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Erica's avatar

That break dancing bday sounds amazing. You capture so much—the parachute pants, the paintings of nude women. I wish I had been there. Love you Blaise!

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Love you too, E. And there’s NO WAY you weren’t invited. Maybe the date and time conflicted with the Howard Jones concert.

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Sebene Selassie's avatar

Happy Bleated Birthday! 🎈

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Thank you, Sebene!

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Kera Bolonik's avatar

I love this post so much. Happy Virgo birthday and I have your birthday marked in my calendar!! Breakdancing, b-boys, boobs, sparkling dick cakes, and above all, grief—this really has it all and you masterfully tie it together so beautifully. ❤️❤️❤️

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Thank you, Kera. Boobs and dick cakes for everybody!

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Patrick Gutierrez's avatar

Oh I missed it! Happy Birthday! a little late. Loved reading this piece - all of it, from jester to could’ve done without it sex, but mostly the haunting of the birthday call from your dad. His voice will always be with you.

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Thanks so much, Patrick.

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Aaron's avatar

Happy birthday! Love this piece.

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Thank you, Aaron.

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Ebonya Lia's avatar

Happy Birthday, Blaise. I'm sorry for your loss. And I'm intrigued by your grandmother's paintings.

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Ha! Thanks, Ebonya.

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Alexander Chee's avatar

Happy birthday Blaise!

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Blaise Allysen Kearsley's avatar

Thanks, Alex!

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