Re: Another Hypothetical Question about GG (more trivial this time)

[Glenn Gould <glenngould@beethoven.com>]

Hullo, nice questions. I should have to say that knowing what Mr. Gould
thought of the concerts -- I would still attend. Why? If he were performing
in a concert venue it was for the eventual end that he would no longer have
to and therefore I should enjoy the limited time in which I could see such
an event. Contribute by purchasing tickets to the eventual retirement.
Besides, he understood that from our perspective, (The fan of the performer
and perhaps zealot devotee) we would probably make landing on an oil rig out
in the Atlantic were it possible.

To answer your second, "fluffy" question; I would most certainly let him
drive. I find myself often conducting and humming when I drive, and I've yet
to (god save the queen) get into an accident. Howrever  it is clear to me
also that at times people who accompany me become very nervous and hang on
to their restraining belt.

I should like very much to have had a date with Mr. Gould to sit on a bench
in Golden Gate Park, after a walk through the museums and whatnot.

Have any of you F_Minor lot, actually met Mr. Gould when he was living? I'd
like to know what it was like for you.

G'day and ta'ra
S

> In the recent past (translation: I can't remember when), I
> asked fellow "F-Miners" the hypothetical question "If you
> had the opportunity to see GG in concert, knowing what he
> thought of concerts, would you attend?"
>
> Now I've got a nice "fluffy" hypothetical question. If you
> had the (sadly hypothetical) chance to meet Glenn Gould...
> would you let him drive?! :-O
>
> P.S. For those who are unaware, GG's driving was notorious.
> He hummed, conducted, and sang while he drove, and when he
> had passengers, he had a hard time keeping his eyes on the
> road because he kept turning to talk to them. He also drove
> with his legs crossed. (How?!)
>