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Rebecca--

What makes you think this woman would actually want to play with you? Go do something more productive than obsess about some stupid reality TV show star. Who cares if you are some washed up pro?

You're biggest fan... Trust me, I am.

You and Bethany are my favorites. I love your accent! The best! Bethany is a riot! I hope that the two of you are friends and stay that way. Can't wait to see more.

Possibly the finale didn't appear to be on a level playing field. It was obvious the class and intelligence was strictly on the couch shared by you, Bethenny,and The Countess. However, Alex is showing to be more fitting on your side of the set! Shockingly, that doesn't say much for the two remaining, on the "other" side! Thanks to you and the girls for all you give, laughs and all!

As I sat and watched the reunion show I was imagining all my "Housewives" girlfriends and who could I relate to the most and who they would be. I had my own thoughts but asked my husband first who he thought I was more like and he confirmed to me that we are alike in many ways. Except the fact that I am not as fortunate (financially) as you are, and the last purse my husband bought me was maybe $65 but hey, I'm not hating on you my sister! Your an awesome woman, wife and mother and also a friend to ALL of these ladies on the show. You fight fair. You work hard. And you have a heart the size of NYC! I enjoy your input on everything from fashion to tennis... Your the best! Good luck with your business, creakyjoints and every other thing you put your hand too.
Be blessed Jill Zarin!

I have never once commented on someone's blog entry but I could just not let this go. I want to be adopted by Jill or at least Gloria. I do not have any money but I am educated and I think I received some of their genes anyway. If I can ever figure out a way to meet you and Bobby, and your parents, it would make my life complete.
And Allison is a true sweetheart and beautiful. I never had a father-could I maybe borrow yours?

JIll, you're a sweetheart. You're obsessive, but you wouldn't be able to help people on so many levels if you didn't have that gene. I know to be social you cannot express your true feelings of people, but I'm curious. Do you like Kelly or do you just put up with her? Ramona's strange, but seems to have some good qualities, as hard as she tries to hide that fact. Are you really close to her or is she part of the circle and have to get along, when you can. That's about it, by the way, your whole family, all of them are so great and warm. You are truly blessed.

Jill-
I love you, I think that you have a really big heart and try to do the right thing however I was a little appalled by your reaction to the luxury car that Bobby went out of his way to give you for your birthday even going so far as to consilidate the other family cars that you have so you can have what you want. Instead of remaining grateful (because you did seem really appreciative in the beginning) that you have a wonderful man in your life that wants to make you happy (as evidenced by purchasing a 16,000 purse) you almost immediatley started complaining about the car as soon as you got inside.
I think that reveals something about your personality and in all truthfulness it comes across as really spoiled especially in an economy where people are losing their jobs, cars, houses etc...
I know that it is not your job to fix the economy and yes I believe that if you have the means to splurge then do so because as you said life is short but also be appreciative of what you have realize that some people can only hope to have what you do.
But otherwise Jill, you are great.

jill you are wonderfull person. I wish i had more friends like you. you tell it like it is. I think Romona's little green monster comes out a lot more when it comes to you.I noticed the uglyer face she makes the more the monster comes out.The day of the rematch when she saw Simon that was priceless' No matter what she says she was very mad and I'm putting it nicely.

Jill, you are my favorite!
-Totally captivated in Texas

Jill you are the favorite I wish you would have hit Mario
to treat a women like he did you makes him a very ugly person have Bobby teach him to be a real man

Team Jill!
Bethenny has been completely loyal to you and Ally. You should remain loyal to her regardless of what manipulations Ramona tries to plant in your mind.

Also, do not trust Kelly at all. She is nothing more than a twisted opportunistic.

Be true to those who you know have been with you through thick and thin.

Jill:

Love your energy. You are my favorite housewife. Spending 16,000 on a purse is extravagant, but you are allowed extravagance. Everyone has their extravagant spending weaknesses.

If anyone complains about your spending, it is out of pure jealousy. Also, I am embarrassed for Mario and Ramona, who profess that they are Christians. Honestly, they are far from being Christians. Christians are forgiving, non-judgmental, and loving of others. This is not Ramona and Mario. Keep on spreading your love.

