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RASFRAfl. A I I box as a sport, but I would never box with a man. I'm not afraid of getting hurt. Quite the opposite: I'm afraid that I would get carried away and hurt the guy. Minnie Driver in the New York Daily News Get more celebrity stories and offbeat news updated aZCentral COm throughout the day at thebuzz.aicentral.coni.

E6 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2005 The Arizona Republic PEOPLE Compiled by Suzanne Condie LambertThe Arizona Republic 'Housewives' star Hatcher just an innocent victim Teri Hatcher and her slower, less costume-grabby co-workers from the Desperate Housewives set are: Out to prove the show isn't all about drama on both sides of the screen. The ladies of Wisteria Lane, currently scan-dalriffic with Vanity Fair's tell-all story about the alleged diva behavior of TV's favorite do- The missus is in charge Hilary Swank finds work for househusband, stops by to make sure he doesn't forget who's boss: The double Oscar winner, spousal unit Chad Lowe and actor friend Bob Balaban co-created American Movie Classics' new game show, Celebrity Charades, but only Lowe and Balaban joined Bebe Neuwirth, Hank Azaria, Ana Gas- mestic engineers, are launching a new charity, Clothes Off Our Covers. One of the items to be auctioned is the Versace dress Hatcher wore on Jier cover shoot for InStyle magazine, which hits newsstands next month. Hatcher tells the Associated Press that she doesn't court bad publicity. "I don't really Teri Hatcher Michael CaulfieldWiretmage 'i teyer, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosie Perez, Peter Bogdanovich and Isaac Mizrahl for TV fun.

"She stopped by the taping on Monday," a spy tells the New York Daily News. "But some people couldn't believe she couldn't spare the time to play. Chad did his best to explain, but there were some awkward moments." Swank's rep says, "She was pry -5 TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Singer Roy Clark, 72. Singer-guitarist Dave Edmunds, 61. Actress Emma Thompson, 46.

Singer Samantha Fox, 39. Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien, 37. Actress Emma Watson, 15. Chad Lowe think about it, because I know who I am. And I'm a good person, and that is what it is, and if somebody wants to say something else they can, but I look at myself in the mirror every morning and I'm all right." Into the fire In related news, we're about to see just how tough Alfre Woodard really is.

The actress is joining Desperate Housewives, ABC confirms. The Emmy-winning actress, who last had a regular TV role on St. Elsewhere, will appear in the Desperate season finale May 22 and return as a regular in the fall. Beyonce chases 'Dream' role Can Beyonc6 do Diana Ross? Fresh off her Oscar performance sung Associated Press i. Emma :0 3 'f Watson John D.

McHugh 1 Stop in the -vV' name of turns 15 today. never scheduled to play. She's rehearsing for The Black Dahlia. She made time to say 'hi' and check on things." Proud to wear crimson For the first time since magical-realism novelist Carlos Fuentes spoke to Harvard grads in '83, the Ivy League school is letting a performer send its graduates out into the world. John Lithgow, a '67 Harvard alum, best known for his NBC sitcom Third Rock From the Sun, will address the hallowed horde for the august graduation ceremony June 9.

"Harvard's commencement platform is a very different kind of stage for me, but one I am very excited and honored to have the privilege to speak from," the 59-year-old actor said in a statement. Harvard president Lawrence Summers said really nice things about the actor in his statement, but we're out of room. Associated Press a language not entirely unlike French, the diva is trying to land the role of Deena Jones in the beloved musical Dreamgirls. According to Variety, the Destiny's Child singer is negotiating to star in a big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show Deyonce, that's a great Diana Ross impression. Denis Poroy Associated i aoour.

a group or early-lwos eal sineers You're hired Press Artu called the Dreams based on Ross and the Supreme. Bill Condon will write and direct. Filming starts in the fall. Valley deejay Z-Trip returns home with major deal, integrity intact Z-TRIP from El You signed with Hollywood Records in January 2002. When did you start creating for this album? I set out to make a mix record, but nobody would clear it (rights to samples) and nobody knew how to clear it.

