The Pride LA 8.23.19

8.23 – 9.05.2019 ISSUE NUMBER 18, VOLUME 4

LOS ANGELES

| AUG. 23 – SEPT. 5, 2019

2019 Long Beach

QFilm Festival preview

26th Anniversary

September 5–8

“QFilms continues to be one of the most anticipated LGBTQ events of the year. Guests can expect an incredible experience watching some of the most awesome LGBTQ short and feature films that they can’t see anywhere else in Southern California right now.”

– Porter Gilberg, Executive Director of the Long Beach LGBTQ Center

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HISTORY

WEST COAST

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THE QUEER FRONTIER

When men were men (and so were women) Literary lesbian Willa Cather may have found Long Beach in 1929 to be the most “hideous and vulgar place in the whole world,” she was in the minority. Even before Hollywood was in full developmental swing in the 1920s and ‘30s, queer people had been coming out West to seek their fortune for decades.

Some of them came alone and found a community. Some simply found a new place to hang their hat. Others found absolute freedom from the things that were dragging them down.

Take Charley Parkhurst, the daring stagecoach driver who rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles during the hairiest days of the Old West. It was only after Parkhurst’s death in 1879 that his trans male identity was discovered. In the days of the Gold Rush, it was treacherous for women to travel by themselves. Folks whose gender identity didn’t fit neatly into the two boxes provided had to take destiny into their own hands.

Parkhurst wasn’t the only one. In the cut-

throat world of the Wild West, folks of all genders had to toughen up if they had any hope of survival. Sharpshooter Laura Bullion was one of the original “Wild Bunch” crew and one of the most notable female sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

The cis boys, meanwhile, were having just as good a time. There were gay cowboys who performed “bachelor weddings,” in which two partners would be joined together in unofficial matrimony. While some scholars suspect that the comradeship between cowboys wasn’t as sexual as modern audiences might assume, fragments from the time tell a different story. In 1915, writer Badger C. Clark published a poem written in the voice of a cowboy who’s lost his partner: “We loved each other in the way men do And never spoke about it, Al and me, But we both knowed, and knowin' it so true Was more than any woman’s kiss could be…

I wait to hear him ridin' up behind And feel his knee rub mine the good old way."

In the Old West, the division of labor looked a bit different. The lack of female companionship "drastically altered divi-

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sions of labor in which men took on tasks that womenfolk would have performed back home,” according to scholar Susan Lee Johnson wrote of the Gold Rush era in her book “Roaring Camp.” Since life in the wild meant a different relationship to domestic labor, cowboys found themselves taking on more traditional “female” tasks at camp.

“When the miners at Angel Camp in southern California held dances, half of the men danced the part of women, wearing

patches over the crotches of their pants to signal their ‘feminine’ role,” writes Johnson. “Men routinely shared beds in mining communities and on the range, and cowboys and miners settled into partnerships that other men recognized (and sometimes referred to) as ‘bachelor marriages.’”

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ON THE PINK SCREEN

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Long Beach Welcomes 26th Annual QFilm Festival

Happiness is Hawai’i

This year, the festival dedicating short film program to LGBTQ+ Asain and Asain American experience.

still remains in production, showcases the life of the first openly gay candidate for public office in the United States. Following the screening, ticket-holders are invited to an opening night party at The Center, located next door to the Art Theatre.

“Our lineup is really solid this year, so it’s hard to pick out favorites,” Gilberg said. “The history buff in me is nuts about Nelly Queen, which is a documentary about the first openly Long Beach’s historic Art Theatre will soon LGBTQ person to run for office in California who also founded one of the oldest LGBTQ get its annual queer treatment.

That’s right, it’s time for the annual Long organizations in the country.”

Other notable films that attendees should keep Beach QFilm Festival, the city’s longest-running film festival showcasing a diverse array of an eye out for include, “Dykes, Camera, Action!,” narrative features, documentaries and short which shines a light on lesbian filmmakers who chose to express their queer identity through films all about LGBTQ+ people.

