In a message dated 7/11/2003 12:21:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Rsutliff@columbus.rr.com writes:

> >Perhaps those musicians who've never had aspirations can take your advice,
> Kevin.  I'm not, and have never been, one of those kind.  Most of the
> artists I call friends have not been one of those kind either.  We all know
> that what we've planned for ourselves and been working for is now a lost
> cause.  We all know we'll have to content ourselves with a few hundred or a
> few thousand sold, that our life's work is now a hobby.  Until you know what
> that FEELS like, and can show some of that respect that you purport to have,
> I suggest you zip it.
> >
> >Wendie
> >

Quite agree, and I've handled it on both ends (artist and biz side). Most 
fans have no real clue how difficult it is to make a living doing this..or to 
pour your heart and soul into a project that doesn't get heard/marketed/released 
(even). Done all that..hell, grew up with a fantastically talented musician 
(my father) who kind of had his life sucked out of him over time. And I had to 
withdraw myself for a few years to get myself together after getting beaten up 
by a major label, lawyers, and shady distribution people.  But I was so much 
younger then, way older than that now....

BTW, love your stuff! And I echo Bobby's support for you as well..

RL