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‘Optimists have happier lives’: Laurie Anderson on Bowie, Lou Reed and ‘romantic, inspiring’ JFK
Releasing a new album inspired by Amelia Earhart, the US musician answers your questions about writing to JFK, wrestling Andy Kaufman and performing for thousands of dogs at Sydney Opera House
A few years later Dennis [Russell Davies, conductor] said there were some really beautiful melodies in there, so we made an arrangement for the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and toured Europe. Can I have some tips?” He wrote back a very long and detailed letter, saying: “Whatever students want, promise it.” In other words, don’t be idealistic, find out what they need and be representative. A couple of months later I wrote back saying – God, this is cringey – “I won the election and best wishes in yours.” The next day in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a telegram and a white box of red roses came to my door.
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