The Violinist
Hal asked me about Michael Jackson tonight.
What kind of guy was he? Was he really a musician? He wasn't just a dancer that had other people write music for him? Why did he wear red lipstick? Why does a person wear red lipstick? Is there any reason for anyone, ever, under any circumstances, to wear red lipstick? He told me he wasn't sure about Michael Jackson. He'd be interested to hear what people that knew him thought of him.Then he told me that there are some musicians he really does like.The three tenors, for example. And the guy I met in Israel. What's his name? Leonard Bernstein. I like him. And then there's the one that runs around on stage with a violin. You know who I mean? I didn't, but Hal wasn't convinced...H: You know who I mean. He's on TV all the time. And he plays all kinds of music. Really fast. One song to the next. Jumping around the whole time. You know that guy, right?
J: No idea. I don't really watch much TV...
H: Oh he's famous. He's been around forever. You've seen him.
J: Maybe if I heard his name or saw a picture...
H: No no. You know him. He has the violin in one hand, and he conducts the orchestra with the other. Shit. What's his name?
J: Maybe he was before my time?
H: Oh no way. He's probably on tour now. It's a whole big show. Jumping around all over the stage with a violin. And great music. Music everyone likes.
J: Hmmm. Well. Sounds awesome. I guess I'm drawing a blank...
H: Yeah. We both are. I'll tell you when I remember his name. You'll know him.And maybe I will.
What kind of guy was he? Was he really a musician? He wasn't just a dancer that had other people write music for him? Why did he wear red lipstick? Why does a person wear red lipstick? Is there any reason for anyone, ever, under any circumstances, to wear red lipstick? He told me he wasn't sure about Michael Jackson. He'd be interested to hear what people that knew him thought of him.Then he told me that there are some musicians he really does like.The three tenors, for example. And the guy I met in Israel. What's his name? Leonard Bernstein. I like him. And then there's the one that runs around on stage with a violin. You know who I mean? I didn't, but Hal wasn't convinced...H: You know who I mean. He's on TV all the time. And he plays all kinds of music. Really fast. One song to the next. Jumping around the whole time. You know that guy, right?
J: No idea. I don't really watch much TV...
H: Oh he's famous. He's been around forever. You've seen him.
J: Maybe if I heard his name or saw a picture...
H: No no. You know him. He has the violin in one hand, and he conducts the orchestra with the other. Shit. What's his name?
J: Maybe he was before my time?
H: Oh no way. He's probably on tour now. It's a whole big show. Jumping around all over the stage with a violin. And great music. Music everyone likes.
J: Hmmm. Well. Sounds awesome. I guess I'm drawing a blank...
H: Yeah. We both are. I'll tell you when I remember his name. You'll know him.And maybe I will.
