A talented young photographer, who enjoys snapping photos of his satirical, perverted Baltimore neighborhood and his wacky family, gets dragged into a world of pretentious artists from New York City and finds newfound fame.
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Pecker
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| Christina Ricci | ... |
Shelley
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Dr. Klompus
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Mark Joy | ... |
Jimmy
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| Mary Kay Place | ... |
Joyce
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| Martha Plimpton | ... |
Tina
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| Brendan Sexton III | ... |
Matt
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| Mink Stole | ... |
Precinct Captain
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| Lili Taylor | ... |
Rorey Wheeler
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| Patricia Hearst | ... |
Lynn Wentworth
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| Jean Schertler | ... |
Memama
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| Lauren Hulsey | ... |
Little Chrissy
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| Mo Fischer | ... |
T-Bone
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Donald Neal | ... |
Mr. Bozak
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Carolyn Stayer | ... |
Miss Betty
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Jack Webster | ... |
Outsider Al
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Alan J. Wendl | ... |
Mr. Nellbox
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Judith Knight Young | ... |
'Fat & Furious' Lady
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Anthony Roger | ... |
Death Row Dave
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Billy Tolzman | ... |
Seaford Sam
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| Bryan J. Thomas | ... |
Larry the Lughead
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Tim Caggiano | ... |
Lester Hailbrook
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Betsy Ames | ... |
Venetia Keydash
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Scott Morgan | ... |
Jed Coleman
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Valerie Karasek | ... |
Redd Larchmont
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| Cindy Sherman | ... |
Self
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Joyce Flick Wendl | ... |
Street Lady
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| Liam Hughes | ... |
Wild Man of 22nd Street
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| Greg Gorman | ... |
Self
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Irving Jacobs | ... |
Guzzles
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| Mary Vivian Pearce | ... |
Homophobic Lady
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| Kennen Sisco | ... |
Art Fan A
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Jennifer Zakroff | ... |
Art Fan B
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| Angela Calo | ... |
Pregnant Girl
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| Susan Duvall | ... |
Saleswoman
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Ruth Lawson Walsh | ... |
Sneaky Customer
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| Dean Alai | ... |
Body Builder
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| Emmy Collins | ... |
Hippie
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| Brigid Berlin | ... |
Super Market Rich Lady
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Kimberlee Suerth | ... |
Beautiful Girl
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John Badila | ... |
Irate Manager
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R. Scott Williams | ... |
Stylist
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| Susan Lowe | ... |
Hairdresser
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Marisa Zalabak | ... |
Make-Up Artist
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Andreas Kraemer | ... |
Junkie
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| Sharon Niesp | ... |
Bouncer
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| Delaney Williams | ... |
Construction Worker
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| Bobby J. Brown | ... |
Average Joe
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| Regi Davis | ... |
Cop A
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Tyler Miller | ... |
Randy
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Channing Wilroy | ... |
Wise Guy Neighbor
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Rosemary Knower | ... |
Friend of Mary A
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Kate Kiley | ... |
Friend of Mary B
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Jack French | ... |
Old Fart Customer
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Stan Brandorff | ... |
Geezer Customer
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| Doug Roberts | ... |
Death Row Dave's Father
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| Patsy Grady Abrams | ... |
Death Row Dave's Mother
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Holly Twyford | ... |
Straight Girl
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Joshua L. Shoemaker | ... |
Channel 11 Anchor
(as Joshua Shoemaker)
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Sloane Brown | ... |
Channel 45 Anchor
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Thomas Korzeniowski | ... |
Toupé Man
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Susan Greenhill | ... |
Miraculous Virgin Mary (voice)
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| Lola Pashalinski | ... |
Pelt Room Announcer (voice)
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Michael Ahl | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Stephen Angus | ... |
New York Art Patron (uncredited)
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| Erik E. Crown | ... |
Bar patron (uncredited)
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| David A. Dunham | ... |
Angry Pit-Beef Customer (uncredited)
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| Stacy Keibler | ... |
Blonde on Bus (uncredited)
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| LauraLee O'Shell | ... |
New York Art Patron (uncredited)
