03.16.10
i confess...i've always suspected i was a cat in a past life.
therefore, in my never-ending quest to find my former feline self, i've narrowed it down to one of these potential plush pussies of yesteryear...
above: james dean's siamese "marcus." a gift from elizabeth taylor. (via siamese royalty.)
above left: marlon brando's kitty (via life magazine); above right: basquiat's siamese cat. (via charlotte corday.)
above: siamese twins in the company of clark gable, carole lombard, and a pack of cigarettes.
above: john lennon's siamese, circa 1965 (via rising 70).
above: cat cradled in the arms of freddie mercury and jim hutton. (via frances holly.)
i would like to dedicate this post to miss atticus. i miss you, little muffin.
Comments
You can very well be any of these cats. But I vote Freddie Mercury's cat.
Posted by: Randy | March 16, 2010 at 03:09 AM
My heart is officially warmed. Additionally, I miss Freddie. Lots.
Posted by: Sally | March 16, 2010 at 06:23 AM
Love this post. James Dean is breakin' my heart.
Posted by: Irena | March 16, 2010 at 10:05 AM
I second Randy's opinion, though I suspect that would have meant your soul was split between your feline self and your current self for a few years. Clark Gable's kitty looks a little too shocked at the cigarettes to be you.
Posted by: Lady Peacock | March 16, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I'm telling you, those are Carol's cats. Clark was a notorious hunter and until now I've only seen him pictured with hunting type doggies. I'm extremely impressed that he put his cigarette out on his dessert plate, just inches away from an actual ash tray. That's a man's man, baby!
Also, it's mildly depressing (for me, not the kittehs) that Siamese kitties are not readily available at local shelters.
Posted by: Ebooty | March 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I actually aspire to be a cat in my next life. Preferably one with an owner as devoted and prone to spoiling kitties rotten as I am.
Posted by: CitricSugar | March 16, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Actually, Siamese are available via Siamese rescues. Since Siamese can't survive on the street very well, special rescue groups have been formed to help save them and get them homes. http://www.siameserescue.org/
Posted by: tula | March 16, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Cat is looking So sweet
Posted by: PHB | March 17, 2010 at 01:10 AM
Awww! Adorbs. I seem to recall a calendar called "Men with Cats" that's out there somewhere, too...
Posted by: Simone | March 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM
cats are THE best pets :)
Posted by: Maria | March 17, 2010 at 10:54 AM
oooooh! Some of my favorite men and some gorgeous kitties! Purrrrfect!
Posted by: Marissa | March 19, 2010 at 09:31 AM
My one cat ADORES my hubby... I should capture a photo... he climbs all over him... funnies thing!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | March 19, 2010 at 02:06 PM
These photographs are amazing! Thank you!
Posted by: Heather | March 26, 2010 at 04:35 AM
What a great post! I love kitty cats!
Posted by: Mina | March 26, 2010 at 03:06 PM
loved this post! just reposted it to the I HAVE CAT fan page!
Posted by: I Have Cat | June 08, 2010 at 05:07 PM