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Printablechristos7 said: ufoclub said: I can tell you first hand that as he sat 3 feet in front of me, facing me, he became surrounded by female fans and had an attentive but uncomfortable look as some girls spilled on emotionally about how his music had helped them in life. What the hell could he say. I gaped at my friend next to me at the outpouring at prince. It was very interesting to watch. I never said a word to him. What could I say? I just watched him carry on politely but a bit uncomfortable.
Sounds like a twisted version of confession. 
Was security and a doctor standing by? I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. "not a fan"  yeah...ok | |
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he responded in interesting & different ways at each encounter. months later I would hear the sound & reaction to each episode. always waiting for the next, I anticipate what I see. | |
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Shorty said: I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being.
Thats terrible..all those prying eyes..lol 
I think I stared 4 a while 2 tho at a soundcheck, mostly when he was playintho.. Elephants n flowers. 
I'm surprised he didn't do something like stare right back
I'm sure he understands, and turnin ur back is a nice erm subtle hint. | |
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His response would be to pick up his pace and walk quickly past me while looking at the floor to avoid eye contact.
Me: Prince! Hi Prince! Gosh it sure is great to see... Prince: *walk, walk, walk, walk* Me: Uh okay I just wanted to say... Prince: *walkwalkwalkwalkwalk* | |
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MickG said: I think with me it would look something like Prince running away screaming "I'm Not Ready For This!!!"
No. With you, it would something like three bodyguards removing your grandiose self from his path. | |
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Shorty said: christos7 said: Sounds like a twisted version of confession.
Was security and a doctor standing by? I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. Could this be a reason why he does not do anymore celebrations or Q&A before concerts? Oh my, to be stared at like that....is SCARY. | |
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Shorty said: christos7 said: Sounds like a twisted version of confession.
Was security and a doctor standing by? I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. I know what you mean about the staring thing...I was at the Saturday show in Vegas back in May. During sound-check P must have had a good laugh watching everyone stampede to the stage when we were let in. We could all hear him in the mic but didn't notice where he was till we were all in there for a while. We all turned around to see him sitting in a booth right behind us! As soon as people were noticing him he looked VERY uncomfortable. I passed up what would have been my opportunity to meet him after coming out of the ladies room. He was still sitting in the booth and I was shocked to see there were no fans gathered around him and I didn't notice where the bodyguards were. As I approached to go by him to get back to my spot in the crowd I figured this would be my one and only chance to have a look at him this up close without him really knowing...yea right..., but as I came closer to him he turned and looked directly at me. He had a mild expression and appeared to be more relaxed...the first thing that popped into my head was, "I will not stare!!, I have to show this man some respect!!, I will be a good girl!!", so I gave him a pleasant expression turned away and proceeded into the crowd. When he looked at me I just wanted to treat him like a normal person because I felt that by sitting in the crowd like that he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was proud of myself. 
[Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] [Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] He gets it! That's why the ladies love him...  | |
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Obsidian said: Shorty said: I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. I know what you mean about the staring thing...I was at the Saturday show in Vegas back in May. During sound-check P must have had a good laugh watching everyone stampede to the stage when we were let in. We could all hear him in the mic but didn't notice where he was till we were all in there for a while. We all turned around to see him sitting in a booth right behind us! As soon as people were noticing him he looked VERY uncomfortable. I passed up what would have been my opportunity to meet him after coming out of the ladies room. He was still sitting in the booth and I was shocked to see there were no fans gathered around him and I didn't notice where the bodyguards were. As I approached to go by him to get back to my spot in the crowd I figured this would be my one and only chance to have a look at him this up close without him really knowing...yea right..., but as I came closer to him he turned and looked directly at me. He had a mild expression and appeared to be more relaxed...the first thing that popped into my head was, "I will not stare!!, I have to show this man some respect!!, I will be a good girl!!", so I gave him a pleasant expression turned away and proceeded into the crowd. When he looked at me I just wanted to treat him like a normal person because I felt that by sitting in the crowd like that he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was proud of myself.
