As many hobbyists do, I do like the idea of sharing my passion with others. Creating that perfect environment that only my hobby allows for me, and then seeing how others react to it. I was mulling over this morning what ladies I'd like to introduce to my ideal system, and spend an evening listening to great music with them.
I came up with 5, but I am sure that I could come up with so many more. So anyone goes, past or present, alive or dead, EXCEPT your wife/significant other!
In no particular order:
1) Grace Kelly - Sure call it the Hollywood romantic in me, but spending an evening playing music, sipping cocktails and chatting into the wee hours of the morning with the lovely miss Kelly seems about as perfect a way to spend some time.
2) Audrey Hepburn - Again of the same era, and again exuding class, style and sophistication. She always impressed me as intelligent and just plain interesting. I'd love to hear what she says, and I'd love to watch her saying it.
3) Ella Fitzgerald - In my opinion, the best pop singer of the 20th century, and a woman who had more ups and downs, more joy and heartache, then most people would do in 10 lifetimes. I'd love to play her musical choices too, and hear why she loves what she does.
4) Amelia Earhart - Just because. I can't imagine the sheer strength of this woman, do what she did, when she did it.
5) Margaret Thatcher - I can imagine spinning lots of Elgar, and ending the night with Jerusalem. But again, the stories she must have. I got was with her at Harrods in 1993, but I still regret that I never had the opportunity to really sit down and chat.
6) Queen Elizabeth - I'm an unabashed Monarchist, so this would be a treat for me. I'd have a million questions for her, and I bet all the answers would blow me away.
7) Marilyn Monroe - Just because she is Marilyn.
8) Katherine Hepburn - Can you tell I am drawn to strong women? Old Hollywood at it's best.
9) Coco Chanel - Another incredible life story, and another strong woman of exquisite taste.
10) Kim Campbell - Canada's first female Prime Minister, and just an incredibly fun lady. I had a chance some years ago to spend some time with her, and she was an absolute blast. Smart, sharp and witty.
Ok, so my 5 turned into 10.
Who would you guys pick? (I can already see the votes coming for Billie Holliday!)
Bonus points for listing the system you would use.
I came up with 5, but I am sure that I could come up with so many more. So anyone goes, past or present, alive or dead, EXCEPT your wife/significant other!
In no particular order:
1) Grace Kelly - Sure call it the Hollywood romantic in me, but spending an evening playing music, sipping cocktails and chatting into the wee hours of the morning with the lovely miss Kelly seems about as perfect a way to spend some time.
2) Audrey Hepburn - Again of the same era, and again exuding class, style and sophistication. She always impressed me as intelligent and just plain interesting. I'd love to hear what she says, and I'd love to watch her saying it.
3) Ella Fitzgerald - In my opinion, the best pop singer of the 20th century, and a woman who had more ups and downs, more joy and heartache, then most people would do in 10 lifetimes. I'd love to play her musical choices too, and hear why she loves what she does.
4) Amelia Earhart - Just because. I can't imagine the sheer strength of this woman, do what she did, when she did it.
5) Margaret Thatcher - I can imagine spinning lots of Elgar, and ending the night with Jerusalem. But again, the stories she must have. I got was with her at Harrods in 1993, but I still regret that I never had the opportunity to really sit down and chat.
6) Queen Elizabeth - I'm an unabashed Monarchist, so this would be a treat for me. I'd have a million questions for her, and I bet all the answers would blow me away.
7) Marilyn Monroe - Just because she is Marilyn.
8) Katherine Hepburn - Can you tell I am drawn to strong women? Old Hollywood at it's best.
9) Coco Chanel - Another incredible life story, and another strong woman of exquisite taste.
10) Kim Campbell - Canada's first female Prime Minister, and just an incredibly fun lady. I had a chance some years ago to spend some time with her, and she was an absolute blast. Smart, sharp and witty.
Ok, so my 5 turned into 10.
Who would you guys pick? (I can already see the votes coming for Billie Holliday!)
Bonus points for listing the system you would use.