I've been acting every single day of my life
I've been acting every single day of my life
Joined: 12/31/69
#1I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 3:51pm
"Sure I've been in a few plays and musicals, but more importantly, I've been acting every single day of my life. You see, I've been acting as someone I'm not. Most of you see me every day. You see me acting the part of 'straight' Jacob, when I am in fact LGBT. Unlike millions of other LGBT teens who have had to act every day to avoid verbal harassment and physical violence, I'm not going to do it anymore. It's time to end the hate in our society and accept the people for who they are regardless of their sex, race, orientation, or whatever else may be holding back love and friendship. So take me leave me or move me out of the way. Because I am what I am, and that's how I'm going to act from now on."
That's a high school kid. It'll make you cry.
He's no Jodie Foster, but....
#2I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 4:11pm
So take me leave me or move me out of the way. Because I am what I am
This sentence in a total mindf**k for musical lovers. My brain can't decide whether to start singing Rent or La Cage.
Nice passion in the speech though.
....but the world goes 'round
#2I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 4:17pmGreat speech. Though I wish instead of "or move me out of the way" he had said, "or get out of my way"
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion.
#3I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 4:21pmWell that would thrown Gypsy into the mix and I probably would have a stroke.
....but the world goes 'round
#4I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 5:34pmI'm waiting for an ugly kid to come out.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#5I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 5:34pmI like his choice of words exactly as he said them. I'm very glad he didn't say "...or gang way, world, get off of my runway."
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#6I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 9:25pmSounds like it wasn't a surprise to anyone there...
"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>>
“I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>>
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#7I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 9:26pmBetty, that made me bust out laughing.
#8I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 9:39pm
Ugly kids come out every day. It's just not news.
Pretty is news.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#9I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 9:43pmThey don't get standing ovations, that's for sure.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#10I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/23/13 at 10:24pm
Taz and if he had added, "Let me finish the hat?" Would you be like the famous scene from Scanners?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-03vYYAjA
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
BroomstickBoy
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/21/04
#11I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 2:48am
At first I was bothered by him saying LGBT instead of "I'm gay"...but then again he may be bi or transgender, who knows? But if you use the term "straight"...it shouldn't be an issue to just say "I'm gay".
I don't WANT to live in what they call "a certain way." In the first place I'd be no good at it and besides that I don't want to be identified with any one class of people. I want to live every whichway, among all kinds---and know them---and understand them---and love them---THAT's what I want! - Philip Barry (Holiday)
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#12I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 10:06am
Ugly kids don't get the press. Pretty sells.
I did think a bit about the LGBT- I think tho that kids this age have grown up with the lingo and that's just how they talk. It took me back to my first involvement in the "gay community" way back in the 80's where during meetings you'd have to remember to say "lesbian and gay" and "gay and lesbian" in equal proportion or there would be a discussion.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#13I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 10:25amIs he L? I know the kids of today are very fluid in their definitions.
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#14I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 11:36amI went through an L phase in college. I still have those bookcases I built.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#15I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 11:37amI hope you keep your copy of "Our Bodies, Our Selves" on it.
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#16I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 2:42pmI'm still wondering when GLBT became LGBT.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#17I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 3:49pm
I'm fairly certain what he is saying is "I'm an LGBT teen." I think it's nice he made a point be that inclusive.
Updated On: 1/24/13 at 03:49 PM
#18I've been acting every single day of my life
Posted: 1/24/13 at 4:11pmAnd after he saysd "LGBT" doesn't he then say "lesbian, gay, bi, transgender"? It's hard to hear but I thought that's what he says after the acronym.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
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