Bette Davis

In an autobiography by Bette Davis (The Lonely Life), she tells about her training as an actress in dance classes (which taught her movement) and early summer stock productions. Last night I got to a part in her book where she tells of a particular moment of brilliance after she performed a role that meant a lot to her – the ingénue role of Hedwig in Henrik Ibsen's "The Wild Duck" – in her hometown of Boston with Ibsen Repertory. Once the curtain fell after the final act and she heard the thunderous applause and "bravos!" Ms. Davis wrote: "It is impossible to describe the sweetness of such a moment. You are at once the indulged beloved and the humble lover... this was the true beginning of the one, great, durable romance of my life."

Wow… what an amazing woman. Her class of performance makes me wonder what kind of timeless luminaries will stand out from my generation? I think about how training our upcoming singers and actors is different from even 60 years ago and how it is creating a better performer. How can we keep our artistic profession dignified along some of the things on the tv/ radio/ internet?

Random thought of the day:
I heard today that one hour of exercise equals two extended hours of life. I don't know if this is factual, but it sure is an incentive [to be sa-tis-fact-ual…]. (I had to do that!)

~Sheridan