Saturday, July 14, 2007

Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight

I often thought,
I often dreamed how it would be--
And yet I never thought I'd be--
Once again.

Free!

But when you come to think of such things,
A man should have the rights that all others--
Can you imagine what it will be like when I am--
Can you see me?
Can you see me as a Roman with my head unbowed?
Sing it good and loud!

Free!

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Why, I'll be so consciencious that I may vote twice!
Can you see me?
Can you see me?
When I'm free to be whatever I want to be,
Think what wonders I'll accomplish then!
When the master that I serve is me and just me--
Can you see me being equal with my countrymen?
Can you see me being Pseudolus the citizen?
Can you see me being--give it to me once again--

Free!

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One of my greatest theater experience was watching Whoopi Goldberg on the Broadway revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to a Forum. Our classics department organized this trip to NYC. I went with Sabina and some other friends.

We were sitting on the third floor, way up and way in the back. But I was mesmerized, and fell in love with the soundtrack.

I finished my last paper of my MBA today. And suddenly I feel free.

Free, free, I am free. Couple of night's of sleep, and I'll again be me.