slowlywiltingflower said:

Militant said:

My thoughts and opinion on Mayte's book aside, I'm wondering - are people concerned about that hairdresser's book dropping info or details that Prince wouldn't want shared? I don't know that they had the kind of relationship where she'd be privvy to that sort of stuff, yet she did work for him for a long time and she probably saw things, heard things, etc. The last time I checked the thread about his hairdresser writing a book it was all positive and yay! yay! yay!....so I'm just wondering why the difference in reaction? If the deeper concern is that a PUBLISHER would want salacious, sensationalistic details included, then I'd think anybody who'd write a book about their longtime association with Prince would be pressured into including that kind of stuff, therefore I'd think anybody writing a book - period - would get a negative reaction from people (or at least Org members). yet the hairdresser isn't getting a bashing but Mayte is? guess it's b/c she was married to him and Kim Berry wasn't.

I'm not concerned about either one of them, Mayte or the hairdresser, writing a book. I'm sure the hairdresser knows things none of us do. I 'think' you hit the nail on the head in your last sentence. I will give you my opinion and that is some women hate Mayte because she was married to Prince and had his child. Jealousy. And some just don't like her because Prince divorced her and Prince no longer associated with her so therefore they do not like her. That's just my thoughts. I think that is the reason for different reactions. So there ya go.

blondie1147 said:

slowlywiltingflower said:

My thoughts and opinion on Mayte's book aside, I'm wondering - are people concerned about that hairdresser's book dropping info or details that Prince wouldn't want shared? I don't know that they had the kind of relationship where she'd be privvy to that sort of stuff, yet she did work for him for a long time and she probably saw things, heard things, etc. The last time I checked the thread about his hairdresser writing a book it was all positive and yay! yay! yay!....so I'm just wondering why the difference in reaction? If the deeper concern is that a PUBLISHER would want salacious, sensationalistic details included, then I'd think anybody who'd write a book about their longtime association with Prince would be pressured into including that kind of stuff, therefore I'd think anybody writing a book - period - would get a negative reaction from people (or at least Org members). yet the hairdresser isn't getting a bashing but Mayte is? guess it's b/c she was married to him and Kim Berry wasn't.

I'm not concerned about either one of them, Mayte or the hairdresser, writing a book. I'm sure the hairdresser knows things none of us do. I 'think' you hit the nail on the head in your last sentence. I will give you my opinion and that is some women hate Mayte because she was married to Prince and had his child. Jealousy. And some just don't like her because Prince divorced her and Prince no longer associated with her so therefore they do not like her. That's just my thoughts. I think that is the reason for different reactions. So there ya go.

That is exactly my thought! they just don't want to admit it obviously. I do agree with slowlywiltingflower's line about the hairdresser isn't getting a bash but Mayte is just makes me wonder...Did anybody bash Sheila E. when she wrote her time with P in her book (before or after her book got released)? if the answer is no but got praised for instead, well i ain't surprised. eh..favoritism?

IF you love someone and they die you will not do something that goes against their will- if I read correctly he stopped her book when she originally wanted to do it. I know I will be dragged over hot coals but alot of what is going on with many of his associates -especially the ex wives - seems disrespectful at this time. He really just died and the timing is in bad taste and for a woman who he stopped talking to or getting on with it is in a very bad taste. He divorced her years ago and no romance story and retelling will change it. Unrequited love is painful and many of us do not get the love we want to love us back but that is not a greenlight to clutch them forever and rewrite the past or change the view of that person in the future. It is her story but he was finished with any relationship with her, remembering how intensely private he was . . . I think that he would not have wanted a book about them especially now-Prince cannot give his side- he cannot speak for himself. It will not be balanced nor accurate.

It hurts how noone gives a damn about his Prince's wishes in death. People who were in his bands sure play the music and give the concerts but an ex-wife is a different category, especially one that was dismissed forever. If you love someone in life and death you protect them forever- Protect even if it is not the best for you; you respect forever . It appears to me that love for many who say they loved Prince is a self-serving, disrespectful love. You can tell me all you want you love me but actions speak louder than words. Prince was private and the ones who are respecting him in death as he would have wanted in life -Much Respect to them all and I appreciate them. There are some who have stories and have been offered millions to spill and write of their time with Prince but the love and respect for Prince meant more. No jealousy for Mayte and the fact that such a juvenille, mean girl type thing is being spouted is so wrong it gives example of the disrespect for Prince and the man he became.

