By Paul Goldfinger
Are men and women wired differently? Perhaps you have seen the new HBO show “Girls.” It’s tough but eye-opening. So consider this conversation in the Paul Simon song “Quality,” below, from the 1998 show “The Capeman”:
He: The way you move
It’s got quality
Come on baby, let’s go downtown
Little girl, you sure look good to me
The way you move
It’s got quality
Come on baby now don’t be shy
Step in the light so I can see
The way you move
It’s got quality
She: I want to know
Are you my beautiful young boy
Or just another love
Passing through my life
I need to know
Will you be my sorrow and my joy
And maybe one day soon
Will I be your wife.
Btw, i saw a production of The Capeman at BAM 4 years ago… quite brilliant. Then 2 years ago The Public performed it in Central Park for a one night event. This was also amazingly good. If you ever see it being performed, GO! its a rare and wonderful event.