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This production of Equus was undoubtedly worthy of the fine writing on which it was based. Following the performance, the audience expressed this sentiment by calling the cast back on stage twice for a standing ovation. It is only a shame the show will not be back for a second weekend of performances to allow more theater-goers to surrender their moral certitude and applaud in gratitude...

Author: By Rustin C. Silverstein, | Title: A Horse of a Different Color | 4/17/1997 | See Source »

When an audience member asked about second generation African-American children unable to speak their parents' native language, Soyinka said, "I think it's a shame." But, he cautioned, "Having said that, ebonics is not the answer...

Author: By Kelly M. Yamanouchi, | Title: Soyinka Defines 'Negritude' | 4/17/1997 | See Source »

...always guys on before me. I would always follow somebody doing either dyke jokes or fag jokes and doing the lisp thing and the audience is going crazy and laughing. I just thought, "Oh God. What if they pick up that I'm gay?" It was that fear and shame. I never felt like I belonged anywhere. I never felt like I belonged to the gay community, I never felt like I belonged to the straight community. I've really felt like this in-between. I watched the whole Gay Pride march in Washington in 1993, and I wept when...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TELEVISION: HE CALLED ME ELLEN DEGENERATE? | 4/14/1997 | See Source »

...conservative from conviction--and lack any strong sentiment against people different from themselves--rather than from fear. I find racial bigotry or intolerance of alternative lifestyles offensive, but I also recognize that students such as Melissa Langsam are by no means necessarily bigots, and I think it is a shame that many Republicans suffer from the prejudices laid upon them. One of my roommates for next year is Republican to the core, but he is not conservative because of any fear of diversity, rather because he has certain opinions and is not afraid to hold to them. I find...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Republicans Not Close-Minded | 4/8/1997 | See Source »

...cyberuniversity is the future. Kids will not go to a campus; they will work and study at home or at the office. Degrees will not be needed. When someone wants a job, he will be tested and given an internship for a period of time. It is a shame that both author Larson and President Clinton have missed the boat and are still in the Dark Ages. BILL DIECKS Houston...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Apr. 7, 1997 | 4/7/1997 | See Source »

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