The following obituary was posted in the NY times
Dorothy Podber, 75, Artist and Trickster, Is Dead
Published: February 19, 2008
Dorothy Podber, a wild child of the New York art scene in the 1950s and ’60s who is probably best known for brandishing a pistol and putting a bullet through the forehead of Marilyn Monroes likenesses on a stack of Andy Warholspaintings, died at her apartment in the East Village on Feb. 9. She was 75.
The artist Herndon Ely, her friend and caretaker for many years, said she died of natural causes.
Ms. Podber was an artist in her own right and in the late ’50s and early ’60s helped to run the Nonagon Gallery in Manhattan, which showed the work of a young Yoko Ono and was known for jazz concerts by performers like Charles Mingus. But she became famous, or infamous, in the art world mostly as a muse and a co-conspirator of more prominent artists like Ray Johnson, with whom she staged impromptu happenings on Manhattan streets.
In one, she and Mr. Johnson persuaded people they had just met to allow them into their apartments, where they would then play records used by speech therapists that contained samples of stuttering.
“She said people were pretty nonplused, as you’d expect,” Ms. Ely said “She and Ray would also do another bit where they’d re-enact the shower scene from ‘Psycho.’ ”
In a 2006 interview with the writer Joy Bergmann, Ms. Podber said: “I’ve been bad all my life. Playing dirty tricks on people is my specialty.”
Certainly the most outrageous was her unsolicited contribution to a few of Warhol’s “Marilyn” silk-screen paintings. In the fall of 1964 Ms. Podber, a friend of the photographer and Warhol regular Billy Name, visited Warhol’s Factory on East 47th Street in Manhattan with her Great Dane (named Carmen Miranda or Yvonne De Carlo, depending on the account). Ms. Podber asked Warhol if she could shoot a stack of the “Marilyn” paintings; he apparently thought that she wanted to take pictures of them and consented.
But she produced a pistol and fired at them, penetrating three or four. One of them, “Shot Red Marilyn,” with a repaired bullet hole over the left eyebrow, sold for $4 million in 1989, at the time setting a record at auction for a Warhol work.
“After she left,” Mr. Name told Ms. Bergmann, “Andy came over to me and said: ‘Please make sure Dorothy doesn’t come over here anymore. She’s too scary.’ ”
Ms. Podber grew up in the Bronx, where her father, a onetime bouncer and speak-easy employee who had lost his sight, ran a successful newsstand.
Many accounts of her life chronicle heavy drinking and drug use. Ms. Ely said that Ms. Podber spoke of being in trouble with the law a few times, once for running an illegal abortion referral service from her apartment.
She was thought to have been married three times, most recently to Lester Schwartz, who died in 1986. She had no children.
Ms. Podber told Ms. Bergmann that when money was low, as it often was, she generally found unorthodox ways to make it. She once ran a service that dispatched maids to doctors’ offices, primarily as a way to get the keys to the doctors’ drug cabinets. “I never worked much,” she said.
Last nights episode was bizarre. Garth thought it was terrific and I thought it was confusing and overwhelming as hell.
As I mentioned in January, I have been having fun with my new camera and now take it with me where ever I go. 
Pizza Pizza has 5 more new deals which are pretty good and may come in handy if you live or plan on visiting Toronto soon. Might be a good March break idea.
In honor of what would have been Mister Rogers' 80th birthday on March 20th everyone everywhere is being asked to wear their favorite sweater on that day. Won't you wear a sweater?
Last nights episode was boring. 
Carly Smithson - Crazy On You...............Holy strong vocals. That was quite a workout for her. She is panting.
This episode was the third time they showed us the recap of the House versus Amanda fight. It is getting old.
Michael Johns - You Can Go Your Own Way.................Not a good song choice. He usually has such a strong voice. His performance was okay.
My neighbour Cliff sent me this cool link. Note the numbers of oil pumped. Goes faster than any of the others
The weekend began for me Friday afternoon with a lunchdate at Jack Astors with a galpal. Good food and good conversation are always a good way to kick off the weekend. Friday evening we sat down to watch the movie, "No Reservations." The story is totally clichéd and while watching it I knew exactly what was going to happen next. The girls liked it tho.' Saturday consisted of a walk and some errands. We also watched 2 fairly decent flicks. "Gone Baby Gone" was fantastic and I am here to tell you to run to the video store rent it now. It has made me a big fan of Casey Affleck. Ben Affleck does an amazing job with this thought provoking, complex film. I also watched the movie, "Little Children." A great satire about our society and human struggles. It is an interesting story of human behaviour and interaction. The psych nurse in me enjoyed it.
Last evening was our annual neighbourhood Oscar watching event. Guests were asked to come dressed with some reference to a nominated movie character or celebrity. In attendance was Cait as a better Miss Juno than I. Mike came as Jason Batemans character in Juno toting his guitar. Kelly was the stepmom with her scrapbook of her beloved dog photos. My little Alley was Tracey Turnball from Hairspray (we won't tell her it was not nominated.) Brooke was Paris Hilton with her dog Tinkerbell. Brianna was Lyndsay Lohan and Corinne came dressed as George Clooneys girlfriend. Garth was Micheal Clayton. Quinn was the boyfriend of Juno and won the prize for best costume.....Yeah Quinn!! The food was delicious with gourmet pizza, shrimp, cheese and crackers and cupcakes. Wine and screwdrivers were flowing freely but the real signature drink of the night was Sunny D (in reference to Juno) guests all left the party with a gift of tic tacs. A fun night was had by all.
In anticipation of the 80th Acadamy Awards here are my picks:
I found this video showing how the different cultures affect the way in which people may count their money.
My cousin Sabrina sent me this and I found it amusing. Click on the picture to enlarge.
Locke has become hardcore and sadistic.
Kristy Lee Cook - Rescue Me...........Considering she was sick I didn't think it was too bad.
I was actually almost embarrassed I was a fan of this mean and nasty show. Last night, this unstable bunch hit rock bottom. It was like a train wreck......I could not look away.
David Hernandez - In The Midnight Hour..... Good voice
Ryan and Jenn are so desparate for sex, they have toilet sex for less time than it takes me to sneeze. The fact that Parker stuck around to listen......disturbing.
Want to be able to know the number of slices in an orange without cutting it open? Link here to amaze others with your new learned knowledge
This is the most wacked out group of house guests ever. I mean usually there are a few sane ones but his bunch are crackpots.
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