Answering my fan mail
Regarding Horton Hears a Racist....
I have enjoyed the
various responses to my blog on “Horton Hears a Racist”. I didn’t seek
to try to pin a ‘racist’ label on the makers but I just don’t think
that they thought about the whole effect of the story on young minds.
We need to promote the worth of all of our children and seek to have
them all, boys & girls, achieve all that they can. Dr. Seuss’
original text was not focused in the way the movie is. The additional
sub plot, in my view, clearly points to girls as being less capable and
less valuable than boys.
My 61st Birthday...
I survived my birthday without having
any traumatic events transpire. Herbie Hancock and Smokey Bill Robinson
played Happy Birthday for me. It was a great night. I'm gonna post some
of my birthday party pictures later so stay tuned. Thanks to one and
all for your birthday wishes, it was very much appreciated.
Answering a couple of fans...
To Charles from Hong Kong,
stretching and cardio work well keep you where you want to be as far as
maintenance. To keep the pounds off remember to check your positions
when you sit at the table.
Rasbad and Rocky. You guys need to do something everyday to maintain your conditioning. Cardio and stretching are the best.
Nina Simone...
I met Nina Simone one time only. But Nina
was always true to her ideals. I was impressed totally by her integrity
and sense of humor. The music she left us well endures. Enjoy. K.
Comments
Hello Kareem, thanks for the insight of what you have given us based on your experiences of life, would you ever consider coming to london england to give a talk to the youth here? Is your parents from the west indies? If they are, you would be more than welcome here as there is a big west indian community here, and we would love to see you here giving a talk to disenchanted youth and other black males. what do you think? Also I am glad about your warmth for jazz music, do you love soul and funk the same way and what was it like growing up in new york and being black at that time? I am from London England born of west indian parents. Love to hear your reply buddy.
Ian
Posted by: Ian Henry | May 13, 2008 04:51 AM
Hello Kareem,
Forgive me for writing out of contex. I am a freelance writer who has been commissioned by renown film magazine Cinema Retro to write a feature on the original 1972 Bruce Lee film Game of Death. I always enjoy your interviews with regards to the great martial artist and film star. But one question I would love to know the answer to, as I'm sure many Bruce Lee fans would too, is what was the reason behind the lizard-like eyes you had in certain scenes you filmed on the top floor of the pagoda? I would like very much to include your answer within the article. I appreciate any comments you would like to make with regards to this.
Thanks for your time.
Kind regards,
Spencer.
Posted by: Spencer Lloyd Peet | June 11, 2008 02:06 PM