Vashtix said:

IF you love someone and they die you will not do something that goes against their will- if I read correctly he stopped her book when she originally wanted to do it. I know I will be dragged over hot coals but alot of what is going on with many of his associates -especially the ex wives - seems disrespectful at this time. He really just died and the timing is in bad taste and for a woman who he stopped talking to or getting on with it is in a very bad taste. He divorced her years ago and no romance story and retelling will change it. Unrequited love is painful and many of us do not get the love we want to love us back but that is not a greenlight to clutch them forever and rewrite the past or change the view of that person in the future. It is her story but he was finished with any relationship with her, remembering how intensely private he was . . . I think that he would not have wanted a book about them especially now-Prince cannot give his side- he cannot speak for himself. It will not be balanced nor accurate.

It hurts how noone gives a damn about his Prince's wishes in death. People who were in his bands sure play the music and give the concerts but an ex-wife is a different category, especially one that was dismissed forever. If you love someone in life and death you protect them forever- Protect even if it is not the best for you; you respect forever . It appears to me that love for many who say they loved Prince is a self-serving, disrespectful love. You can tell me all you want you love me but actions speak louder than words. Prince was private and the ones who are respecting him in death as he would have wanted in life -Much Respect to them all and I appreciate them. There are some who have stories and have been offered millions to spill and write of their time with Prince but the love and respect for Prince meant more. No jealousy for Mayte and the fact that such a juvenille, mean girl type thing is being spouted is so wrong it gives example of the disrespect for Prince and the man he became.

Prince dismissed Sheila E. when she wrote her 1st book... had NOTHING to do with her, then he died and she came rushing in like his widow. Stating stories of their love and how she was engaged and focusing on that. Now she's marketing her symbol tattoo.

I will not judge Sheila, but Mayte (in comparison) is not doing anything different... she has ONE project she will be making money off Prince's death, most of her work she has earned and has worked steadily on her own taking on roles, modeling, and dancing. Again, not off of Prince's name...

I think people here need to pump their brakes on how other people grieve. If we can celebrate the Revolution doing an amazing tribute, then surely we should make room for a book or memories she has, especially since she has been made to keep silent for so long. The same complaint Wendy had regarding Prince's gag orders... I will look forward to her accounts too.


In the long run, Prince would want his story and name remembered, this is why he worked hard to become famous in the first place. Their stories will continue his story, and that is not an act of disrespect. Disrepecting Prince would be to never speak of him again, just forget his existence IMHO.

paintedlady said:

Vashtix said:

IF you love someone and they die you will not do something that goes against their will- ..

Vashtix, respectfully, this sounds ridiculous to me. Life is for the living, the dead are gone and won't know or care. i don't know why anyone's control freakery should be honored after their death, including my own dearly departed relatives. the dead are dead.

In the long run, Prince would want his story and name remembered, this is why he worked hard to become famous in the first place. Their stories will continue his story, and that is not an act of disrespect. Disrepecting Prince would be to never speak of him again, just forget his existence IMHO.

Paintedlady, i co-sign this bit.

Somehow, I am most digusted by Mani using Prince's death to promote Eric Benet by having Eric sing at some Prince rememberance gatherings. I find it really hard to believe that Prince would have been okay with that. How Mani justified that, I really don't know. Mani always seems to be on the sly. Trying to look like she is doing good while serving her own interests. Slithering....

Mayte is just Mayte. What you see is what you get. Thus, the vibe from her is a bit different.

She seems like a decent person who just is not too tightly wound.

