Sunday Drive: Over the Rainbow

In response to a fan's request, Oklahoma gal Kristin Chenoweth sings it flawlessly - a cappella:



The little lady also put her voice to good use this week talking with Joy Behar about being Christian and pro-gay:

Joy Behar Interviews Jim Swilley

Via Joe.My.God., a great interview.  That kind of evangelical-pentecostal religion isn't my cup of tea at all, but I admire the hell out of Swilley and his wife for being so totally out and open and honest about the gay thing.  This will, I hope, touch some evangelical hearts and change some minds.  And give some hurting kids hope.

"Our Job is to Ask Questions, Her Job is to Answer Them"

Listen to what a brilliant man has to say about Sarah Palin, Obama, the conservative movement, religion, and the role of journalists:



I don't always agree with Sullivan, but I respect his intelligence very highly.

At Least Dolly Loves Us

The Advocate reports on Dolly's chat with Joy Behar last week:

“Would you say that you are pro–gay marriage?” asked Behar, noting that Parton’s background might suggest otherwise.

“I know that’s true,” acknowledged Parton. “I always say, ‘Sure, why can’t they get married? They should suffer like the rest of us do.’”

Dolly also didn't think much of Houston megachurch pastor Joel Osteen's recent remark that gays are "not God's best work."

On why so many gays are fans of hers:  "I think they know I'm different too, and it took me a long time to be accepted also."

Video clip of Joy and Dolly here.