In the early 90s, a bunch of us would get together every Saturday at 11:30 pm to watch Saturday Night Live. No potluck event here, only snacks and brews were allowed. My turn came up on October 3, 1992, and lo and behold Sinead O'Connor was performing that night.
Zilon stopped by to hang out and watch the show.
At the finale of Bob Marley's 'War' where Sinead proclaims "Fight the real enemy" and tears up that picture of Pope John Paul II, there was a collective gasp in my living room from us French Canadian Roman Catholic Montrealers for godsakes!!!
Zilon's grin says it all!
Needless to say, SNL post haste cut to a commercial and the entire world was turned upside down by her action and hasn't recovered from it since.
Uncanny, how Zilon and Sinead left this mortal coil around the same time this year......
Miss ya' Z! You too, Sinead!
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He always had an uncanny ability to be the barometer and convey what everyone felt. Miss him…
ReplyDeleteYes, you are so right! His sensitivity permitted him to be that barometer! That's why he had such an eclectic circle of friends! He is dearly missed.
Deletethank you for sharing this delicious and irreverent anecdote
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome!
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