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Andy Rapoport | ... |
Guy Humping the Washing Machine (uncredited)
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Willy Richardson | ... |
Client at The Pelt Room (uncredited)
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Bob Skidmore | ... |
Delivery Man (uncredited)
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| John Waters | ... |
Pervert on Phone (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| John Waters | ||
Written by
| John Waters | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mark A. Baker | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. | ... | executive producer (as Joe Caracciolo Jr.) |
| John Fiedler | ... | producer |
| Pat Moran | ... | associate producer |
| Mark Ordesky | ... | executive producer |
| Joe Revitte | ... | executive producer |
| Mark Tarlov | ... | producer |
| Jonathan Weisgal | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Stewart Copeland | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Janice Hampton | ||
Editorial Department
| Scott Brock | ... | assistant editor |
| Fred Heid | ... | color timer |
| Joel Heller | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Kadell | ... | assistant editor |
| Marty Levenstein | ... | assistant editor (as Martin Levenstein) |
| Mario Ontal | ... | assistant editor |
| Stuart Sperling | ... | assistant editor |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Suzanne Crowley | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
| Pat Moran | ||
Production Design by
| Vincent Peranio | ||
Art Direction by
| Scott T. Pina | ... | (as Scott Pina) |
Set Decoration by
| Patty Burgee | ||
Costume Design by
| Van Smith | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Betty Beebe | ... | makeup artist |
| Anne Marie Izner-Preston | ... | assistant hair (as Anne Izner-Preston) |
| Cheryl 'Pickles' Kinion | ... | assistant make-up |
| Barbara Lacy | ... | makeup artist |
| Howard 'Hep' Preston | ... | hair stylist |
| Gina W. Bateman | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Mark A. Baker | ... | unit production manager |
| Claire Best | ... | production executive |
| Sara King | ... | post-production executive |
| Gina Roose | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary Romolo Fiorelli | ... | key second assistant director |
| Joe Incaprera | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michele 'Shelley' Ziegler | ... | first assistant director (as Michele Ziegler) |
Art Department
| Elizabeth Bell | ... | set dresser |
| Randy Bobbitt | ... | art department coordinator |
| Rebecca Castle | ... | key scenic |
| Michael Davis | ... | construction coordinator (as Mike Davis) |
| Susanna Glattly | ... | painter |
| Wesley Goodwin | ... | propmaker (as Wes Goodwin) |
| James Kelley | ... | propmaker |
| Ted Lubonovich II | ... | propmaker (as Ted Lubonovich) |
| John Millard | ... | set dressing lead man |
| Sheila Muccio | ... | set dresser (as Sheila P. Muccio) |
| Bobby Raber | ... | painter (as Bob Raber) |
| Willy Richardson | ... | special prop (as Willie Richardson) |
| Chuck Shacochis | ... | photographs by: Pecker's |
| Claire Sharp | ... | paint foreman (as Claire Sharpe) |
| Jeff Stacy | ... | set dresser |
| Thomas Turnbull | ... | construction foreman (as Tom Turnbull) |
| Lorraine Walker | ... | property master |
| Steve Walker | ... | property master |
| Elizabeth Weber | ... | on-set dresser |
| Dan Yeager | ... | gang boss |
Sound Department
| Rick Angelella | ... | sound mixer |
| David Franklin Bergad | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mark Berger | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Yin Cantor | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ben Conrad | ... | foley recordist (as Benjamin Conrad) |
| Tobin Davis | ... | assistant sound editor (as Tobin John Delacca Davis) |
| Patrick Dodd | ... | dialogue editor |
| Carol Everson | ... | boom operator |
| Malcolm Fife | ... | sound effects editor |
| Grant Foerster | ... | machine room supervisor |
| Steve Fontano | ... | foley mixer (as Steven Fontano) |
| Anna Geyer | ... | transfer room operator |
| Rick Kahn | ... | transfer room operator |
| Michael Kelly | ... | transfer room operator |
| Kyrsten Mate | ... | Sound EFX Designer (as Kyrsten Mate Comoglio) |
| Marnie Moore | ... | foley artist |
| John Nutt | ... | sound supervisor |
| Margie O'Malley | ... | foley artist |
| David Parker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jim Pasque | ... | machine room operator |
| Richard Quinn | ... | dialogue editor |
| Patti Tauscher | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Frank Canonica | ... | supervising sound recordist: mix stage (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Jennifer Basnyat | ... | title designer (uncredited) / visual effects (uncredited) |
| Michael Ventresco | ... | title design and production (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wayne Arnold | ... | camera loader |
| Frank Caslin | ... | best boy electric |
| Dean Citroni | ... | grip |
| Rodney French | ... | key grip (as Rodney G. French) |
| Joseph E. Gallagher | ... | camera operator (as Joseph Gallagher) |
| Frank Gill | ... | grip (as Spinner Gill) |
| Michael Ginsburg | ... | unit still photographer |
| Tim Gordon | ... | electrician |
| Susan C. Ingram | ... | second assistant camera (as Susan Ingram) |
| Dave Jacobs | ... | electrician |
| Mike Keelty | ... | gaffer |
| Eric Martin | ... | electrician |
| Lee Shapira | ... | best boy grip |
| Blackford 'Boots' Shelton | ... | first assistant camera (as Boots Shelton) |
| Rick Strodel | ... | grip |
| Ethan McQuerrey | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Chaz Rainey | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Aaron Atom Vyvial | ... | additional grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Adam Fusco | ... | casting assistant |
| John Strawbridge | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Davenport | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Rolande Glicenstein | ... | costume design assistant |
| Henry W. Laster | ... | wardrobe |
| Linda M. Boyland | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Kelley Finn Blum | ... | assistant location manager (as Kelly Finn) |
| Debra Donaldson | ... | location manager (as Debra Donaldson Dorsey) |
