'Oh, what was that? Here try that again...this time toss it and say RUFUS! (Pause) That's always been my dream, to have girls to scream at me and be pummeled with roses.' ~ Rufus in Cleveland, after a girl threw a rose on stage
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wainwright describes a staged, over‑the‑top performance involving roses and a dream of being screamed at.
- In plain terms
- He humorously recounts a dramatic, flamboyant stage moment.
- What can you take from it?
- Exaggerated performances can be both entertaining and absurd.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a performance memorable?
- How does satire reflect on fame?
Another view
The description may be self‑deprecating rather than literal.
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