By the way...

There are 77 countries in the world today where it is a criminal offence to be gay. These countries punish women, men and children because of their sexuality and in seven countries the punishment is death.

The reason today is the day against homophobia is because today was the day in 1990 that the WHO removed homosexuality from it's list of mental disorders. (Yes, I did mean to write 1990)

Dr Seuss said it best: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

My lovely lovely friend Rachel has got me tickets (free, my favourite word) to go and see Liza at Symphony Hall. It promises to be an evening of grand emotion and classic songs.

So... here's the one of several dillemmas:

Should Rachel and I play bingo through the evening? And if we do what words should we include? The word "Mamma" will be the subject of a side bet where we'll bet on what time during the show we think that Liza will utter that word and invoke the memory of Dearly Departed Judy.

I also thought about trying to get something signed. If so, what would be a good "thing". Points for comedy value.

Also should Rachel and I try some kind of drinking game... obviously we won't be able to drink during the show but we could aggregate before and after.

Also if you've any suggestions for games to enliven the evening feel free to suggest them.

I'm also open to suggestions for costuming for the evening. Who or what should I go as? (And don't be gauche and suggest I go as dorothy)

Watch and be inspired.

I'm sort of back-ish. But not really.

Just wanted to leave a little thought on user generated content, plagarism and the law.

It's interesting stuff. Will probably blog more about this particular talk a little more in the future.

I love Larry Lessig. He's a genius!