Jill, you are one of The main reasons I watch the show. Promote your business all you can! One thing I want to say regarding your comments (on camera and in your blog) about the behavior of Alex's sons in your store: lighten up just a bit. Yes, they were running around... but they are LITTLE boys, and boys (and girls) can bounce around. If you don't want that kind of overexuberant activity in your store, then why do you bring your dog to the store? Some children are a little more active (i.e., hyper) than others. My son is one of those; my daughter (I thank my lucky stars) is more calm. Just a thought I had...

As a Oceanside native - transplanted to New Orleans -- I LOVE to hear you speak. You remind me of home. You are the real deal, and Bethanny could be your sister. Ally is precious and Bobby seems like a very patient, gentlemanly fellow. You are the GLUE for this show. With best wishes for a long run.

Sell promote- If you don't then who will? And spend, it helps our economy when citizens not our government spend, it is the trickle down effect, which I am sure you already know.

I have to totally agree on your mention of Bethenny's mocking of Kelly......I still laugh when I think of it. Bethenny is priceless herself. You two make a great pair. Hope the scenes of next week do not mean you two have come to odds. You are too good of friends. I have been following you on twitter as well. You and Bethenny are my very favorite on the Housewives.

I love you!!

Jill,
You make the show!

I was so upset watching how Mario spoke to you at the party. I summed it up for his need for air time. You and Bobby handled the whole situation with class! I honestly don't think Ramona and Mario like anyone. I can't believe what they say about people. They are so jealous of others. They seem to be very jealous of you and Bobby!

I'm glad that you got Simon as your partner for the tennis match. Mario and Ramona deserved what they got after how you were treated. Please,Please don't have another tennis match with Ramona. It's time to go enjoy a match with someone that isn't so petty and a sore loser.

I really enjoy when you and Bethenney are together. The two of you are so much fun!!! That's friendship

Hey, Jill ~

Real Housewives is my guilty pleasure and I try to watch it every week, but I have to say that you are just the nicest housewife on the show. One gets the feeling that, no matter how much money you had, you would be equally warm toward everyone.

I notice that next week they're airing an episode wherein you and Bethany get into a disagreement and you ask her to leave the charity event. So sorry to see that because if anyone needs a friend, it's Bethany.

I know Bethany can be a little cold, but I get it. If you're raised without a lot of love it's really hard to model warmth and love and express those things.

People are like animals when it comes to the formation of personality, don't you think? Have you ever seen one of those animal rescue shows on the Animal Channel? In the beginning, when they rescue a dog or other creature, the animals are often nasty, fearful, snappish. They don't know how to behave because they've never had any love or care. A few months later, after they've been loved up and fed and trained, that viscious dog is romping in a grassy yard with a bunch of kids.

Hey, don't tell Bethany i compared her to an abused dog. I'm just trying to make a point about nature and love. You seem like a really loving, honest person with some ethics and warmth. You'll be a good influence on Bethany. So love her up a little more and try to continue to cut her some slack.

And don't you think she handled herself well with that Kelly person? Jeez, I don't know what i would do if someone told me they were "up here" and I was "down there." Yikes! Bethany held it together, though, and behaved like a lady. Whatever poise she had, she taught herself, evidently, and you gotta hand it to her, right?

anyway...you're a doll. Keep being that great, warm person. You and Bobby are lucky to have love, comfortable finances, children and a generally happy life. Wish you the best of luck always.

I just love you Jill. I think you do everything just great no matter what Ramona and Mario says. I am also glad you and Bethenny are truly friends. I don't think you could ever be rude to her because you are her friend. Kelly is another story. I do not like her. She's an air head that seems to wake up in a new world everyday. The producers did an injustice to the show bringing her on. She thinks she rules the world and she doesn't have any time or kind words for anyone. Thank you for being you. You are very sophisticated yet appreciative of others. Keep up the good work and your style.

Stop the self promoting and defending yourself. I never like you until you and Betheney became such good friends. All of a sudden you became softer. I hope you don't blow it with Betheney. She is the star!!!!

I must have that one necklace you wore on the show. It reminds me of a star..looks like silver with brilliants, but it's probably platinum with diamonds. I really wish we could meet; I like you and admire your ethics, standards, morals, outlook, beliefs, love your Mom, love Bobby but enuff with the little snippy doglet. Ginger can stay at home where she is obviously peeing on your carpet. Let us have a great bonding since I am so opinionated and correct in my observations. I volunteer to be your aged woman sounding board. I'm your mother's age bracket. Just email with your inquiry and I will respond. You need some grounding from someone at the lower income bracket. Someone such as I, who was raised as if I were "upper crust" but am actually very much in the poverty level. Email me and we will really have a great time. I can converse on many subjects and am an authority on many more. You need a laugh.

