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Reply #120 posted 04/23/19 3:50pm

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luv4u said:

Here is some of the reviews/opinions on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Di...1090531354






Ok I usually don't read Amazon reviews unless there's dozens of them. I'm jaded I think most are fake. So what the heck does verified purchase mean? I know what I think it means, the person bought the item and that's it but in case it means more I'll risk asking.
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Reply #121 posted 04/23/19 3:57pm

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Steve Parke took a dig at Kim B today by posting one of the Marbella publicity shots and crediting Saturo as Hair stylist.

In Kim's book she tells the story how Manuela brought Saturo in for 3 test sessions and that he and Prince didn't click and that Saturo stayed with his salon in NYC and Kim kept doing Prince's hair.

I don't recall having seen her back in '99 but she's adamant she created his look with the waterfall curls back then.



eek Good one for Steve. lol

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Reply #122 posted 04/24/19 8:19am

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onlyforaminute said:

luv4u said:

Here is some of the reviews/opinions on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Di...1090531354



Ok I usually don't read Amazon reviews unless there's dozens of them. I'm jaded I think most are fake. So what the heck does verified purchase mean? I know what I think it means, the person bought the item and that's it but in case it means more I'll risk asking.



Verified Purchase means Amazon is verifying that the person leaving the review actually bought the book through Amazon and is not a random person leaving a fake review.

Troy Gua left a bitch slap review. lol

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Reply #123 posted 04/24/19 11:16am

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ISaidLifeIsJustAGame said:



onlyforaminute said:


luv4u said:

Here is some of the reviews/opinions on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Di...1090531354





Ok I usually don't read Amazon reviews unless there's dozens of them. I'm jaded I think most are fake. So what the heck does verified purchase mean? I know what I think it means, the person bought the item and that's it but in case it means more I'll risk asking.



Verified Purchase means Amazon is verifying that the person leaving the review actually bought the book through Amazon and is not a random person leaving a fake review.

Troy Gua left a bitch slap review. lol





Ok thank you.

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Reply #124 posted 04/24/19 4:26pm

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i finally did read it. the most interesting thing, for me, was that she sang backing of a few tracks
and is on one released song ('Freaks On This Side').

because that's what i like to read about, information about his music, no matter how small of a
detail.

i found it to be very 'meh'. but it's not like she's the devil y'all are making her out to be right now.

i doubt that she would make shit up about his family or some of the very intimate details that are
hinted at here and there.

but since she doesn't really set the mood or provide relevant context in most of those cases, when
she drops one of those harsh observations it's something that leaves you reeling, like 'wtf? what'd
i just read', where for her, supposedly, it's something she's talked about with prince on various or
at least a few occasions. it makes you go 'what? so tell us more about this, or don't say anything.
don't just hit n run us like that'

is her book the better for those few 'shock' observations? i don't think so. i could have done without
them, i don't care about them. i'd have rather she'd provided some more of those funny or endearing
stories she used to share before. the book could have been twice as big, focussing on more pleasant
subjects. lord knows she had 30 something years worth of stories to pick from.

but i guess she's saving those for volume 2 or 3? girl, 'in search of lost time', this is not. talk to the hand






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Reply #125 posted 04/25/19 11:51am

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Looks like Kim is doing meet and greets and book signings in Minneapolis. I wonder what kind of turnout she’ll get.

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Reply #126 posted 04/25/19 12:12pm

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rogifan said:

Looks like Kim is doing meet and greets and book signings in Minneapolis. I wonder what kind of turnout she’ll get.

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The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out
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Reply #127 posted 04/25/19 12:40pm

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rogifan said:

Looks like Kim is doing meet and greets and book signings in Minneapolis. I wonder what kind of turnout she’ll get.

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The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out


That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?
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Reply #128 posted 04/25/19 12:48pm

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EmmaMcG said:

ThatWhiteDude said:


The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out


That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?

Oh I agree. But I’m sure some Celebration attendees will show up.
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Reply #129 posted 04/25/19 12:55pm

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EmmaMcG said:

ThatWhiteDude said:
The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out


That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?



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Reply #130 posted 04/25/19 12:58pm

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rogifan said:

EmmaMcG said:



That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?

Oh I agree. But I’m sure some Celebration attendees will show up.


