What specific qualities make Farouk a good friend?
He is faithful, he has a natural, in-born kindness, and he has great humanity. He is devoted to what he believes in and he is understanding. He has old-style Christian character. I have not thought about it before, but one reason I like him is because he has done some very kind things. That’s all I can say. He wants to keep that part of his life private. Is Farouk married? Does he have children? Yes and yes. He has a beautiful one-and-a-half-year-old baby with his present wife, and he has a fine ten-year-old son from his first marriage. Is the oldest child a dancer? Yes, he has passed the first year in the Academy. But it is difficult for Farouk to think about. I’ll ask him how the boy’s studies are going, and Farouk shows mixed feelings about the situation. You see, a child with ballet parents has a tough experience. On one hand, a teacher who may want the parent’s appreciation will give the child false praise and make classes too easy. On the other hand, a person who may have a vindi
