Comments on: THE CRACKS IN THE PAVEMENT https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/ South Africa's leading LGBTQ news and community platform Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: zenja collins https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-18451 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-18451 I always saw her (sharon bone) as the next GRANNY LEE ..even told her that a couple of times with only a laughing response lol…i remember her telling me the worst experience she ever had performing was when she was carried into club THERAPY in a body bag to perform…she told me she was wasted before getting into the body bag wich led her to throw up inside of it before they opened it up…had such a laugh …miss you Sharon ..THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING SO KIND TO ME …THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN ME…AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING A YOUNG ZENJA COLLINS A SPOT ON YOUR STAGE….A CHANCE ….I MISS YOU DEARLY….

]]> By: John Scott (Paula) https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-18224 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-18224 I met Patrick when I lived in Hillbrow and through Patrick started to work bar at Mandy’s on Saturday nights after working all day at Checkers killarney Mall. We became good friends and enjoyed many film nights with Neil and the gang as well as the big screen showings. Patrick had a kind heart and a great laugh and I will always remember him fondly. I lost touch with him on my retirn to Scotland in 1984 but have never forgotten him and his music and mixes. Great nights dancing to the latest disco sounds. thank you for touching my life, love you x

]]> By: Brian Newman https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-15095 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-15095 Patrick was a big part of my life in the 70’s. I have very fond memories of us going mental at Fancy That and Anaconda. He was full of life and joy and enriched my life. We kept in contact for a while after I moved to London and I will always have a very special place in my heart for him. Boogie on sweetie.

]]> By: Judy Wilson https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-15084 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-15084 I recall dancing on the ‘Box’ at Anaconda (1975?); being given a brusing by Patrick while doing the Bump, and he unZipped my dress alllll they way down and it dropped to the floor. I stood there agape! I then demanded he zip me up and I stalked off, but why was he still following me even then, chortling away? He’d got his finger caught in my zip, our naughty Patrick *smiley*. Sheesh . . .Good Times were had by all. Very Precious.

]]> By: Craig D https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11806 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11806 Sharon. I always remember, how during my days of clubbing at Therapy in the late 90s when Sharon Bone would pop in and out of my life – a quiet observer who to me was a mound of wisdom, wit and grace – I’d catch her watching me from across the bar outside the main dance-floor room. She’d smile, and we’d love on. For many years, she had me captivated from the word go. The last time I saw her was performing at an avant garde art exhibition/ debut of sorts in Troyeville, in a backyard of an artist’s house – she looked terrible – sad and lonely, but managed to smile, and that for some reason made me feel really good. Perhaps I reminded her of some good times. I don’t know. RIP Sharon Bone – you will always hold a special place in my memory. Thanks for the beautifully written article, Adam.

]]> By: Adam https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11800 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11800 MEMORIAL TONIGHT. Please join us at Carfax at 830
Free Entry to Discotec afterwards for those who come
See you later for Stan’s Movies and Johannes’ amazing photos

]]> By: Monwil https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11798 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11798 Adam Levin. you right so well – i laugh everytime!

]]> By: Mark https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11787 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11787 In reply to Ian.

Patrick. This article is so true. In the 90’s I managed a video store in Hillbrow, and Patrick was my best customer. He was sweet, kind and an angel. Always smiling, taking time to chat. Patrick, you are an icon, and I for one will never forget you. You made a young, frightened gay boy from Durban feel very at ease in what was a new frightening environment. His “status” in the club scene then did not affect his ego, and he always took time to acknowledge and greet me. This did wonders for my self esteem, in a time when the gay scene was at its most superficial. YOU WILL BE MISSED! May you be surrounded by great music, have an endless supply of awesome movies, and a fabulous supply of “gorgeous frocks and divine wigs (his favourite words!).

]]> By: Loner https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11786 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11786 Pretty touching ,.
To have no support from a loved family whent you die. . . . .RIP. . .

]]> By: Ian https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11783 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/2011/03/23/the-cracks-in-the-pavement/#comment-11783 Patrick. My apology to the writers of the piece on Patrick ( Stuart Hillary and Andrew Wood)
I miss read who wrote the article …..!!ooops ..!

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