“QFilms continues to be one of the most antic- movie making, “Nice Chinese Girls Don’t!,” a ipated LGBTQ events of the year,” Porter Gilberg, film showcasing the life of Kitty Tsui, a Chinese executive director of the Long Beach LGBTQ American lesbian poet, writer, activist, artist and Center, said. “Guests can expect an incredible Gay Games gold medal bodybuilder, as well as, experience watching some of the most awesome “¡Gaytino! Made in America,” the film version of LGBTQ short and feature films that they can’t see Dan Guerrero’s autobiographical play which travels through decades of Mexican-American history anywhere else in Southern California right now.”

What makes this QFilm Festival unique through a unique gay perspective.

Furthermore, QFilms will showcase an array of from past years is that this event is hosting a short film program dedicated to the LGBTQ+ short films about queer and transgender members of the LGBTQ+ Asian and Asian American experience.

“QFilms is a huge undertaking and community. These films “Paisa,” a short “Our LGBTQ Asian we welcomed over 2000 people include, film which aims to shine Shorts program is a last year. Even with a crowd that a light on the beauty of really diverse lineup of films spanning drama big, we always manage to create queer brown sensuality and body positivity, and comedy,” Gilberg an event that feels intimate, “Waking Hour,” which said. “And our Queer & authentic, and enriching.” follows the story of Trans Shorts program Sofia, a young trans even has an animated film this year. We’ve also moved brunch to the woman, who goes home with a cis man after a Filmmaker’s Lounge and added a special Sunday party and fears for her safety, and “Ponyboi,” a film VIP all access pass for folks who want to munch about an intersex sex worker who discovers his worth after meeting the man of his dreams. in between our morning screenings.”

“We always have one theme and one mission The program includes films such as, “In This Family,” which focuses on a gay Filipino man which is to showcase films which embody the rich who revisits the audio recordings of when he diversity of LGBTQ lives and experiences,” Gilcame out to his family ten years ago, “Monoga- berg said. “QFilms is a huge undertaking and we mish,” which follows a sexually fluid Indian cou- welcomed over 2000 people last year. Even with ple, Sagar and Nashi, who find themselves in an a crowd that big, we always manage to create an unorthodox relationship, and “I think she likes event that feels intimate, authentic, and enriching.”

Aside from enjoying an impressive line-up of you,” a film about an interracial lesbian couple who attempt to incorporate a straight man in LGBTQ+ filmography, guests can expect nightly parties, a VIP filmmakers lounge with an open their threesome but find trouble doing so.

QFilms, which will be celebrating its 26th bar and catering service, as well as Q+A sessions anniversary this year, will run from Sept. 5-8th. with cast members and filmmakers following The event hosts over 2,000 people each year movie screenings, Gilberg said.

Jury and Audience awards will be given to winand welcomes an array of filmmakers and cast members ready to engage with audience mem- ning films in a variety of categories. All proceeds from the festival will benefit The Center. bers regarding their work.

The 26th annual QFilm Festival will take place from The festival will open on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5 with an exclusive preview of the up- Sept. 5-8th at the historic Art Theatre in Long Beach. coming documentary, “Nelly Queen:The Life and For more information regarding ticket prices, scheduling Times of Jose Sarria.” The documentary, which and screening times, visit qfilmslongbeach.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE

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PREVIEW: “Handjobs” on Power, Racism

When a gay writer hires a man to work as a “shirtless cleaner,” homophobia, racism and issues of consent bubble to the surface in the world premiere of “Handjob,” an outrageous comedy by Erik Patterson.

Patterson’s comedy explores the deepest sensitivities in our culture — with unexpected and darkly hilarious consequences. The playwright previously collaborated with Fields on the world premiere of One of the Nice Ones, which the Los Angeles Times called “deliciously uncouth… elicits torrents of laughter from the gobsmacked audience.” “Handjob” is guaranteed to leave the audience similarly “gobsmacked” and most likely gasping for breath — due to both shock and laughter. The hilarity is recommended for mature audiences due to graphic adult content, including male nudity.

