August 2011
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23 Days of Gene Kelly
Day 23: Why is Gene special to you?
There is much that I could say about Gene Kelly. But ultimately my affection for him comes down to two things:
Gene Kelly means joy. When I watch him dance, it never fails: I feel a grin as wide as his spreading across my face. He seems to take immense pleasure in the mere ability to move and to bound across the screen with unceasing energy. Even when...
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23 Days of Gene Kelly
Catching up again. Sorry! Day 21: What is your favorite song Gene sang?
Tough question! In the movies, “Love is Here to Stay.” Outside of the movies, “My Baby Just Cares for Me.” And I also love “If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight),” which one can hear on Sue’s website. Day 22: What is a song that reminds you of Gene?
“I Could Write a...
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23 Days of Gene Kelly
Day 14
Who is your favorite dance partner (human) of Gene’s?
The only time Gene is on screen and I am tempted to watch the other person. I love it when he dances with his brother in Deep in My Heart, too.
Day 15
What is your favorite dance partner (inanimate object) of Gene’s?
Marie McDonald.
Oh, wait. You said favorite. The lamp post.
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23 Days of Gene Kelly
Day 13: What is your favorite dance of Gene’s?
The titular number from Singin’ in the Rain, of course. But since everybody knows that one, I’ll highlight a close second: “Newspaper/Squeaky Board” from Summer Stock. I love the way it slowly builds and then explodes with energy. No one was more inventive. When he splits that newspaper with his feet, it is a perfect...
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