I mean, he's a prettyman to the utmost...

What else would keep you around if there were no music from the man...?

Well, if all the rumors I've been hearing on the org lately are true, the man makes some mean pancakes and eggs. Nuff said.

He's gotta lotta money, and he don't wanna spend it on him...

He's also a hell of a poet...

and 1 helluva storyteller.

I dunno.

He's had this way of getting me to fall in love with him over & over again... but it's his musical alter ego... what comes from deep inside him.

I'm not sure if I'd still think as much of him if he was stripped of his poetic & storytelling abilities.

But I can't agree more that he is a beautiful man.
The only man I ever called "beautiful"

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

That's a shame.

christos7 said:

I used to cringe when I heard anyone call a man "beautiful"

Women are beautiful. Men are handsome.
Those words go with the approriate gender and I still believe that.

But a lot about Prince is beautiful, including his appearance, so I can't help but call him so.

Tis is all I have to say.....

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

I think u may b confusing beauty with sexuality. Asexual things can b both.
eg a beautiful flower and a handsome some of money... Funny that.

christos7 said:

Maybe...

I've just always called men handsome... but that doesn't do him enough justice. But then again, I doubt the entirity of Webster's dictionary would be able to do him justice... cuz there's just too many words to describe him.

So one of my nicknames for him is "indescribable"

He could give me some make-up tips anytime!

I'd like to see an exhibition of his photographs (and paintings, if he paints). Also, his sketches for his clothes.

Very Much So...There r Many Qualities about Prince that Fully Gravitates Me 2 him just 2 name a few...
His very Presence~ his Intelligence, his Style, his Charming-Fun Nature! his Personal tastes & Interests, His Wonderful Voice...I could listen 2 him 4ever...bored I would Never b! And of Most of all, one can see He has a Beautiful Heart and Soul

Maia7 said:

Co-sign 2 all of the above

The very first thing I noticed about him was the stage presence he had... and of course his dedication 2 his art... I just knew that it was something he lived for and its something that lives in him...

His voice is a lot of comfort and it has a lot of range... but yeah, I could listen 2 him 4ever if given the chance. (I wasted a whole summer with him and have no regrets )

Beautiful Soul he is... and so much more

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

Beyond all the superficial stuff in this discussion, I think many of his best characteristics go unnoticed and/or taken for granted. Argue about the quality of his work all you want but he doesn't change pace for anyone or anything, he turns out music regularly, puts his competiters to shame. he doesn't let the naysayers shake his confidence, he is so secure in his gift that he does what he wants, consequences be damned. Which brings up another great characteristic totally seperate from talent, he has heart, balls, courage---whatever you want to call it. He has never shrank from challenges, in most cases meeting them head on and taking unneccessary risks which would have ended anyone elses career. His ability to know how to maximize his gifts, he has talent and he knows how to craft it. Aside from a few slippups with drugs, alcohol and personal problems, he has kept his head on better and straighter than anyone in his league and he's done it for a long time. No solo artist has kept there sanity as well at his level of fame (except maybe Springsteen). I see Prince differently than the rest of you because i am a musician, he has many great characteristics outside of art to emulate.

mozfonky said:

Wow... all very true. I couldn't have put it better myself.
Many of these things, I'd put on a list of over 100 reasons why he's an incredible person... I just don't have the time 2 make such a list... kind of a trival waste of time.

I admire him a lot 4 the fact that he doesn't let anyone tell him what 2 write about. He does what he pleases and it always turns out 4 the best.

I love his voice so if he did something that required him to speak a lot, that would keep me around...

I'm drawn to all things artistic....he's an artist who is able use many different forms of media/expression. If his music was taken from him he would without a doubt find another avenue to express himself and it would still be utterly remarkable.

uptown26 said:

haha... me 2. I go nuts for his speaking voice.

If he were some sort "motivational speaker"... the possibilities are endless

Music aside ...



"much to offer"

No

Mach said:

You honestly feel that way...?

He has written some of the most beautiful words and has shown his
talent as a photographer, clothes designer and movie director (UTCM
gets panned, but it has some beautiful shots and flow well)...

mozfonky said:

Very nicely said.

Prince definitely is a survivor, no question. His longevity is impressive, but I'm not sure his behavior is one to emulate. Few people have his kind of talent and work ethic, and without those it's damn near impossible to survive the career bumps Prince has suffered through. It's easy to admire his risk-taking and stubborn willfullness, but they've also gotten him into trouble.

Sorta like Michael Jordan, with his gambling and baseball. Guys at that skill level seem to crave an extra thrill, always looking for new challenges. And they can afford to take those kind of chances because they've put in a lifetime of dedication to their craft. People are free to take chances and gamble with their lives, but the only way to come out on the winning end is to build a solid foundation of hard work and talent.

Let's see: since I don't really know him, never met him, can only answer that based on what I've observed from afar in the very short time I've paid attention (as compared to others here)

he's obviously smart (clever); if he were not, he wouldn't have survived the "industry" -- one has to admire that;
he's strong--others have said he "rolls with it" that's essential for a man; gotta love that;
he's spiritual which implies that he's capable of loving- all right now!
he can relate to anyone--sooo important in today's global society.
he looks good, who doesn't like that?
Overall rating:
Question to ask--does his physical ability to "make you happy" match his written ability to inspire euphoric thoughts? If the answer to that question is affirmative, then I think he's pretty close to perfect (even w/o the music) and therefore, the answer to the question would be.... YEAH!
[Edited 9/6/07 19:07pm]

Twinkly1 said:

BRAVISIMO! I like this post!

JudasSmile said:

Yep...I'd love it if he'd put together a book of his photos and sketches...I'd buy it...