The heart of “Handjob,” Patterson explains, is a character who struggles with these questions, but keeps getting it wrong.

“His blind spots lead him to create even more complications as he tries to fix the mess he’s made of his life. Ultimately, the

play is about how important it is to keep asking these tough questions, and to keep trying to get it right.”

The Pride LA spoke with Patterson on the complexities of bringing such a play to life.

Check it out:

Can you introduce yourself?

My name’s Erik Patterson. I write dark comedies about morally complicated people for the stage. I’ve also written several princess movies for kids, and a few of those Hallmark rom coms that your parents love so much. I have a horror movie and a comic book in development, and I recently founded a comedy website called Gleek.

In one sentence, what is “Handjob” about?

An encounter between a white, gay playwright and his black, straight “shirtless cleaner” goes disastrously wrong when signals are misinterpreted, lines crossed.

What can the audience expect from this play?

You can expect a 90-minute Handjob.

Expect a lot of laughs. A provocative, queer story. Some titillation. And several surprises. Oh, and expect an exploration of some pretty meaty issues. Yes, that was a double entendre. We’ve got an incredibly talented cast and the best production team in LA, so you can expect to be in good hands.

Oh, God, sorry, the double entendres keep coming, don’t they?

What was the inspiration for this play?

I’ll be totally honest and admit I hired a shirtless cleaner and immediately thought, oh, there’s a play here. My experience wasn’t as fraught as the one on-stage. Also, I won’t name names, but awhile back, I saw this gay play that was advertised as being “very sexy while also about something,” and then I went to see it, and the only thing it seemed to be about was the fact that there was a working shower on-stage. So I wanted to write the sexy, meaningful play that I didn’t get to see that night, which got me thinking about my role as a theater-maker, and what goes into making something “provocative.” Those were some of the ingredients I was playing with when I started writing.

How do you use comedy to cover serious topics in the play?

Life’s pretty bleak lately, and the only way I’m able to get through each day is to laugh.

I try to find the humanity in everyday moments, and a lot of the humor in my plays comes out of that.

What scene/part has been exciting to see come to life with Echo Theater Company?

I love working with the Echo. Chris Fields directed my play One of the Nice Ones in 2016 and I’m thrilled to be working with him again. I’ve gotta say, the titular scene of the play is one that carries a lot of weight, and I’ve always been curious about

how we’d get away with it. I look forward to seeing how people react.

What do you want the audience to take away from it?

I don’t want to tell the audience what to think. I want people to go out for drinks after the play and get into lively debates about what they just saw. The play deals with issues of consent, and racism, and representation, and I hope people leave the theater thinking about and questioning their own biases. I hope the play will just be the start of a conversations we all need to be having as we grapple with issues we should have been grappling with a long time ago.

“Handjob” runs Friday through Monday from Sept. 7 – Oct. 21. Atwater Village Theatre is located at 3269 Casitas Ave in LA. For more information, call (310) 307-3753 or go to www.EchoTheaterCompany.com.

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Q-AND-SLAY

Queer Voices in the Business of Music

Nearly a quarter of 18 to 34-year-olds identify as LGBTQ+, with nearly all queer consumers being self-proclaimed music fans, according to GLAAD. Yet, LGBTQ+ voices are rarely heard in the mainstream music scene, save one or two icons. Beyond the loss of revenue from not addressing a substantial section of the market, the industry arguably has an unfulfilled responsibility to society to promote equality and inclusion. That’s where the GRAMMY Museum comes in. Michael Sticka has recently been promoted to the Museum’s current executive director, pushing LGBTQ+ visibility to the forefront.

