psychic surgery
I'm aq bit confused as to wether or not Spalding Gray really belived the psychic sergery scam. He is so Brilliant and cultured so you'd think he might a caught on. But I guess he just wanted to describe the illusion. I dunno??
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I hate to sound cynical, but I wonder if Spalding saw the psychic surgeon for material for his act rather than to delay the medical procedure. I think his monologues had a basis in reality, but they appeared to be heavily embellished to keep the audience interested.
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'This whole story is true...except for the part about sticking to the wall'
That's one of my favorite Gray lines. I always wonder where the fact/fiction line is.
Andy Kaufman was facing terminal cancer. I can understand why someone would be grasping at straws when your only other option is death. SG was only facing routine eye surgery. It's a little extreme to avoid such a simple procedure. I know he said his Christian Scientist background effected him, but still. I guess it's like the rabbis who had him clean the backyard, maybe he just wanted an adventure.
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