Angels in America — Page 2
#27
Posted: 9/20/04 at 5:50pm
I think I may have appreciated it more due to my unhealthy obsession with Al Pacino, Emma Thompson and Meryl Streep.
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears."
CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre"
"I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is."
TOM STOPPARD
#28
Posted: 9/20/04 at 6:23pm
MusicMan - I feel there might have been a little over-sensitivity in your reaction to Priest's comments. I really think it was meant with good intention, and am sensing that that is how it's being received.
#29
No over-sensitivity at all, DGrant. As a gay man myself, I refuse to be a poster boy for StickToPriest's notion that "the homosexuals on this board" are noble, superior and holy victims persecuted by society. Sure, there have been offenses perpetrated upon gays---and blacks and Irish and Poles and women and Muslims and Jews...I could go on and on but why bother?? Every group since time immemorial has been the brunt of someone's intolerance at one time or another. So, spare me the sanctimony. StickToPriest's comments, well-meaning though they may be, are as antiquated and cliched as the stereotypes in THE BOYS IN THE BAND.
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:08am
No over-sensitivity at all, DGrant. As a gay man myself, I refuse to be a poster boy for StickToPriest's notion that "the homosexuals on this board" are noble, superior and holy victims persecuted by society. Sure, there have been offenses perpetrated upon gays---and blacks and Irish and Poles and women and Muslims and Jews...I could go on and on but why bother?? Every group since time immemorial has been the brunt of someone's intolerance at one time or another. So, spare me the sanctimony. StickToPriest's comments, well-meaning though they may be, are as antiquated and cliched as the stereotypes in THE BOYS IN THE BAND.
#30
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:11am
What is sterotypical about saying you admire someone's courage and virtues?
I apoligize sincerley to those I may have offended, as it was not meant in any intent but one of admiration, not patronization.
I apoligize sincerley to those I may have offended, as it was not meant in any intent but one of admiration, not patronization.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#31
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:18am
Priest, thank you. You have made my night. And I doubt that you have offended many, for most people around here are intelligent enough to understand your beautifully-worded message.
#32
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:22am
As apparently others around here will speak their mind as if it were gospel truth, then I will as well:
Priest - THANK YOU for you beautiful and thoughtful words, for they are recognized as coming from your heart, without prompting or coersion. I embrace your affection, and am happy that we can find a commonality rather than a barrier to our friendship.
MusicMan - No offense, but I think you're part of the problem.
Priest - THANK YOU for you beautiful and thoughtful words, for they are recognized as coming from your heart, without prompting or coersion. I embrace your affection, and am happy that we can find a commonality rather than a barrier to our friendship.
MusicMan - No offense, but I think you're part of the problem.
#33
No apologies necessary, StickToPriest. But no one group corners the market on courage and virtue. I'd venture to say that none of "the homosexuals on this board" would trade places with a woman in Teheran.
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:37am
No apologies necessary, StickToPriest. But no one group corners the market on courage and virtue. I'd venture to say that none of "the homosexuals on this board" would trade places with a woman in Teheran.
#34
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:46am
Courage comes in many forms and all are equally admirable. And you seem to make it seem that I said that one must be gay to be courageous, which I did not say at all.
It seems as if you are suggesting that because no one would trade places with "a woman in Teheran," it makes them cowards, and that they should not be looked up to. Courage does not make on go looking for trouble, but it helps you to stay strong when faced with tremendous adversity.
It seems as if you are suggesting that because no one would trade places with "a woman in Teheran," it makes them cowards, and that they should not be looked up to. Courage does not make on go looking for trouble, but it helps you to stay strong when faced with tremendous adversity.
"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#35
Posted: 9/25/04 at 3:17am
And that, my little Priest, is why I find you so sexy. Well... not little.
#36
Posted: 9/25/04 at 1:45pm
WOO HOO for ANGELS IN AMERICA, one of my top few plays ever! I met Tony Kushner last week, and I am not ashamed of pretentiousness, I am just soooo HAPPY! I will post my picture of he and I soon.
:)
Aaaaaaaaaaaand I would have rather liked to have seen Justin Kirk win the Emmy.
-d.b.j-
:)
Aaaaaaaaaaaand I would have rather liked to have seen Justin Kirk win the Emmy.
-d.b.j-
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