The Pride LA spoke with Sticka on all things queer music. Check it out:

Tell me a little bit about your new position with GRAMMY Museum? What does it entail?

My new position as President of the GRAMMY Museum is a lot like my old position. I have a great team that run each aspect of the day-to-day operations and programs, while my main focus is on the overall strategy and long-term vision of the Museum. A lot of my time is spent talking to donors, members, and those in the industry about our mission and the social good that we do through our curatorial and educational programs.

What kind of work does the GRAMMY Museum do to help promote the LGBTQ+ community?

This past year, we have done quite a bit to promote the LGBTQ+ community. We have produced panel discussions highlight-

ing topics important to those in the music industry. For instance, during GRAMMY Week 2019, we organized panels with leading LGBTQ+ artists, like Linda Perry, with the goals of sharing experiences and providing advice for students within our community on careers in music. This was done as a partnership with the Recording Academy, Out Magazine, and GLAAD. Additionally, we partnered with Delta and the Recording Academy for activations and panels during Pride Week in LA and NYC. We also have almost 100 Public Programs a year in our Clive Davis Theater that features all different types of artists and musicians. These Programs are both a sitdown interview with our moderator and a performance. Many of these openly gay artists use this opportunity to talk about their experience as a LGBTQ+ performer and how that has influenced their music and outreach. We help them use our platform to get their message further out there. These are just a few examples and, frankly, starting points for our efforts to expand our programs and presence in the LGBTQ+ community.

In your opinion, how is the LGBTQ+ Community represented in the music world as a whole?

For me, growing up in a small town in Ohio, I knew of no one that was gay, until I was in college. It just wasn’t talked about and it was scary to know that I was so different. But, I grew up with parents who loved music, so hearing artists like Elton John and Freddie Mercury made me realize that there is a place for gay people –

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What do you want to do in your new position to further elevate LGBTQ+ music world?

I realize that I have a platform that others may not necessarily have, so this question is really always on my mind. I think for now, we need to continue curating panels and programs that foster deeper conversations about our community and about its relationship with the music world. There is so much opportunity that can come from conversations like these, so they remain a top priority.

Why is it important for LGBTQ+ representation at the GRAMMY Museum?

For the same reason that it is important for greater representation for women and people of color and all other underrepresented communities – because music is universal and this is our job. Being a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community is a badge of honor and I know how important

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Michael Sticka – GRAMMY Museum Executive Director

it is to further represent our community at the GRAMMY Museum. But, I also know that isn’t where it stops. We have more work to do to further our diversity and inclusion initiatives and I’m excited that the Museum, as a community institution, can be a part of that important work.

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SEXUAL HEALTH

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COLUMN: How to Prepare for Bottoming

When it comes to sex, the majority of gay men don’t have access to proper sex education, nor has there been safe and appropriate anal douching products, both of which can have real consequences. As a result, we’ve all been douching wrong. Let me break it down.

Water vs. Enemas It’s no secret that douching is a common practice among those who are bottoming.

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` ⚫ BY DR. MINH N. HO; M.D., F.A.C.O.

COLUMN: What to Consider Before Gender Confirmation Surgery

As more people are coming out as transgender at earlier ages, interest in fertility preservation for this population is rising, experts say. For young people who know they want to transition and that they want to have genetically related children in the future, it best to take steps to preserve their fertility before beginning hormone treatment for their transition.

Transgender individuals may choose to build their family through adoption or surrogacy. However, many are not aware that there are fertility preservation options (egg and sperm freezing) that allow them to have children on their own.

Many transgender adults believe that fertility preservation should be discussed with and offered to them. Knowledge of the effects of medical treatments on fertility, familiarity with available fertility preservation options, and a discussion of potential ethical issues are all necessary when counseling patients before their transition.

Reproduction Options for Transgender Women The most common fertility preservation option for transgender women is sperm cryopreservation, also know as sperm freezing.