Hello Jill...You are such a Great Person...so sweet...I think you and Bethenny are like sisters-closer than BFF's...Your so fun to watch!!! :)I just watched that one preview of you taking Kelly to your friends~ Jeri's Jewelry store...Depressing!!!... Not Jeri (she seems very sweet) Kelly(Very Depressing), please watch out for her Jill...I get very BAD Fibes from Kelly...Becareful Jill...She's only with you because whe wants Something...and It was very mean how she treated Bethenny, your daughter and you also...Very disrespectful!!! And I do agree with when you said... "Kelly must have thought it over and realized that if she didn't get involved somehow (with the charity), how could she stay on the show?"...Right,Jill~Kelly is a user...
Kelly is a USER and very Manipulative and a Big Liar...
... And it does Not Surprise me that the other items Kelly was supposed to donate Never materialized...except for the item that so called cost $25,000 but you got $6,500 for it...(who appraised this piece???) Kelly Herself???
Jill I know your intentions are good but I know that Bethenny was sticking up for you and your daughter when Kelly was so rude at your charity meeting...That Kelly just makes me Sick... I really Hope NY Housewifes are back for another season WithOUT Kelly!!!

Go Jill!!!!
You [Gloria] and Bethenny are the reason I watch Housewives of NYC...I LOVE you!

What happened between Alex and Bethenny? Bethenny and Alex elude to something...but, I must have missed it.

I love your style, your wise advice...your family!
I can't wait to see next episode.

Love from one of your Team Jill admirers!!!

I find you very interesting, but enough with the "promotion"..it is annoying! Watch out because you are turning into Star Jones...of course you are way hotter...

omg....when bethenny did the kelly imitation it was more than priceless! i couldnt stop laughing about it.even reading it on here makes me hysterical. jill and bethenny together are a fabulous team and should remain the best of friends forever-you compliment each other well,and keep us viewers highly entertained!

Jill

You & Bethenny are my favorites on this series. I feel that you should not have to apologize for being financially bless. You stated that in so many words you & your hubbie earn your money by the sweat of your brow. The guy from the BBC should have ask you to offer some advice to people as to how not to be a victim of a recession. I wanted you to so bad set Miss Ramona in her place. I'm sick of her cattiness towards people that she socialize. I'm not brash to people who I consider an friend or an acquaintance.

Jill,

Just wanted to say that you looked really beautiful and pretty in the lavender color dress and your hair down when you were making comments afterward.

Wow,Jill, how reassuring to know that you actually WILL hold an elevator door open for anyone in your building, making JillZarin the nicest person ever. Are you kidding, that's what you had to say in regards to being charitable? You came across as such an airhead. You and Bethenny deserve each other. Mean to others, while tripping over each other complimenting yourselves. Humble pie for two?

Jill, So, you give credit where credit is due???? It sure didn't seem that way, when they asked you, if they could take a picture of Brad. What harm would it have done, to give him credit where credit was due? Shame on you!!!! He worked very hard and did a fine job. I'm sure his feelings were very hurt when he heard you say NO, to the question. You have always been my favorite, along with Bethenny. You dropped on my scale, of my opion of you. The $16,000.00 bag was anothe faux pa. Oh well, I still think you are a good person, just a little confused at times.

Jill,
I just wanted to let you know I love your personality! I applaud your honesty which most people cannot accept these days for unknown reasons other than their breeding.
Some would rather be lied to and continue to live in a fantasy world while you just "Come out with it"!
Bethany is also a favorite for me. I have no idea why the other housewives seem to think she is hopeless on the subject of dating. She is beautiful, talented, successful and with a similar personality to you. I can understand why you and Bethany are friends.
I also believe that Bethany has been absolutely correct in her opinion of Kelly from the very beginning because I felt the same about Kelly! She is in some type of "Lunar Orbit" that doesn't exist in our Solar System!(laughing)
Poor Pathetic Thing!!!
On the subject of Ramona and her husband.........you must remember the saying "Give them enough rope and they will hang themselves"? Well, perhaps you may consider making a gift to them of a very very long fabric and one day when they are at their natural "Catty and Backstabbing Ways" and they do not have you around to feed on they may hang each other with the fabric!!!

