Connie
When a child, I didn’t know any other Connies, except for Connie
Francis and Connie Stevens. Both born in 1938, twenty years earlier than me, they
were famous actresses and singers. Whenever adults heard my name, they’d
mention one or both of these Connies.
Feeling odd man out
No other Connies in school
Couldn’t I be Sue?
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero turned Connie Francis, after a
rocky start, became a world famous singer and actress. She toured all over the
world and sang for the troops and other special groups. She had serious ups and
downs in her life, including one night, in her hotel, she was brutally raped. She
took seven years off and almost didn’t get back on stage. She won a lawsuit
against the hotel for poor security. Thanks to that incident, we now have safer
motels and hotels with security cameras, good lighting and door viewers.
Even from evil
Something constructive can come
Thank you, Ms. Francis
Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia was born to an entertainment family.
She took on her Father’s stage name, Stevens. She became world renown. In fact,
she lamented that she was a big star all over the world, except for Hollywood.
No matter how great
Not everyone will get you
Thank you, Ms. Stevens
Now, there seems to be Connies all over the place. I’ve had two of
them as close friends. Still, when people meet me, they’ll bring up Connie
Frances and Connie Stevens. At 81, they’re both still living and active. It seems
I have a lot to learn from them.
To the two Connies
Stevens and Francis, I’ll try
To wear the name well
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