Saturday 9 -- Beautiful People

Beautiful People

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Saturday 9: Beautiful People (2019)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.


1) This song is about the fantasy of being one of the "beautiful people," but how hollow the reality can be. Do you often find yourself envying others for what they have?

I think envy is only natural.    We all feel it at times.  It can become dangerous, though, if it becomes obsessive, if you lose appreciation for what you really have.

2) Ed Sheeran sings that he and his girl don't fit in well because they're "just ourselves." Who among your close friends do you find it easiest to be "just yourself?"

I'm not into pretense, most of my friends know the real me.  But the only one who sees the full extent of my craziness is my boyfriend Drew.

3) The lyrics refer to Hummers and Lamborghinis. What's your dream ride?

4) Ed believes in giving back. One cause he supports is No Cold Homes, which helps ensure that everyone in the English city of Bristol has the fuel needed to keep their homes safe and comfortable. Here in the United States, he's raised funds for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Is there a cause that's near and dear to your heart?

There are three I'd like to mention.

American Cancer Society

They did right by me when I was sick in 2005.  I do right by them,

Long Island Cares

This is the food bank created by the late Harry Chapin.  Harry's home was in Huntington, not too far from where I live.  He did a concert at my high school when I was 15, and I saw him perform at a local fall festival when I was in college.  He did in an accident on the Long Island Expressway on July 16, 1981, en route to a concert in Eisenhower Park; I was in the park when I found out he had died.

Lend a Hand Project

A local charity, I have several friends who are very active in running it.

5) Ed's arms are covered in tattoos, so clearly he doesn't suffer from trypanophobia, or a fear of needles. How about you? Do you look away when the doctor gives you a shot?

After all I've been through, needles are the least of my worries.

6) One of Ed's tattoos is a bottle of Heinz Ketchup. What condiments would we find if we peeked into your refrigerator this morning?

Ketchup, mayonnaise, three different kinds of mustard, pickle relish, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, steak sauce...

7) Ed is a natural redhead, a trait he shares with only 2% of the population. Does red hair run in your family?

Yes, my maternal aunt was a natural redhead.  My sister has auburn hair.  My father was blonde, but his facial hair had a reddish color.

8)  In 2019, when this song was released, the FDA recommended the approval of a drug for treating peanut allergies in children. Do you suffer from any food allergies, or sensitivities?

No.

9) Random question: What of these do you think is the biggest contributing factor to success -- hard work, luck or talent?

I think it's a combination of all three.