The nicest thing someone's ever done for meIn amongst all the tales of bitterness and poo, we occasionally get fluffy stories that bring a small tear to our internet-jaded eyes.
In celebration of this, what is the nicest thing someone's done for you? Whether you thoroughly deserved it or it came out of the blue, tell us of heartwarming, selfless acts by others.
Failing that, what nice things have you done for other people, whether they liked it or not?
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chthonic, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 16:14)
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Leonard Cohen Concert DublinMust've been twenty years ago. Leonard Cohen was visiting Ireland and his concert was a sell out. My chums had already gotten tickets and assured my Mrs and me that we'd have no problem buying some from the parasite touts outside. Sure enough we got a couple of 'restricted view' tickets for an exorbitant sum from one of the gurriers.* And nowhere near the seats our friends had.
When we got in we discovered that the two seats were behind a pillar. Shit! Impossible to see anything.
Next thing, Leonard Cohen's son appeared and gave a snort of disgust. 'Restricted view? That's no view!' said he. Disappeared off and got two chairs which he then put up on the platform within a few feet of Leonard and the band. We had the best seats in the house. And the envy of our chums who couldn't believe their eyes.
A little act of kindness I have never forgotten.
* A Dublin term describing low life. Great word.
(, Sat 4 Oct 2008, 17:17, 1 reply)
Great concertI was at this gig in the stadium.
It was the one where Len said I don't know what to play next and a dub down the back shouted up sing Kevin Barry.
The whole audience was amazed when Cohen proceeded to tell us about his early visits to Dublin as a poet and how he really admired Kevin Barry. Amazing gig.
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notsosecretagentman, Wed 8 Oct 2008, 17:09,
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