"Connect, George, Connect."

Confession Of A Vampire
(Lyrics from Concept CD)

KROLOCK: Well all right, no stars tonight
The moon must hide- can't bear to see my face...
So many moons have passed, so many suns gone down
Too much blood under the bridge
Too many worlds turned upside down

The skies were pure and the fields were green
The fading summer, 1617
The first time I ever drew blood
She was such a beautiful and innocent child
She never knew my soul was cursed for good
I fought to overcome my thirst, I thought I could
But when I kissed her lips then I had no control
And the furies all ran wild!
So many victims washing on the shore-
an ocean of your tears
So many pleas for mercy, howls of pain-
intoxicating fears!
I use my body just like a bandage
I used their bodies just like a wound!
And I'll never know where they disappeared
But I can see them rising up out from my memories now just like a demon rising up from the tomb...

And there's no way ever to apologize,
repent or make amends.
No release and no redemption.
The hunger never ends.

There are those who believe in science
And those who believe in art
There are those who believe in power and wealth
Or in love and matters of the heart!
There are those who believe in various gods-
In nations, In knowledge, In hell and in heaven-
The powers of darkness
The assumption of the Light!
But I believe in just one God- that endless and insatiable, immoral, indestructible and all-consuming appetite!

There's a predicition that I now will make and I know I will be right
When the next millenium finally comes- the God most worshipped in this world will be the God of appetite!

FOR ALISON: ":::gasp::: Its Your Mother!"

"Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives but I'd much rather like to think of time as a companion that goes with us on the journey and reminds us to treasure every moment... for it will never come again."

"Nothing formative in the world, nothing great or beautiful in the world has ever been born of rational argument."

"Remember that men become great by an action they perform and men are remembered by a legend they inspire. Never attempt to break into the world of myth, for that is where the story ends. Be yourself and follow your heart and the tales will be written for you."

"Why don't you just go to sleep- and never wake up again!" -Emily, in a moment of pure dramatic brilliance

"I love how my bracelet sparkles in the sunshine..."- Emily in another perfectly cute moment.

"I hate you! Go!"- David

My White Knight. Not a Lancelot, nor an angel with wings. Just someone to love me, who is not ashamed of a few nice things.
My White Knight. What my heart would say if it only knew how.And I would like him to be more interested in me than he is in himself and more interested in us than in me.
And if occassionally he's ponder what makes Shakespeare and Beethoven great, him I could love till I die.
-The Music Man

In reference to an updated, futuristic version of Othello (with added text)- "What is he? A Moor-tian?"- John Zeigler

Running away... let's do it. Free from the ties that bind. No more despair or burdens to bear- Out there in the yonder... Running away? Go to it. Where did you have in mind? Have to take care: unless there's a "where" You'll only be wandering blind... Just more questions. Different kind. Where are we to go? Where are we ever to go? Running away- we'll do it! Why sit around resigned? Trouble is, son, the farther you run, the more you feel undefined for what you have left undone, And more, what you've left behind. -Sondheim

And now for something different:

"My name is Polymnia
I live in a tree.
I like to eat Cocoa Krispies.
If I run out
I get in a fit
I like to go out and beat up Brad Pitt."

"The Darkness And The Light"
-Deep Space Nine

A creature born within the comforting aninimity of darkness awakens in the harsh truth of daylight. It squirms in the glare, afraid of the light that pins it to the chair like a needle through its heart. Its heart beats faster... Panic starts to creep into its soul- does it understand? Or is it so blinded by the light that it can think only of returning to the velvet cloak of darkness. No matter. Perhaps it is better that it doesn't realize how close death has come. But make no mistake. There is no escape. It has reached the end and soon it will die. It bears its tiny fangs hoping for a chance to strike- to sink its teeth deep into the flesh of its tormentor. But that chance will never come. And somewhere beneath the gleaming of hatred in those eyes lurks the certain knowledge of its impending death. And it begins to know fear. Talk and lies won't help you. You're in the light and the light reveals the truth. And the light shows me no regret. In those eyes, no compassion. Unrepentant. How unfortunate. I thought you might have found a path out of the darkness. The creatures diseased mind cannot understand its plight. Its imagination is too limited to percieve the truth. It cannot be saved. The creatures cries grow louder but no one can hear them. All that remains is to bring the child into the light. And discard the diseased carcass of the mother before it can infect its offspring. The creature slept dreaming its dark dreams and happy to be out of the light. The innocent life it held would awaken in brilliance... and never know darkness again.