Jill, I also wished to say I loved the episode where you described selling and stated...."Selling is from the Soul" and no one will buy anything from someone they do not like. I have felt that way my entire lifetime and you have been the only other person who has also stated it that way! Good for you! Stay real just like you are and please tell Bethany I also applaud her honesty. The only difference is.....I wouldn't waste my breath on a pathetic and pitiful fool such as Kelly! I think the only one that is impressed by Kelly is KELLY!!!
All my best to you and Bethany ........my two favorites.
Linda

Jill, Keep on spending! it's not your place to fix the economy. The Prez keeps asking people to spend spend spend to help the economy, so you are doing just that. I wish I could afford to spend $16.000 for a Birkin bag, I would have been first in line. It's your money, do what you want with it and ignore everyone who critisizes. I'm a Brit. and the Beeb should take a look at some free spending Londoners------You've got nothing on them.
God Bless you & Bobby.

Jill, You are fabulous! You tell it like it is- straightforward -and no pretentious facade. You come across as confident, and still gracious. I must say this season you and Bethenny have really emerged as the most REAL of all the "housewives". You both come across in sharp contrast to Kelly. I don't get her at all...she must have self esteem issues. Keep up the good work, Jill... and just continue "taking the high road"!

TEAM JILL!! YOU NEED YOUR OWN SHOW (ALONG WITH ALL OF YOUR FAMILY, YOUR MOMMA & BOBBY, WE ALL LOVE EM)!

YOU & BETHENNY ARE A GREAT PAIR!

DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS... (SPEAKING OF HATERS...) WHO THE HECK IS KELLY? SERIOUSLY, WHO IS SHE?

Bobby is the best ! He is a great asset to the show .Class act all the way ! Team Bobby!

Jill,The repoters for the bbc were great! I loved it when they were not impressed with how much money you have.The money you spent on that stupid and ugly purse was really sad!To say that you gave to Africa really pissed me off ,when there are children living on the streets and in tents all over the states.My neighbor just lost his job and has three small children to feed ,what about that?You women aren't even representing the real houswife anyway.A real housewife don't have a job she takes care of her family 24-7,and puts herself last most of the time.You all have a twisted way of looking at things and it really bugs!Please stop with the brag fest! It's so unatractive!P.S. The apartment redo has already been done I've seen it a hundred times already!

The countess wants to know if you're going to have a lot of retouching when your apt in on the cover!

Jill, to heck with the people who complain about what you spend. Yes, the economy is crappy right now, but it is not your responsibility to help fix it just because you have the means to do so. Hell, if I was able to afford it, I would do it, too! Bloggers, if you don't like it then write your local Senate representative and do something about it! If not, then shut up! You cannot tell people what to do with their money. TAKE NOTE: Everyone is not you, and people will not make the same decisions you may make in life. Live YOUR life as best as you can, the right way, and you have fulfilled your life's meaning!

Jill,
I think your nice on the show and I love your Mom but spending 16,000 on a Birkin bag. God! That amount is sometimes what most people now make in a year. Its almost poverty level to some people making that a year. I think you should have gone to the mall and bought a knock off and no one would have been the wiser. Some of my brothers and sisters have a lot of money and dont spend their money like you do. Curb your spending because when you dont have it you'll wonder where it all went. Whats with the expensive costumes. Bethenny had the right idea. Reuse!

Jill I just want to say you are by far the prettiest and funniest housewife ever!! You are my absolute favorite! And I love how you don't let people get the best of you, you always have a plan! Thats so cool! People make fun of me because i'm a freshmen in college and watch this show! And you are the only reason I watch it!! You are a great friend, mother,wife, and a very admirable person!! Your're the best!!!

Hey Jill,
With every episode that I watch, I like you more and more! You crack me up...You are so down-to-earth. I'm a former Long Islander too like you (Bethpage). What town are you from? During the show, I constantly find myself nodding along with everything you say :) I want to hangout with you and Gloria!!!! I'm 25...I need som guidance, lol Can she adopt me too?
P.S. I don't think you self-promote at all. (I usually pick up on that stuff quickly). I will be shopping at Zarins next trip to the City! :)
You're the best one on the show...All my girlfriends that watch agree wholeheartedly!

Hi Jill! I have to say, with respect to the BBC, they are notoriously anti-American. No wonder I call them the London bureau of Al-Jazeera! You're the best!!

