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Borderstone 11-12-2008 03:15 PM

What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
In Char's topic about comparing Lightfoot to an American singer,she tried to find one who paralelled what he's all about musically and respectfully.

It made me think,what public figure (past or present) that isn't in show business does he sometimes remind you of?

First one in my mind was Abraham Lincoln,mainly becuase Gordon is a down to earth kind of man who still holds his values close to heart. How many folks in this day and age,especially someone famous,still live in their hometown and attend their local church?

I'll say Obama also, mainly because Gordon is pretty straight forward about things,without being obnoxious about it.

Now,tell me who comes to your mind too. :) Thanks! ;)

timetraveler 11-12-2008 11:14 PM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
That's a tough one there B.

RM 11-13-2008 07:00 PM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
I would have to go with comedian Steven Wright. He tells corny jokes too. For example :

"When I woke up this morning my girlfriend asked me, 'Did you sleep good?' I said 'No, I made a few mistakes.' "

charlene 11-13-2008 07:24 PM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
that wasn't my topic - it was Ron's..
but Ron made me laff out loud with his reply here..
lol

jj 11-14-2008 06:50 AM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RM (Post 145603)
He tells corny jokes too

yeah, corny at best

doesn't Wright count as show biz? a tough game, a narrow field

fine company... Lincoln, Obama...Gord would be flattered...maybe one day Barack will be added to Rushmore as well

or even in hindsight, Bush or Bush Jr....a chip off the old block

RM 11-14-2008 08:30 AM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jj (Post 145628)
doesn't Wright count as show biz?

Doesn't Obama ? I thought politics was show biz.

jj 11-14-2008 08:50 AM

Re: What non-music notables does Gordon remind you of?
 
rm,
as difficult as it is, i must admit you're correct (on this ,anyhow)


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