SCENE AND HEARD

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SCENE AND HEARD

September 14, 2007

While the Emmys were on everyone's mind at the Los Angeles Confidential magazine party, we decided to have guests weigh in on some other hot topics as well:

Justin Guarini on Kelly Clarkson's career woes: "If anyone can find their way through something like that, I think it will be her. She's got a real thick skin, she's a tough girl who knows what she wants. And you know what? The record industry is about compromise, and so I think everyone has to learn that lesson. She's an amazing talent, and I think she'll win in the end."

Deborah Gibson on Britney Spears and other troubled young stars: "I can recall very specific moments of having meltdowns. But I had people around me that took that very seriously and said, `Let's pull the plug for a minute.' Sometimes, stopping the machinery for even three months feels like `Oh my God, will the people be there for me when I come back?' You learn that you have to pace yourself if you're going to be here for a long time. You can't be afraid to disappear awhile then re-emerge. That's when the best comebacks happen."

Marla Maples on ex-husband Donald Trump's feud with Rosie O'Donnell: "In the past, we've talked about it and how I really just wish they could create some peace. I'm a big believer in what you put out there can come back to you. I believe in the power of words, and I would love to see all that stuff calm down."

Henry Timmons on working with James Woods on CBS' "Shark": "He's an incredible actor, an incredible person. He's funny, he's witty. Look, I'll be honest with you: Everything you think he is, he is. He's neurotic, he's crazy, he's extremely intelligent, sophomoric in his humor sometimes, goes over the line sometimes, great friend, borderline genius as an actor. He's everything. He's a ball of energy."

Julie Benz on her "Dexter" co-star Michael C. Hall not getting an Emmy nod: "I think it's the biggest snub this season. I think his performance is brilliant, one of the most nuanced on television that you see. He is one of our most brilliant young actors today and an amazingly hard worker. We were all very disappointed by it."

And then there's this: On her way in, Kate Flannery said that if her show, "The Office," repeats as best comedy at the Emmys, "I won't be that drunk this time. I'm going to take it easy. I'm going to try and pace myself. It's a much longer night than I realized. And we have to work the next day!" >G.H.

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