I'm thrilled to be covering this big political fundraiser in my home state, Florida. I just hope they count the votes correctly this year. While it is not my first black-tie event, this is my first paid gig as a blogger and I'm a little nervous. I really want to impress my bosses at Cre8buzz.

Wow, check out that ice-sculpture! OK, Terri get a grip.

The Clintons are here, of course. Hilary is making social rounds and Bill is...is that him hiding behind that ficus tree over there? What's he doing? Oh, dear, well at least we know he isn't inhaling.

Look, there is one of my favorite musicians of all time, Barry Manilow. I have always wanted to meet him in person to tell him I named my first child after his song, "Mandy". And coincidentally, she was born on his birthday. (That's the truth.)

As I reported in an earlier post, the appetizer for this evening was escargot. The main course is Rock Lobster. Hope I don't spill anything. I never have learned the proper way to crack open those darn things.

Hmmm, isn't that Jeff Durham, the ventriloquist I saw on You-Tube? Hey, he brought along Achmed the Dead Terrorist as his guest. This could get interesting.

Barry begins playing, "Ships" on a fabulous Yamaha concert grand piano. I am enjoying the music when someone taps me on the shoulder. It's Bill Clinton asking me dance. Well,no harm in a little slow dance. As we begin our dance, I look over my shoulder and notice Robin Williams declaring a thumb war on Al Gore. This isn't so bad, I can do this. If only Bill weren't trying to nibble on my ear.

Thankfully, I am rescued by Achmed asking to cut in. Clinton starts to protest, but Achmed retorts, "SILENCE!! I KILL YOU!!" I am saved from a fate worse than death.

Yummy, dessert is being served and it looks like Key Lime Pie, one of my favorites. Good thing it wasn't a flaming torte, Bill would be trying to light up again.

As the dinner draws to a close, everyone is saying goodbyes and telling lies. Overall, I'd declare this event was a success. I head over to coat check to retrieve my mink,when Robin Williams approaches me and says, "Hey, all the cool people are going across the street to the Bird Cage to catch a show. Nathan Lane is the star attraction. Wanna join us?"

What the heck, I could use a fruity drink about now.