suddenly sondheim.

In music/als, personal on 18 February 2008 with 1 comment

My New Obsession, originally uploaded by mikewade.

I have this new coping mechanism at work. Whenever the anxiety levels seems to be tweaking too high showtunes begin to play in my head. I’ve nicknamed this little habit “Suddenly Seymour.” Kind of like Wonder Woman’s “Suffering Sappho.” Only different.

One day, when I complete my transition to a superhero, I’ll exclaim “Suffering Sondheim” as my signature catchphrase.

Meanwhile, I tried out a new internet showtune station tonight and I kid not, it played three Sweeney Todd songs in 45 minutes; each with a different Mrs. Lovett. Angela. Patti. Helena. “Suffering Sondheim” indeed.

(Thanks to mikewade for the photo, who listens to lots of Sondheim and knits!)

And because I’ve been wanting to post this for weeks… “Liza Loses Her Mind to Some Sondheim With the Help of the Pet Shop Boys” otherwise known as “My iTunes Made a Love Child. ”

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