Notable Reviews from My 1982 Diary

“Went to Grease II. It didn’t live up to the first one, but it was pretty good. Good-lookin’ leads. Shallow characters, tho.”

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“… hour long Facts of Life on. It was sad. They graduated.”

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“Went to Beatlemania. It was really good. They were really convincing & we heard some good music.”

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“Quarterflash was o.k. but Loverboy was excellent! Every guy in that band is great!! I almost died on the spot. I’ve never seen so many drunk & high people in one mass!”

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“Chuck & Diane Royal Romance was on. I liked it better than the one on Friday night.”

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“…went to Quest for Fire… It was really stupid & a waste of $4.”

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“Baryshnikov had a special on tonight & it was good & funny.”

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“Barry Manilow concert!! I cannot believe how good it was!! He is a real performer & he really brought down the house!! Oh!”

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“Side by Side was on. It’s the story of the Osmonds. It was really rank acting, but sorta good.”

“Black Sabbath & The Outlaws! Totally awesome. I’m in love. I wasn’t too fired up ‘cause I knew everyone there would be freaks & it would be drugs galore…then we got settled & it was great!”

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“Went to the Aldo Nova air guitar contest with Geoff. We saw 3 people do it. Hilarious!”

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“I came home and gave G a perm. Looks good!!”

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“RUSH!!!! In concert! It was awesome. Geddy is totally impressive! We were down on the floor in the midst of the action for most of it. Yow!!”

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“Billy Squier! Totally awesome! What a fox! Nazareth (sigh) was supposed to open, but gosh-darn it, they cancelled! Local group Mirage opened. They were o.k.”

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“I got a letter from Jenni. It was neat. She told me how she’s accepted Christ into her heart. I’m glad and envious.”