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Re: Tongue tied

On Fri, 19 Apr 2002, Jeff McCloud wrote:

> I remember reading a book about 15 or 16 years ago where a guy was a
> huge fan of a noted photographer. He wanted to send a letter to his
> idol, but he wanted to ensure a response. So in his letters, he
> commented not just about how big of a fan he was -- but how did the
> photographer compose the picture, what kind of film did he use, what
> kind of camera and lenses? What about the lighting and the angles? In
> short, he was showing an interest in the photographer's work that went
> beyond the trivial.
>
> This has always stuck with me, and put pressure on myself to try the
> same thing with bands and artists I most apt to talk to -- like OTR. I
> find myself acting out the conversation I'd try to have, and I come up
> short. Because I don't write music, I can't talk about creating music.
> Because I don't play piano or guitar, I can't ask detailed questions
> about that.
>
> So I end up hearing myself say things like, "Wow, you have a great
> voice, Karin." And: "I just love your music." Or: "'Good Dog Bad Dog' is
> my favorite album."

Gee, doesn't it kind of make you wish that Chris Farley had interviewed
Karin and Linford before he passed on?  :)

--- Peter T. Chattaway --------------------------- peter at chattaway_com ---
 "I detected one misprint, but to torture you I will not tell you where."
      Winston Churchill to T.E. Lawrence, re Seven Pillars of Wisdom

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