1contessa said:

All I hope for is truth and not some ego trip.

Prince has no truth outside his ego.

Arjuna said:

Pentacle said:

RJOrion said:

Let's hope it's a pop-up book!

ufoclub said:

Let's hope it's a pop-up book!

NOT the Dirty Mind chapters though!!

I haven't read the previous 420+ posts but here's my two cents on this one -

1. For starters, I'll be quite surprised if this book sees the light of day, what with P constantly changing his mind, his priorities and general fickleness

2. It has the potential to be fascinating, especially if he focussed on the music, the song-writing process and the personal inspirations of the songs, his looks and career choices. Would love to hear his side of the story on so many things, from his early life, parents, his thoughts on JB, Sly, Miles, MJ, Rick James and the Revolution.

3. I can't help but think it will ultimately be a frustrating hodge-podge of interesting titbits of autobiography and insight into the life and career, mixed with tons of vague, hippy-dippy, new agey, JW-inspired cryptic statements and references about the Bible, evil record companies and former associates that will mean next to nothing to anyone but the man himself.

Time will tell. But the Beautiful Ones hurt u everytime ...

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PURPLEIZED3121 said:

Miles said:

I haven't read the previous 420+ posts but here's my two cents on this one -

1. For starters, I'll be quite surprised if this book sees the light of day, what with P constantly changing his mind, his priorities and general fickleness

2. It has the potential to be fascinating, especially if he focussed on the music, the song-writing process and the personal inspirations of the songs, his looks and career choices. Would love to hear his side of the story on so many things, from his early life, parents, his thoughts on JB, Sly, Miles, MJ, Rick James and the Revolution.

3. I can't help but think it will ultimately be a frustrating hodge-podge of interesting titbits of autobiography and insight into the life and career, mixed with tons of vague, hippy-dippy, new agey, JW-inspired cryptic statements and references about the Bible, evil record companies and former associates that will mean next to nothing to anyone but the man himself.

Time will tell. But the Beautiful Ones hurt u everytime ...

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he got paid, has a team in place mad randon house is not to be trifled with,,,i dont think there is a i not delivering,.,,BTW,m i do believe him whwn he sauys warners has teh masters...;.and for them to have made an offer he couldnt refuse after a 50 page submittal says something

Just like everyone else on the org, I would definitely buy it and read any prince memoir.

I would like it to include his inspirations for songs, his stories about putting together the large tours. His interactions with the business side of WB, Paisley Park, and all the people he had to let go in order to form new groups. I am sure his life is intense with lots of difficult decisions. It would definitly be a suprise to prince describe his creative process in a book.

As a fan I see Prince is a true Gemini. He reveals himself through his songs and art. Yet we really know very little about him as a person.

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I'll buy it for sure.

There was a long interview last year -- I forget from which magazine, but it wasn't published (someone posted it here). In that interview, I remember Prince sounding very honest and straightforward, almost "normal".

I feel like the days of him spouting off about Stauros or chemtrails or Con-DUM are long over. I'm sure there will be embellishments, and stuff being glossed over, but I think there will be a serious tone to it.

To add:

When I first heard about this, honestly my first thought was wondering if everything is OK with Prince.

First we have the heartfelt, original Piano and Microphone tour where every review has said he's very emotional throughout, especially after Vanity died. Then we have this memoir coming out. Seems like Prince has something to say that he can't say solely in music.

Secondly, I wondered why the memoir is only going up to the Super Bowl? That seems like an odd place to start, unless it's 1977-2007?

Se7en said:

To add:

When I first heard about this, honestly my first thought was wondering if everything is OK with Prince.

First we have the heartfelt, original Piano and Microphone tour where every review has said he's very emotional throughout, especially after Vanity died. Then we have this memoir coming out. Seems like Prince has something to say that he can't say solely in music.

Secondly, I wondered why the memoir is only going up to the Super Bowl? That seems like an odd place to start, unless it's 1977-2007?

same here - seems like he is incredibly reflective. Inevitable I guess as several people connected have passed away, fallen ill & I guess likewsie this year has seen so many famous people pass away. The feeling of mortality hits us all eventually. Of course I am just speculating. I think you are right about the dates too, seems like a good place to end at an absolute high point.

