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Thread started 09/21/06 4:49pm

ShellAnswerMan

Vanity And Insanity

Vanity And Insanity
By Michelle Duffy

On a sunny day in June, 1958, Minneapolis saw the birth of just another black kid amongst a struggling community. Prince Rogers Nelson , in adult life, became a singer, songwriter, producer, record label owner, multi talented instrumentalist and a studio owner, not to mention one of the most exuberant, exciting and outstanding performers of the twentieth century.

His first UK release came in the form of a single called ‘I wanna be your lover.’ It entered the charts in January 1980 and failed to even make the top 40. This didn’t deter the young singer and dreamt of greater heights. In all honesty, this didn’t come along for another 4 years. Not until July 1984. continue reading this entry » www.trueprincestories.com
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Reply #1 posted 09/21/06 4:54pm

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Just because someone percieves these things don't make it reality.

on that day in June, if Minneapolis saw the birth of "just another black kid" maybe Minneapolis needs glasses.
News: Prince pulls his head out his ass in the last moment.
Bad News: Prince wasted too much quality time doing so.
You have those internalized issues because you want to, you like to, stop.
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Reply #2 posted 09/22/06 9:50am

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Nice read biggrin
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