Dance in a long dress?

by Richard Subber | Jun 22, 2023 | Human Nature, Tidbits

…not the blue frock, either…

“You can’t dance in a long dress.”

Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner) (1939-2023)

The simple truths may not be the true-est, but they are the most remember-ful.

I’m a Tina Turner fan, and after reading this terpsichorean quote I understand even better exactly why I’m a Tina Turner fan.

Tina was the exotic essence of vitality, with a decent dose of sexuality and a potent dollop of magnificent obsession.

When Tina in her prime was performing, she was All.

All in, all out, all Tina, all right, all zippity, all extra well done, all flash dance without the welding helmet.

I think Tina had no intention to titillate when she said “You can’t dance in a long dress.”

I think she purely meant to make it real clear that you have to be able to kick when you’re proving to yourself that you’re alive. Alive! Dance like no one is watching you!

Tina is my favorite kicker.

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