In it she plays Alex Meyers, a recently divorced lawyer whose wet-blanket approach to life is challenged by her active, surfer carpenter, Pete Riggins (played by David Walton).

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Next to Misia, who was inspired by Mr De Carlo's real-life companion, a well-known ex-actress, Marco and Livio seem unpardonably wet and unconvincing.

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Seikaly is hosting his own live mix sessions show on Sirius Satellite Radio and constantly touring and playing some of the biggest night life spots in the world, including LAVO in New York City, LIV in Miami and Wet Republic in Las Vegas.

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The most beautiful of cities, with the paint still wet on the late Bellinis and Titians, Venice also had wonderful music, geisha-like courtesans, and a life of endless, mostly free conversation.

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