Bananation

Tonight, I feel sad again for Gene Kelly. If you have been reading my blog, you will understand my grief for his death.

Everytime I watch his movies on DVD, I can't explain why would I want to learn more about him. [On the Town] is my third movie after [Singing in the Rain] and [An American in Paris]. All three are the most acclaimed performances among Gene's works. I know enough of his talents but for your benefit, let me tells you that this man can dance, sing, act, choreograph and direct. What I want to know about Gene is his life and his road to stardom.

Google "Gene Kelly" and you will be overloaded with information. There is, however, one site that resonates my sentiment. I'm comforted to know that there is someone out there who feels as strongly as I am over his death. Read this tribute which was written in the year 1996 when Gene passed away at his home. As I was looking at that photo, my imagination traveled beyond the beautiful garden and right into the house. Somehow, it's hard to accept that he is no longer there.

My heart is heavy as I am blogging. I am as grieved as his fans in 1996 when in fact, he was already gone for 10 years. Such grief can't be explained because no matter how much I tried to express, I can never express it as closely to what my heart feels. Now, I know about his talents and briefly, his life. Those little information about him on the Internet is compelling enough to drive me to near-tears.

Good night, Gene. He must be tap-dancing and singing in Heaven now.