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Obsidian said: Shorty said: I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. I know what you mean about the staring thing...I was at the Saturday show in Vegas back in May. During sound-check P must have had a good laugh watching everyone stampede to the stage when we were let in. We could all hear him in the mic but didn't notice where he was till we were all in there for a while. We all turned around to see him sitting in a booth right behind us! As soon as people were noticing him he looked VERY uncomfortable. I passed up what would have been my opportunity to meet him after coming out of the ladies room. He was still sitting in the booth and I was shocked to see there were no fans gathered around him and I didn't notice where the bodyguards were. As I approached to go by him to get back to my spot in the crowd I figured this would be my one and only chance to have a look at him this up close without him really knowing...yea right..., but as I came closer to him he turned and looked directly at me. He had a mild expression and appeared to be more relaxed...the first thing that popped into my head was, "I will not stare!!, I have to show this man some respect!!, I will be a good girl!!", so I gave him a pleasant expression turned away and proceeded into the crowd. When he looked at me I just wanted to treat him like a normal person because I felt that by sitting in the crowd like that he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was proud of myself.
[Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] [Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] You're a good one because ME..I would've tried to be calm and show respect but instead I would've cried for no reason..lol. Prince I love you! oh lord I love u..I do..I swear..lol. He would've been like ok um...thanks | |
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First close encounter was pittsburgh 88.
After the show me anda friend went to this hotel where some of the entourage was headed. After a bit we where hangin outside 1 or 2 am no one around. Around the corner , by himself, he comes walkin by wearing the kiss jacket. Only thing I could muster up was 'how u doin" and he kept going , looking down, without a response. I think there was a slight smile. | |
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He would say to me "hello easy long time no see, i remember you jumping about link a looney in the front row of my nude tour" then he would go on and say "im coming to the uk soon you wanna meet up for some dinner"? | |
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My nephew met him once , around the years of SOTT and Lovesexy .
He traveled with a group to most of the European city's where P performed . On one day they were spotted by one of P's roadies when they had a drink on a terrace near the Hotel where P stayed . It was their lucky day , cause apparently the roadie was in a good mood and asked : " Y'all wanna meet Prince ? .... come at that hours to the hotel-lobby " The were escorted to a chique decorated room of the hotel . After waiting for a little time while chatting , they suddenly felt the presence , and there he was . That's how my nephew described it ... he shook his hand , thanked him for this opportunity and complimented his shows he had visited so far . Prince thanked him for that . Brenda , a cool soulsista i know from downsouth , met him a few years back in the lounge of the Essence Soul Music Fest in New Orleans . She said hi and told he looked great . He was very laidback and complimented her as well . No deep conversations but at least some cool meetings 
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baby ur much too fast? lol " the embassy shut to keep the fools out " - as above, so below. | |
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I guess it depends on the environement and what's going on at the time. My one close enough to talk to him experience came back in 1998, I think. Mayte was doing premiering her ballet at the Detroit Music Hall and Prince was there to support her.
