Now, like so many Syrians, she is brimming with palpable joy and optimism in these early heady days of a new start.

JJ: It didn’t surprise me at all that you named your album “Quantum Baby” and that it’s drawing from these heady ideas, because you’re an Aquarius.

Visually and sonically, “Queer” is a textured, evocative piece about moments of heady anticipation — a high we get to chase as viewers.

His breakout role in a popular soap opera titled “Love and Truth” in 1984 led to a heady career as a national heartthrob.

If that same heady feeling is in the air come the business end on Saturday, it will be easier to peel another big scalp.