| Cindy Heidel | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Jennifer Barak | ... | assistant music editor |
| Larry Benicewicz | ... | music consultant |
| Ryan Beveridge | ... | assistant: Stewart Copeland (as Ryan D. Beveridge) |
| Stewart Copeland | ... | musician: piano, bass, drums |
| Michael Dittrick | ... | supervising music editor |
| Sharyn Gersh | ... | music editor (as Sharon Tylk) |
| Jill Meyers | ... | music clearances (as Jill Meyer) |
| Judd Miller | ... | musician: evi |
| Jeff Seitz | ... | music score recordist and mixer |
| Michael Thompson | ... | musician: guitars |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christine Moore | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Charles Artley | ... | driver |
| Ed Bishop | ... | driver |
| Lenny Davis | ... | driver |
| Stan Furrow | ... | driver |
| Bruce Holtman | ... | driver |
| Greg Jacobs | ... | driver |
| Jerry H. Jordan | ... | driver (as Jerry Jorden) |
| Frank R. Matkins | ... | driver (as Frank Matkins) |
| Tom Mcdermott | ... | driver |
| Frank Metts Sr. | ... | driver (as Frank Metts) |
| Francis Raimondo | ... | transportation captain |
| Gail Wenzel | ... | driver |
| Foard J. Wilgis | ... | transportation coordinator (as Foard Wilgis) |
| Bruce Zamzow | ... | driver (as Bruce 'Bubbles' Zamzow) |
| Kenneth Ziegler Jr. | ... | transportation co-captain (as Kenneth Ziegler) |
| Gerald Titus | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| David M. Atkinson | ... | assistant production accountant (as David Atkinson) |
| Denise A. Beale | ... | set production assistant (as Denise Beale) |
| Andrea Cipriani | ... | production secretary |
| Brian Cooper | ... | office production assistant |
| Carl Costanza Jr. | ... | accounting assistant |
| Ted Criswell | ... | set medic |
| George Figgs | ... | projectionist |
| Harlem Logan | ... | set production assistant (as Harlem Forest Logan) |
| Brian Maas | ... | legal services: Beldock Levine & Hoffman |
| Cyndi Martin | ... | key set production assistant |
| Adrienne Maxwell | ... | post-production accountant |
| Elena Moscatt | ... | craft service (as Elena A. Moscatt) |
| Vincent R. Nebrida | ... | executive director of marketing |
| Kate Reckner Ridgley | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Willie Richardson | ... | creator: Virgin Mary |
| Susan Saunders | ... | production accountant |
| Colleen Roome Shelton | ... | assistant: John Waters |
| Karen L. Sirota | ... | production coordinator (as Karen Sirota) |
| Karrie Melendrez | ... | story analyst (uncredited) |
| Eric Morgan | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Seal Balenger | ... | the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions |
| Celia Blumenstein | ... | the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions |
| Dennis Dermody | ... | the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions |
| Jim Finnerty | ... | special thanks |
| Dana Frank | ... | special thanks |
| C. Richard Gamper Jr. | ... | the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions: Nations Bank |
| Marc Greenberg | ... | special thanks |
| Jack Machen | ... | special thanks |
| Todd Oldham | ... | the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Fine Line Features (1998) (United States) (theatrical) (presents) (A Time Warner Company)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Concorde Filmverleih (1998) (Germany) (theatrical)
- New Line Home Video (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Herald Film Company (1999) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Líder Films (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1999) (France) (theatrical)
- Norsk Filmdistribusjon (1999) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (1999) (Argentina)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Aaron Rents Furniture of Baltimore (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Armstrong Bed and Breakfast (special thanks)
- Baltimore Film Commission (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Baltimore Sun (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Beldock Levine & Hoffman (legal services)
- Budget Rent-a-Car (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Comme Des Garçons (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Entertainment Partners (payroll services by)
- Extreme Catering (caterer)
- Film Finances (completion bond provided by)
- Flite 3 Studios (production offices and sound stages provided by)
- Great Northern Brokerage Services (insurance furnished by)
- Haddad's (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Hollywood Rentals, North Carolina (grip and electric equipment)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Kurzweil Music Systems (acknowledgement: Stewart Copeland uses)
- Loop Therapy (adr group)
- Maryland Film Commission (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Micdi Productions (music editorial)
- N & D Negative Cutting (negative cutter)
- Nationsbank (the producers wish to extend their thanks for contributions)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (Sound Editing: Foley and Rerecording at)
- Sonic Solutions (acknowledgement: Stewart Copeland uses)
- T.H.E. Tools (post-production facilities provided by)
- The Effects House (title and opticals)
- The Third Chair (special thanks)
- Ventresco & Cossello (main title design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Baltimore sandwich shop employee becomes an overnight sensation when a photographer's photos he's taken of his weird family become the latest rage in the art world.
Written by Joe Blevins |
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| Taglines | He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $541,646, 27 Sep 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the opening scene, the number of the bus is 7734. According to John Waters, this is an old Catholic school joke since '7734' upside-down "spells" hell. See more » |
| Goofs | In Pecker's darkroom, his prints are being taken out of the fixer after only a few seconds instead of the required five minutes and then immediately hung to dry instead of being rinsed in water for 10 minutes. The basement windows are also uncovered. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Divine Trash (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Happy-Go-Lucky-Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Pecker:
I love you Shelley! I love you more than Kodak! See more » |