From the facebook posts from some of the women Prince was involved with, it seems some are a bit unstable: Mani, Mayte, Appollonia. These women need to get a grip. Express their condolences and go away and deal with their feeilngs in private like a normal ex would. Instead, they keep needing to stress their importance to Prince. I think they have low self-esteem and Prince may been the only thing that made them feel important. They seem unaware that they are making fools of themselves (which speaks volumes).

b4ugo said:

Somehow, I am most digusted by Mani using Prince's death to promote Eric Benet by having Eric sing at some Prince rememberance gatherings. I find it really hard to believe that Prince would have been okay with that. How Mani justified that, I really don't know. Mani always seems to be on the sly. Trying to look like she is doing good while serving her own interests. Slithering....

Mayte is just Mayte. What you see is what you get. Thus, the vibe from her is a bit different.

She seems like a decent person who just is not too tightly wound.

From the facebook posts from some of the women Prince was involved with, it seems some are a bit unstable: Mani, Mayte, Appollonia. These women need to get a grip. Express their condolences and go away and deal with their feeilngs in private like a normal ex would. Instead, they keep needing to stress their importance to Prince. I think they have low self-esteem and Prince may been the only thing that made them feel important. They seem unaware that they are making fools of themselves (which speaks volumes).

Seriously, I just think all the exes sprung. Sorta like a regular fan, but with the addition of the extra sprungness from having been sexually involved with P.

Whatever he did to them, clearly they're not over it.

LBrent said:

Seriously, I just think all the exes sprung. Sorta like a regular fan, but with the addition of the extra sprungness from having been sexually involved with P.

Whatever he did to them, clearly they're not over it.

True. It's just that when you are remarried and have two kids with your current husband...you would hope that you would be over your ex enough not to insert yourself into situations you do not have to. Main thing about Mani is the use of the opportunity to promote Eric Benet. That just makes me feel really sad for Prince that she did that. I can't fathom he would have wanted that.

wildwickedwanton said:

Apparently, you don't understand what the Song is about to use it the way you have, not surprising given your confused logic on the meaning of feminism/sexism. Prince worked his entire life like a dog. Mayte has her fame/money because of her association with him not because of anything she has worked for on her own or done independently not directly using his name. She can do as she wants but obviously the book was stopped while he was alive for a reason. She has continued to milk her association with him for money, fame and sympathy. Nevermind, that she was perfectly giddy to perform like a cheap stripper on stage thru her horrible dancing (what a great empowering example for young girls!). Perhaphs you support one side feminism only when it financially behefits females (which is in and of itself a whoredom and class example of patriarchy putting a dollar value on everything) but that is not what feminism or critque of sexism is about. If you think it is somehow sexist to critique her for her actions and choices then you are essentially saying she has no agency and is not accountable for her actions. Again, sexist in itself. If you are a feminist then i suggest you focus to those who are powerless (that does not include millionairs who got their money from men they were with) and that would be her poor daughter who is the only victim at this point in Mayte's performance of ongoing paying victimhood. No one who is a true admirer of P. (and not a syncophant fan who lives vicariously thru imagined romances he had) would support her book, no more than they did her tawdry auction. Which is why almost nothing sold. Most people can see thru her and have been able to for some time. Her taking Carmen Electra off the list to attend the memorial should give an insight into just how "sweet" Mayte is. No class.

[Edited 9/17/16 14:30pm]

I agree. She is nothing but a bimbo stripper with no class. I had a good look at her revamped website. She revamped it since P's death and she is totally milking him. Finally the spotlight in on her, cause she was his ex wife. So what? How long ago has that been? How long were they married for? They were even not in touch. Mayte was a very sweet girl back in the days and with her innocent sweet look and being with Prince had made me love her. Everyone wanted him to be happy with this pretty nice girl, right? She toured with him and we loved all the style and clothes that Prince had chosen for her.

Since his divorce, what has she really established for herself? She brags on about her damn belly dancing (she can't even dance that good like she claims) , and the dog rescue. These are hobbies, right? I say hobbies because she can't obviously make a proper living. There are dancers out there that do so many great stuff promoting art, working with kids and the list goes on. She could have benefited from Prince's fame in such better ways instead of her permanent bragging with no use.. Even with the animal rescue thing she could have done it in a much more professional way.

