Saturday 9

 

Beautiful

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Saturday 9: Beautiful (2005)

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

 

1) In this song, Moby sings about a self-involved couple who believes others are fascinated by their glamorous lives. Tell us about the most interesting couple you know.

Interesting couple ….hmmmm…she’s a retired teacher, he works for Home Depot.  Second marriage for both of them.  Very active in their community.   They used to live near us, but since they moved away we don’t get to see them often.  Sigh.

 

2) This song was inspired by the proliferation of reality shows, where celebrities share their lives on camera. Does the idea of becoming rich and famous in exchange for letting a film crew into your home appeal to you?

I would love to be rich, but I value my privacy, I value the ability to control what I do and do not share.

3) "Beautiful" appears in the soundtrack of the movie The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, which is no surprise because she has more Oscar nominations than any other actor or actress. Do you have a favorite Meryl Streep movie?

The Devil Wears Prada.

4) Moby has openly discussed how Christ has influenced his life and art. Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual? If yes, how do your beliefs impact your daily life?

I am somewhat religious.  I used to be very active in my synagogue.  These days I’m more interested in Jewish mindfulness and meditation,  which combine Kabbalah with some of the practices of eastern religions.

5) His real name is Richard Melville Hall. His parents began calling him "Moby" almost immediately because they felt "Richard Melville Hall" sounded too big for a baby. When did you most recently hold a baby?

It’s been so long that I really don’t remember.  

6) He began shaving his head when he was in his 30s. It was at the request of a girlfriend, who said she liked bald men. Would you change your appearance to please your lover?

Only if the change also pleased me,

7) Moby's house was once owned by Marlon Brando and was later rented to The Beatles. What do you know about the previous residents of your home?

I rent an apartment. It’s a two family house, and a friend of mine lives in the other apartment.  The previous occupant of my apartment was a horrible tenant.  He wasn’t nice to my friend and drove the landlord crazy.  Landlord actually gave me a break on the rent because I get along with the other tenant — a person I’ve known for 35 years.

 

8) In 2005, when "Beautiful" was released, actress Ruth Warrick died. She began her career in radio, made her film debut in Citizen Kane, and she was best known as matriarch Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, a role she played for 35 years. What's the longest you stayed at the same job?

12 years.  It was a great place to work … until it wasn’t.  

9) Random question: Without looking, do you know how much money is in your checking account right now?

Yes.