Prior to transitioning, a transgender woman can freeze her sperm. This can be done at most fertility clinics. In rare cases, surgery is required to

retrieve the sperm.

Once the sperm is collected, it will be frozen using cryoprotectant, which is used to protect the sperm from potential damage during the freezing process.The frozen sperm is then stored in a lab until the patient chooses to use it. This gives a transgender woman the option to have biological children in the future.

When she is ready, her sperm can be used to fertilize her partner’s egg or a donated egg. This can occur even after she transitions, though her gender confirmation surgery will not allow her to carry a pregnancy.

Reproductive Options for Transgender Men The most common fertility preservation option for transgender men is egg freezing.The eggs would be extracted prior to hormone treatment, frozen and stored. They can later be used when he is ready to start a family.

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80 Purchases at tire shops 81 Do well with 82 Fit to be tied 86 How the Quran is written 87 Film-related anagram of AMERICAN

88 City in Iraq’s Sunni Triangle 89 Clear the air?

91 “I’ll take that as ____” 93 Proficient in 95 Much TV fare during the wee hours 97 Towers over 103 Blue hue 105 Metal fastener 107 Three-person card game 110 Vox V.I.P.s 111 Forever and a day 112 Red Sox Hall-of-Famer, to fans 113 “Bravo!”

B U R Y A B U S E R

A M A D E U S

C A R O U S E

E M E R S O N

A L A C E L A N T

G A M E S E T M A T C H A L O O F

T E C H S J A G U A R

E A T U P O M E R T A

S T O N Y R O T T E D

33 College in Boston

A D E P T A T

20 Louisville standout 26 Candidate for rehab 28 Square dance maneuver 31 Oscar-winning film of 1984 32 Revel

C I N E R A M A

17 Returned to earth?

19 “I can’t talk now”

I N A R A B I C

14 Emotionally detached 15 Jungle predator 16 Code you don’t want to break

37 Whole host 38 “Why should ____?”

39 Win every game 41 Security agreement 43 One way to answer a server?

46 Winning words 47 Guy 48 Dweller along the Bering Sea 49 The “L” of L.C.D. 52 Genius Bar employees 53 Relish 54 Rugged, as a landscape 60 Impotent 61 Paradigm 64 Submerge 67 Cybertrash 71 Force (into) 72 When the diet starts, perhaps 75 Locale for Charlie Chan 77 Dating-profile section 78 Denims

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12 Oscar-nominated George of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

13 Designer Jacobs

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8 Inits. in 2010 news 9 Broadway’s Cariou 10 Computer key 11 Utterly uninspiring

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This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle

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1 Employs 2 Not for keeps 3 Low soccer score 4 Wittily insults 5 Number on a trophy 6 “Alas …”

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1 Lightheaded 6 Underwater workplaces 13 One of four on the annual tennis calendar 18 Navel formation?

19 Not renewed 21 1836 siege setting 22 First name on the high bench 23 Follower of deuce 24 Wordsmith Peter Mark ____ 25 Lot of back and forth?

27 Alternative to grass 29 Place for a prize ceremony 30 Nellie who wrote “Ten Days in a Mad-House” 31 Point of no return?

34 Certain corp. takeover 35 It’s meant to be 36 NBC hit since ’75 37 Ingredient in a Dark ’n’ Stormy 38 Muslim holy men 40 Designer inits.

42 “Awesome!”

43 Lead-in to line 44 Rod who was the 1977 A.L. M.V.P. 45 “Bridesmaids” co-star 47 Food with an unfortunatesounding last two syllables 50 Really fancy 51 Dreams up 55 Sophocles tragedy 56 Get further mileage from 57 Vegetable or pasta, e.g.

58 Drip, drip, drip 59 Annual sporting event that is this puzzle’s theme 62 Outside: Prefix 63 Really green 64 Stingy sort?

