Posted by gabbix2 on October 17, 2002, at 12:51:28
In reply to Please be Sybill. (nm) » BeardedLady, posted by BeardedLady on October 17, 2002, at 7:49:51
Bearded lady,
I wanted to thank-you because I was wondering if it was a matter of taste, or if it could possibly be defined. I was absolutely sincere when I said I wasn't trying to play the 'refreshing working class hero, its all shite'" role.
I find that as obnoxious as elitism. When I ask a question its never confrontational-ever- its because I'm interested, and want to hear.I've often genuinely preferred things and been accused of being elitist to my amazement.
Sometimes the appeal is still lost on me, though I can often appreciate the talent, it just doesn't call to me.
When I saw Michaelangelo's Mary closely it made me tremble though when learning about it it never had. I didn't think it was phony because of that not at all,It was too cerebral I guess, out of context.
It was the sheen on the tip of her nose, not visible in a reproduction, something about that, it looked as if she'd been crying but had wiped her tears, I can't put it any better I think if it could be put into words, it would have been,
At that moment I understood..No worries, I know my taste is not Vanilla I didn't think twice about that.
I wanted to clarify though, that I was ASKING question, not trying disguise a pointless criticism. Its an integral part of my personality, wanting to hear other peoples viewpoints.
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