Mary from Long Beach

For God's sake keep spending! I'm an artist and my job depends on people that are successful in other areas spending their money. Tons of jobs depend directly or indirectly on the wealthy spending their money. We love you and never feel guilty for working your butt off and then enjoying the American dream.

You and your husband are a class act. Gracious, smart and very well mannered. Your cast mates could learn a lot from you.

Hi Jill,
Love you and Bethenny you two are the greatest. I did find it funny about Bethenny doing the Hi Hi Hey. hehehehe, I laughed so hard. When I come yo NYC I will be shopping at Zarins. You are so cool love you.

Jill, you handled the British interviewers with class and style. Your remarks were totally on!! I have always thought that you and Bethenny were the best but I gotta tell you that my respect and admiration jumped way up when I saw how well you handled yourself!! Way to go girl.... "Don't spend more than you have" is SMART!! Also, loved your parents when they were on. Make sure you see them soon!! Girl power!! I don't think you brag too much at all, I haven't seen you being mean. Some people just don't get scarcasm and think you are being "ill" or "ugly'' as we say in the south- but I get it. I have never watched a reality show before and am proud to say I have never seen an episode of Survivor or Idol or any of the others, therefore, I can't believe I watch ya'll but I have the recorder set for Bravo and can't wait till next week!! Be true to you!!

Jill you are one of my favorites. I have to ask however...
did you really pay$16,000 for a purse?

Jill,
One question-for an intelligent, no BS woman like yourself how could you be so stupid to purchase a handbag for SIXTEEN THOUSAND dollars? America is in serious trouble, think about what you did! You "claim" to be serious about charity work, do you have any clue at all what $16,000.00 could do for any of them? I'm ashamed of you...oh, and when someone buys you a thoughtful, expensive birthday present the first thing out of your mouth shouldn't be about what you don't like about it. You're blessed on earth but think about the kind of after life you're heading for!

some people are rich and some are poor. These are the facts of life. Jill is rich, but does not act spoiled or like she is unaware that others have less or are poor compared to her. So dont be jealous if she can have a 15k handbag. what else is she supposed to do with the money. Do you think that she has to give all of it to charity? none of us now how much she gives to charity, but it does appear that charity is a vary vital part of her life. also from watching the show you can tell that she is a nice and caring person. If I had the same resources to work with as Jill- would I be doing all of the good work that she does or would I come across looking like Kelly? So give Jill a break- its not easy to come across looking good on a TV show like this. She does a really good job of being the kind of person I would be proud to now. If Jill could save the world with her 15k handbag I am certain that she would donate it to the cause. Dont expect Jill to save the world- give her a break...

Jill,
You are adorable. I could watch you for hours. Maybe they'll spin off the Jill Zarin show. I especially love watching you and Bobby together. What a CUTE couple!!!

Your daughter is a gem. I hope she gets more time in front of the camera. Your mom and your sister come across as real warm, friendly people as well.

You've got more money than God and you like to spend it on yourself. So is that a crime or even a bad thing? Maybe, maybe not. Since I do not now have that kind of walking around money, I'll not attempt to speak from authority. I cannot wait until my business goes sky high and I can buy my first $16k purse!!! I'll buy two of them and donate one to my own favorite charity.

That might be what I love about you: your charity work. Lots of people do charity work but many people with money act more like Kelly and just talk, not do. You're a doer and go getter. The thing about charity work is that there is nothing to be gained from it except that feeling of having done something good for someone else. I'm not sure that those who accuse you of being spoiled understand all that goes into hosting a charity event. It is H A R D work! Or, you can take short cuts and end up with nothing for your time (see the Real Housewives of Atlanta for more on that topic).

Stay sweet, stay a redhead and keep rocking those outfits. I didn't love your hair up, either, but I thought you looked amazing in your photoshoot dress. I'll bet Gloria was darned proud of her baby girl.

I wish you would have said something to the rude reporter from the BBC..He was trying to make you feel bad for having money..when he ask what do you do to contribute you should have said I employee people with the business my husbands family has had established for years. I can't stand the condescending way he spoke to you like you were just a stupid American.
Next time stand up for yourself!!!

