Les responds to Michaels solo

I first must apologize to Michael for not writing this much sooner and to say that my lack of response is in no way associated with the performance.

Michaels performance was absolutely amazing, and went way beyond what I could have imagined. The thought that went in to the dance captured me and my thoughts in so many ways and was so well done and obvious that my girlfriend could tell it portrayed me, and she really had little knowledge about how the performance came about.

The location was super and very fitting with my answer to a question, one that I can't recall, but do remember saying that I was going to try carving a totem pole. He placed us smack dab in front of one of the nicest totem poles Seattle has to offer. It was a bit chilly, but what a venue to have this done at, a view of the water and the ferries, (also another answer to a question), one regarding one of my favorite places. Michaels dress was perfectly fitting in regards to my whole view on religion and just so happened we ended up deciding to do this on Sunday, Easter Sunday no less.

My performance started with two books and 3 miniature trucks (perfectly as a driver of a large FedEx truck). The books were laid end to end and the 3 trucks were placed next to them. I was instructed to arrange the trucks any time during the performance at which point he would take cues from them and perform the mood relayed by my arrangement. The other thing I could do was choose a book during the dance and read a passage from it, only I was asked to read it in reverse. I wasn't really sure how this would work, but wow, I actually found his dance fitting the mood I had at the time of the truck movements. An example would be when I place the 3 trucks on one another in something of a comical way, one that made me chuckle and immediately the dance took on a quirky light hearted feel, that was only changed once I rearranged the trucks.

An additonal treat was how his friends joined in the performance and the fact it was all improvised, very cool.

These folks are truly gifted in what they do and I feel extremely honored that I was chosen and that Michael was the one who did my dance. It made my Easter (which isn't much of a holiday to me) one that I will remember for many years. Again I can't say enough about how cool this was and how much fun myself and my friends had.

Oh and not to forget, my performance was ended with a great cookie.

Thanks Michael, Lingo and all those involved with these performances, I look forward to seeing more of you in the performance scene.

Thanks
Les