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Kevin Spacey: The Haiku Tribute

Christine Horace pays homage to her celebrity obsession

My Kevin Spacey "celebrity obsession" developed after I saw him in the critically acclaimed play, The Iceman Cometh. Through seeing the play and then reading it, I had a personal epiphany and took steps to better my life and follow my dreams.

In a recent Playboy interview, Spacey talks about what it is like to be well known. "Imagine sitting on the subway and the guy across from you is staring at you. He won't stop staring. You look, maybe smile, maybe wink. But nothing helps. At least I generally know why they're staring, but it can be unnerving. Sometimes it can be a delightful, pleasant experience. Other times it's just odd. But once again, their perceptions aren't necessarily the reality. It's fine if they discuss me, but they don't know me."

As part of my "celebrity obsession" I have written a collection of haikus based on my favorite Kevin Spacey roles/movies. Writing the haikus forced me to focus on not only Spacey's roles, but also at times, on my own feelings and desires.

My main motivation for writing the haikus was out of respect and admiration for Spacey's excellent body of work. I hope they are a delightful and pleasant experience.

Introduction

Broadway show leads to
Kevin Spacey obsession
Why? I do not know.

The Iceman Cometh Hey! Mr. Iceman, I hear you are selling pipe dreams. Can you save my soul?
Congratulations On your Best Actor honor You made Lester real
Inside The Actor's Studio Actor's Studio Host James Lipton hits on guest Spacey. Who's gay now?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Savannah, Georgia Home to Mr. Jim Williams Nouveau riche and gay
That Old Black Magic Stage and screen are not enough Sing it loud, Kevin!
L.A. Confidential Sgt. Jack Vincennes Smooth and swank like Dean Martin Will you dance with me?
Accepts bribes from Sid Celebrity crime stopper Has a change of heart
Seven Serial killer Makes Mills shout, "What's in the box?" Envy is his sin
Swimming with Sharks Buddy Ackerman Says, "Shut up, listen and learn. Guy, you have no brain."
In my dreams I hear Meet me at my house, midnight Yea! Buddy wants me!
The Negotiator Negotiating Peace in his family is hard. Daughter calls Mom wide
The Usual Suspects When I first saw The Usual Suspects I said, "Wow! That's a great film!"
Special Agent Dave Kujan falls for the story Kint weaves. He's Soze.
Hurly Burly Mickey, I don't like Your blond hair. It looks like you Can't afford good color.
Mickey claims friendship With Eddie is adequate. Sometimes the truth hurts
American Beauty Les, I wish I was Your American Beauty Pumped up, full of life. Taking charge "Don't interrupt me, honey" Lester says, "I rule!"