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Earlier this week I saw a performance that moved me. It was not grand and it was not hip, but it was astounding and as American as Apple pie, or should I say tea and crumpets.
Last night I saw a performance that also moved me. It was grand and it was big and there was not a dry eye in the room at one point or another. "The Soloist" with Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Fox satisfies that rare itch. A modern film that you actually want to talk about after the fact.
As for earlier this week, I present to you Susan Boyle, her humble, rich voice is not at all expected and that is exactly what ties her and Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (the main character in The Soloist) together. These two have been around for a while, forgotten in plain sight and now seen, as if for the first time, to all our delight.
Neither of these gems are what you expect them to be, neither are what they appear to be, yet both are going to move you and maybe, just maybe, this return to reality is what will be best of 2009.
For your consideration:
The lady: Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009
The movie: The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.
and
The not wholly dissimilar story of Paul Pots - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2008
Last night I saw a performance that also moved me. It was grand and it was big and there was not a dry eye in the room at one point or another. "The Soloist" with Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Fox satisfies that rare itch. A modern film that you actually want to talk about after the fact.
As for earlier this week, I present to you Susan Boyle, her humble, rich voice is not at all expected and that is exactly what ties her and Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (the main character in The Soloist) together. These two have been around for a while, forgotten in plain sight and now seen, as if for the first time, to all our delight.
Neither of these gems are what you expect them to be, neither are what they appear to be, yet both are going to move you and maybe, just maybe, this return to reality is what will be best of 2009.
For your consideration:
The lady: Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009
The movie: The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.
and
The not wholly dissimilar story of Paul Pots - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2008
Relevant links:
Henning Rübsam dance company www.sensedance.org
Juilliard Club http://www.juilliard.edu
Young Patrons of Lincoln Center (YPLC) http://www.lincolncenter.org/
Glorya Kaufman Dance Studio at Juilliard
While I could quote you the specifications and evolution of this bike from world championship track machine to undiluted street bike, I'd much rather regale you with my impression of my ride on this, the world's fastest street legal motorcycle.
In second gear, the Desmosedici will do a 100 mph easily. Crack the throttle at 80mph in second and she will wheelie like a lazy stroll through the park. The bike simply and confidently comes from underneath you and gently lifts toward the sky with complete effortlessness. Next thing you know you are doing 100mph and grabbing for the 3rd. By the time you land the front wheel and look down, you are doing 140 and during the time it takes for your eyes to focus on the digital readout of your speed, you have seen the number rocket from 140 to 150, and it is at this point that your brain kicks in and says "BEEHAVE"! For me, 150mph is all I needed to do to know, without a shadow of a doubt, that this Ducati possesses the most extreme acceleration I have ever experienced.
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March 15th, 2008:
At 5:11pm Sarah gave birth to our son Lucas Marcos Lara. Baby and Mother are both doing great. The baby is 6lbs 1oz and 20 inches long and the most content and happy little thing anyone could hope for.
Update March 16th, 2008:
Day 2 in the Hospital, Sarah gave birth in one of Ulster Hospitals new water birth suites here in N.Ireland. Water birth is an all natural delivery and Sara received no drugs, injections or assistance during the birth, other than constant monitoring, my supporting hand and Gas/Air. It was a truly amazing event to witness someone give birth all by them selfs then reach down and pick up their baby. That proves it, women are stronger than men. I am in awe of her fortitude and inner strength. Sarah is my little Warrior! Sarah's mother Pamela also gets big praise for her help and constant support.
And here he is, for your viewing pleasure may I introduce to you, Lucas Marcos Lara.
Update March 16th, 2008:
Day 2 in the Hospital, Sarah gave birth in one of Ulster Hospitals new water birth suites here in N.Ireland. Water birth is an all natural delivery and Sara received no drugs, injections or assistance during the birth, other than constant monitoring, my supporting hand and Gas/Air. It was a truly amazing event to witness someone give birth all by them selfs then reach down and pick up their baby. That proves it, women are stronger than men. I am in awe of her fortitude and inner strength. Sarah is my little Warrior! Sarah's mother Pamela also gets big praise for her help and constant support.
And here he is, for your viewing pleasure may I introduce to you, Lucas Marcos Lara.
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