I see you are not easily broken. Time for a sledge. The sledge.
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
Sister Sledge.
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
Kathy Sledge for President? Our warmongers would not be happy.
Actually, this song was produced, arranged, and conducted by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. Bernard is no longer with us, so Nile Rodgers for President?
We are family
I got all my sister with me
One of the Sledge sisters are no longer with us and Nile has had a few close calls himself. We never know how much time is left.
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
I looked up Nile's discography and found he has been involved in many of my favorite songs, including more modern ones including "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams.
Ev'ryone can see we're together
As we walk on by
Now moving the lenses back to you. One of your superpowers is: rather than complaining about how things are, you will actually take direct action. Probably not one in ten thousand are willing to do the same. You have been effective in doing so.
(Hey)
Hey and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
You have wanted to do more with acting.
(ALL!)
All of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
A lesser known big guy who has more than two faces is a highly sought after commodity in Hollywood.
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
I'm sure you've seen the sitcom, "Lucifer". Judging by the theatrics on that show, the behind the scenes featured a frustrated lead actor and director. In the show, Lucifer hung a banner displaying Dan's particularly expressive expression from his rollercoaster ride at the LAPD station,the actor who played the Sinnerman only lasted one season, and the actor who played Lucifer also played his villian in later seasons. It is hard to find good male actors it seems.
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
Most anyone willing to "masterbate" on stage has what it takes. Look at Madonna in "Like a Virgin". By masterbate, I mean the willingness to put it out there emotionally. No holding back.
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
I have been preparing to do some corporate communication work and as such, been looking to improve my public speaking to a professional level. It is said 90% of communication is body language. Facial expessions and gestures are the stock in trade of actors. Vocal range is the key for singers. Body movements are fundamental for dancers. Anyone combining these four disciplines, whether they are speakers, actors, singers, or dancers will likely be able to create something memorable and special.
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
Personally, if I were ever to audition for something and given some lines to recite, I would creatively find a way to show my range by first incredulously speaking the lines as if to confirm they are the correct lines. Then I would resignedly say the lines. Finally, I would say the lines according to my understanding of the story. Am I a good guy trying to further the interests of a hero towards a goal? Am I a bad guy attempting to interfere? Am I a bad guy contemplating reforming? Do I appear to be a good guy but have a hidden agenda? Even if there is no interest in my talents for a particular part, word is likely to get around if I create a memorable audition.
(HIGH!)
High hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
I noticed last week that you posted that a baby is on the way over the Christmas hollidays. Congratulatuions and hope for a healthy baby.
(WE!)
We no we don't get depressed
'Cause here's what we call our golden rule
As many tears are shed over political outcomes, in reality there is probably not that much difference between the parties. Sacrilege, What about...? What I worry about is the next generation of world leaders and increased capability of AI. So stoic? You have talked about stoicism several times. A fertile discussion on such is in our future, I suspect.
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel
In the extended version, Kathy gets a bit animated. Almost as if Kathy wouldn't stop singing and dragged everyone else along for the ride! Great fun.