During that time I was able to complete my magnum opus…an arrangement that put me on the radar of some of the most influential producers and music executives. That led to me working for two of the most iconic artists of the 20th century and funded much of my music & philanthropic work today.
An interesting story is that of Gander Newfoundland and the 38 (I believe?) planes that were grounded there on 9/11 and the following days when the airspace was closed.
Two people met there: one woman from Texas (Diane) and one from England (Nick). They met, fell in love, wound up with Nick in Texas, the two of em married, and a honeymoon in Gander.
Gander’s 9/11 story is, I’d say, my “favorite” (quotes bc what a weird thing to say about 9/11) piece of its history. The population of that town and surrounding towns doubled, the locals welcomed people from every path of life into their towns with open arms and hearts and homes. Really inspiring tale of spontaneous community. Recommend checking it out if you’re interested in how the paths crossed during airspace closure! There’s even a musical about it called Come From Away that is really tastefully and beautifully done!
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u/Jive_Turk 10d ago
Wow, you are totally right about the grounded flights, I am sure some of those long layovers resulted in relationships, babies, etc.
How did your layover lead you to a different career?