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Posted: 9/29/04 at 9:41am
I've had just about as much as I can take of the judgement that goes on here on this board and in the theatrical community in general. I'm prompted to post this because of the speculation (over and over and over and over ad nauseum) on Donna Murphy's abscences from Wonderful Town. (just one example of the many) Its the straw that broke this camel's back and I've really gotten tired of it all. I love so many of the personalities on this board - so fun and interesting and even the people I disagree with, I wouldn't want to wish any harm on them. I've been a performer for most of my adult life (and I'm no spring chicken) and I simply don't understand how someone who has NO idea what's going on inside a performer's head, heart, and personal life, can make broad judgements against that performer. Certainly there are people who's talents we will just never "get" or come to like as much as others, but do we have to constantly rip those personalities to shreds? I believe its all insecurities and jealousy on the part of the person who levels the accusations. I'll gladly include myself here (I am no better than anyone else here, God knows!) by saying that I realized recently that one of the reasons I probably don't like a lot of the newer pop and pop-broadway style shows (Brooklyn and Wicked come to mind as I type this) is because I will never be able to perform in them and it means less work for me as an actor, as Broadway seems hell-bent on appealing to the young masses with shows containing younger performers. Now, there is nothing wrong with that at all and my point here is that I guess I can get a little bitter sometimes because growing older in this business is not an easy thing to do all the time. (though I am trying to grow old as gracefully as possible!)
Anyone understand what I'm getting at here? My point is that we as human beings need to stop being so judgemental of the people around us and start learning to love people's mistakes and differences because THAT is what makes life interesting. If everyone was exactly like me, this planet would be boring as hell. I embrace peoples foibles and learning processes, and I hope and pray to God that I can overcome my own minor resentments toward others and learn to live in peace and harmony (corny as that sounds) with everyone around me.
I'm finished ranting now. Please return to your previously scheduled programming!LOL.
Anyone understand what I'm getting at here? My point is that we as human beings need to stop being so judgemental of the people around us and start learning to love people's mistakes and differences because THAT is what makes life interesting. If everyone was exactly like me, this planet would be boring as hell. I embrace peoples foibles and learning processes, and I hope and pray to God that I can overcome my own minor resentments toward others and learn to live in peace and harmony (corny as that sounds) with everyone around me.
I'm finished ranting now. Please return to your previously scheduled programming!LOL.
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
Updated On: 9/29/04 at 09:41 AM
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