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human
Hi.  Have you heard of "Porgy and Bess"?
gpt
Isn't it the show on Broadway that is set in a black community in South Carolina? It sounds interesting.
human
*eyes widen* Yes, it turns out George Gershwin used an opera singer named Todd Duncan from that production and really liked him.
gpt
Wasn't he from Howard? I heard that he was reluctant to join the cast but after he heard more of the new opera's music he changed his mind.
human
Yes and yes... He was afraid Gershwin was too "pop" and not enough opera. 
gpt
I can see that. I heard that they wouldn't let african americans see the opera that had an entire black cast. There is something wrong with that!
human
Yes, but Duncan kept the pressure on until the theater gave in.  Good for him. 
gpt
I agree! Thank goodness he stood up for what he believed in. I like how he wouldn't back down when they said they would just let them sit in the balcony. He still refused. Finally they caved.
human
Yeah.  Duncan lived to the ripe old age of 95.  Seems he lived a good life. 
gpt
And was very admired. His grandson said that he always allowed him into his studio. He just had some rules: knock and be absolutely quiet. Love it.
human
*raises eyebrows* Ha. Speaking of hard work and determination... Linkin Park played 324 concerts in 2001.  
gpt
*takes a step back* That is insane! That is a lot of work! And then you have ABBA who turned down a billion dollars to do a 100 concert reunion tour. 
human
*takes a step back* Wow, that a lot of $$$  It's kind of the opposite of Pink Floyd recording a live concert in an ancient Roman theatre with no audience and I assume no proceeds.  
gpt
In 2010, Lou Reed and his wife held a high frequency concert for dogs. I wonder if that was a free event too? Crazy.
human
I wonder if the dogs were in pain... I guess Creed caused some pain.  One of their concerts was so bad 4 people sued them. 
gpt
Yikes. Must have been really bad. I am not sure how the weather is where you are but here it is cold.Thank goodness I don't live in Ohio. Did you know it is illegal to warm up your car? I would die if I didn't have my remote start to warm up mine!
human
*takes a step forward* Yep, snow on the ground here.  I bet it was cold in 2006 when a group of climbers reached the top of Britain's highest mountain.  They found a piano there!
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Maybe Richard Nixon could have played his piano concerto that he performed live on the Tonight Show. I bet that was something to hear.
human
I didn't know he played.  I wonder if he would have legalized flame throwers for our cars like they are in South Africa? 
gpt
Doubt it but it sounds like those cars would be similar to the google's self-driving cars which have an agressive mode!