Hi Jill, I think your great and I love your family, dog, and both of your houses. Personally I would feel guilty living in your NY apartment- Its just so expensive looking. But, I know that you are vary into charity and giving to people in need- so you should not feel "TO" guilty. Your heart seems to be in the right place. I like all of you on the show. Kelly has some issues to deal with in how she comes across to the public. Bethanie seems to be a good person to, and that is why you two get along so well. I think you should consider writing a book about how people can give back. Like how you do charity work. There is so much need all around us and so many people dont seem to know how to give back. I will forsure buy a copy of your book. You might send a copy to all of the Housewives from all of the shows. The Atlanta housewifes could use your expertise and the OC housewifes could maybe consider giving back a little (at all). You are all so blessed- I'm glad that you take advantage of the show to promote giving and helping of others. I also hope that you would consider or a least think about acting. I think you come across as such a nice person on TV that you would be a major hit in the movies or on regular TV. You already have the superstar's house and looks. Anyways I wish you the best in your future and I hope that your life is as great as it appears. OH--I looked at your daughters website and it was cool. She really has some photographic talent. I couldn't figure out how to comment on her website so I'm just letting ya know and you can give her a thumbs up for me.

Jill, It seems inappropriate in these hard economic times for you to dress up in the "let them eat cake" costume an episode after the $16,000 handbag and expensive german car episode. Sweety did anyone tell you that the country is in a slump? Don't rub everyone's noses in it. Do we have to know about what extent you will go through to get those meshgunah costumes? My young daughters kvell from the thrill of a bargain. They were raised as Recessionistas before the slump. The day they were born I imparted 2 very important bits of advice to them. The first being, buy wholesale and the second being marry an orthopedic surgeon. Besides Halloween is a pagan holiday. Nice Jewish girls from the five towns should celebrate Purim instead of the cash bar holiday.

Jill,

What's with you this year? Please quit bragging about yourself. How much did your fundraiser cost that you raised 50,000 to send to Africa? It probably cost more than 50,000. You spent approx. 1/3 of that on a purse. How much do you(personally)actually give, Jill? It seems that part of the purpose of these fundraisers is so people can have a reason to party. Then the car incident. Bobby gives you a Mercedes and you complain because you don't think it will accomodate your IPOD. Poor Jill. You know who the best person is on the show and she isn't even a housewife..Avery!

Jill,
What a woman you are... I was your fan from the first season and grow even a bigger one this year. Ramona is so funny and pathetic along with her shallow and hypocritical husband when they start picking on you. You are real, funny, hard working woman with big heart and great family. I adore you, Bobby and your fabulous daughter. Oh... I forgot your classy Jewish mother. I wanna learn gow do you keep Bobby in love with you, always getting what you want from him and loving doing that. He is such a great guy...

You are my favorite NYC housewife simply because you are you. You make no pretenses and are about as down to earth as a person can be. You have raised a lovely daughter who becomes more beautiful as the time goes by. I love your mom, the way she counseled Bethany was so touching that it brought tears to my eyes. Everyone should have such a wonderful mother. I wish you all the success in the world.

You are the nicest person on the show!

Jill:
I thought I was going to die last night when the reporter from the BBC asked you if you felt guilty for your success. How dare he? It's not like you and Bobby have been sitting home asking for handouts!! You have worked hard and are enjoying the fruits of the labor so to speak and I think many need to admire the way you fundraise for so many important charities. Good for you! I'm sorry BBC, but the American dream is working hard so you can get what you want. You really seem to enjoy life---good for you! Love the show!!! Shari from Milwaukee!

Dear Jill, After watching last night's episode I had to write and tell you how much I loved your interview with the BBC. You handled yourself with such grace,and were so quick witted.(I love that about you) I just loved your answers to his slanted view of the "American Dream". You were articulate,and did not let him get his agenda in the way of your answers. So Jill, BRAVO to you for having the opportunity to say all the things that are true about America...I know that your Mom must be very proud!

I want to apologize. I watched the rest of the interview and you handled it perfectly. Enough said.

Hi Jill,
I'm from Kenya and I was glad to hear that you just opened a school house there to help the under priviledged. Keep up the good work..."it's better to give than to receive"!

Jill- You're awesome!

Hi Jill
I know you for sometime and as everyone who does I love you.I know you more on a biz level....I just wanted to say I was so dissapointed....when you said "we" all feel the economic crunch...and that you feel it...well Jill if you can buy a 16,000 dollar purse you are not feeling it at all. some people live on that!

