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Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker may or may not be giving up his day job any time soon (apparently “he has missed a career-high seven field goals,” whatever that means), but singing may turn out to be a very nice side gig. (May La Cieca just add that she finds it absolutely adorable that a place kicker doesn’t know what to do with his hands?
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.