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NickiP
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spiralstatic
The Real Wizard, I guess my response to Brian's interview compared with Roger's was on the basis that Roger's actually made me cry which Brian's didn't - not that I didn't like Brian's interview at all - it was lovely :)... (and I was this morning in a bit of a rush too, so maybe didn't concentrate so much on Brian's words, reading as I was on my phone - trying to complete it quickly before having to speed about my day!)
I'm afraid I can't take Freddie/Brian's advice about not being worried about not pleasing people though. Also, I think that advice can work if you're Freddie Mercury (the artist in talent and the man in his nature!) but probably not if you're Wilma from Wales, trying to get by and you have to put on your people-pleasing-face or people will think you an annoying, moudly potato and will do what they would with a mouldy potato - cut the mould out & decide you're not worth it altogether so chuck you in the bin! However, I reckon Brian's right - it likely is the path to success (& legendary status) if you have the drive, will, skill and GRR for it!?
queenfan09 I agree that I think Roger meant in the early years - before he broke up with Mary, there must have been conflict within him and in the early days of Queen he did have female groupies too (I'm sure Brian has said this about the days they room-shared on the early tours.) Also, the attention form females may have made it more confusing for Freddie in the very early years, Roger could have meant?
Also, could this conflict within Freddie ever entirely go away? In his private life, yes it could and I think once he knew who he was he sure embraced it! How deep and satisfying his loves were, only he can say, but he was certainly not conflicted about who he was or his sexuality.
On the other hand, even in 1991 you couldn't be entirely open (verbally) about your sexuality without being judged for it. Even when he was happy with himself and being himself completely, while never hiding his sexuality and certainly wearing it openly, he'd still not be seen openly in public with a lover I don't think? And it isn't something he could ever say to his parents. I found it interesting therefore the moment Roger chose as his favourite moment in the film. I mean, I could be wrong - I don't know all details.
I think it is hard in 2018 to truly conceive of how things have changed since 1991, the late 1970's and certainly the '50's and & 60's when Freddie was growing up in terms of not only sexual equality, but general perception and pure and simple understanding and prejudice. How could you be at peace, dying from a disease in the most awful way, knowing too that too much of the world would literally see it as a thing you deserved due to your actions. I cannot imagine how that must feel. Even typing the idea feels so awful. And of course not everyone would have viewed things that way, but too much of the world in terms of individuals and organisations such as the press would have suggested such.
I'm afraid I can't take Freddie/Brian's advice about not being worried about not pleasing people though. Also, I think that advice can work if you're Freddie Mercury (the artist in talent and the man in his nature!) but probably not if you're Wilma from Wales, trying to get by and you have to put on your people-pleasing-face or people will think you an annoying, moudly potato and will do what they would with a mouldy potato - cut the mould out & decide you're not worth it altogether so chuck you in the bin! However, I reckon Brian's right - it likely is the path to success (& legendary status) if you have the drive, will, skill and GRR for it!?
queenfan09 I agree that I think Roger meant in the early years - before he broke up with Mary, there must have been conflict within him and in the early days of Queen he did have female groupies too (I'm sure Brian has said this about the days they room-shared on the early tours.) Also, the attention form females may have made it more confusing for Freddie in the very early years, Roger could have meant?
Also, could this conflict within Freddie ever entirely go away? In his private life, yes it could and I think once he knew who he was he sure embraced it! How deep and satisfying his loves were, only he can say, but he was certainly not conflicted about who he was or his sexuality.
On the other hand, even in 1991 you couldn't be entirely open (verbally) about your sexuality without being judged for it. Even when he was happy with himself and being himself completely, while never hiding his sexuality and certainly wearing it openly, he'd still not be seen openly in public with a lover I don't think? And it isn't something he could ever say to his parents. I found it interesting therefore the moment Roger chose as his favourite moment in the film. I mean, I could be wrong - I don't know all details.
I think it is hard in 2018 to truly conceive of how things have changed since 1991, the late 1970's and certainly the '50's and & 60's when Freddie was growing up in terms of not only sexual equality, but general perception and pure and simple understanding and prejudice. How could you be at peace, dying from a disease in the most awful way, knowing too that too much of the world would literally see it as a thing you deserved due to your actions. I cannot imagine how that must feel. Even typing the idea feels so awful. And of course not everyone would have viewed things that way, but too much of the world in terms of individuals and organisations such as the press would have suggested such.
Golden Salmon
[QUOTE] [b]NickiP wrote:[/b]
Here you go...[/QUOTE]
Haha, that's amazing! Thank you :-D
Can you share the link to the actual location in Google Maps, please?
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Haha, that's amazing! Thank you :-D
Can you share the link to the actual location in Google Maps, please?
matt z
[QUOTE] [b]NickiP wrote:[/b]
Here you go...[/QUOTE]
Creepy! (As from the album cover FUN IN SPACE)
But exactly what was asked. Nice job
Here you go...[/QUOTE]
Creepy! (As from the album cover FUN IN SPACE)
But exactly what was asked. Nice job
NickiP
I wouldn’t know how to paste a link from an app on my phone. Where he lives is easily found with a google search. And then it’s a matter of using your eyes!