Darling Jill: You are very special, but I wish you would treat Bobby a little better. What a nice person he is -- I would love, love, love him even if he had zero dollars !! If my ex had been 1/1,000 as good to me, he wouldn't be my ex !

I have to say I was truly ashamed (and you should be) of your behavior during the episode with the $16,000 bag. That whole scene was in poor taste. Actually saying that because of the economy you were going moderate this year for your birthday was embarrassing. Then to top it all off you were upset that your new Mercedes didn't work with your IPhone was the last straw. I was disgusted by it all and ashamed for you.

Jill,
You're my favorite housewife in New York. Keep it up, girl!

Jill,
I live all the way out here in California, in a a very small town, Tuesday night is the best because I know you'll be on........LOVE you......I always say, I'm a Portugese version of you....I tell it like it is...as do you........You are the most truthful, other than Bethenny, love her too.......Keep up the good work.....

Oh my gosh! I just saw the before and after photos of your home........just gorgeous wow, wow, wow! The tv show pictures did not do it justice!! wow!!

Loved your bedroom the best!!

Hi Jill: You are the best! You are one classy lady, I love your sense of style, the way you decorate as well as the way you dress. I love the way you keep the high road, you should write a book on class!!

Jill,

I think you are fantastic. You are a breath of freash air. You tell it like it is but you do it with feeling. It is one thing to be honest and another to be rude or mean. You are honest.

Jill, I think your great and right on-I don't think you go over board, you are just being you. --and you are a great person, you can tell. People talking badly about you or your things are jealous or have bad energy. I love watching you and Bobby is amazing to you and Allison is just a doll! xo

Jill,
You don't need to stoop to the others level of cattiness because you have stooped and are now horizontal.
In other words you are the cattiest of them all.

I think you are the best housewife! I am from Rockland County NY, (upstate to you) I had an apartment on 77th and 1st for 8 years and loved it!! Now married to a General Surgeon and transplanted to the Suburbs of Philadelphia, I so long for a return to NYC! You always make me miss the City, I love the accent, and your ways! Every Tuesday I feel like I'm back home! I didn't have the social life you have but mine wasn't bad! I totally get the thing with the tennis game Mario is a jerk! I hope to see you with a great partner and kick his ass!! Their is no place like NY!! Stay Well !

Hey Jill...love you and I love ya mom. She is funny as well...You and Bethenny are my favorite and I love you two together. I just have one question: Why is Ramona a hater?

Keep doing what you're doing! Good for Ally on her photography!

Jill,

Loved your costume. I think you are Bethenny are truly fabulous and don't BS. You are both true to yourselves even though the camera is rolling and I think that is something to be very proud of. The real reason I'm writing is I saw the show about your charity for Arthritis on behalf of your daughter. I'd love to donate a piece of jewelry if you think it would bring in funds at your next auction. Check my peices out at www.grandglimmers.com. If you like anything please contact me to talk about sending you a design.

Just absolutely love The NYC Housewives!!!! My favorite is Jill of course I'm on Team Jill!!! Can't stand Kelly, need to get rid of her!!! Everyone else is great!!!

Bobby is right, take the high road like you just did in todays blog. The nasty folks aren't worth your time and if you think about it, no one really likes them anyway. Your the best.

Jill...although it is true that you were classy with your answers to that horrible person and his clones from the BBC I do wish someone would let him have it. Jealousy has a nasty look on the English. Americans that work hard and are successful have no reason to feel guilty about anything. I wonder if these BBC people and all the others around the world that think badly of successful Americans ever consider that our success is the reason that we are the ones that always show up with money, food, medicine and clothing when disasters happen around the world. We love you Jill!

Jill would love to meet you and visit your store my partner and I are coming to new York June 5-11 2009 to celebrate my birthday, we would love to take you to lunch we have never been to NYC this is our 1st time so we are excited..

We love you on the show we watch the show every Tuesday Night on Bravo!!! We love Ginger too!!! we have a Minituare Pinscher she is solid red and her name is Tabitha and she goes everywhere with us, she is our only child!!! Anyway she will be coming with us as we will be driving from Missouri.. So if its possible to meet you you can email me.. Thank you!!!

Dear Jill,

Please do not EVER play tennis with Mario again. He's crazy. Now I know why Ramona's eyes roll around in her head so often.

I know that you said you would not sink to being catty, but I made no such promise.