Yeah, no doubt some people will show up. Purely because she knew Prince. I don't understand "fandom" sometimes. Although, I met Prince once so if anyone wants a meet and greet with me, feel free to ask. It will cost €50. And you'll have to come to Ireland. If you want a picture with me then that will be an additional €50. And autographs are an extra €25*. You can also purchase authentic** EmmaMcG souvenirs, such as a Batgirl mug I drank from and a hair clip I found on the floor of my car.




*autographs may not actually be my own signature.

** souvenirs are NOT authentic.
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Reply #131 posted 04/25/19 1:25pm

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CatB said:



EmmaMcG said:


ThatWhiteDude said:
The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out



That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?



Getting a haircut? And dating tips? boxed



Simple curiosity.
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Reply #132 posted 04/25/19 1:32pm

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muchtoofast said:

CatB said:



EmmaMcG said:


ThatWhiteDude said:
The best thing would be if no one would go there. I‘d love to see that even more than people calling her out



That would be brilliant if nobody turned up. Although, I do have to question why anyone would actually want to meet her. Even if you're a fan of the book, she's a nobody. What would be the point?



Getting a haircut? And dating tips? boxed



Simple curiosity.



I'll admit the book answered a question or two that's been bugging me after I let it settle for a minute and laughed my way through the shadier bits. It is what it is.
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Reply #133 posted 04/25/19 2:34pm

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so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle





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Reply #134 posted 04/25/19 2:38pm

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IstenSzek said:

so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle






Probably one has to buy the actual book at the meet and greet, and then get it signed by her.

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Reply #135 posted 04/25/19 4:22pm

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EmmaMcG said:

rogifan said:
Oh I agree. But I’m sure some Celebration attendees will show up.
Yeah, no doubt some people will show up. Purely because she knew Prince. I don't understand "fandom" sometimes. Although, I met Prince once so if anyone wants a meet and greet with me, feel free to ask. It will cost €50. And you'll have to come to Ireland. If you want a picture with me then that will be an additional €50. And autographs are an extra €25*. You can also purchase authentic** EmmaMcG souvenirs, such as a Batgirl mug I drank from and a hair clip I found on the floor of my car. *autographs may not actually be my own signature. ** souvenirs are NOT authentic. [Edited 4/25/19 12:59pm]

You met him once? I'm jealous! But I agree, I can count the people (from those who knew him) I wanna meet on three fingers: 1. Susan Rogers 2. Morris Day 3. DrFunkenberry, that's about it. Okay maybe Morris Hayes too, but Kim? Even if she wouldn't have done the stuff she did, I wouldn't be interested in meeting her.

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Reply #136 posted 04/25/19 4:47pm

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[Off topic snip - luv4u]

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Reply #137 posted 04/25/19 5:01pm

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[Off topic snip - luv4u]

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Reply #138 posted 04/25/19 5:06pm

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[Off topic snip - luv4u]

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Reply #139 posted 04/26/19 1:28am

EmmaMcG

ThatWhiteDude said:



EmmaMcG said:


rogifan said:
Oh I agree. But I’m sure some Celebration attendees will show up.

Yeah, no doubt some people will show up. Purely because she knew Prince. I don't understand "fandom" sometimes. Although, I met Prince once so if anyone wants a meet and greet with me, feel free to ask. It will cost €50. And you'll have to come to Ireland. If you want a picture with me then that will be an additional €50. And autographs are an extra €25*. You can also purchase authentic** EmmaMcG souvenirs, such as a Batgirl mug I drank from and a hair clip I found on the floor of my car. *autographs may not actually be my own signature. ** souvenirs are NOT authentic. [Edited 4/25/19 12:59pm]

You met him once? I'm jealous! But I agree, I can count the people (from those who knew him) I wanna meet on three fingers: 1. Susan Rogers 2. Morris Day 3. DrFunkenberry, that's about it. Okay maybe Morris Hayes too, but Kim? Even if she wouldn't have done the stuff she did, I wouldn't be interested in meeting her.



You don't want to meet me? I won't charge you €50. Is €45 OK?
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Reply #140 posted 04/26/19 11:07am

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EmmaMcG said:

ThatWhiteDude said:

You met him once? I'm jealous! But I agree, I can count the people (from those who knew him) I wanna meet on three fingers: 1. Susan Rogers 2. Morris Day 3. DrFunkenberry, that's about it. Okay maybe Morris Hayes too, but Kim? Even if she wouldn't have done the stuff she did, I wouldn't be interested in meeting her.

You don't want to meet me? I won't charge you €50. Is €45 OK? razz

45 ? That sounds reasonable! We got a deal razz

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Reply #141 posted 04/26/19 1:56pm

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IstenSzek said:

so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle






[Off topic snip - luv4u]
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Reply #142 posted 04/26/19 5:14pm

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I actually enjoyed this book - I seem to be in the minority.

