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Cleveland may not be big enough for Washington Post Reporter Sally Quinn any more. In her new book, We're Going to Make You a Star, Quinn describes her trip to Ohio to promote her short-lived stint on the CBS Morning News. "In Cleveland we had a breakfast interview at our hotel, the Hollenden House, the city's best, though it looked a bit seedy to me," writes Quinn and goes on to call the reporter, Cleveland Plain Dealer Radio-TV Critic William Hickey, "the guy who wore white shoes." Not only was Quinn wrong about his shoes, claims Hickey, but the interview took place in midafternoon and at a downtown eatery called Pierre's. "I asked her one question, noted her answer, and published it in full the next day," says Hickey. "I never once mentioned that I found her singularly unattractive, or that I considered her dull and vapid. In fact, I gave her the benefit of every doubt, and acted accordingly." Back to you, Sally.
Hollywood is living up to its reputation as Sequel City. After Godfather II, and then French Connection II, what could be more natural than The Exorcist, Part II? Sure enough, Warner Bros, has announced plans for a follow-up to the 1973 thriller, based on a young priest who digs up some of Exorcist Max von Sydow's old cases. Also featured once again will be Actress Linda Blair, 16, siner ring as a 17-year-old high school senior who is still a bit dizzy from her earlier bout with demons. This time, however, Blair will not be repossessed, nor will she speak in any tongues but her own. Her paycheck for Part II? A devilish $350,000, plus a substantial bonus based on box office receipts.
A 27-city "Tour of the Americas" earned $3 million in take-home pay for the Rolling Stones this year, but two of the British band members may come up a little short. Lead Guitarist Keith Richard, who was busted for reckless driving outside Fordyce, Ark., on July 5, declined to show up in court and defend himself, in effect admitting guilt and forfeiting his bail—a modest $163.50. Singer Mick Jogger, however, did appear in California's Alameda County superior court, resplendent in sky blue waistcoat, glossy black trousers and light doeskin loafers, to fight a $690,000 default judgment rendered against him last year. That amount had been awarded to California ranchers who claimed that their land had been trampled during the Stones' 1969 concert at Altamount. Jagger pleaded for a new trial, and Judge Robert Kroninger promised to consider the matter. The rock star left smiling, allowing that a day in court was really not so bad. Said Jagger: "Man, I've spent full days in jail before."