The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two- Page 3
The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two
#50re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:03am
I'm just so amused by the ESPN Zone pictures, especially Raul's excitement over winning the game.
And, needless to say, that Raul and Adam picture is always appreciated.
#51re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:08amEven the beach pic, Em?
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#52re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:19amNo, but the other one of him.... mmmm.
Shiksa Goddess2
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#53re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:19am
My personal favorite, it took me a minute to take it all in, but then I was cracking up.
Updated On: 1/28/06 at 12:19 AM
#54re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:24am
O_O The picture shrunk.
It had to reread it a few times. It didn't make sense. XD
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star?
Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.
Updated On: 1/28/06 at 12:24 AM
#55re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:24am
Evil double post.
I think I'm too tired. I saw "LA times" for the sources for the links and I went: "What's, la times? It's not spanish." THEN it hit me. The picture messed me up!
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star?
Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.
Updated On: 1/28/06 at 12:24 AM
#56re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:25amI can't see it.
Shiksa Goddess2
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/05
#57re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:26amSorry, I was trying to make it bigger, oh well. So cute though, when you see his face.
#58re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:28amI get a whole: "What a puzzler!" vibe.
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star?
Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.
#59re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:29am
Heh, I've driven past that sign and each time, I've wanted to take a picture but never have. I'll do it the next time I'm home 
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
Shiksa Goddess2
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/05
#60re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:29amWhere is it?
#61re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:34amWell, there are a bunch of signs for it, but the Center for Intelligence is in Virginia right outside DC.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
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#62re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 3:06am
Just wanted to pop in and say Jeffrey is the prettiest man I have ever seen in my entire life.
ETA: And Raul isn't bad, either! 
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
Updated On: 1/28/06 at 03:06 AM
#64re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 11:00am
Jeffrey's pretty like a little girl.
I don't like that the new system gave no warning whatsoever.
#65re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 11:15amawww, part two! i love it! just had to pop in and say it...seems i'm much more of a lurker these days!! and i can't believe that i joined in on the Raúl loving when the first thread was on page FORTY-something!!! craaaazy.
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#66re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:05pmHow is it even possible that he never intended to be a singer? His voice is beyond amazing.
Bohemian1232
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/26/05
#67re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:08pmI know! He has a better voice than so many people who just consider themselves singers.
"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead."
#68re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:09pmHe sang as a kid, right? I mean, he did musicals, but he says he sees himself primarily as an actor. He's one of those ridiculous people who is just naturally packed with talent.
StageWhore
Broadway Star Joined: 11/11/05
#69re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:25pm
Well, for the most part, the two talents are interrelated. It seems that most singers make decent to very good actors, and most actors make decent to very good singers.
What did he do as a kid?
"`I grow old... I grow old... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.` What does that mean, Mr. Marlowe?"
"Not a bloody thing. It just sounds good."
He smiled. "That is from the `Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.` Here's another one. `In the room women come and go/Talking of Michael Angelo.' Does that suggest anything to you, sir?"
"Yeah -- it suggests to me that the guy didn't know very much about women."
"My sentiments exactly, sir. Nonetheless I admire T. S. Eliot very much."
"Did you say, 'nonetheless'?"
- The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
#70re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:32pm
He went to an all-boys' high school, with apparently very little theatre, but he helped to make a theatre program spring up. Most of it was Spanish, I think. He did some drama competitions and things, for one of which he sang a song.
He went on to study drama in college, but that's no surprise.
#71re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:34pm
Oh, I very much disagree! Most musical theatre performers are primarily singers and just passable actors. And the other way around, not all actors can sing. I think it's pretty rare to find someone who can sing, dance and act all very well. It seems like Raul is an actor first, and just happens to be extremely talented at everything else, too.
Raul never really did musicals professionally before Evita, right? I know he did How to Succeed in high school and I think one or two early on in Chicago, but if I remember correctly almost everything else he was in were straight plays.
#72re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:35pm
I think he's an actor first, who just happens to be able to sing and dance. His training, it sounds like, is mainly as an actor.
He did a couple of musicals in Chicago, but Evita is the reason he's known for his musical work, I guess. That got him the raves all over the country.
Bohemian1232
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/26/05
#73re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:38pm
I agree with him being an actor first. Everything else is just extra.
"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead."
#74re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 12:47pmThere's a Company thread on the Student Board!
Shiksa Goddess2
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/05
#75re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two
Posted: 1/28/06 at 2:04pmHe's such a great actor, I can't wait to see him live.
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