It seems to be a common misconception that I'm obsessive about my music. Well, let me make this clear to you:

I talk about my music, in general, a lot because it's one of the few personal things about myself that I feel like sharing with the world. In some cases, it's the one thing I feel I have in common with some people. In other cases, it paves way for a good debate. And, of course, I enjoy sharing my one life's passion with you guys. Understand?

I talk about Alice Cooper a lot because I respect that man. He's been a major inspiration to me in many ways. Meeting him is one of the few aspects of my life that seems to interest others. Understand?

I talk about Tom Keifer a lot because I greatly admire him as a musician and a person. His music connects with me, be it solo, work with Cinderella, or other projects. Understand?

When I say I'm heartbroken about such things as Hanoi Rocks splitting up, or Tom Keifer's vocal hemorrhage, or even the Buddy Holly/Big Bopper/Ritchie Valens plane crash, I mean it. Even if I joke about it, I mean it. Understand?

When I say that rap makes me feel sick, I'm not being over-dramatic. It does. Not only that, but being forced to hear it causes me to think about the fact that the music I love has been replaced in society by something I despise. It depresses me. Understand?

No. I do NOT only listen to "old" music. My library is rather diverse, whatever you think. It is simply that the 80's strike me as a more entertaining era than the one we're living in. Understand?

I'm not going to say that music is my life. It's not. It's my passion, but I could live just fine without it.

A lot of you seem to find it difficult to understand why I like the "hair metal" scene. Let me put it this way - haven't you ever wanted to be a part of something? I'm not only interested in the music. I like feeling like I'm a part of a separate culture. Okay?

Finally, I am NOT that "Alice Cooper" fan. In fact, he's not even my top musician of all time. Surprised? You shouldn't be.

I lied. One last thing. You don't have to humour me when I'm talking about my music. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, admit it. If you don't want to listen to my lectures on rock n' roll, let me know. I complain about it sometimes, I know. But I don't mean it. And, let me make it clear, I do appreciate when you GENUINELY are listening to what I have to say. However, it seems most of you are doing that far less lately. Also, when I say I've got a song you might like, why not give it a try?


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One more thing, then you can get back to your lives. Nothing pisses me off more than when someone assumes to really "know" me. Unless I've known you long enough to have deep, philosophical conversations on ethics and personal beliefs, you don't "know" me. And very, very few people fall under that category. So, don't be answering questions for me, don't be making assumptions about me, and, for GOD'S SAKE, don't be passing on those assumptions to others. Don't be offended if you're not one of those few people who really know me - it really is a matter of who I am, not who you are.

No, this isn't directed at anyone in particular.