Saturday, February 11, 2006
Hung up
When I saw Madonna sprancing around in her 1980s tight-fit costume, I was partly amused but mostly squeamish. After all, she is 48, married with two kids and certainly looks like a 'has-been'. To be honest, I was even surprised to see her at the GRAMMY awards. But as I watched on, I found myself enjoying every bit of the performance. From the virtual images of the Gorillaz to the perfectly choreographed dance steps, I was slowly but surely turning into a fan of hers once again.
Of all the American award shows, I love watching the GRAMMY mainly because of the star-studded performances. Apart from the minor technical hiccups, everything was a class act. This may sound a little over-the-top but the GRAMMY was, to me, the epitome of musical entertainment.
But hmmm...wait a minute, out pops Mariah Carey, U2, Paul McCartney and of course Ms Ma-Ma Madonna herself. Have we been transported back in time? Has the GRAMMY turned into a tribute show for the industry's 'has-beens'?
Incidentally, I myself feel like a 'has-been' this week, ever since stepping down from YC. But after watching the GRAMMY awards, I think I've woken up my idea...While doing the things you love, there's no such consequence as a 'has-been'. The passion in you cannot be suppressed, not by time, not by circumstance. Similarly for me, although I'm no longer serving in the YC, it doesn't mean that life stops there. In fact, just like these performers, I ought to continually perfect my craft. After all, a light, no matter how bright or dim, cannot be hidden under a bowl.
Posted by Jo at 12:07 AM
