When you are working to create a skating program using someone else’s art, sometimes you run into a snag. My snag was the sweetness of the Flamingoes song I Only Have Eyes for You. At three minutes, 20 seconds, it’s twice as long as I need for a showcase number. Go ahead and try to cut it in half - you can’t do it without eliminating some of the story, the magic, the romance.
For my regular 8-to-5, I’ve got no problem slashing and burning bum copy that doesn’t work. Taking apart my own work to rebuild it into something better, I can put aside my ego for something better. Guarantee I’ll chop this post up one more time before hitting the publish button.
But this…? This is someone else’s vision, a classic that cannot be respectfully edited without ruining it. I may try one more time, but I may leave it for an exhibition without a time limit.
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