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Oh Fiddlesticks, Paul Simon Might Be Retiring.
Read it in the New York Times and weep, but also let the man be, as he has been working for 61 years, and you havent been doing that:
Showbiz doesnt hold any interest for me, Mr. Simon said. None.
Here is why you might consider believing him.At 74, he often needs 15 hours of sleep at a stretch. The other day, performing in Philadelphia, he looked out from the stage and was surprised to see four mountains on the horizon. When he put on his glasses, he realized the mountains were actually big white tents. His voice has held up far longer than he had any right to expect but needs frequent days of rest. [
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Its an act of courage to let go, Mr. Simon said. I am going to see what happens if I let go. Then Im going to see, who am I? Or am I just this person that was defined by what I did? And if thats gone, if you have to make up yourself, who are you?
FAIR ENOUGH. Also too, if his last concert is indeed to be July 1 (Friday) in Queens, itll be the end of an incredible career, and yr Wonkette will be able to say that yep indeedy, we saw him on his very last tour. (Because we DID.)
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Read more at http://wonkette.com/603414/oh-fiddlesticks-paul-simon-might-be-retiring-your-weekly-dance-party#MrPvx8R9dpAfEH3x.99
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(53,339 posts)niyad
(113,342 posts)malthaussen
(17,204 posts)His question, "am I just this person that was defined by what I did" reminds me of Ricky Nelson's line, "If memories were all I sang, I'd rather drive a truck."
-- Mal