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Post by SarahLee on Mar 29, 2005 11:43:23 GMT -5
"Why doesn't she get a job like everyone else?? Hell, David's ex-wife did and she is more entitled to David's legacy than Genna. If this was Diane Showers doing this, her name would've been dragged through the mud 100x times over"
So true HP. Sandra Ruffin is a different type of woman then Genna. She has a sincere respect for David's fans and image. She could have came out with a book that exposed Genna,for the kind of woman she was. She could have told how she felt about Genna and her husbands affair. How Genna disrespected her and her kids. It would have been a best seller. But she chose not to. Sandra and his daughter's have many things of value that belonged to David that they could sell,but they haven't. Sandra doesn't have to make herself a part of his history. SHE is a part of his history. She was with this man when he didn't have a damn image or legacy. Diane Showers was ridiculed and slandered because she has not done the thing's Genna has. Genna criticized Diane in her book,because she gave interviews shortly after David's death,and left him in the morgue until his family claimed his remains. Anybody with half a brain know's DS did not have the legal right to do this. Who else were they going to interview in Philly? But she see's nothing wrong with writing a book, changing her name,selling anything she can that bears his name. Evidently neither do her followers. Because Diane will not satisfy some morbid curiosity,or share her personal memories about David Ruffin,she is villified by nobody's. By people that never laid eyes on her or David Ruffin. I'm glad neither Sandra or DS feel the need to share the spotlight with David Ruffin. Although I wish both of them would write a book.
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Post by Common on Mar 29, 2005 14:56:15 GMT -5
"Why doesn't she get a job like everyone else?? Hell, David's ex-wife did and she is more entitled to David's legacy than Genna. If this was Diane Showers doing this, her name would've been dragged through the mud 100x times over"So true HP. Sandra Ruffin is a different type of woman then Genna. She has a sincere respect for David's fans and image. She could have came out with a book that exposed Genna,for the kind of woman she was. She could have told how she felt about Genna and her husbands affair. How Genna disrespected her and her kids. It would have been a best seller. But she chose not to. Sandra and his daughter's have many things of value that belonged to David that they could sell,but they haven't. Sandra doesn't have to make herself a part of his history. SHE is a part of his history. She was with this man when he didn't have a damn image or legacy. Diane Showers was ridiculed and slandered because she has not done the thing's Genna has. Genna criticized Diane in her book,because she gave interviews shortly after David's death,and left him in the morgue until his family claimed his remains. Anybody with half a brain know's DS did not have the legal right to do this. Who else were they going to interview in Philly? But she see's nothing wrong with writing a book, changing her name,selling anything she can that bears his name. Evidently neither do her followers. Because Diane will not satisfy some morbid curiosity,or share her personal memories about David Ruffin,she is villified by nobody's. By people that never laid eyes on her or David Ruffin. I'm glad neither Sandra or DS feel the need to share the spotlight with David Ruffin. Although I wish both of them would write a book. Ms Sandra definitely adored and loved Ruffin. The way she talked about him, without malicious or pretentiousness. She was very straightforward and very down to earth. She could have done things that genna has done but she hasn't. She went on with her life, way before David left this earth. It is also obvious that whatever problems or hurt feelings they had, it was buried before he died. I am hoping that she does eventually come out with her book. It would be telling to hear how she fell in love with this person whose voice would enchant millions. And you're right that Ms. Sandra doesn't have to work that hard to prove anything to anybody. Sometimes, a person's silence speaks volumes and I think we hear Ms. Sandra's loud and clear!
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Post by Merry on Mar 29, 2005 16:24:59 GMT -5
Ms Sandra definitely adored and loved Ruffin. The way she talked about him, without malicious or pretentiousness. She was very straightforward and very down to earth. She could have done things that genna has done but she hasn't. She went on with her life, way before David left this earth. It is also obvious that whatever problems or hurt feelings they had, it was buried before he died. I am hoping that she does eventually come out with her book. It would be telling to hear how she fell in love with this person whose voice would enchant millions. And you're right that Ms. Sandra doesn't have to work that hard to prove anything to anybody. Sometimes, a person's silence speaks volumes and I think we hear Ms. Sandra's loud and clear! Very well put HP!!!
