As my "reign" draws to an end I guess I should catch up on a few more questions.
"If you could go back in time and be an eye witness to one historical event, what would it be? If you could change that act, would you?" - Perhaps not historical in traditional terms but appropriate for this board. I would have loved to have seen HAMLET performed for the first time. Imagine being in a theatre where no one in the audience knew this play. No, I wouldn't change a thing.
"If you could possess one magical ability, what would it be and how would you use it?" - I wouldn't want magical abilities. I'm human and I know my place in this world.
"If you can sing (?) and if you had to pick one song to sing solo in a concert..what would it be and why?" - The one song would change with my mood. My first reaction is to say 1776's "He Plays The Violin" knowing my strengths it's a song I could always sing well and have fun with...but then I'd start thinking of Noel Coward's "Life is What You Make Of It" and would prance around with that...or throw myself into Pimpernel's "Vivez". I think the common thread is that it would have to be a song you could dramatically play with while having FUN.
"What show, performer or song made you first love the theatre?" I honestly don't remember my first show. But I have vivid memories of Sunday's listening to cast albums. After returning from church Sunday mornings by mother and father would be in the kitchen preparing a Sunday dinner while the children all did their weekly household cleaning chores. I always wanted to clean and dust the living room because my dad would be playing the Hi-Fi. That's when I first heard THE MUSIC MAN, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, SOUTH PACIFIC, WEST SIDE STORY, and Mario Lanza! Mario singing Caruso, Mario singing THE STUDENT PRINCE! To this day STUDENT PRINCE remains one of my favorite scores.
"If you had been the sole winner of the $300+ million lottery, how would you spend it?" - There would probably be about 299 other happy people. How much money does one person really need?
"What is the one thing you are proudest of having done in your life?" - Too personal to say, but I'm proud to know I made some positive differences in some people's lives, at least I think I have. (Oh course upon reflection I've also made some negative difference also and truth be told I am equally proud of that.)
Rest in peace, Iflitifloat.