Anyway, after analysing her website I made my conclusion: My advice for Mayte are 1) Get yourself a rich Eyptian man that loves your belly dancing, because you know you want all the private jets etc. (not sure why she hasn't yet considering she believes she lives in Egypt) OR 2) Go to a strip club somewhere and get your life back cause you love your dancing so much.

She's a disgrace to all single mothers and professional dancers. I have not seen any single useful thing coming from Mayte's world. She's just simply a moderate dancer with no singing talent, no acting talent. Nothing.

b4ugo said:

From the facebook posts from some of the women Prince was involved with, it seems some are a bit unstable: Mani, Mayte, Appollonia. These women need to get a grip.

I would rather say not unstable but rather empty in the head.

Prince choosing attractive but naive women. He was high maintenance. It makes perfectly sense to me.

paintedlady said:

Vashtix said:

IF you love someone and they die you will not do something that goes against their will- if I read correctly he stopped her book when she originally wanted to do it. I know I will be dragged over hot coals but alot of what is going on with many of his associates -especially the ex wives - seems disrespectful at this time. He really just died and the timing is in bad taste and for a woman who he stopped talking to or getting on with it is in a very bad taste. He divorced her years ago and no romance story and retelling will change it. Unrequited love is painful and many of us do not get the love we want to love us back but that is not a greenlight to clutch them forever and rewrite the past or change the view of that person in the future. It is her story but he was finished with any relationship with her, remembering how intensely private he was . . . I think that he would not have wanted a book about them especially now-Prince cannot give his side- he cannot speak for himself. It will not be balanced nor accurate.

It hurts how noone gives a damn about his Prince's wishes in death. People who were in his bands sure play the music and give the concerts but an ex-wife is a different category, especially one that was dismissed forever. If you love someone in life and death you protect them forever- Protect even if it is not the best for you; you respect forever . It appears to me that love for many who say they loved Prince is a self-serving, disrespectful love. You can tell me all you want you love me but actions speak louder than words. Prince was private and the ones who are respecting him in death as he would have wanted in life -Much Respect to them all and I appreciate them. There are some who have stories and have been offered millions to spill and write of their time with Prince but the love and respect for Prince meant more. No jealousy for Mayte and the fact that such a juvenille, mean girl type thing is being spouted is so wrong it gives example of the disrespect for Prince and the man he became.

Prince dismissed Sheila E. when she wrote her 1st book... had NOTHING to do with her, then he died and she came rushing in like his widow. Stating stories of their love and how she was engaged and focusing on that. Now she's marketing her symbol tattoo.

I will not judge Sheila, but Mayte (in comparison) is not doing anything different... she has ONE project she will be making money off Prince's death, most of her work she has earned and has worked steadily on her own taking on roles, modeling, and dancing. Again, not off of Prince's name...

I think people here need to pump their brakes on how other people grieve. If we can celebrate the Revolution doing an amazing tribute, then surely we should make room for a book or memories she has, especially since she has been made to keep silent for so long. The same complaint Wendy had regarding Prince's gag orders... I will look forward to her accounts too.


In the long run, Prince would want his story and name remembered, this is why he worked hard to become famous in the first place. Their stories will continue his story, and that is not an act of disrespect. Disrepecting Prince would be to never speak of him again, just forget his existence IMHO.

Ummmm. . . .Prince was a creative genius- he does not need any books to be remembered by- what he created HIM, HIMSELF not anyone else is what I think he would want to be remembered by not some tabloid-ish book by some woman or any of the women he was with- He did not nor does he now in death need them for him to be remembered. What Prince created is what he will be remembered by I am sure there are even more music we have not heard yet that will set the world a flutter.

Fuck this book. Regardless of what anybody says its tacky to write about your ex after they pass away and fuck whoever doesnt like it. Opportunistic muthafuckas

Vashtix said:

paintedlady said:

Prince dismissed Sheila E. when she wrote her 1st book... had NOTHING to do with her, then he died and she came rushing in like his widow. Stating stories of their love and how she was engaged and focusing on that. Now she's marketing her symbol tattoo.

I will not judge Sheila, but Mayte (in comparison) is not doing anything different... she has ONE project she will be making money off Prince's death, most of her work she has earned and has worked steadily on her own taking on roles, modeling, and dancing. Again, not off of Prince's name...

