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Quote I love: Golden Girls on Sex Changes

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Once a week, I post a quote that I’ve read/heard recently. So here’s this week’s Quote I love from a classic and classy show…

I was watching an episode of Golden Girls this past week, and I saw this one scene I had forgotten all about.

Rose and Dorothy had just found out a man they knew had a sex change operation years back. Rose asked the following questions. It’s perfect Rose. Gotta love her facial expressions.

Rose: I’m still confused about the operation that Gil Kessler had. Is the man asleep during it?
Dorothy: I think so.
Rose: And what about the parts they put on? Do they test them first?
Dorothy: Of course, Rose. You know, like windshield wipers.
Rose: So they work?
Dorothy: I assume so, yes.
Rose: [Brief pause] …What are they made of?
Dorothy: [irritated] Silly Putty, Rose!

Watch the scene here at YouTube

Years after first airing, this show is still funny. I loved how they showed these older women as sexual beings. I loved how they never held back when talking about sex (like the scene where the girls were going on a cruise and they bought some condoms so they would be prepared on their trip.) I also loved the show’s support of gay issues (when not many shows were doing so).

Anyone else still watch this show? Comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear from other fans of the show.

Sloan Parker

Quote I love: Angel would kick the shit out of Edward

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“I think Robert Pattinson’s really cool, [but] Angel would kick the s**t out of him.”

“He just gets shiny in the sun…Boreanaz would have him down in a heartbeat. No offense, ’cause he’s hot.”

Joss Whedon
‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’ creator

Not that I’m picking on the Twilight movies. I just love Angel, and Joss Whedon rocks. I’m thinking when Angel goes all Angelus, it’ll be no contest. What do you think? Angelus vs. Edward? Comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Sloan Parker

In Memoriam: Patrick Swayze

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Patrick Swayze was a big part of my teenage years, and his passing has hit me in a way the passing of other celebrities hasn’t (with the exception of Heath Ledger) . I was a huge fan of the television miniseries North and South (if you haven’t seen it, it has a serious bromance between main characters George and Orry). And of course, there was Dirty Dancing. I cannot tell you how many times my friends and I watched that movie. Nobody puts Baby in a corner. At the time, I could probably quote the entire thing.

And then there was To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. That movie impacted me in a way I wasn’t expecting. I was impressed with all three men who took a chance not many actors would. Here’s a quote from Swayze on his experience.

From: greginhollywood.com

On playing drag queen Vida Boheme in “To Wong Foo” : “It was an opportunity to create a character who was truly an angel. But I thought playing a drag queen was a big ol’ lark, and I’d play a big old queen. But in rehearsal when I play-acted it, it didn’t work. I realized her job was to be the heart of this movie. {Miss Vilda} stands for every drag queen on the planet or for anyone who has been misunderstood. It turned out to be the most emotional thing in my entire career and I’m pretty proud of it.”

I think the best way to honor a celebrity is to continue to enjoy his work. I think I’ll go put in my DVD of North and South now.

Rest in peace, Patrick Swayze (you’ll always be Orry Main to me).

Sloan Parker

Quote I love: US President Obama, words to inspire

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Have you ever looked back on your childhood and thought about those special moments when an adult made a minor comment that drastically affected the way you looked at life?

I can think of several that had lasting, positive impacts on my views of the world and myself in it. Most were made by adults who were just making conversation at the time or who had said only a few words to me. They probably had no idea what they were saying would have such importance in my life. And they probably have no recollection of the conversation at all. That’s the great (and sometimes not so great) thing about human nature. The world and people around us impact our view of ourselves, our abilities, our dreams. One small comment might inspire a child to try harder in school, which in turn might send them on a completely different path, one that leads to more reading, more education, a better job, a brighter future.

So I applaud President Obama for these words …

“Now I know it’s not always easy to do well in school. I know a lot of you have challenges in your lives right now that can make it hard to focus on your schoolwork.

I get it. I know what that’s like. My father left my family when I was two years old, and I was raised by a single mother who struggled at times to pay the bills and wasn’t always able to give us things the other kids had. There were times when I missed having a father in my life. There were times when I was lonely and felt like I didn’t fit in.

So I wasn’t always as focused as I should have been. I did some things I’m not proud of, and got in more trouble than I should have. And my life could have easily taken a turn for the worse.

But I was fortunate. I got a lot of second chances and had the opportunity to go to college, and law school, and follow my dreams.”

Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event
Arlington, Virginia
September 8, 2009

What better way to inspire kids who may not see much of a future for themselves than to become President of the US and remind kids just where you came from so they can see that it is possible to achieve great things in life!

Anyone else like this part of the speech? Comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Quote I love: Ice Cream & Equal Rights

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Once a week, I post a quote that I’ve read/heard recently. So here’s this week’s Quote I love …

hubbyhubby_2d_a1In celebration of Vermont’s legalization on marriage for gay and lesbian couples, Ben & Jerry’s is renaming a legendary flavor.

“At the core of Ben & Jerry’s values, we believe that social justice can and should be something that every human being is entitled to…. From the very beginning of our 30 year history, we have supported equal rights for all people. The legalization of marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Vermont is certainly a step in the right direction and something worth celebrating with peace, love and plenty of ice cream.”

Walt Freese
Chief Executive Officer of Ben & Jerry’s

I’m all for ice cream. And equal rights.

What do you think of Ben & Jerry’s efforts? Comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Sloan Parker