“Book of Mormon” was expected to alienate “matinee ladies” and men of retirement age — but, in fact, they’re turning out in droves and loving it. Read what they have to say about it.
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“F – – – is a very common word today. Offended? Not at all.” — Gloria Lewis, 92, retired investigator for the Dept. of Labor, Glen Oaks, Queens
“The profanity was really part of it and added to the fun.” — Betty Popper, 88, speech professor, Glen Oaks, Queens
“At my age, you don’t become shocked so easily.” — Shirley Sapirstein, 85, actress, Glen Oaks, Queens
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“We’re not even married. We’re swinging tonight.” — Jean Saklad, 80-something, retired housewife, Manhattan
“I heard it was very good. Period. I like musicals…and everyone was raving about it.” — Richard Gelder, 80-something, retired builder, Manhattan
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“I love it. I love vulgar things.” — Eleanor Brown, 83, retired secretary, Denville, NJ
“Offended? After this life? Are you kidding? I’ve been through the Pacific. Through World War II.” — William Harman Brown, 86, retired ad executive
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“I think it was very inventive, and they did a crackerjack good job of it.” — Bill Childs, 75, retired, Dorset, Vt.
“You never knew what was coming next. They just keep moving so fast. We sat right next to Jack Nicholson.” — Rich Lombard, 75, retired teacher, Greenwich, Conn.
“Nothing shocked me because I was prepared. I loved it.” — Sheila Childs, 72, actress, Dorset, Vt.
“I appreciated the fact that it questioned the mythology of all religions in a really funny way. I thought it was funny and serious and very layered.” — Christine Salomon, 69, art business retiree, Greenwich, Conn.
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“We’re used to it. We’re old enough. We’re over 21.” — Beatrice Schulz, 80, retired social worker, New Jersey
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“I spent two years in the army. I heard all the words. I used all the words.” — Ted Wexler, 76, retired principal, Queens
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