Comments on: Notes on Victoria Theater Benefit Concert http://matthewsperry.org/2003/08/01/notes-on-victoria-theater-benefit-concert/ Dedicated to the memory of bassist / father / husband Matthew Sperry, who touched so many with his love, honesty, humor, and music. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:22:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ryan http://matthewsperry.org/2003/08/01/notes-on-victoria-theater-benefit-concert/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Ryan Fri, 01 Aug 2003 19:41:56 +0000 http://matthewsperry.org/2003/08/01/notes-on-victoria-theater-benefit-concert/#comment-324 I didn't know Matthew, but I watched him perform 6 times during the run of Hedwig. My partner died 2 years ago and Hedwig--the movie and the play--was the first thing that truly moved me and made me think (and smile) during the grief period. It was for that reason that I felt so sad when reading about Matthew's death. I really wanted to do something so I was honored to be at the memorial concert last night. It was obvious to me--an outsider--watching the many talented and loving people both on stage and in the audience that Matthew was a wonderful person who touched many lives. I also got to play with a beautiful little girl who I'm pretty sure is his daughter. I also finally got the "car wash" from Kevin C. :) It is a night that I won't forget and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I didn’t know Matthew, but I watched him perform 6 times during the run of Hedwig. My partner died 2 years ago and Hedwig–the movie and the play–was the first thing that truly moved me and made me think (and smile) during the grief period.

It was for that reason that I felt so sad when reading about Matthew’s death. I really wanted to do something so I was honored to be at the memorial concert last night.

It was obvious to me–an outsider–watching the many talented and loving people both on stage and in the audience that Matthew was a wonderful person who touched many lives. I also got to play with a beautiful little girl who I’m pretty sure is his daughter.

I also finally got the “car wash” from Kevin C. :)

It is a night that I won’t forget and I’m glad I got to be a part of it.

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