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Overheard in L.A.: The Downside of Botox
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This week's round-up of overheard quotes includes complaints about Botox, the hazards of working in The Industry and, as always, the kind of insanity you only hear about in Runyon Canyon.
Being Rich and Beautiful is Hard Part I
"When I don't have my Botox I feel horrible. Just weathered...You know?"
via @K_ash
Being Rich and Beautiful is Hard Part II
"I really want to lay down, but I just got Botox, so I have to be upright for a few hours. I'm so mad."
via @NoShoppingLiz
But Maybe She Had Botox
"He left me for someone who sleeps in headgear."
via @JenFriel
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There Should Be An "Enough" Somewhere in There
"Is there alcohol in that sangria?"
via @jonsenge
Hazards of the Industry
Hollywood underling: "I worry that he won't be able to take being yelled at like the rest of us [at work] are."
via @Lincoln_Flynn
Ummm...
"I either do the right thing and call LAPD or have his legs broken."
Runyon Canyonvia @AlyJane
But Not Quite Meth
"Can we up the music to amphetamine instead of heroin?"
via @RasheedaAmeera
Because There's No Way That's Lightning
"Is that the Paparazzi?"
During an unlikely Southern California thunderstorm
It Starts Young
Small child: "These pockets aren't big enough for my cellphone."
In a dressing room via @hombredetroy
Amateurs
"I'm going to go home and smoke a bowl."
At Disneyland via @salbano
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Good Times
"Last night when we played D and D, any time one of our characters took damage we had to do a whippet."
At a club via @dj_wolfie
Mo' Money, Mo' Sins
"Biggie died for your sins."
via @SarahTheRebel
In Case You Missed It
"She was like, Bitch you better volunteer for me..."
In the bathroom after "Hunger Games" via @MeaganGordon
Legends of the Coffee Shop
"Look, It's basically Baywatch...what network WOULDN'T want that?"
via @declandebarra
It's Not What You Think
"He just really likes the smell of cocaine."
via @yonnivalencia
Please Don't
"Can we re-tweet a Facebook post to instagram?"
via @plasticsurgeon
If You Have to Ask
One publicist to another: "So are you going to get any real press?"
via @joyniss
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Our Overheard in L.A. feature relies on you to send us the strange conversations you overhear in this city. Send them our way at tips@laist.com. (In the e-mail, put "overheard" in the subject and tell us who said it, where they said it and any amusing context.)
Previously:
Overheard in L.A.: Gays of Our Lives
Overheard in L.A.: Things That Are Worse Than Bad Lighting
Overheard in L.A.: Considerable Achievements at Saddle Ranch
Overheard in L.A.: Sweating Out the Vodka In Runyon Canyon
Overheard in L.A.: Promoting Your Assets
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