I went to the bathroom during intermission and stay behind at the bar because I hate long ass lines. Anyway, when I finally went back to see the show, the doors were closed and there was some big security guy holding them shut. I pulled on the doors and he pulled back. I pulled again with a little more force. He stuck his head out and said, "No admittance." I said, "Bullshit! I have a ticket and I've seen half of it and will be seeing the other half unless you're giving me a refund! He gave me one of those 'damn women' looks and opened the door and let me just step inside but told me I couldn't go any further. Before I could begin to curse, I turned to my left and who did I see not 3 feet away from me...the man himself...standing behind Mayte! Our eyes met and he smiled. Just as I was fixing my lips to say, "Hi!" Mr. Mean Ass Security Guard grabbed my arm and moved me down the stairs towards my seat. We were sitting about 7 rows from the back so when I got to my seat I told my friends that Prince was behind us. When they all turned around, they could only see Mayte because Prince had ducked behind her. They turn to me and take my drinkand tell me that my drinks are cut off. I turn again by myself and Prince leans out from behind Mayte and smiles again. I tell my friends, "See he's right there!" Of course they turn and he's gone again. They make me hand over my keys. I turn again and sure enough he sticks his head out again and smiles at me. I'm so enjoying this. I say, "Look!" And again he's gone! No one believes me! I turn again by myself and he smiles and gives me the shh sign, so I just laughed and turned back around. As we're leaving when the show is over, we passed the green room and sure enough Prince was there for all my friends to see but Mr. Mean Ass Security Guard didn't buying my story of the Princely connection that I made wouldn't let us in. | |
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SexyBeautifulOne said: Mr. Mean Ass Security Guard grabbed my arm and moved me
thats technically assault, if its aggressive and unprovoked. did he steal ur camera too and violate more laws cuz apparently thats ok if ur guarding a popstar and the popstar seems to think it isnt hypocritical?  " the embassy shut to keep the fools out " - as above, so below. | |
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sacredwarrior said: SexyBeautifulOne said: Mr. Mean Ass Security Guard grabbed my arm and moved me
thats technically assault, if its aggressive and unprovoked. did he steal ur camera too and violate more laws cuz apparently thats ok if ur guarding a popstar and the popstar seems to think it isnt hypocritical? It's called crowd control  and taking cameras from people violating conditions of entry is perfectly justifiable. | |
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well he doesn't have to worry about my stare. You f*cked it up | |
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Obsidian said: Shorty said: I saw a similar thing at the first celebration. Prince would come in and go behind the sound board area and fans would flock around it and STARE at him NON STOP. so much so that Prince would eventually turn his back and look at the wall. I mean STARE like he was a zoo animal..it was quite sad really and I learned right then and there...that as much as I wanted to just look at him, I wouldn't, out of respect for him. Sure I'd steal a glance from time to time but..that's it. I really wonder sometimes if this is where the whole story about "don't look him in the eyes" came about...people are just in awe of him and do not realize how rude they are being. I know what you mean about the staring thing...I was at the Saturday show in Vegas back in May. During sound-check P must have had a good laugh watching everyone stampede to the stage when we were let in. We could all hear him in the mic but didn't notice where he was till we were all in there for a while. We all turned around to see him sitting in a booth right behind us! As soon as people were noticing him he looked VERY uncomfortable. I passed up what would have been my opportunity to meet him after coming out of the ladies room. He was still sitting in the booth and I was shocked to see there were no fans gathered around him and I didn't notice where the bodyguards were. As I approached to go by him to get back to my spot in the crowd I figured this would be my one and only chance to have a look at him this up close without him really knowing...yea right..., but as I came closer to him he turned and looked directly at me. He had a mild expression and appeared to be more relaxed...the first thing that popped into my head was, "I will not stare!!, I have to show this man some respect!!, I will be a good girl!!", so I gave him a pleasant expression turned away and proceeded into the crowd. When he looked at me I just wanted to treat him like a normal person because I felt that by sitting in the crowd like that he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was proud of myself.
[Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] [Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] So, he still does sound-checks...even as uncomfortable as it is to be stared at by so many people at the same time. | |
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christos7 said: sacredwarrior said: thats technically assault, if its aggressive and unprovoked. did he steal ur camera too and violate more laws cuz apparently thats ok if ur guarding a popstar and the popstar seems to think it isnt hypocritical? It's called crowd control and taking cameras from people violating conditions of entry is perfectly justifiable.Someone trys to take my camera, they going to take away a broken skull. 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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MickG said: christos7 said: It's called crowd control and taking cameras from people violating conditions of entry is perfectly justifiable.Someone trys to take my camera, they going to take away a broken skull. right. just as no one is allowed to touch Prince without his permission, no one is allowed to touch this lady without hers, UNLESS she was posing direct threat to Prince's safety, or had been politely asked to move along and refused aggressively. the bodyguard who took that kids camera at the airport was way off. someone should teach these cats some manners. they r not policemen and dont have the right to touch people when unnecessary or steal anything from anyone. last time a 'bouncer' touched me for no good reason i told em ' you lay one finger on me and imma b callin the police. u have no jurisdiction over my BODY and i've given u no reason to grab me and move me anywhere. some people like to have their private space respected when they are out in public. Prince is obviously one of them, along with many other 'non-famous' people who feel the same way. sorry for going off topic. x " the embassy shut to keep the fools out " - as above, so below. | |
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gyro34 said: Obsidian said: I know what you mean about the staring thing...I was at the Saturday show in Vegas back in May. During sound-check P must have had a good laugh watching everyone stampede to the stage when we were let in. We could all hear him in the mic but didn't notice where he was till we were all in there for a while. We all turned around to see him sitting in a booth right behind us! As soon as people were noticing him he looked VERY uncomfortable. I passed up what would have been my opportunity to meet him after coming out of the ladies room. He was still sitting in the booth and I was shocked to see there were no fans gathered around him and I didn't notice where the bodyguards were. As I approached to go by him to get back to my spot in the crowd I figured this would be my one and only chance to have a look at him this up close without him really knowing...yea right..., but as I came closer to him he turned and looked directly at me. He had a mild expression and appeared to be more relaxed...the first thing that popped into my head was, "I will not stare!!, I have to show this man some respect!!, I will be a good girl!!", so I gave him a pleasant expression turned away and proceeded into the crowd. When he looked at me I just wanted to treat him like a normal person because I felt that by sitting in the crowd like that he wanted to be treated like everyone else. I was proud of myself.
[Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] [Edited 9/8/06 23:34pm] So, he still does sound-checks...even as uncomfortable as it is to be stared at by so many people at the same time. Well...in Vegas he did  . I think the goal in Vegas and in NYC-Butter was to run with a theme of "partying at Prince's house". He tried to play it down and make it comfortable...even though it did appear to be very difficult for him at first. He actually went form sitting and looking stressed to lounging with his feet up. It was nice to see him relax and the crowd behaved themselves...I don't think anyone got thrown out! Seeing him sitting there spoke volumes to me about what kind of an atmosphere he wanted to create and the message was clear...."welcome to my house...make yourself comfortable...stay a while?[Edited 9/10/06 20:29pm] He gets it! That's why the ladies love him... | |
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he always responds, not just once. You f*cked it up | |
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he's not responded to me once or a dozen times.
I think he likes hide and go seek. I'm not playing. 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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Obsidian said: gyro34 said: So, he still does sound-checks...even as uncomfortable as it is to be stared at by so many people at the same time. Well...in Vegas he did . I think the goal in Vegas and in NYC-Butter was to run with a theme of "partying at Prince's house". He tried to play it down and make it comfortable...even though it did appear to be very difficult for him at first. He actually went form sitting and looking stressed to lounging with his feet up. It was nice to see him relax and the crowd behaved themselves...I don't think anyone got thrown out! Seeing him sitting there spoke volumes to me about what kind of an atmosphere he wanted to create and the message was clear...."welcome to my house...make yourself comfortable...stay a while?
