vampstorso
Very Well-Known Member
Howdy all,
I'm certain this would've been done before, and I admit I didn't search to check; What's wrong with adding some fresh blood to the forum?
Plus, no doubt new people will reply or have new answers.
So back to the point:
Until recent years, I admit being patriotic was the least of my interests, but more recently I have a great sense of pride for this Country.
So, What makes YOU proud to be Australian?
Be it a law, an event, a person (celebrity or not), a place, a species, a persona, social interaction, ANYTHING that makes you proud!
Please don't start whinging about laws/people etc you don't like, that's not the point of this thread at all.
So I'll start things off;
Celebrity wise, Anthony Warlow makes me proud of Australia. I've seen him many times live, and he blows me away and receives a standing ovation each and every time.
His part in Dr Zhivago was even custom developed for him when the writer saw his performance many years ago; I really can't blame him for this choice!
YouTube - Anthony Warlow & Lucy Maunder sing 'Now' - Doctor Zhivago The Musical
YouTube - Dr Zhivago "On The Edge of Time"
Another (although no doubt controversial) person who makes me proud of Australia, was Johnny Howard.
He took care of our country, didn't let other places step on us, and ridded Australia of its debt. He was a strong man, and didn't care about making the popular emotional based decision; he cared about making the unpopular but NECESSARY decision.
Persona and social interaction wise, I ADORE that nothing is sacred in Australia.
We have the ability to poke fun at any and everything we wish. Keeps the spirits high, and stops people taking life too seriously!
So come on guys, what makes you love this great country?
Casey
I'm certain this would've been done before, and I admit I didn't search to check; What's wrong with adding some fresh blood to the forum?
Plus, no doubt new people will reply or have new answers.
So back to the point:
Until recent years, I admit being patriotic was the least of my interests, but more recently I have a great sense of pride for this Country.
So, What makes YOU proud to be Australian?
Be it a law, an event, a person (celebrity or not), a place, a species, a persona, social interaction, ANYTHING that makes you proud!
Please don't start whinging about laws/people etc you don't like, that's not the point of this thread at all.
So I'll start things off;
Celebrity wise, Anthony Warlow makes me proud of Australia. I've seen him many times live, and he blows me away and receives a standing ovation each and every time.
His part in Dr Zhivago was even custom developed for him when the writer saw his performance many years ago; I really can't blame him for this choice!
YouTube - Anthony Warlow & Lucy Maunder sing 'Now' - Doctor Zhivago The Musical
YouTube - Dr Zhivago "On The Edge of Time"
Another (although no doubt controversial) person who makes me proud of Australia, was Johnny Howard.
He took care of our country, didn't let other places step on us, and ridded Australia of its debt. He was a strong man, and didn't care about making the popular emotional based decision; he cared about making the unpopular but NECESSARY decision.
Persona and social interaction wise, I ADORE that nothing is sacred in Australia.
We have the ability to poke fun at any and everything we wish. Keeps the spirits high, and stops people taking life too seriously!
So come on guys, what makes you love this great country?
Casey
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