I think people here need to pump their brakes on how other people grieve. If we can celebrate the Revolution doing an amazing tribute, then surely we should make room for a book or memories she has, especially since she has been made to keep silent for so long. The same complaint Wendy had regarding Prince's gag orders... I will look forward to her accounts too.


In the long run, Prince would want his story and name remembered, this is why he worked hard to become famous in the first place. Their stories will continue his story, and that is not an act of disrespect. Disrepecting Prince would be to never speak of him again, just forget his existence IMHO.

Ummmm. . . .Prince was a creative genius- he does not need any books to be remembered by- what he created HIM, HIMSELF not anyone else is what I think he would want to be remembered by not some tabloid-ish book by some woman or any of the women he was with- He did not nor does he now in death need them for him to be remembered. What Prince created is what he will be remembered by I am sure there are even more music we have not heard yet that will set the world a flutter.

CO-SIGN Vashtix! His music ALONE is enough for generations to come.

wavesofbliss said:

paintedlady said:

In the long run, Prince would want his story and name remembered, this is why he worked hard to become famous in the first place. Their stories will continue his story, and that is not an act of disrespect. Disrepecting Prince would be to never speak of him again, just forget his existence IMHO.

Paintedlady, i co-sign this bit.

I think his music and the videos he left behind assures he will never be forgotten and his existence will be honored and memoralized until the end of time.

nursev said:

Fuck this book. Regardless of what anybody says its tacky to write about your ex after they pass away and fuck whoever doesnt like it. Opportunistic muthafuckas

Truth !

Vashtix said:

nursev said:

Fuck this book. Regardless of what anybody says its tacky to write about your ex after they pass away and fuck whoever doesnt like it. Opportunistic muthafuckas

Truth !

nursev said:

Fuck this book. Regardless of what anybody says its tacky to write about your ex after they pass away and fuck whoever doesnt like it. Opportunistic muthafuckas

I disagree. My book in my signature discusses the years of my life in which I lived with an aunt who is no longer alive. It also discusses my years with my parents, who are no longer living. It is the same premise, writing about someone who is no longer in your life. It was my experiences, my life, my thoughts, my remembrances. I am free to do with those what I choose to do with them. I would hope people would not judge me for writing about MY life and my experiences. Writing about them has allowed me to heal from them and move forward with my life. It was cathartic. Who are we to judge what Mayte (or anyone else) chooses to do with the remembrances of their life experiences? Does everyone else who writes about their divorce, life, etc., get a pass because they aren't writing about Prince? Or is it only because she shared a part of her life with Prince and will be talking about some of those experiences in which she does not get a pass? So, are we going to say that everyone else, around the globe, gets to write about their life experiences and try to heal from those times, except for those that were involved with Prince? Those few people [read: Mayte] must not write about their life experiences because those experiences include Prince.

All of this judgment against what others are doing with their lives, whether they are designing clothes, writing books, etc., where does it come from? Is it really about the fact that she is writing about an ex after they pass, or is it because her ex happens to be Prince? What people seem to be forgetting, with this book especially, is this was a huge part of Mayte's life, not just Prince's. There were two people in the relationship. It is her life and her choice what she chooses to do in regards to those memories. It is as though everyone is saying, "Well, you know Mayte, I understand that this was your life, a huge part of your life, but you know, because he was famous, because he was someone many people around the world feel strongly about, you cannot write about him because we don't approve. Nevermind, that people have been writing about famous people throughout history. That doesn't apply here because none of those famous people were Prince. Since your experiences involved Prince, yeah, no, you don't get to write about him so it's wrong of you to publish this book."

benni said:

nursev said:

Fuck this book. Regardless of what anybody says its tacky to write about your ex after they pass away and fuck whoever doesnt like it. Opportunistic muthafuckas

