. Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. http://e2.ma/message/hjljh/9guius 12/20/2012.
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