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Discovering the Reality of Xanadu
Kira
A place where nobody dared to go the love that we came to know They call it Xanadu And now, open your eyes and see what we have made is real We are in Xanadu A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting star An everlasting world and you're here with me, eternally Xanadu
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The Meaning of Muse Explained
Kira
Look up "muse" in the dictionary. Go on, page seven twenty-eight. Read it!
Sonny
Okay, all right. I'll read it. "Muse; any one of the nine sister...
[reading]
Kira
Like the album cover? Mm-hmm?
Sonny
Any one of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology, presiding over song, and poetry, and the arts and do you believe me now, Sonny?" How'd you do that? What's going on?
[reading]
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The Power of Inspiration and Creation
Kira
* "]" written by ]
[[w:Xanadu (Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John song)|Xanadu; [Jeff Lynne]
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The Role of Muses in Inspiration
Kira
We've been painted by ]. ]'s written sonnets about us. ]'s played music for us. We're not supposed to feel emotion or show any feelings. Muses are just supposed to inspire.
[[Michelangelo; [Shakespeare; [Beethoven]
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The Essence of Xanadu Revealed
Kira
* "Xanadu" written by ]
[[Jeff Lynne]
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Coincidental Encounters and Artistic Inspiration
Sonny
Hey I've been asking about you all day. You may not believe this but I'm painting an album cover and you're on it.
Kira
Why shouldn't I believe it?
Sonny
Because before today I never laid eyes on you. Now I've seen you 3 times in one day. That's a little too coincidental.
Kira
Sounds like you don't believe it.
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A Promise for the First Dance
Danny
Kira, I want you to promise me one thing.
Kira
Anything!
Danny
On opening night, I get the first dance.
Kira
Okay.
Sonny
You're gonna dance?
Danny
Oh, I've been known to twinkle a toe or two.
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The Timeless Dream of Xanadu
Kira
The love, the echoes of long ago you needed the world to know They are in Xanadu The dream that came through a million years That lived on through all the tears, it came to Xanadu
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A Conversation About Personal Lives
Sonny
I want to know more about you.
Kira
You already know enough about me. Any more and you're going to get a headache.
Sonny
Are you living with someone?
Kira
Yes. I told you I live with my sisters.
Sonny
I know. In an apartment on the second floor. All right, then. What's your last name?
Kira
Same as my mother's and father's.
Sonny
And what's that?
Kira
Which one, my mother's or my father's?
Sonny
Either!
Kira
The same as mine!
Sonny
I get it. No questions.
Kira
No questions, no lies.
Sonny
No questions, no truth, either.
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The Power of Imagination and Inspiration
Kira
* "Magic" by ]
[[w:John Farrar|John Farrar]
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Reflections on Retirement from the Music Business
Danny McGuire
You know, I used to be in the music business, but now I'm what you might call retired. It's a refined name for bum.
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Believing in Magic and Dreams
Kira
You have to ] we are ], nothin can stand in our way You have to believe we are magic, don't let your aim ever stray And if all your ] survive, ] will arrive I'll bring all your dreams alive, for you
[[believe; [magic; [hopes; [destiny]
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The Essence of Magic
Kira
* "Magic" by ]
[[w:John Farrar|John Farrar]
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Dreams and Realities of an Artist
Sonny Malone
Ah, what the hell. Guys like me should not dream anyway.
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Moments and Eternity in Conversation
Mnemosyne
Maybe just one moment darling…
Zeus
…well maybe just one moment or forever, I keep getting them mixed up too.
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Generational Clash Over Musical Preferences
Danny
Kid can you imagine it?
Sonny
Imagine what?
Danny
A bandstand. Right over there in that corner. And a big band, like in the 40's
Sonny
Nah, nah, nah. Bandstands went out with running boards. Over there. A great rock n roll band. This is the 80's!
Danny
Real smooth dancers... wild trombone... the band decked out in tuxedos.
Sonny
Six guys wearing electric orange... synthesizer... heavy percussion... electric guitar.
Danny
Lots of glamour. Everybody dressed in elegance and style.
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Guidance and Promise in the Journey
Kira
From where I stand you are home free, the planets align so rare There's promise in the air, and I'm guiding you
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The Fate of Dreams in Our Hands
Sonny
Dreams die.
Danny
No. No, no, no. Not by themselves. We - we kill them!
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Embracing creativity and inspiration in life
Kira
* "]" by ]
[[w: Magic (Olivia Newton-John song)|Magic; [w:John Farrar|John Farrar]
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The Nature of Inspiration and Muses
Kira
Have you ever heard the expression "kissed by a muse"? Well, that's what I am. I'm a muse.
Sonny
Well, I'm glad someone's having a good time.
Kira
Oh, don't make jokes; I'm serious.
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Guidance and Dreams in Xanadu
Kira
Come take my ], you should know me, I've always been in your ] You know I will be ], I'll be guiding you Building your dream has to start now, There's no other road to take You won't make a mistake, I'll be guiding you.
[[hand; [mind; [kind]
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Suspended in Time: A Love's Plea
Kira
But how can our love succeed A ] is what we need And so I appeal to you To keep me suspended in time with you Don't let this moment die I get a feeling when I'm with you None of the rules apply But I know for certain Goodbye is a crime So love if you need me Suspend me in time
[[miracle]
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Artistic Expectations and Personal Distractions
Simpson
It is supposed to look exactly like the album cover I gave you! Is that too difficult?
Sonny
If you want me to work, I'll work. If you want stand there and argue, I can get into that, too.
Simpson
Don't be a wiseass, Malone. That painting should be done; what are you wasting all this time on the girl for?
Sonny
Because that's how she really looks.
Simpson
I don't give a damn how she really looks, just get it FINISHED! Now, when are you gonna have it done?
Sonny
Well, I'd say it probably will be done...when it's done, but that's only an approximate guess.
Simpson
Five minutes, my office. If it's six, keep walking.
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Facing Nerves Before a Club Opening
Danny
Don't tell anyone, but I'm nervous.
Kira
What about?
Danny
I haven't had a club opening since... 1945. Wow.
Kira
Then just pretend it's 1945 all over again.
Danny
I don't have to pretend. It is 1945 all over again.
[looks fondly at Kira]
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Timeless Moments in Xanadu
Kira
* "Suspended in Time" by ]
[[w:John Farrar|John Farrar]
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Attempting the Impossible Rescue
Sonny
I've come to take you out of here.
Kira
It can't be done. No one's ever taken anyone out of here. Not in the whole history of... the whole history!
Sonny
I'll make them let you go. Zeus! Zeus, you hear me?
Kira
Oh, God.
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