The Bed List/The Dinner List

This is a little game I like to play with my girlfriends. I can't remember where I picked it up, but it always provides some interesting conversation in that lull between clearing the plates and dishing up the pie. I happened to launch a round of the Bed/Dinner List game at a large dinner during a local RWA conference, a dinner that happened to be attended by dream agent. Let's just say that dream agent never forgot that night!

Here's how you play: Name a well-known man, then say whether he'd be named to the Bed List (i.e., you'd go to bed with him and not kick him out, crackers be damned) or the Dinner List (you'd love to have dinner with him, but not necessarily hook up for post-dessert activities, if you get my drift). Once you've called a guy, no one else can name him during that round. It gets interesting!

It's Friday night, a time when people are thinking of extracurricular activities, so I think this should become a Friday tradition here at the dish. Feel free to comment on my choices!

BED LIST: HUGH JACKMAN


I don't know about you, but Hugh Jackman is one prime piece of Australian real estate. Reasons Hugh makes the grade:

• Good looks
• Great smile
• Wonderful voice (have you heard him sing?)
• Devoted to his wife, an older woman (how cool is that?)
• Looks good in black leather and claws (X-Men, anyone?)

Hugh gets my vote. How about yours?

DINNER LIST: STEVE MARTIN



Steve Martin is one of the funniest men on the planet. In addition to being hilarious, he's well-read, interesting, smart, and plays the banjo. Plus, he works that white hair thing to his advantage. Gotta love a guy who's not afraid to dress up like an Egyptian, wear bunny ears, or let Queen Latifah clean his clock. And he acts. And writes books. Did I mention that he's hilarious? Dinner with Steve Martin would be a kick!