Opinion: Patt Morrison replies to Zooey Deschanel’s open letter

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Because I love downtown L.A., warts and all, and because Zooey Deschanel is a talented and charming actress, I am happy to hear that she really does love downtown Los Angeles.

After all, my post on Deschanel’s observations began with my surprise at what she said to reporters Saturday evening at the Belasco Theatre, where the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, hosted a party for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

In addition to her saying ‘I just don’t want them to see the worst of L.A.,’ she said, ‘This is such a big deal and there are, like, parking lots filled with trash all the way here. I hope they helicopter them in past that.’

Downtown can be a tough place to love, but as I wrote, I think the royals, with their insulated lives, may actually appreciate getting a whiff of something other than roses once in a while.

I also wrote that Deschanel lives on the Westside -- not so, say her people. But it’s not like it wasn’t checked: Voter registration records show that as of last November’s election, she was registered to vote at an address in Pacific Palisades.

I hope Deschanel will head back to greater downtown L.A. one of these days. The vegetarian breakfasts at the Homegirl Cafe? I can’t recommend them enough.

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-- Patt Morrison

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