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Post by happy on Nov 11, 2020 14:56:09 GMT -5
It is interesting to see the people here who have a connection with the Great Lakes. I replied to Cassie that I spent my summers on the shores of Lake Huron. My uncle was the captain of an Imperial Oil tanker for many years. He regretted that he wasn't allowed to volunteer for WW2 service because his job was considered too important for the war effort. At the time, I thought how could one regret not going to a war zone. I had another uncle who signed up for the air force to become a pilot. Once he learned to fly, the military decided he was such a good teacher that he never left Canada. He always felt like he had not really served his country because he only trained the pilots who went overseas. It is hard to imagine those times now and how the war dominated the lives of the people then.
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Post by mszue on Nov 11, 2020 15:04:41 GMT -5
It is interesting to see the people here who have a connection with the Great Lakes. I replied to Cassie that I spent my summers on the shores of Lake Huron. My uncle was the captain of an Imperial Oil tanker for many years. He regretted that he wasn't allowed to volunteer for WW2 service because his job was considered too important for the war effort. At the time, I thought how could one regret not going to a war zone. I had another uncle who signed up for the air force to become a pilot. Once he learned to fly, the military decided he was such a good teacher that he never left Canada. He always felt like he had not really served his country because he only trained the pilots who went overseas. It is hard to imagine those times now and how the war dominated the lives of the people then. It is interesting! When I was very young...2 - 4.5 years old...we lived in Toronto...about 10 minutes walk from Lake Ontario. I have vague memories of making sand castles at the beach, and of our dog China a ChowChow] who was my primary babysitter and would not let me get closer than about 10 ft from the water before taking my pants or shirt between her teeth and haul me back!
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Post by happy on Nov 11, 2020 15:09:28 GMT -5
It is Remembrance Day in Canada. It is the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2. There are not many veterans left and this would have been an important day for them. The ceremonies are going ahead across the country but on a very limited scale and people have been asked not to attend because of Covid. The veterans are watching from home and as the reverend said in our local service what must they be thinking. He noted that from the ashes of WW1 and the devastating pandemic came the authoritarian governments that lead to the evils of another world war. It is all very sobering given what is happening in the world today. In Canada, we wear a red poppy to remember. The poppy campaign also raises money to help the veterans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=49JqmGXO9Tg&feature=emb_logo
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Post by LindaG23 on Nov 11, 2020 15:13:02 GMT -5
Harvey Milk is a good guess for Adam's musical, but I am going to guess Marsha P. Johnson, the Stonewall activist and drag queen. I think that she is much more in line with Adam's personality. I can see how she would have inspired him. Also since she was Black, he wouldn't play her in the musical, but he knows lots of people who would love the part. He would be able to showcase his support for gender equality and how important transgender people have been to the gay movement. It is an underserved demographic and we know Adam is a trailblazer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson
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Post by lurleene on Nov 11, 2020 15:43:46 GMT -5
"real person inspirational to him"
My guess is it would be someone well known and admired around the world and known to Adam as he was coming into his own. An iconic figure who would be recognized by the gay community and those outside that community too. My guess is Milk as well if it is a non-singer. I have heard Adam say he admired Milk. If a singer, I would go with George Michael or Bowie. They also have widespread recognition, which would be helpful in launching a new musical.
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Post by taumbu on Nov 11, 2020 15:46:47 GMT -5
Larry Kramer could be on that list too.
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Post by LindaG23 on Nov 11, 2020 16:13:16 GMT -5
Yep, the more I read, the more likely I find Marsha P. Johnson.
I am even going to guess the musical's title Pay It No Mind - from wiki, "the P stood for "pay it no mind" and [Johnson] used the phrase sarcastically when questioned about gender, saying "it stands for pay it no mind". Johnson said the phrase once to a judge, who was amused by it, leading to Johnson's release." What a scene that would be.
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Post by cleopatra on Nov 11, 2020 16:25:35 GMT -5
Yep, the more I read, the more likely I find Marsha P. Johnson. I am even going to guess the musical's title Pay It No Mind - from wiki, "the P stood for "pay it no mind" and [Johnson] used the phrase sarcastically when questioned about gender, saying "it stands for pay it no mind". Johnson said the phrase once to a judge, who was amused by it, leading to Johnson's release." What a scene that would be. Hmm. I like it. If it comes to fruition, I could imagine Adam reaching out to his friend Todrick Hall. In any event, I truly do not believe the subject of the musical is a singer/musician. I think Adam is looking to make a statement with the subject matter.
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Post by LindaG23 on Nov 11, 2020 17:00:47 GMT -5
Ooooh, cleopatra, Todrick Hall would be brilliant!
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Post by pi on Nov 11, 2020 17:24:04 GMT -5
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