Friday, January 22, 2010

The Candy Man

Let's just say, for argument's sake, that some day I end up being more famous than Betty Ford. As I sit down with Barbara Walters for an interview on 60 minutes, she asks me who were my influences in the artistic field. A pretentious way of wording the question, I note silently, but answer casually, "Well you know Barb, I wasn't that in to the arts or music growing up. I sort of followed what everybody else listened to without ever really finding someone who resonated with me. But, when I was in my early 20s, I did kind of idolize one entertainer who not many Americans my age know of. He is Anthony Newley."

I present, Anthony Newley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKeRtEwTFw

or Tony being charming alongside the inimitable Shirley Bassey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbZjIIuwmo&feature=related

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