The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread- Page 211
The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread
#5250a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:02pm
Wow, lucky!
I find myself, like... feeling the need to perpetually thank someone like that who has become a legitimate part of my life... just for his time, honesty, kindness and friendship. I feel like these random bouts of extravagant thanks are sort of silly, but I also know that he knows what I mean. I feel like there's no way I can "repay" what he's given me, but I'm sure as hell going to try.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5251a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:02pmI completely agree with you, Kook. That's what I hope for - I hope that some of my praise or kind words will touch them in some way, as well. Just to let them know that their hard work is noticed and is appreciated. And who knows, the person could be having a terrible day. And I'd like to think my words might make a difference.
#5252a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:05pm
Can't hurt to remind him how many lives he's able to touch. 
#5253a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:07pm
I always remember a story a good friend of mine told me. His freshman year at Villanova he was cast in the graduate production of Parade as Frankie Epps. Needless to say, it was a big deal. He was absolutely amazing in the role...his best to date, I'd say. Everyone was totally fawning over him. The next year, he was Judas in the underclassmen JCS. He was just as fabulous in this role, but no one ever told him he did a good job, or said anything about his performance at all. It TOTALLY bummed him out and he was trés depressed for weeks. Finally, he asked a good friend of his about it, and he told him that he was great, and everyone thinks he's great, but by now he must KNOW that he's great and talented, so what's the point of telling him again?
That just always really stuck with me, and drives me to keep praising people or whatever over and over again..."just in case you forgot" kinda deal.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5254a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:09pm
Absolutely! And since he talks all the time about how he thinks that his audiences should be connected, I'm sure he loves to hear feedback. 
Updated On: 10/11/05 at 04:09 PM
#5255a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:11pmI sort of think of it more as... not that they ARE talented, but the way in which they USE the talent. So much of my admiration for these people is because they're good people, not just because they have killer pipes.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5256a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:14pmHe blows me away all the time with how great of a human being he is. That inspires me, as well. I mean, sure there are tons of nice actors on Broadway, but he stands out because he has a heart of absolute gold.
#5257a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:19pm
Well, there's "nice" and then there's genuine nice.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5258a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:20pmYes, exactly. You explain it better than I can. He never makes it feel like he's just being nice because that's his job and he has to. Or because he wants to look good in front of the public eye. It's not like that.
#5259a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:24pmIt doesn't feel like he's doing you a favor by sticking his arm around you and smiling. Or something.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5261a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:36pmIt's flashback Adam! I couldn't decide what to use, so it'll probably change again soon.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5262a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:50pm
Aww I like it! But I think my favorite one of yours is of Raúl from Hair.
#5263a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:56pmThe one with the colorful lyrics?
#5265a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:06pmAnd the belly that I want to poke.
#5266a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:08pm*hoohoo!* (that was my imitation of the pillsbury dough boy.)
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5269a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:15pmI love that smile. It's so... content.
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5270a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:18pmYeah, he was definitely having too much fun with that.
#5271a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:24pm"I'm the cutest thing EVER and I know ittt."
greatdct
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#5272a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:36pm
He's just TOO cute. I don't know how he keeps from looking in the mirror all the time.
Ha.
#5273a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:42pmhahaha. i love it...off to my second (well, first?) exam...wish me the luck! :)
#5274a complex fellow
Posted: 10/11/05 at 5:45pmGooooooood luck!
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