Today's freethought comes from a writer/musician that Aussies and Brits know; most Americans never heard of him.
Tim Minchin?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Can't just read the quote... gotta sing it such as it is. It's one of the few "Christmas" songs I have in my phone, and it makes me bawl every time I play it. Love Tim Minchin! Very funny, clever and witty. I also have his beat poem "Storm" which is a funny story.
Julie808
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Oct 8, 2023
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You got me curious; I googled "Tim Minchin Christmas" and came up with this;
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How Tim Minchin almost spoilt my Christmas
@Robecology I can't read the article, but I've seen videos of his concerts, where his fans ask him to sing that song, even when not anywhere near holiday time. I personally don't celebrate Christmas, but the song still makes me cry. Living in a warm climate where my parents would celebrate Christmas and I in turn brought my kids during the holidays, I only have the memories of family members, long gone, but the song seems to yank at that invisible string of nostalgia, not connected to religion whatsoever, about family.
@Julie808 Thanks for the video and the tune...never heard it before...touching!
Is he an actor? Or am I thinking of someone that looks like him? I can't remember what I saw him in or I'd Google the movie to see the actor's name.
ChestRockfield
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Oct 7, 2023
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I think he looks a Bit like Simply Red, and of course sings too?
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