“A simple ‘Hello’
could lead to a million things.”
To prove the point, here’s the happy-ever-after story of
Sorisha Naidoo: “At the time I had been hanging out with a certain friend a lot
and people were absolutely convinced that we were going out... I assumed people
would see that we were just friends. ...it was during that time that Viv
[Vivian Reddy] and I met and the rest is history – all because he had the guts
to talk to me!”
“If you want to be interesting, be interested. Just ask
questions.” Romain tells me. But don’t ever let it sound like the third degree.
Interestingly, Debora Patta, presenter of “Third Degree”on eTV married the guy
who at first insulted her about her show the previous night, apologising a day
later. She says “Clearly, I obviously want somebody who can stand up to me!”
So who do you want to pursue? In the words of Ryk
Neethling, South African swimming champion: “...‘hot’ means so many different
things. Marc Lottering responded with “Hot means great feet. We’ve just
established...” Ryk: “To begin with, yes. It also does mean a great personality
and confidence and the way that she carries herself and what she does for a
living and... So it’s a whole package.”
More advice from Pearl Thusi, star in “Isidingo” on SABC
on making the right match: “A man who can make me laugh will get very far with
me.”
“Zorba the Greek” with Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorba), Alan
Bates (Basil / boss), Irene Papas (widow) and Lila Kedrova (Madame) provides
the perfect lesson. Being a "book man" myself I feel the pain and
helplessness of the boss, longing to be the boisterous, gregarious Zorba with
his astonishing love for life and women. Pushing him towards the widow Zorba
told him, "This is an opportunity, you must grab it! That's why God gave
you hands!"
And just to confuse you: in French “Salut !” usually
means “Hello!” but it can also be “Goodbye!” as sung by Johnny Hallyday in “Salut
Charlie !”.
Lastly, when you can say: “I am brighter when I am with
you, I truly am”, then you’re truly with the right partner, your soul mate.
By sheer guts, instinct and confidence move from being an
observer of the world to becoming a participant. I know what I'm going to do.
What's your choice? At any rate whatever you do choose to Live life!
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Photo credits:-
1. Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park: Juliette SALMON – Anton BLIGNAULT
2. Zorba the Greek: Zorba & Basil – Google Images
References:-
Adele “Hello” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A
Debora Patta “Who’s afraid of Debora Patta?” interview by Marc Lottering in kulula.com khuluma July 2011
Johnny Hallyday “Salut Charlie” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bKbPJSrpNs
Pearl Thusi “My name is Pearl” interview by Mpho Popps Modikoane in kulula.com khuluma January 2014
Ryk Neethling “Liquid Dream” interview by Marc Lottering in kulula.com khuluma July 2011
Sorisha Naidoo “Multitasking millionaire” interview by Nicholas Goliath in kulula.com khuluma January 2015
McNabs
Romain LESAGE, FMS
Wine Marketing Services SA: “Just say “Hello!”” http://fms-sa.blogspot.co.za/2018/02/just-say-hello.html
“Zorba the Greek”
© 2018 Anton BLIGNAULT, Cape Town South Africa
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