I disagree. My book in my signature discusses the years of my life in which I lived with an aunt who is no longer alive. It also discusses my years with my parents, who are no longer living. It is the same premise, writing about someone who is no longer in your life. It was my experiences, my life, my thoughts, my remembrances. I am free to do with those what I choose to do with them. I would hope people would not judge me for writing about MY life and my experiences. Writing about them has allowed me to heal from them and move forward with my life. It was cathartic. Who are we to judge what Mayte (or anyone else) chooses to do with the remembrances of their life experiences? Does everyone else who writes about their divorce, life, etc., get a pass because they aren't writing about Prince? Or is it only because she shared a part of her life with Prince and will be talking about some of those experiences in which she does not get a pass? So, are we going to say that everyone else, around the globe, gets to write about their life experiences and try to heal from those times, except for those that were involved with Prince? Those few people [read: Mayte] must not write about their life experiences because those experiences include Prince.

All of this judgment against what others are doing with their lives, whether they are designing clothes, writing books, etc., where does it come from? Is it really about the fact that she is writing about an ex after they pass, or is it because her ex happens to be Prince? What people seem to be forgetting, with this book especially, is this was a huge part of Mayte's life, not just Prince's. There were two people in the relationship. It is her life and her choice what she chooses to do in regards to those memories. It is as though everyone is saying, "Well, you know Mayte, I understand that this was your life, a huge part of your life, but you know, because he was famous, because he was someone many people around the world feel strongly about, you cannot write about him because we don't approve. Nevermind, that people have been writing about famous people throughout history. That doesn't apply here because none of those famous people were Prince. Since your experiences involved Prince, yeah, no, you don't get to write about him so it's wrong of you to publish this book."

MG could have written about her part of this experience before Prince died, but she didnt because Prince shut that shit down! Say what you want...its wrong to do this after he has passed.

purplegirl00 said:

Vashtix said:

Ummmm. . . .Prince was a creative genius- he does not need any books to be remembered by- what he created HIM, HIMSELF not anyone else is what I think he would want to be remembered by not some tabloid-ish book by some woman or any of the women he was with- He did not nor does he now in death need them for him to be remembered. What Prince created is what he will be remembered by I am sure there are even more music we have not heard yet that will set the world a flutter.

CO-SIGN Vashtix! His music ALONE is enough for generations to come.

and why not just go see a counselor to help her get through this? Cuz the counselor will cost her money and not make her money. Opportunistic!

OzlemUcucu said:

b4ugo said:

From the facebook posts from some of the women Prince was involved with, it seems some are a bit unstable: Mani, Mayte, Appollonia. These women need to get a grip.

I would rather say not unstable but rather empty in the head.

Prince choosing attractive but naive women. He was high maintenance. It makes perfectly sense to me.

Yeah. I guess I am not sure what the right word is to describe them! LOL

Maybe Mani having Eric Benet sing at Prince tributes was her way of getting him for ditching her and taking off with Liza Hernandez/ Lena in early 2005 and then with Tamar. I don't know. Just seemed opportunistic to me. Her need to play grieving widow just seems so strange to me given she is remarried and has kids with current husband. They were not in contact much less friends of any kind when Prince passsed. He did her in the end like he did his other women.

Wonder if Mayte feels a need (other than to make $$) to clear some things up. The annulment that never took place, the only detailed report of her baby's passing came from the nannies that sold their story. Many didn't even know their child's real name ect....it is a way for her to set the record straight on some things that have been swirling around. I don't know. But I really felt sorry for her in a way when she got the Prince tatto. He pushed her out of his life and didn't look back Who gets a tatto honoring someone who rejected them and pushed them away? Just seems sad.

b4ugo said:

OzlemUcucu said:

I would rather say not unstable but rather empty in the head.

Prince choosing attractive but naive women. He was high maintenance. It makes perfectly sense to me.

Yeah. I guess I am not sure what the right word is to describe them! LOL

Maybe Mani having Eric Benet sing at Prince tributes was her way of getting him for ditching her and taking off with Liza Hernandez/ Lena in early 2005 and then with Tamar. I don't know. Just seemed opportunistic to me. Her need to play grieving widow just seems so strange to me given she is remarried and has kids with current husband. They were not in contact much less friends of any kind when Prince passsed. He did her in the end like he did his other women.

