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  1. One of the great privileges of a lifetime was knowing him, very slightly, through dinner parties together at the home of a common friend in Cambridge. Lehrer was (like me) somewhat hard of hearing. And aging and cynical to boot, at that time. So instead of any praise of his songs, which he detested speaking of, I went into some indirect 'source criticism.' Speaking of the comic and social-critical satiric achievements of Mencken, and Ring Lardner, and S.J Perelman, and Peter de Vries, &tc &tc. That opened him up! He began speaking, guardedly and carefully, but honestly, of those and others among his intellectual & stylistic sources for his songs. I had won his trust. We continued that dialogue across several more dinner parties by that same hostess. He was a joy. A curmudgeon by that time in his life, but a joy if you could find how to speak with him, and listen to him, and give him some things back that he found interesting and not stupid.
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  4. AdamSmith

    Drama - I hate it

    Merkin Mufflee Mhttp://www.imdb.com/character/ch0036986/bio
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  5. Suckrates

    Drama - I hate it

    While the OP keeps yapping about "mean girls", it might be prudent to acknowledge that your President Trump also subscribes to this philosophy... the people that attack him or make negative comments are "MEAN GIRLS. However, in truth, he's the one being mean, rude and always on the attack. So we must remember that "what's good for one, is also good for another". Dont dish it out if you cant take it back.... That 2 wrongs dont make a right shit DONT fly with me. WHO in their right mind would allow someone to bully them, and just stand there, allow it to happen and Take It ? NOPE !!!!
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  6. AdamSmith

    Drama - I hate it

    ...and of course!
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  7. floridarob

    Drama - I hate it

    I thought that happened years ago ....
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  8. flguy

    Reviews on Boytoy

    The reviews at the other site have become useless in almost all the cases. "He was cute, made me happy and the rest I'll keep to myself" What good is something like this?
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  9. Personally, I'm extremely selective on travel partners and housemates -- especially on trips where a lot of sex will be involved. One wrong travel mate or housemate can fuck up the entire trip. And honestly, when I go on vacation to another country, I'm not very interested in socializing with other Americans. Getting away from them is half the fun. So, that's a no from me. Good luck to you.
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  10. msclelovr

    Buenos Aires?

    All I can add is to suggest you do searches on the two popular Argentine sites for the type of guy you like: soytuyo revistaratones You will want a guy who offers 'complete service' (servicio completo) to men. In the detailed profiles, it will say if the guy speaks English. If you find someone attractive who doesn't, you will have to rely on translation apps. I suggest also that when you meet a guy, you have a notebook and pen so you can note down whatever rate/time you agree. It concerns me that you don't speak Spanish. Educated Argentines do speak English but not necessarily fluently; working guys may have only a limited knowledge. I would like to make 2 points as regards your personal safety - and please note that I do like Argentine culture and society: 1. Argentines often try to 'get one over' or cheat each other in little ways. It's not anti-foreigner; it's that they seem to trust only people they've known since childhood and see others as 'fair game'. As a well-off foreigner, and you will be seen as such since you're there on vacation and have money, you'll seem like easy pickings. Please be clear about what you want and precise about what you will pay. Do not display valuables such as an expensive watch or take a smartphone out of your pocket on the street. 2. Do not take a working guy to your hotel room. Go instead to an hotel that rents rooms by the hour; they're known as 'telos'. There are several near Recoleta Cemetery. They are safe and well-run, used by both heterosexual and gay couples. Make sure you leave valuables in your hotel room safe.
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