Readerforum.Cruz charisma I have met the charismatic Wilson Cruz Wilson Cruz (born December 27, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York) is an openly gay American actor. Cruz has in both his acting roles and community work served as a model and mentor to gay youth, especially gay youth of color. on several occasions ["Cruz Control," September 28]. He is truly a sweetheart, and I am a huge fan. It's good to have learned that things are going well for him; keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing Cruz on Party of Five. Jack Mercado, Brooklyn, N.Y. Curtain call How could you overlook the upcoming production of Tennessee Williams's Camino Real at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., from May 30 to July 23 ["Tennessee Waltzes On," September 28]? The first family has attended performances by the company. This production will be directed by Michael Kahn Michael Kahn is the name of:
The Rev. Paul K. Thomas Baltimore, Md. All man Thank you for your blurb blurb n. A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket. [Coined by Gelett Burgess (1866-1951), American humorist.] blurb v. on Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena Brandon Teena[1] (December 12, 1972 - December 31, 1993), born Teena Renae Brandon in Lincoln, Nebraska, and known simply as Brandon, was a physiological female living as a transsexual man[2] who was raped and eventually murdered[3] ["Is Hilary Swank Oscar Bait?" September 28].The Advocate continually attempts to be trans-friendly, which is greatly appreciated by your trans subscribers. However, Brandon Teena did not "try" to live as a man. He did live as a man. For the indiscretion in·dis·cre·tion n. 1. Lack of discretion; injudiciousness. 2. An indiscreet act or remark. indiscretion Noun 1. the lack of discretion 2. of being himself, he, not she, was murdered. Matthew Kailey, Denver, Colo. Social studies Regarding the letters you published regarding Brendan Lemon's August 31 Last Word column [Reader Forum, September 28], I have a last word. I feel Lemon captured a glimpse of a certain social segment of American gays very realistically. Perhaps my living in a wealthy New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. suburb exposes me more to his described genre. I didn't feel he was making judgmental judg·men·tal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dependent on judgment: a judgmental error. 2. Inclined to make judgments, especially moral or personal ones: comments, either positive or negative, about gay society but simply taking a rather witty, candid look at his friends--and at himself to some degree. In his observations he posed some questions for the reader to ponder, hopefully bettering his or her understanding of our complex society. Christopher Saxe, Westport, Conn. |
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