defy gravity

It’s not easy to defy gravity as a musical movie, particularly one that’s been adapted from a Broadway play.

“He’s a unique figure with a unique set of capabilities that defy gravity,” Madden said, and any imitators would find themselves quickly plummeting to earth.

And when I went to finally see the show, I just remember coming away feeling really inspired and a little bit floaty and really alive, to sort of realize that there’s this role on stage that talks about being in different skin and feeling different and feeling on the outside, but also so much connecting with yourself enough to know that you’re powerful enough to defy gravity.

Then in that first sort of chorus, where it’s quieter, more pianissimo, “I’m defying gravity. I think it’s time to defy gravity,” she’s not quite sure.

The pieces are instantly recognizable as hers: hand-laced rivets holding together a bustier in the shape of a broken heart, the way one of her spiked choker handbags seems to defy gravity.