65 Many a presidential hopeful: Abbr.

66 Treasure-map markers 68 Ostracize 69 Lead-in to boy or girl 70 Standard info on stationery nowadays 72 U. of Md. player 73 Spot

74 Conjunction in the Postal Service creed 76 The Eagles, on scoreboards 78 Pérignon, for one 79 “Nature is the ____ of God”: Dante 81 Something to live for 83 Chaney of silents 84 One at home, informally 85 Ape 88 “Zip it!”

89 Things found in clogs 90 Bourbon Street’s locale, informally 92 Frenzy 94 Stadium name near Citi Field 96 Spectators’ area 98 “Harlequin’s Carnival” painter 99 James ____, Belgian painter in the movement Les XX 100 Flowchart symbol 101 Saskatchewan native 102 It represents you 104 Old-timey 106 First and last black key on a standard piano 108 Gas type: Abbr.

109 Location of 59-Across 114 Fly-by-night?

115 Canapé topper 116 Computer command 117 Time to vote: Abbr.

118 Italian car, informally 119 Lead-in to “Man,” “Woman” or “Fool” in Top 40 hits 120 Further 121 Part of U.S.T.A.: Abbr.

122 City grid: Abbr.

123 Enthusiasm 124 Lion or tiger

T H R I V E O N

ACROSS

NY TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

S A M A R R A

TO THE POINT

BY OLIVIA MITRA FRAMKE / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

Answers

8.23 – 9.05.2019

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STAR GAZING

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Aries on August 24th will be like the heroes of an action-packed movie. Do not be frightened; nothing terrible will happen to you, although what happens at some point will frazzle your nerves.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Taurus will spend this day hoping for the best. You will believe and wait that your spouse will comprehend the dialogue that took place between you yesterday, and confirm that you were completely right. But no, until late in the evening your partner will insist on their point of view, stubbornly ignoring all your good arguments.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) To the Geminis, on August 24, 2018, one should not allow anger and irritation. Negative emotions will undermine your psyche from the inside, and it will be extremely difficult for you to regain your normal mood. This should not be allowed on the eve of a responsible meeting.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Cancers today will recall certain facts from their history. You will feel a little embarrassed by them, but you will not turn those memories away. In all your memories, you go so far as to remember the names and nicknames of all your school friends, with whom you constantly joked.

LEO (July 23 - August 23) Leos should spend this day outside the walls of a dusty office. Once your work day is fully completed, go to the heart of nature. Invite people on this trip who are especially nice to you. If you are dreaming of starting a romance, you cannot think of a better reason.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 22) Virgo today should trust only proven facts. Anything that comes to you at the level of rumor, try to not hear it. If you are activated by this unverified information, your family happiness will be destroyed. Your partner will never forgive you, if you do not trust them personally, but rather the inventions of all who envy your couple.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Libra today will be able to insist on their correctness in the course of a complex family dialogue. Your family will gradually support your idea that you and the older generation should go to separate living arrangements.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Scorpios today will get a little sad from the fact that the summer has almost ended. Try not to miss the last warm days. If you have a summer residence or any suburban real estate, without hesitation, get away from the stuffy city.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) For Sagittarians, the most important event of this day will be the return of his younger relative.

Most likely, your son or daughter, or a child of one of your relatives, will return from a small entertainment trip. Nevertheless, you are destined to experience a whole gamut of joyful feelings, waiting for this person on the platform.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Capricorns today will get tired of the bustle that accompanies each of their projects. Particularly offensive to you will be the fact that your work partner "escaped" from work. You will work up a sweat on your face for yourself, and for this person.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Aquarius will spend on August 24, 2018 in a surprisingly romantic way. All this romance is organized by your spouse, timed to some weighty occasion. It is important that you do not forget what happened today, and how important this event is for your couple.

PICES (January 21 - February 19) Pisces today is not allowed to be capricious and lazy.

If you, while at work, behave like a child, you can be sure that your career in your current position has reached the end. A person who replaces your former leader will not abide by your obvious negligence.

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LOS ANGELES

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