Wonder if Mayte feels a need (other than to make $$) to clear some things up. The annulment that never took place, the only detailed report of her baby's passing came from the nannies that sold their story. Many didn't even know their child's real name ect....it is a way for her to set the record straight on some things that have been swirling around. I don't know. But I really felt sorry for her in a way when she got the Prince tatto. He pushed her out of his life and didn't look back Who gets a tatto honoring someone who rejected them and pushed them away? Just seems sad.

agreed

I still disagree nurse. I think that you are very protective of Prince, and that is admirable. And while everyone is saying "Prince shut it down" is there an article or an interview in which it was stated that he shut it down? I've not read anything about it except rumor and speculation. And I disagree that Mayte is opportunistic. I think at this point, regardless of what anyone does, they will view their actions (associated people) as being opportunistic, unless it is certain associates. Mayte, Mani, etc., were too close to Prince, having been married to him, and draw the most judgement and controversy (because they were married to him). In all the years that I saw Mayte with Prince, I never saw her as opportunistic, nor in the years following their divorce. She could have sold their story to the tabloids and Prince would not have been able to stop her. She could have published a book years, and Prince wouldn't have been able to stop her. Because a judge would state, it's her life too and she has the write to share it. If she were going to be opportunistic, that is what she woud have done and would have been earning an income on it for much longer. I think she just sincerely wants to talk about Prince, about her memories of him, share him with the world, because he deserves to be shared. People are judging this book, thinking she is going to tell things he wouldn't want shared, when the truth is, no one knows what is going to be in this book. It may be merely the same types of stories that people are already sharing about him, that everyone in PM&M keep saying, "oh it's these kinds of stories that I love hearing about Prince", or "How wonderful of so-and-so to share this side of Prince with us." I've seen you post on those shared stories and you seem to accept those stories and enjoy that people have shared them. So again, it comes down to who is and who is not allowed to share their stories of Prince and how they are allowed or not allowed to share those stories. Since you feel that Mayte should not share any stories related to Prince, are you going to say, "F U" to those that now share stories related to Prince?

SoulAlive said:

She certainly has the right to share her memories,but I won't be reading her book.I don't care about the "intimate details" of her marriage to Prince.That's tabloid stuff. I'd rather read a new book about Prince's music/recording sessions and the music in his vault.Where is Per Nilsen when we need him? lol

agreed

benni said:

I still disagree nurse. I think that you are very protective of Prince, and that is admirable. And while everyone is saying "Prince shut it down" is there an article or an interview in which it was stated that he shut it down? I've not read anything about it except rumor and speculation. And I disagree that Mayte is opportunistic. I think at this point, regardless of what anyone does, they will view their actions (associated people) as being opportunistic, unless it is certain associates. Mayte, Mani, etc., were too close to Prince, having been married to him, and draw the most judgement and controversy (because they were married to him). In all the years that I saw Mayte with Prince, I never saw her as opportunistic, nor in the years following their divorce. She could have sold their story to the tabloids and Prince would not have been able to stop her. She could have published a book years, and Prince wouldn't have been able to stop her. Because a judge would state, it's her life too and she has the write to share it. If she were going to be opportunistic, that is what she woud have done and would have been earning an income on it for much longer. I think she just sincerely wants to talk about Prince, about her memories of him, share him with the world, because he deserves to be shared. People are judging this book, thinking she is going to tell things he wouldn't want shared, when the truth is, no one knows what is going to be in this book. It may be merely the same types of stories that people are already sharing about him, that everyone in PM&M keep saying, "oh it's these kinds of stories that I love hearing about Prince", or "How wonderful of so-and-so to share this side of Prince with us." I've seen you post on those shared stories and you seem to accept those stories and enjoy that people have shared them. So again, it comes down to who is and who is not allowed to share their stories of Prince and how they are allowed or not allowed to share those stories. Since you feel that Mayte should not share any stories related to Prince, are you going to say, "F U" to those that now share stories related to Prince?