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ONLY real question is ...will it be about Prince the person or Prince the rock star????

Se7en said:

To add:

When I first heard about this, honestly my first thought was wondering if everything is OK with Prince.

First we have the heartfelt, original Piano and Microphone tour where every review has said he's very emotional throughout, especially after Vanity died. Then we have this memoir coming out. Seems like Prince has something to say that he can't say solely in music.

Secondly, I wondered why the memoir is only going up to the Super Bowl? That seems like an odd place to start, unless it's 1977-2007?

U know I felt the exact same way! But I like to think positive. So I'm not going to give that energy.

Also 1977 -2007 is a LONG time. That's more than enough info for a Memoir...

If it's an honest memoir, it would be entitled, "Shit N Dumb Edition: How I Fucked Up My Career" by Prince.

Scarfo said:

If it's an honest memoir, it would be entitled, "Shit N Dumb Edition: How I Fucked Up My Career" by Prince.

I don't think Prince has fucked up his career. It may not have gone the way you wanted it to or how many of his fans wanted it to, but it's been an amazing career. He has world-wide respect as an accomplished, iconic musician and he's still to this day one of the most talented musicians out there. People are still excited to see him perform in concert too.

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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Guitarhero said:

I know a few friends who left this place because of the nonsense and pure hate. And not just about Prince , it even gets personal. Prince has some cool fans , but all the nutjobs seem to be here. Hell you can't even like something without being call famz like it something to be embarrassed about. You can like something and be told you have no taste or your deaf. WTF

All the critics hate you in orgland

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That's why Eye stay here to spread positivity. Despite being called the worse names of my life here.

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*worst

Se7en said:

I'll buy it for sure.

There was a long interview last year -- I forget from which magazine, but it wasn't published (someone posted it here). In that interview, I remember Prince sounding very honest and straightforward, almost "normal".

I feel like the days of him spouting off about Stauros or chemtrails or Con-DUM are long over. I'm sure there will be embellishments, and stuff being glossed over, but I think there will be a serious tone to it.

ebony mag interview,,he kept it so real, i avtaully thought it was an onion interview.

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

Se7en said:

To add:

When I first heard about this, honestly my first thought was wondering if everything is OK with Prince.

First we have the heartfelt, original Piano and Microphone tour where every review has said he's very emotional throughout, especially after Vanity died. Then we have this memoir coming out. Seems like Prince has something to say that he can't say solely in music.

Secondly, I wondered why the memoir is only going up to the Super Bowl? That seems like an odd place to start, unless it's 1977-2007?

same here - seems like he is incredibly reflective. Inevitable I guess as several people connected have passed away, fallen ill & I guess likewsie this year has seen so many famous people pass away. The feeling of mortality hits us all eventually. Of course I am just speculating. I think you are right about the dates too, seems like a good place to end at an absolute high point.

he also l;ost ex gf Kim Upsher, Purple Rain waitress, and the gf he was on phone with when he picked up Lisa Coleman from airport the first time..I beleive she passed in Novemebr

Empress said:

Can it be a purple coffee table book about purple coffee tables?

TryWhistlingThis said:

Eye just recently read Natalie Cole's Memoir after attending her funeral earlier this year. It was a page turner! Eye expect 's will be just as intriguing.

iZsaZsa said:

Pentacle said:

So, was ' The Beautiful Ones' this week's purple pick?

There's nothing in that thread, which seems locked again.

Yes.

On page 4 the #100 post, You're able to see how I was about Prince's future

project but some of you have me wishing I should've stopped on page 4 and never viewed anymore comments on this topic..

Because I don't know what to think ...

(It's up to you Prince, to shut the negativity down and prove them Wrong)

RosesRred said:

On page 4 the #100 post, You're able to see how I was about Prince's future

project but some of you have me wishing I should've stopped on page 4 and never viewed anymore comments on this topic..

Because I don't know what to think ...

(It's up to you Prince, to shut the negativity down and prove them Wrong)

Damn, if you're gonna drink a whole bottle of wine at least dance and have a good time!

purplethunder3121 said:

Damn, if you're gonna drink a whole bottle of wine at least dance and have a good time!

I was dancing and having a BLAST on page 4..

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