IMHO is one of those redundant statements. Of course I express MY opinions .... who else can I speak for? Dreamers post is very well thought out and carefully worded with great tact and poise. I admit, that is not my writing (or speaking) style. My Dad and my older sister are both like that, while my Mom and I seen to fire from the hip. We are passionate, artistic people with great love and respect for life and all those in it, but we DO (sometimes) come off as unfeeling. This is simply not so. I feel a great deal of compassion and willingness to learn. I also feel that in this crazy world of entertainment, that many, many people are being misguided by the rantings of idiots and marketers trying to "sell us" something. Maybe an idea, maybe a product, but it's a snow job, just the same.

I won't pretend that I am not a little rough around the edges, but I take great pride in my commitment to family, friends and work. My troubles at home are certainly due in part to the surroundings that we all face, and we are all shaped by our situations, but please don't tell me that because I am strong willed and confident in my abilities ( a MUST HAVE quality for any entertainer) that my family suffers proportionatly. Bad things happen to good people all the time, and kids will ALWAYS test their limits when they can.

We are rasing teens in a wacky, mixed up world, and it ain't easy, my friends. It ain't even close. I love my family more than life itself, and I share the same passion for my art that many of you do. I shall continue to express myself in the best way that I know how, and only hope that the fragile nature of the written word can somehow traslate my true feelings.

This medium is far from perfect, and the safety net of anonimity can really play tricks on your mind. Be honest with yourself - speak your mind, and be ready to accept contrary opinion. I am.

Different views are healthy. Keep 'em coming.

Esh ..... here's an olive branch. I'll pick it up with your own glove. Let's move on, shall we?