The fact that Mayte and Mani were married to Prince makes no difference to me. Im a Prince fan not a Mayte fan, not a Mani fan and his story has already been written by him! I could care less about her marriage to Prince and how all that played out and that goes for wife number 2 also. And yes I will continue to say "FU" to all these folks coming out with stories/books after this man died alone in a fucking elevator. Please!

nursev said:

I will continue to say "FU" to all these folks coming out with stories/books after this man died alone in a fucking elevator. Please!

Well, there's definitely that.

nursev said:

benni said:

I still disagree nurse. I think that you are very protective of Prince, and that is admirable. And while everyone is saying "Prince shut it down" is there an article or an interview in which it was stated that he shut it down? I've not read anything about it except rumor and speculation. And I disagree that Mayte is opportunistic. I think at this point, regardless of what anyone does, they will view their actions (associated people) as being opportunistic, unless it is certain associates. Mayte, Mani, etc., were too close to Prince, having been married to him, and draw the most judgement and controversy (because they were married to him). In all the years that I saw Mayte with Prince, I never saw her as opportunistic, nor in the years following their divorce. She could have sold their story to the tabloids and Prince would not have been able to stop her. She could have published a book years, and Prince wouldn't have been able to stop her. Because a judge would state, it's her life too and she has the write to share it. If she were going to be opportunistic, that is what she woud have done and would have been earning an income on it for much longer. I think she just sincerely wants to talk about Prince, about her memories of him, share him with the world, because he deserves to be shared. People are judging this book, thinking she is going to tell things he wouldn't want shared, when the truth is, no one knows what is going to be in this book. It may be merely the same types of stories that people are already sharing about him, that everyone in PM&M keep saying, "oh it's these kinds of stories that I love hearing about Prince", or "How wonderful of so-and-so to share this side of Prince with us." I've seen you post on those shared stories and you seem to accept those stories and enjoy that people have shared them. So again, it comes down to who is and who is not allowed to share their stories of Prince and how they are allowed or not allowed to share those stories. Since you feel that Mayte should not share any stories related to Prince, are you going to say, "F U" to those that now share stories related to Prince?

The fact that Mayte and Mani were married to Prince makes no difference to me. Im a Prince fan not a Mayte fan, not a Mani fan and his story has already been written by him! I could care less about her marriage to Prince and how all that played out and that goes for wife number 2 also. And yes I will continue to say "FU" to all these folks coming out with stories/books after this man died alone in a fucking elevator. Please!

Agreed.. Time for them to all take a seat. The ONLY book I'm interested in at this point, is his memoir. I hope one day whatever he completed, gets published.

purplegirl00 said:

nursev said:

The fact that Mayte and Mani were married to Prince makes no difference to me. Im a Prince fan not a Mayte fan, not a Mani fan and his story has already been written by him! I could care less about her marriage to Prince and how all that played out and that goes for wife number 2 also. And yes I will continue to say "FU" to all these folks coming out with stories/books after this man died alone in a fucking elevator. Please!

Agreed.. Time for them to all take a seat. The ONLY book I'm interested in at this point, is his memoir. I hope one day whatever he completed, gets published.

if we ever see his memoir

NinaB said:

slowlywiltingflower said:

My thoughts and opinion on Mayte's book aside, I'm wondering - are people concerned about that hairdresser's book dropping info or details that Prince wouldn't want shared? I don't know that they had the kind of relationship where she'd be privvy to that sort of stuff, yet she did work for him for a long time and she probably saw things, heard things, etc. The last time I checked the thread about his hairdresser writing a book it was all positive and yay! yay! yay!....so I'm just wondering why the difference in reaction? If the deeper concern is that a PUBLISHER would want salacious, sensationalistic details included, then I'd think anybody who'd write a book about their longtime association with Prince would be pressured into including that kind of stuff, therefore I'd think anybody writing a book - period - would get a negative reaction from people (or at least Org members). yet the hairdresser isn't getting a bashing but Mayte is? guess it's b/c she was married to him and Kim Berry wasn't.

I saw an interview with his hairdresser on utube. She was very respectful & chose her words carefully. Dodged the salacious hints with grace. Came across very loyal & professional.

Yep. And I'd add even in the tiny bit she has said she's given so much insight to the real Prince, the person, the guy you would really want to know.