So, I just stopped and said, "This isn't going anywhere, I gotta start over." In the end, I feel good about it. I went with my gut and did the record I've always been wanting to make. Rolling Stone gave it four stars. I'm still trippin'. I didn't expect for it to go this far.

When you're in the bullpen trying to break out, these are the sort of dreams you have. I mean, come on, four stars from Rolling Stonel Fifty years from now, I'll still be like, "I can't believe this happened." Are you sick of the term It's just a term that was thrown on something; people like to use labels. In my opinion, music should be diverse. I'm a believer that it's a deejay thing. It's called mixing, it's called blending.

There's an art to it. And when people are doing it on computers, some of the skill and doing it live with turntables, when that's stripped off it, it loses some of its soul and its credibility. Say you really like chili. You could go to store and get chili out of a can, or you can get chili that's been cooked by the master chili cook-off guy that takes him a week to make and you can taste the difference. A lot of dudes are chili in a can.

How did you end up working with Chester Bennington on the first single, Walking Dead! I just said, "You're from Phoenix, I'm from Phoenix, let's do a track together." Everyone thinks he's just doing the screaming thing and I'm the mashup rock deejay. We're sort of thumbing our noses for those that were dissing us. In a weird way, we have the last laugh because the song is blowing up. I'm so stoked that Phoenix (radio) is all over it. Because if they weren't I would have been totally let down.

What do you remember most about the Phoenix days? I get nostalgic. It was a bit easier when you didn't have pressures to perform or to promote as you do now. You could get together, drink some beers and play some records. I miss that. I miss the innocence of' it.

Above and beyond all of that, though, I miss the Mexican food. Reach the reporter at (602) 444-8475. of Linkin Park. Z-Trip, 33, took time to discuss the new album and his Valley memories with us. QUESTION: How does it feel to return to Phoenix with a major-label album to promote? ANSWER: It feels really good.

The only thing I'm bummed about is that I had to leave Arizona to go and make it. I got a buzz but could never push it over the top. I wish it wasn't like that, because i'd still be living there. HOROSCOPE BRIDGE DEAR ABBY Sex won't improve friendship When the most obvious route to your contract leads nowhere, the rest of your assets will have to be utilized to maximum advantage. Defending to six clubs, West led the heart king, and when dummy descended, South saw that his primary chance was to find the diamond queen dropping doubleton.

If this chance did not pan out, the spade finesse would be his sec NORTH A A 3 9 5 3 A 10 5 4 ond route to success. South took the heart king with the ace, then drew the outstanding trump in three rounds. The ace and king of diamonds brought exceedingly bad news: Not only was the diamond queen not going to fall, but the 4-1 split meant there were apparently two diamond losers. It appears that even if WEST A 9 2 KQ 9 8 7 4 2 6 3 2 EAST A 10 8 6 4 3 10 5 2 10 8 6 7 If your feelings are one-sided, you are heading for a painful fall. You're contemplating having sex on the gamble that the object of your affections will fall in love with you afterward.

According to the mail I receive, it doesn't usually turn out that way. DEAR ABBY: Please settle a question about wedding etiquette for me. My friend feels it is the guests' responsibility to "seek out" the bride to congratulate her at the reception. I have been married 12 years, and I remember that one of the important things I had to do was to mingle with the guests and thank them for coming. Has this ritual changed since then? Snubbed in Cincinnati DEAR SNUBBED: The bride should visit each table to personally thank her guests.

It's the gracious thing to do. Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. SOUTH 7 5 A6 AK74 9 8 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer South you are to a very special happening.

Sometimes you become far too serious-minded. Learn when to be less controlling and more trusting. Tonight: Where the action is. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct.

22) Listen, and you will gain. An associate or special person in your life shares important information. If you are too busy, you might miss it. Tonight: Out late, whether you like it or not. SCORPIO (Oct.

23-Nov. 21) You have a way of making waves, which emerges often. Someone might be trying to soften the results. For now, observe more and do less. You might be delighted by the end result.

Tonight: Emphasize the plusses. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Shove what you can't handle onto someone else's plate. This person might enjoy the responsibility and sense of accomplishment he or she gains.

