John North
John North
arts assumption came center convinced cut funding limited resources saw theater work
We were convinced this was going to work when we came in May 2004 and saw the arts, saw the theater and realized, 'This is a jewel,' ... Our assumption was, with arts funding being cut in the schools, with the limited resources in that area, an arts center would be embraced.
assumed embrace historic mission occurred people value
In that mindset, it never occurred us it would not be a success, ... The historic value is so great, and also our mission was so clear, we never thought about it not working. We just assumed people would embrace us.
energies hannibal talent
We see such potential, such possibilities. That's where our energies are, ... If Hannibal had this talent here in the 20s, 30s and 40s, it can have it again.
allow australia bringing laws locked misused people turn until wait
Wait until these laws are abused or misused and then the people of Australia will turn on them for bringing in, in peace-time, laws that allow Australians to be locked up without charge.