I think you and Bobby are a great couple. He respects you and that my friend is the difference between a good marriage and a bad one. You have a lot to be proud of and don't let others (The Singers) drag you down. You have a lovely daughter, a good marriage and a respectful, loving husband. Who could ask for anything more?

TVannie

Your costumes were geat. I am so waiting for the day that your handsome Bobby, just slides that old Mario down a hallway someplace. He don't need to be disrespecting you in anyway. And I will be your next tennis partner. You are the reason why I watch the show. I just hate the way Ramona and Mario diss you. Are their lives so boring, that they try to emulate yours, your every move and word has them worried. They are always worried about you, jealousy is not a good look on those two. I love you JILL!

Am I the only one that doesn't see Jill as some hero? She is just as obnoxious with all the back stabbing as the rest. And as far as her money goes? Who cares. Nothing new about some who have it, some who don't, but it doesn't mean people should stoop to her silly ways and not speak their mind and compromise their dignity. As far as her gay husband goes, she has another ill-trained and rather large Chihuahua sniffing around her feet and licking her nose, which of course she loves.

I actually don't think the BBC interviewer was putting you on the spot on purpose -- he was asking questions we've thought ourselves.. what's it like being that rich, when you know others are living so poorly? How do you purchase a $16,000 purse when that money could easy feed a family for a year?

But, you answered your questions well Jill, and I'm still a fan. You can't save the world on your own, but darnit at least you're helping!! You and Bethany are my faves...

Jill you are one class act! Your mom is fab, your sis is fab and your daughter is fab. It is so REFRESHING to see positive female relationships on reality tv. Don't change a thing, keep plugging Zarin Fabrics because frankly the business has been around for 100+ years and YOU'VE EARNED IT!

Hi Jill!

First of all I want to say I love you and Bethany. You seem to be the only cool, normal chics on the show (including the Atlanta and OC series). I think Kelly is a total psycho. She seems like she is out to get Bethany. She so nasty to her and then when she isn't around she kisses all of the other womens a....es. She wants so bad for everyone to like her more than Bethany. Anyway, I'm an interior designer, and my husband and I both recently lost our jobs due to the economy. I love your store. If you are looking to add anyone to your design team at Zarin please let me know, I would like to send you my resume. It could really turn things around for us. Anyway, all the best to you and Bethany.

I agree with Sandra from Alabama--
Jill's handling of the smug, condescending reporter during the BBC interview was fabulous. Not only did she effortlessly deflect his snotty, accusatory comments, but she answered them cheerfully and graciously (which must have really p*ssed him off).
FWIW, I love the BBC World News, but that guy and his band of toadies seemed like jerks. Good for you, Jill.

Jill,

You did a sensational job of responding to the BBC journalist regarding the financial crisis. Your responses to his accusations the bad economy is the USA's fault and his 'digs' at you for living so well when others are poor were very classy. It was priceless that you were truthfully able to let him know about your school in Africa.

I wonder how much he has done to help the underpriveleged.

You go girl!!

Sandra
Alabama

Hi Jill!!! I have to tell you I love the show and it's because of you!! You are a very cool lady and I think you did a wonderful job raising Ali, she's beautiful and classy, just like her Mom.
I think Bobby is the best husband of any of the housewives shows. He is a prince and all I can say is I should be so lucky!!! Good luck and best wishes in all that comes your way. Your a lovely Lady and I so enjoy seeing you every week and hearing what your up to. Actually, you should have your own show, your as good if not better than any talk show host that's out there now!!

Jill- you showed alot of grace during that BBC interview- you sure didn't sound or look nervous. I thought you answered the questions w/ dignity & common sense. I get really annoyed when I hear some smug individual from another country say hostile things like "YOU (meaning the U.S.) are the ones who caused it". I live be my means & bought a home I could afford- I never "caused" any financial ruin to anyone. Still,funny how we Americans, with all our consumption, over-spending & other "excesses", actually prop up the rest of the world.

Jill,
I love your apartment and I am so happy for you. Yes, there is alot going on, but who cares it's awesome. If I could I would have my whole house pink, but my husband wouldn't allow it. Your bedroom is my favorite part. I agree with Bobby(men are the best to talk to about caddy problems) don't stoop to there level. They are just jealsou. You and Betheny are my favorite, if you two weren't on there I wouldn't watch the show. With love,
Lex