[Edited 9/10/06 20:29pm] That's cool. I wish I had been there.  | |
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sacredwarrior said: MickG said: Someone trys to take my camera, they going to take away a broken skull. right. just as no one is allowed to touch Prince without his permission, no one is allowed to touch this lady without hers, UNLESS she was posing direct threat to Prince's safety, or had been politely asked to move along and refused aggressively. the bodyguard who took that kids camera at the airport was way off. someone should teach these cats some manners. they r not policemen and dont have the right to touch people when unnecessary or steal anything from anyone. last time a 'bouncer' touched me for no good reason i told em ' you lay one finger on me and imma b callin the police. u have no jurisdiction over my BODY and i've given u no reason to grab me and move me anywhere. some people like to have their private space respected when they are out in public. Prince is obviously one of them, along with many other 'non-famous' people who feel the same way. sorry for going off topic. x  
 ....long observing some behaviors & enjoying encounters where  was consistantly graced 2 candidly photograph a number celebrities, every time around this little man keep my lens undercover(once when it was the only one N the room!).....whatever...he choses extremes thru some confidentiality aggreements 4 folks who R around & yet 'can't speak 2 him unless he speaks 1st' kinda madness!!!! have busted that rule more than once truly understand many things that don't necessarily condone
...wonder how boyfriend would feel if people didn't recognize him? he never hangs with B so he may never know
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Well I have sorta crossed paths with Prince at a celebration at Paisley Park.He was walking through the crowd after a performance I was talking to my friend and looked up as he and his bodyguard Trevor( at that time)passed right by. All I could do was yell out" He just walked passed us", and joke about that he was close enough I could reach out and touch him; which I wouldn't dare only to have security throw me to the ground. | |
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sacredwarrior said: MickG said: Someone trys to take my camera, they going to take away a broken skull. right. just as no one is allowed to touch Prince without his permission, no one is allowed to touch this lady without hers, UNLESS she was posing direct threat to Prince's safety, or had been politely asked to move along and refused aggressively. the bodyguard who took that kids camera at the airport was way off. someone should teach these cats some manners. they r not policemen and dont have the right to touch people when unnecessary or steal anything from anyone. last time a 'bouncer' touched me for no good reason i told em ' you lay one finger on me and imma b callin the police. u have no jurisdiction over my BODY and i've given u no reason to grab me and move me anywhere. some people like to have their private space respected when they are out in public. Prince is obviously one of them, along with many other 'non-famous' people who feel the same way. sorry for going off topic. x Taking ANYBODYS picture without their consent, especially when the intent is 2 publish or profit from it, is against the law (here at least). Only difference is that public figures employ people 2 enforce it. | |
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I don't know his response, but I walked right by him once and I didn't notice (he was around the corner, so I didn't see him coming towards me).
But he had to notice me because my co-worker said I walked a just a couple feet in front of him, and you know he didn't want any contact with a yucky regular guy. "Eww, he might have even been a fan!" a few minutes later I saw him out the window, gold lame suit w/cape. My Legacy
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christos7 said: sacredwarrior said: right. just as no one is allowed to touch Prince without his permission, no one is allowed to touch this lady without hers, UNLESS she was posing direct threat to Prince's safety, or had been politely asked to move along and refused aggressively. the bodyguard who took that kids camera at the airport was way off. someone should teach these cats some manners. they r not policemen and dont have the right to touch people when unnecessary or steal anything from anyone. last time a 'bouncer' touched me for no good reason i told em ' you lay one finger on me and imma b callin the police. u have no jurisdiction over my BODY and i've given u no reason to grab me and move me anywhere. some people like to have their private space respected when they are out in public. Prince is obviously one of them, along with many other 'non-famous' people who feel the same way. sorry for going off topic. x Taking ANYBODYS picture without their consent, especially when the intent is 2 publish or profit from it, is against the law (here at least). Only difference is that public figures employ people 2 enforce it. photos are allowed to be taken if they're in a public place, right? You f*cked it up | |
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I wish he WOULD RESPOND to MY QUESTIONS.... I Want to Know all his SECRETS and I PROMISE NOT TO TELL. He INTRIQUES me NO END being that he is my GUITAR HERO GOD..Personally, he could Touch me anytime he wants to and I would PURR with Delight and he Knows IT! I KNOW he thinks I'm Too Wild over Him... Sometimes, I get Mad at him cause he disappoints me by Not performing when I want him to. I Totally am Mesmerized by his GUITAR Playing and I really just Dig on him and I just wish I could Always b Allowed to Whitness his shows cause he's so AWESOMELY Great...I just Love him...He's so Cool!!! | |
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