silent but cuddly

Thanks for that Manic Mike and Welcome to the Blogs at AwesomeDude.Your entry reminds me that over 15 years ago, I was made redundant in my industry and in my depression I decided to begin planning the extravaganza of my funeral. I thought it would be great to have the soundtrack from Land of the Pharaohs playing whilst my body was carried to its grave by 6 swarthy naked guys whilst friends gathered around to watch a pre-recorded video in which I would state some great philosophy of life and death.So what happened? After all I seem to be still alive. Well, I decided to not wait for death and made plans to make every moment of my remaining years an extravaganza. Then after a couple of bad attempts at employment and a few hiccups I found AwesomeDude. Well that wasn't all I did. I began to have fun by living the moment to the full. I dared to be me and it's great. Your experience with Stand By Me, is one of the best descriptions of what it is like to come out as a performer, a singer, an actor, a fresh young human, or an old one, who is just discovering their ability to live anew. Just like any coming out it takes effort to trust yourself, that it really will be okay, and it is.Thanks for reminding me of that.

Thank you everyone for your words of support and welcome. I hope that I can live up to the high standards you have set here :)