Well put, Rob, as always. Just yesterday I was thinking that a site like this, filled with almost fanatical adulation, has to have an affect on the the person being discussed. I know, it comes with stardom but in some ways I hope GL never sees these outpourings. It does create a resposibility, even for the not famous. I happen to have a very dear friend who has several people that are tragically dependant on her and she mentions every now and then what an incredible resposibility and pressure it is to be in that situation. To have a million people even somewhat dependant on you, as I think we are here, can certainly be just too much.
The differance, though, is that GL can take comfort in knowing that if not another song is written, not another concert is performed, he has achieved his mission in life and has it all preserved on the magical medium of music. It IS curative as well as entertaining. I've been toying with the idea of starting a topic "Dr. Lightfoot, I presume" and seeing in how many different ways and situations we here have benefitted from his work and counsel. I know I have--many, many times. We are all blessed here; GL with the creative genius and we(esp Florian and Char), with the ability to recognize and appreciate it.
A side note: SilverHeels--loved your post on Christian Island, made my night. God, I wish I could be him!! lol
And to that dear friend of mine, who just happens to be in Orillia as I write, please have a safe 10 hour drive home!! "I wish I could see you, somehow..."
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"Is there someone sewing seams through all my hopes..."
[This message has been edited by shipwrecked00 (edited July 01, 2000).]
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