Neil Bartram - You're Amazing, Tom lyrics

{ALVIN} You should have told me about that {THOMAS} Alvin never would have understood {ALVIN} Yes, I would! {THOMAS} I had too much coming at me- {ALVIN} You should have said something- {THOMAS} I couldn't work, I couldn't write! I had to streamline my personal life! (ALVIN selects a story and reads.) {ALVIN} "Money and Prizes". A story about Thomas Having streamlined his personal life... Thomas was able to focus on more important matters {THOMAS} But, as much as I tried to focus, there was always this voice in my head. Alvin's patient, supportive and... aggravating voice {ALVIN} Another award? You are so talented, Tom (THOMAS steps into the past; he bеgins to speak to an awards ceremony audiеnce. Throughout the following, THOMAS is completely aware of, but tries to ignore ALVIN's aggravating voice.) {THOMAS} Wow, thank you so much for this! I'm flattered, but completely at a loss as to why you've chosen me! {ALVIN} You're amazing, Tom And to prove it, they're throwing this big fancy do For you You're amazing, Tom If I'd known about this, I'd have been there today Well, anyway I'm sure you have no time to call I know that your schedule's tight You're probably needed at signings and parties C'mon, I'm your pal, it's all right! You're amazing, Tom... {THOMAS} I'm frequently asked, Where do your stories come from? I don't know. All I know is, there's gotta be thousands of stories in this head of mine, just waiting for me to pick one and write it down {ALVIN} You're amazing, Tom You're everything I always knew you could be Times three {THOMAS} But it's lonely work... just me and the blank page... {ALVIN} You're amazing, Tom And to think that you made it here all on your own Well, who'd have known? Your writing has passion and skill While others are churning out fluff It's easy to pander to low expectations But quality stories are tough {THOMAS} ...and the indescribable feeling of writing those first few words, knowing I'm on my way to changing people's lives- {ALVIN} (mockingly earnest) What you do is important What you do is an art What you're doing is feeding your readers Ideas with heart Let's admit it You're making the planet a happier place It's because of the minds you are saving That someone is waving Another award in your face You're amazing, Tom {THOMAS} Every one of my stories - "The bu*terfly", "The Marvelous Mystical Bookstore", "The Memory Robe", even the incredibly popular "Mrs. Remington's Halloween" - every one was up here, just waiting for me to set it free {ALVIN} (more pointed) You're amazing, Tom The result of the choices you made is success I guess You're amazing, Tom It's hard when you have to leave some things behind Well, never mind... Some people march in parades While others just watch them go by {THOMAS} Of course, I can't leave the stage without a few thank-yous... {ALVIN} So soak up the praise and enjoy the ovation {THOMAS} My publisher... {ALVIN} Though nobody special will share your elation {THOMAS} My agent... {ALVIN} Money and prizes are fine consolation And tangibly indicate why {THOMAS} And the single most important person in all of this... The one who buys my book! {ALVIN} You're amazing, Tom (THOMAS steps out of the past and confronts ALVIN.) {THOMAS} It's elusive, Alvin It's like angels in the snow Turn your back, and there they go...