My Duran Duran Testimonial for DDAD 2020
My Duran Duran testimonial for DDAD 2020 By Kirk Harrington Dedicated to Andy Golub / Durandy I haven’t really sat down to write my feelings for Duran Duran, because they are many. I will try my best to put what I can here today for Duran Duran Appreciation Day 2020. I grew up in a difficult home. My mother has a mental illness and my father spent most of his time dedicated to her well being. While it was good of him to do so…and take care of my mom…many times I felt on the sidelines and alone. I sought escape in a lot of things. The praise of teachers, good friends, books, games, toys. One of the things that that provided me a lot of hope…and something to look forward to was Duran Duran. I remember listening to the song ‘Reflex’ from the 7 and the Ragged Tiger album. This was the song that made me a lifelong Duranie. To me the song and the band was about finding something better in life…not just in trusting good luck to take me where happiness is. “I’ll cros