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Post by SarahLee on Mar 30, 2005 8:38:16 GMT -5
Ms Sandra definitely adored and loved Ruffin. The way she talked about him, without malicious or pretentiousness. She was very straightforward and very down to earth. She could have done things that genna has done but she hasn't. She went on with her life, way before David left this earth. It is also obvious that whatever problems or hurt feelings they had, it was buried before he died. I am hoping that she does eventually come out with her book. It would be telling to hear how she fell in love with this person whose voice would enchant millions. And you're right that Ms. Sandra doesn't have to work that hard to prove anything to anybody. Sometimes, a person's silence speaks volumes and I think we hear Ms. Sandra's loud and clear! HP I have heard her described this way by many people. I also know she and David communicated with each other up until his death. They obviously had a strong bond,which is evident by her words following his death. Genna was upset because Otis did not mention her or Jr. in his book or mini-series. Sandra was upset about the way David was portrayed. That to me shows the difference between these two women. Sandra was concerned about David's image,Genna was concerned about herself.He was blessed to have had her in his life. Is she planing on writting a book? I hope so.
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Post by SarahLee on Mar 30, 2005 9:33:26 GMT -5
Molly, Jr posts were not deleted. They are still on the board but on lockdown. OMG!!!! I just read those post ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DI'm still shaking my head. Funny I can understand Broman,but to be honest I had a hard time understanding what Jr.was trying to say. Was that a new form of ebonics? I did understand the racial slurs,but I can't for the life of me understand why Jr. of all people would use them. Dang! that was wild and totally unnessesary. Molly you're right,who ever advised him to come over here was not concerned about his feelings. David Ruffin Sr. was a class act. ;D
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Post by Mollytoo lazy to log in on Mar 30, 2005 11:18:42 GMT -5
Indeed he was SarahLee.
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Post by EmergingRuffian on Mar 31, 2005 1:54:21 GMT -5
One of the things that attracted me to this board were the number of people that knew David and that loved him inspite of his faults or rather his human frailities. That still holds true to this day. Not only was David a phenomenal performer but he was a much loved man. It matters not what a miserable wench might say but what those who did walk with the man in his shoes say. I will always love DER the performer that I've watched since I was a young lass, but the man who was such a dear friend to so many.
Ms. Sandra and DER68, you are a class act!
I read an article about a month ago or so that was commenting on the beauty of Ruffin's voice. No matter how old or how much time had gone by, Ruffin's voice only improved. That is so unusual for most vocalists. But Ruffin was and is special. There will never be another like him.
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Post by molly on Mar 31, 2005 10:01:26 GMT -5
Ms. Sandra and DER68, you are a class act!
You got that right ER!
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Post by molly on Mar 31, 2005 10:05:20 GMT -5
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Post by Common on Mar 31, 2005 10:08:13 GMT -5
HP I have heard her described this way by many people. I also know she and David communicated with each other up until his death. They obviously had a strong bond,which is evident by her words following his death. Genna was upset because Otis did not mention her or Jr. in his book or mini-series. Sandra was upset about the way David was portrayed. That to me shows the difference between these two women. Sandra was concerned about David's image,Genna was concerned about herself.He was blessed to have had her in his life. Is she planing on writting a book? I hope so. SarahLee, I never thought of it that way but you are right. Ms. Sandra has never tried to toot her own horn. Yes, indeedy, ER was correct to say that she and Davey are class acts.
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Post by Common on Mar 31, 2005 10:13:27 GMT -5
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Post by molly on Mar 31, 2005 10:16:14 GMT -5
SarahLee, I never thought of it that way but you are right. Ms. Sandra has never tried to toot her own horn. Yes, indeedy, ER was correct to say that she and Davey are class acts. That's because Sandra is a woman. She was with him when he was struggling. She lived through the lean years with him. This is the woman that knows the Real David Ruffin. She loved him long before he was a Temptation.
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Post by molly on Mar 31, 2005 10:20:33 GMT -5
Molly, I don't know but obviously he was sent over for God's knows what. I did not understand the point he was making. The only thing he did was make himself look foolish on the www. The cussing and unintelligible postings, I couldn't for the life understand what he was saying either. I also could not believe that David would uphold such behavior. I have never read or heard any performer or even fans, make comments about David being unprofessional or profane in public. It was quite embarassing to say the least. Ruffin would not have condoned that behavior. Not for a minute! Who Ever thinks or suggest that he would either Did not know him or is a Liar and the truth is not in them!!! Ruffin knew how to behave in public.
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Post by BeesNVMe on Mar 31, 2005 17:08:00 GMT -5
Everytime I have ever seen him in public...Ruffin minded his manners. Behind closed doors...depending on the situation...was a different story! He knew when to hold and when to fold!
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Post by LuvinDR on Mar 31, 2005 18:51:39 GMT -5
Geena just so wrong for lying all the time. For what, I mean the man is gone. I am not going to change my name to my baby daddy name after he dead It makes a woman look as if they have low esteem and have to feed off the name of thier ex in order to feel like somebody. Yeah, it is obvious she was with David. Hell, she has posted all of her pictures on that web site. But, a man will use you as long as you let him. I wasn't there when she was with David. But, I am quite sure that he was with alot of peeps around that time.
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