Famous French movie star Juliette Binoche has been conspicuously absent from recent tabloids, and it is rumored that she has gone undercover for a role as a world-class scientist. Unconfirmed reports have placed her at an eye research institute in Boston, studying the pathologies of the choroidal vasculature and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A recent photo suggests that this may be true:

Like Ms. Binoche, this woman speaks with a French accent and does not appreciate being chased by paparazzi. Note the other striking similarities to the talented star:

A. Impeccably groomed eyebrows B. Miniature disco ball (Ms. Binoche is a purported collector of small- to mid-sized disco balls) C. Lustrous hair

This woman has taken great lengths to conceal her real identity, and even created a phony Facebook profile. If you get the chance, please tell her what an amazing scientist she is, despite having played only non-scientific roles in the past.

2007-07-30 15:17:12

EASY RIDER SIGHTING IN BOSTON

No, not the Boston Police – though they were there too – we saw The Police in concert! It was totally awesome because Mandie scored free tickets. Face value: $250 each. Way to go Mandie!! Click here to see the photos!
THE POLICE AT FENWAY PARK

Renting the stupid PhD cap and gown (see below – HOT!): $150 Dissertation binding, rush order (which Harvard will NOT reimburse): $135 Additional dissertation processive fee charged by Harvard: $115 (why??) Sticking it to Harvard by selling my tickets to the afternoon exercises: PRICELESS. Please help me recoup my losses by purchasing my tickets – I have 5 to the afternoon exercises, where Bill Gates (famed Harvard dropout and richest man in the world) will address all of us Harvard suckers who stayed in school. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/tix/345864153.html 6.7.2007 UPDATE: This Craigslist ad led to another interview for The Boston Globe! This comes almost exactly a year after the famous Size Zero article. I’m practically a regular in the Boston Globe.
POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE

SELLING OUT