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Boys taught to play piano win crescendos of praise
DEAR ABBY: Please tell “Piano
Lover” that one of the great joys of
my life is that, at 81, I can still sit
down at the piano and play “Dizzy
Fingers” and dozens of other popu
lar numbers as well as classical.
My parents forced me to take piano
lessons when I was 10 years old. I had
very little talent and I hated to prac
tice, but I had to whether I liked it or
not, so eventually I learned how to
play. I didn’t realize it at the time, but
they did me a tremendous favor
when they wouldn’t let me quit
Now that I am retired, playing the
piano is my most rewarding hobby. I
see many retired folks who are bored
to death, with nothing to do but sit in
a chair and rock endlessly. I love to
walk, but due to a knee injury I got
playing fouryears of college football,
I can’t walk as much as I’d like to.
Now, piano is my love. What a joy
to play Broadway show tunes. I also
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ARIES
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)
Improved concentration helps you
achieve your goals in business today.
However, either you or a close tends
to spend money foolishly now. Try to
be saving.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20)
You’ll have to be skeptical about
some of the things you hear now. Be
willing to help a partner out To
night, may bring a spur of the mo
ment outing or entertainment
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
A business proposition needs fur
ther scrutiny. Avoid get rich quick
schemes now. A power struggle oc
curs on the job. Tonight may bring
romance into your life.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
You’re perhaps a bit too impres
sionable now. A minor difference of
opinion occurs with a friend. Tonight
though should bring you a social suc
cess. Enjoy increased popularity.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)
Try to be more patient with a rela
tive. Something at home may need
repairs now. Through the job you
could meet with a surprise romantic
introduction.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
You’ll need to keep your feet on
the ground where romance is con
cerned today. Serious creative work
is favored. A business proposition
may have strings attached.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct 22)
Go shopping ifyou like, but accent
practicality. Double check costs in
connection with a travel plan. Fam
ily discussions are beneficial
tonight
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(Oct 23 to Nov. 21)
Try not to let a little thing upset
you today and be especially careful
not to be critical of a loved one. Do
ing something new and different
should be fun tonight
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Don’t let everyone in on your fi
nancial plans. Keep important
things to yourself now. A work oppor
tunity comes from an unexpected
quarter. Exercise originality.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Don’t keep others in the dark. It’s a
time for openness where sentiment
is concerned. Singles could meet
with love at first sight now. Leisure
events are happily accented.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
Don’t underestimate the difficulty
of an assignment Behind the scene
moves are best now. Unexpected
company could drop by tonight
Some make decorating changes now.
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20)
It’s a wonderful time for partying
and get-togethers with your friend.
However, don’t let others impose
upon you now. Know when to say no.
Otherwise, have fun!
YOU BORN TODAY work well
with groups and are often skilled in
getting your thoughts across to oth
ers. You’re more home oriented than
the typical member of your sign and
also have strong principles which
you adhere to. At times you can be
imitative, and must strive to make
good use of your own originality.
Both the arts and sciences are likely
to interest you. Often you choose a
professional career. Birthdate of:
Maria Montez, actress; Thomas
Mann, writer; and Nathan Hale,
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love Strauss waltzes, Chopin, Debus
sy, Wagner, as well as those fast,
showy novelty numbers.
I agree with you, Abby. Let the boy
take piano lessons. It’s a wonderful
way to learn the basics of music. And
by the way, nobody who knew me
when I was young would ever take
me for a sissy. - B. MORGAN
SCHERER, JOHNSON CITY,
TENN.
DEAR MORGAN: Read on for a
couple of other male pianists who
are anything but feminine:
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DEAR ABBY: I had to write in re
sponse to “Piano Lover,” who wrote
to say that her husband wouldn’t al
low their son to take piano lessons
because he was afraid he’d become a
sissy.
My son, Steve, now 18, started tak
ing piano lessons when he was 8. He
has such a passion for music, along
with his God-given talent, and has
entertained people for hours with
his piano playing. It never once
crossed our mind - or his - that a
pianist might be considered
feminine.
By the way, Steve is also a varsity
letter recipient in soccer and track.
He lifts weights and is also in the top
5 percent of his class scholastically.
He has a steady girlfriend, but other
girls call him anyway. Believe me,
Abby, this kid is no sissy. - STEVE’S
MOM, SELLERSVILLE, PA.
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I am 16 years old. stand 5 foot 10
and weight 200 pounds. I played first
string linebacker and fullback in
football, and I’m a first-degree black
belt I’ve been taking piano lessons
for eight years, which has enabled
me to learn how to play nine other
instruments, and I’m definitely no
sissy.
I’m not saying this to brag on my
self; I just want to let that father
know that his son can take piano les
sons without threatening his mascu
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