What makes your life easier turns out to be another's pleasure. How perfect! Tonight: Intensely concentrate on what you deem urgent. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Knowing when to let go of an issue could be very important.

Listen more often to the other point of view. With your skill of interrelating tacts, you come up with an unusual suggestion. Tonight: Say "yes." AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) All work and no play might not be what you would like to do.

Sometimes you go too far, especially in accepting responsibilities. Know when to say "no." You gain unusual pleasure through your personal life. Tonight: Know when to say "enough." PISCES (Feb. 19 March 20) You might be delivering bad news, but someone might not realize the essence of your message until later. A stern approach proves to be appropriate with a child or with your indulgences.

Tonight: Visit with a pal. Jacqueline BigarKing Features Syndicate Go to enLazcentral.com for tomorrow's horoscope and more sun-sign information. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 15, 2005: Pay more attention to the quality of your personal life. Sometimes you push way too hard to achieve the results you want. Property, family and greater security remain key to your well being.

Honor that knowledge by taking special care in these areas. You will spend and invest more than in past years. Your priorities change, and you might indulge yourself more than in the past. If you are single, know that others frequently turn their heads when you walk by. If you are attached, you could be tough on your sweetie and demand a lot.

Don't let love ice over. Give up being critical. CANCER drags you down. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamlc; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difflcult ARIES (March 21 April 19) Mellow out, and you'll see new ways of making money. You have an unusual gift that could be converted into an asset.

Tonight: Happy at home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Venus enters your sign today, adding to your potential and allure. Recognize that this planet is pushing you one step closer to a long-term desire. Tonight: As you like it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might become more sensitive than you have been in recent months.

People you meet might seem as wholesome as apple pie, but below the surface lies much more than is apparent. Tonight: Curb a desire to make a big splash. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might be champing at the bit, as you see what you want right ahead. You will get there with self-discipline and patience. Time is your ally today.

Use it like a cat about to pounce on its prey. Tonight: Could you be overly serious? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You are a bit of a wild thing, whether you realize it or not. Just the same, you are giving off a very calming and alluring aura. Others might be surprised at just how much lies beyond the obvious.

Tonight: Curl up with a good book. VIRGO (Aug. 23 Sept. 22) You might not be aware of just how close DEAR ABBY: I met a great guy two years ago. We have a lot in common.

We both love family, our cultures and people in general. We're both compassionate. We care about each other, communicate often via e-mail and see each other a couple of times a year. This may sound like a cliche, but we connect on a "different" level. He understands me.

We aren't dating, but we're both interested in being together. There are few people in my life that I can truly say I have made an honest connection with, as opposed to something' silly or a pipe dream. I know intimacy changes everything. He's the one person in my life I have wanted to share that with. I don't want to sound slutty, because he and I are not in a relationship.

I know that makes things tough sex with no strings attached. What are your thoughts? "Connected" in Erie, Pa. DEAR Sex without strings is sex with no commitment and little, if any, affection for the other party. Why, if you both feel this "connection," are you not dating? The bidding: the spade finesse were to succeed, South still would be left with at least one -loser too many. However, he had one further chance, which involved employing both of dummy's major-suit jacks to full advantage.

First, South South 1 4 5 West 2 Pass Pass North 3 4 A 6 East Pass Pass All pass Opening lead: Heart king finessed the spade jack. When this held, declarer continued by cashing the ace and king of spades, discarding a diamond from hand. Next came the heart jack to West's marked queen. West could have ducked this trick, but that would have been equally fatal, of course. As it was, West was now end played and had to lead a heart because that was all he had left.

Declarer was able to ruff with dummy's last trump and discard his final losing diamond from hand, bringing home the slam. Bobby WolffUnited Feature Syndicate a2central Miss a column? Want to read a week's worth of Dear Abby in one sitting? Go to NnkuzccfltraLcom. niiiiniiMiiimiiiinniiiiM Pet Friendly Services PET with coupons online! 24-Hour Toil-Free Prescribing Services Custom Compounded Dosages, Formulas, and Discontinued Formulas Major Credit Cards Accepted 623-214-2791 Toll Ftf: l-SOQ-742-0516 Froail: HEALTH PIIAIQIACT I 1 i.