“[Singing] was sensuous, a pure pleasure, which didn’t take anything away from the emotions being expressed…Music can do that; you can enjoy singing about something sad.” – David Byrne, ‘How […]
Friday Links: Horror In July Edition
“You shouldn’t try to base a pattern or a cycle on just two times. Maybe not even three, or five. Wait until it repeats and repeats some more, right? Then […]
Friday Links: Summer Is Here Edition
“Hey. Look at me, man. How about we try living?” – Maya Williams, “Paul’s Response to His Jailer’s Attempted Suicide” My family’s already been to the beach twice—three times, if […]
Notes On Performing as “Tour” Kicks Off
“He got up before dawn…looked down at the water. He would have welcomed an instant of wisdom. However, none arrived. The water kept its own counsel.” – Lydia Millet, ‘Dinosaurs’ […]