tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325581308245283536.post5322019401627500611..comments2023-05-21T00:27:47.102+10:00Comments on Chickens and Bees: {Driving Me} Crazy For YouJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10842054776137117126noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325581308245283536.post-32537029421881196162011-07-01T12:30:30.522+10:002011-07-01T12:30:30.522+10:00I don't think you are a bad person as all! Nor...I don't think you are a bad person as all! Nor a "not nice" one. I have been in shows, and although her constant questioning is obviously a symptom of her nervousness about going on, it is incredibly frustrating when you have your own position, dancing and singing to worry about. And like you said, everyone has their own lives to worry about - the point is the show must go on and you can't burden others with your own shiz.<br />Good on you for getting it off your chest, and I'm sure it'll all calm down behind the scenes soon :)Daisy, Roo and Twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532745692260007030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325581308245283536.post-17237894161425823252011-06-27T21:39:27.540+10:002011-06-27T21:39:27.540+10:00Great comeback, loved it! Sounds like you handled ...Great comeback, loved it! Sounds like you handled it just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325581308245283536.post-26120622532591265202011-06-27T20:34:40.166+10:002011-06-27T20:34:40.166+10:00oh those drama queens shit me something chronic......oh those drama queens shit me something chronic... you handled the whole thing far more eloquently than I ever could, well done!<br />I learned a new nickname today: "Glovebox". i.e. they're full of shit and doesn't shut up.<br />I think you have a Glovebox on your hands! :)Rahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421714542920188472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5325581308245283536.post-33046529948922565002011-06-27T18:27:03.495+10:002011-06-27T18:27:03.495+10:00One person, or even a few persons of an ill inform...One person, or even a few persons of an ill informed and biased opinion does not a definitive image of a person make. So no, you are not a bad person.<br /><br />So this person had their mother die during a show. So what, Mine did the same thing too. Damned inconvenient timing as I had to get the shots for promo done the next day. I still went to work. But you know what. I didn't make it anyone else's issue. The cast and directors knew and even offered to let me off the hook. And I refused. I was a lead, with a singing role. If anything, my mum's death made me go on even harder and more determined than ever because I know she'd have been saddened that her demise might've robbed me of an otherwise good performance.<br /><br />What happens offstage in life cannot and should not ever affect that small window of opportunity we have onstage as thespians to capture the attention and the imagination of our audience, who have given of their time and money, which are two very precious commodities in Middle Australia right now. The least we can do on their investment is give them the dividend of a great night out.<br /><br />Now it could be said "well Steve, you've been trained and a former professional so it's different" No. It is Not. No relative of mine would want my grief or suffering to have become a public spectacle or the cause of some backstage tanty. Some ploy at sympathy.<br /><br />You handled yourself well Jo and knew when to retract the claws and be empathetic. That she reacted they way she did was probably due to you not giving her the reaction she initially wanted and lashing out to get it from people around her. Such emotional Vampires are best avoidedSteveKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811387629703452228noreply@blogger.com