I don’t know I believe she was present when baby was born but I do believe she was there when poor mayte was on bed rest. I could be wrong and she was there when little one came, I don’t know, I certainly wasn't there.


I wish some of the teasers at the end had been expanded on. There is plenty of prince being a dick in there. That’s important as he wasn’t a god he was a human and I think most of us are the not so good way than the other most of the time!

The contrast between how she speaks of m1 and m2 is fascinatingly blunt. M2 I’m surprised at I have to say. That incident was cold. Wouldn’t you be grateful to even be provided with that kind of service in that situation? You’d have to read the book to know what I mean don’t think I’m allowed to write anything copyright infringing.
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Reply #143 posted 04/26/19 5:40pm

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IstenSzek said:

so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle






I hope not a lot of that happened sad
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Reply #144 posted 04/26/19 6:31pm

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muchtoofast said:

IstenSzek said:

so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle





I hope not a lot of that happened sad




A TON of it happened over all the different social media venues nod

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Reply #145 posted 04/26/19 9:46pm

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I actually enjoyed this book - I seem to be in the minority. I don’t know I believe she was present when baby was born but I do believe she was there when poor mayte was on bed rest. I could be wrong and she was there when little one came, I don’t know, I certainly wasn't there. I wish some of the teasers at the end had been expanded on. There is plenty of prince being a dick in there. That’s important as he wasn’t a god he was a human and I think most of us are the not so good way than the other most of the time! The contrast between how she speaks of m1 and m2 is fascinatingly blunt. M2 I’m surprised at I have to say. That incident was cold. Wouldn’t you be grateful to even be provided with that kind of service in that situation? You’d have to read the book to know what I mean don’t think I’m allowed to write anything copyright infringing. [Edited 4/26/19 17:23pm]

Kim was shown briefly at the beginning of the Oprah interview so we know she was there for that but I'm skeptical as well about her claims of being present at the birth of their baby and some other incidents she discussed. The teasers at the end were what I was hoping the book would cover since she had touched on some of the stories in her interviews and said there would be plenty more like it. I recall that in her interview with Andrea Swennson for The Current she asked her about the story behind Prince's light up shoes and Kim said that she would have to wait for the book for that one and that story wasn't included either. I was kind of disappointed about that. smile

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Reply #146 posted 04/26/19 10:04pm

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There are a lot of photos of her at Celebration with fans.

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Reply #147 posted 04/27/19 2:12am

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muchtoofast said:


IstenSzek said:

so what are people going to bring to the meet and greet for her to sign?

a pdf print of the illegal copy of her book they downloaded? lol giggle

I hope not a lot of that happened sad

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I would ask her to sign my pirated pdf on screen and immediately delete it in front of her.

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Reply #148 posted 04/27/19 8:23am

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pinkcashmere23 said:

coldcoffeeandcocacola said:

I actually enjoyed this book - I seem to be in the minority. I don’t know I believe she was present when baby was born but I do believe she was there when poor mayte was on bed rest. I could be wrong and she was there when little one came, I don’t know, I certainly wasn't there. I wish some of the teasers at the end had been expanded on. There is plenty of prince being a dick in there. That’s important as he wasn’t a god he was a human and I think most of us are the not so good way than the other most of the time! The contrast between how she speaks of m1 and m2 is fascinatingly blunt. M2 I’m surprised at I have to say. That incident was cold. Wouldn’t you be grateful to even be provided with that kind of service in that situation? You’d have to read the book to know what I mean don’t think I’m allowed to write anything copyright infringing. [Edited 4/26/19 17:23pm]

Kim was shown briefly at the beginning of the Oprah interview so we know she was there for that but I'm skeptical as well about her claims of being present at the birth of their baby and some other incidents she discussed. The teasers at the end were what I was hoping the book would cover since she had touched on some of the stories in her interviews and said there would be plenty more like it. I recall that in her interview with Andrea Swennson for The Current she asked her about the story behind Prince's light up shoes and Kim said that she would have to wait for the book for that one and that story wasn't included either. I was kind of disappointed about that. smile

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Reply #149 posted 04/27/19 8:30am

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Mumio said:

muchtoofast said:

I hope not a lot of that happened sad




A TON of it happened over all the different social media venues nod

It sure did. I bet more copies were obtained that way then the books sold.

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