Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Hummana Hummana: 24601

OK. So maybe this is an unconventional Hummana Hummana post, but I have to do it. I've just been to the touring production of Les Miserabels, and I am so in love. With the musical. But also with the character of Jean Valjean. Not only does his name rhyme with itself, but also he's a convict with morals. I mean, seriously. Where can you find an attractive bad guy/outlaw/rebel, who also lives by a moral code (and not their own moral code, Dexter style, but the real rights and wrongs that define all of us)? It is awesome.

Also, Javert's voice always has my stomach tied in knots. Have you ever met a deep voice that didn't make you swoon? Didn't think so.

Who am I? 2-4-6-0-1!!!!

Liam Neeson playing the screenplay, non-musical part of Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's Les Miserabels, via IMDB

At this point, I must address the fact that maybe not all of you are getting my references (maybe you're thinking 24601 is a zip code - well it isn't, at least in this case), or for that matter, my love of Liam Neeson. But I must assure those of you who aren't on my level that you should really get on my level, or at least be on the elevator doors that open on the mysterious other side of the floor on my level (Can you get to level 2R from level 2 somehow? Why would you need a key? These are the tough, hard-hitting questions we face today). Because this musical is awesome. It has a timeless message, and actually at this point in history, maybe even has a timely message. So, check it out if you haven't. Then come back and chuckle at my references, and basque in the glow of Liam Neeson as nature intended him, as Jean Valjean, naturally.

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