Thoughts on seeing Johnny Weir skate at Chelsea Piers and on meeting and greeting

[fuschia]

Last Thursday, I went down to NYC to see Johnny Weir skate at Chelsea Piers and I had an amazing time. He skated two programs - a new, elegantly simple and poignant piece called “Heartbroken” and the fabulously over-the-top routine he does to “Bad Romance,” complete with demi-tutu and Bowie-esque layers of sparkles and cosmetics. This is the

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[fuschia]

And I tend to get uber-respectful of private space, too, to the point where I will almost ignore someone I recognize.

I totally do this, too! Frank has been at some of the small Jersey-area shows I've seen over the past few years, and I am always hyper-aware that he's there...and hypervigilant about *never looking directly at him*. It gets to the point that I'm pretending that portion of the venue doesn't even exist.

I think I've told you this, but the first time I ever saw MCR live, the first thought that popped into my head (with amazing clarity) when they started to walk onto the stage was "They're *real*! Until I saw them in person, I don't think I fully grasped that, which seems odd, but there it is.

The rushed nature of the meet and greet....I see what you mean. I think I like it because there is an "out" built in for me as well as an "in."

In the end, it still fascinates me how many different ways we view and approach the people we admire.

Thanks again, by the way, for tweeting with me the other night when I was feeling a little maudlin. Would love to see you again soon.

[silverhawthorn]

the first thought that popped into my head (with amazing clarity) when they started to walk onto the stage was "They're *real*!

Yes, me too! But it took me until my second show to have that moment. I was still thinking that at my first show, but my seats were so high, and they were so tiny and far away, it didn't sink in. But six months later, when the lights came up on Gerard on the gurney, suddenly: BOOM! That's really him.

My "out" is usually built in too, but it comes about because I am so paranoid about taking up too much of the individual's time, I actually cut things short. I'm practically rude in my anxiety to be respectful! lol

I am looking forward to the day when we can be neighbors (sort of! *grin*). I'd love to have more rambling talks with you, whether they're around (and around) a venue or not!