Consistently, my favorite thing about Rory throughout his career has been his continued disbelief that he gets to be Rory and that everything he dreamed about as a kid came true.
The preservation of childlike joy as an adult is a rare and unusual thing.
To win my National Open in front of these fans was absolutely incredible. I love coming home, I love playing in this atmosphere and I’ll never take it for granted. Forever grateful for the support.
Confession: I actually used to be part of the “blacker than black, ‘cause I’m black, y’all…” crowd.
First time I watched “Blazing Saddles,” I hated it. I thought it was racist. I remember watching it with some fraternity brothers and damn near causing a scene because they were all laughing while I was pissed they could laugh at something so racist.
Post college, rookie cop, newly into my right-leaning, conservative awakening, I had a girlfriend who wanted to do a movie night. She said she wanted to watch her favorite comedy, “Blazing Saddles.” After asking if we could watch something else and her being dead set on wanting to watch it, I gave it a new shot. I was prepared to be mad, though, just in case.
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard in my life.
Point is, to everyone who still views the world through a racial lens, there’s a whole world out there that you could enjoy if you simply take off those lenses. It’s holding you back and you don’t even realize it.
Good night, everyone. Early day tomorrow.
Hugs,
Zeek