Saturday 9: My Valentine

Sam’s Saturday 9: My Valentine (2011)

On Saturdays I take a break from the heavy stuff and have some fun…

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Paul McCartney sings that he won't let a day go by without remembering why he loves his valentine. What blessings are you thankful for today?
Making it through 2020

2) Paul directed the video of Natalie Portman translating his song into American Sign Language (ASL), which is the third most commonly-used language in both the United States and Canada. British Sign Language (BSL), commonly used in EU countries, is very different. Do you find it easy to learn new languages?
No, I have a hard enough time learning English.

Back in college I decided to learn ASL but I am so bad at spelling that when I tried to spell a word I usually got a quizzical look… Hun?

3) The song is on Paul's Kisses on the Bottom CD, for which he won one of his 18 Grammy Awards. What compliment or accolade have you recently received?
I have no idea. Probably from my brother.

4) Paul is an honorary NYPD detective. He was given this designation for performing a charity concert after 9/11. Do you know anyone in law enforcement?
My uncle, he was very high in the city police department and reported directly to the mayor.

But he did get me out of a jury one time for a murder trial. The judge asked the prospective jurors during the voir dire, “Do you know any police officers?” and I replied, “Yes your honor, my uncle is a police officer.” You are dismissed.

5) Bob Dylan has said of Paul, "I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one I'm in awe of. He can do it all. He never lets up. He's just so effortless." Tell us about someone whose talent you admire.
Someone who can play an instrument or sing. I am tone deaf and cannot carry a beat.

This is the last Saturday 9 before Valentine's Day and so this morning we shall focus on the upcoming holiday.

6) The holiday is also known as The Feast of St. Valentine. Do you have a special meal planned for February 14?
Naw. It is just another commercial day that businesses created to sell cards, flowers, and chocolate.

7) The phrase "wear your heart on your sleeve" began in medieval times. On Valentine's Day, men would celebrate the holiday by displaying their lady love's name on their sleeves. If you were going to adopt this custom, whose name would you wear?
My mother… Aww, she passed away in 2002.

8) Women buy and send more Valentines than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent?
It was a Christmas card to my cousin’s wife.

9) Men buy and send more roses at Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower?
Lilacs, I have a bush right outside my bedroom window and in the spring it smells so good.

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