"Pardon me. I must depart your storytelling at this time." - Me

"The truth hurts, doesn't it? Oh sure- Not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing- but it hurts!" -Naked Gun 2 1/2

The sun comes up, I think about you
The coffee cup, I think about you
I want you so, its like I'm losing my mind
The morning ends, I think about you
I talk to friends and think about you
And do they know, its like I'm losing my mind
All afternoon, doing every little chore
The thought of you stays bright...
Sometimes I stand in the middle of the floor
Not going left... Not going right...
I dim the lights, I think about you
Spend sleepless nights to think about you
You said you loved me or were you just being kind...
Or am I losing my mind
-Sondheim

I'm thru with love, I'll never fall again
Said adieu to love, Don't ever call again
For I must have you or no one...
And so I'm thru with love.
I've locked my heart, I'll keep my feelings there
I've stocked my heart with icy frigid air
For I need to care for no one And so I'm thru with love. Why did you lead me to think that you cared?
You didn't need me 'cause you had your share...
All friends around you to hound you and swear
With deep devotion, emotion to you...
Goodbye to spring and all it meant to me
It can never bring the things that used to be
For I must have you or no one...
And so I'm thru with love.
-Everyone Says I Love You

Felis catus
Is your taxonomic nomenclature
An endothermic quadruped,
carnivorous by nature?
Your visual, olfactory, and auditory senses
Contribute to your hunting skills and natural
defenses.

I find myself intrigued by your sub-vocal
oscillations
A singular development of cat communications
That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection
For a rhythmic stroking of your fur
to demonstrate affection.

A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic
talents.
You would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance.
And when not being utilized to aid in locomotion.
It often serves to illustrate the state of your emotions.

Oh, Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display
Connote a fairly well developed cognitive array
And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend,
I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.

"I don't hate people... I just feel bad for all of their parents."

For Aliza:

"I'M SIX FEET TALL!
WHY ARE YOU WEEPING!?"

After seeing theatre degraded to an evening of pain, Kevin steps out into the frigid Nassau air.

KEVIN: Oooh... I love the smell of something burning.

EMILY: (far too hopefully) Is it the theatre?

FRANCESCO: (legendary Monopoly game with Brian and myself) I'll give you... this dime.

BRIAN: (legendary Monopoly game with Francesco and myself) BREATHE!!!

Kermit: Moving Right Along in search of good times and good news, with good friends, you can't lose...
Fozzie: This could become a habit.
Kermit: Opportunity knocks once, let's reach out and grab it
Fozzie: Yeah!
Kermit: Together we'll nab it.
Fozzie: We'll hitchhike, bus or yellow cab it...
Kermit: Cab it?
Both: Moving Right Along

Fozzie: Footloose and fancy free
Kermit: Getting there is half the fun, come share it with me
Both: Moving Right Along
Kermit: Learn to share the load
Fozzie: We don't need a map to keep this show on the road
Kermit: Hey this song is sounding better, Fozzie.
Moving Right Along, we found a life on the highway
Fozzie: And your way is my way
Kermit: So trust my navigation
Fozzie: California here we come, come pie in the sky land
Kermit: Palm trees and warm sand
Fozzie: No sadly we just left Rhode Island
Kermit: We did what!?
Fozzie: Just forget it.
Both: Moving Right Along

Kermit: Hey L.A. where've you gone?
Fozzie: Send someone to fetch us we're in Saskatchewan!
Both: Moving Right Along!
Kermit: You take it, you know best!
Fozzie: Hey, I've never seen the sun come up in the west!

Fozzie: Moving Right Along we're truly birds of a feather
Both: We're in this together
Kermit: And we know where we're going
Fozzie: Movie stars with flashy cars and life with the top down
Kermit: We're storming a big town
Fozzie: Yeah storm is right- should it be snowing?
Kermit: No, I don't think so...

Both: Moving Right Along
Fozzie: Do I see signs of men?
Kermit: Yeah, "Welcome" on the same post that says "Come Back Again"
Both: Moving Right Along

Fozzie: Nice town
Kermit: Footloose and fancy free
Fozzie: You're ready for the big time
Kermit: Is it ready for me?

Both: Moving Right Along
Moving Right Along
Moving Right Along