stand up to the music industry suits?
I did it pre-"Glee," way before it was popular to be out and proud. I
used to feel lost and unsure about what I should write about. Once I figured
out who I was, my musical mission became clear. Instead of worrying
about what people thought, I began to write about everything I was feel
ing. Instead of keeping those private thoughts locked away in a journal, I
brought them forth. They have been some of my best works yet.
"Beautiful" seems to suggest that beauty comes with maturity.
Beauty comes with honesty, most importantly honesty with yourself; the
ability to be comfortable in your own skin. In a way, maturity plays a role in
this discovery because it is ultimately life's hurdles that point our internal
compasses in the right direction.
What do you hope fans take away from your music?
Art is indefinable. I hope my music will allow fans to take whatever they
need to from it
What should fans know about the next generation of emerging musicians?
We represent the future of freedom. We are the freak buried deep within
the most conservative mind. That wild animal that erupts only when the
lights are off and we are alone. We have to stop giving a shit about what
people think. We are a generation of beautifully insane youth. Get ready for
the takeover.::
— D Alexander is online at MySpace: myspace.com/dalexandertakesover
info: audiophile@goqnotes.com
TTCJcontinued from page 12
— serious issues, no doubt — Bentley says he sees
signs of encouragement and improvement across
the community.
TOY'S relationship with individual schools, teach
ers, counselors and social workers has been on the
incline since the group reached out to middle and high
schools across the metro region last year; a grant from
the Wesley Mancini Foundation enabled them to send
resource pamphlets, an introductory letter and other
resources to over 1,000 education professionals.
Bentley also sees progress with other LGBT com
munity groups, many of which have begun to work
with TOY and open their doors to participation from
young people. Some, Bentley says, are even consider
ing ways to offer youth leadership opportunities.
Bentley says he's excited and looking forward
to TOY'S several anniversary events, slated for June
10-12.
"We have attempted to create an array of events
that both celebrate the history and accomplishments
of Time Out Youth and draw attention to the worl yet to
be done," he says. "We've combined an opportunity to
celebrate and fundraise ... with an opportunity for our
community to have a conversation about what is and
needs to be."::
ftlme put Youth fias.plannecl several events to fete
I its 20th anniversary.
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r Greaiiess: Ihriag Wy life like It's HaMnum
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Qtani: A time Out Youth Prom
June 11,8 p.m.
- Grand Central, 1000 Central Ave.
Grace: In Every Step
; June12,9:ISa.m.
Myers Park Baptist 19(W Queens Rd.
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