Hiya Larry,
... Just Win here - you know, the guy forever living in an old 'Hard Rock Cafe' shirt!
I just wanted to say, that having seen and met you all these years now - I've never doubted you or your sincerity. I also know that from time to time there is a hefty dose of self generated 'noise' that bursts out - which is natural under the circumstances and quite understandable. For some reason people just can't see through the noise ... and that's when things turn somewhat dissonant.
It is the same for my mate Russ - you know him ... big balding biking bruiser, rather prone to telling the audience to get decent glasses or get out! Diplomacy is something he can't spell.
He is a thoroughly decent bloke though, trying his hardest to make people see and understand the reality of this situation and his own painful experiences ... but his intense frustration, coupled with physical and other damage from his this often boil over into rage.
This has given him a bad reputation and people often ask me, 'what the heck are you doing associating with him?' ... answer is - he's a good man and he tells it like it is, to the best of his ability - yet he is criticised for human failings ... in an inhuman situation.
Larry - in my opinion, you're a good man ... and we all care about you - even if you can be as much of a right royal pain as Russ can be at times! ... actually, maybe not as much as Russ can be - yet I'd still call him a best mate.
If you've lost Russ's number it is 01723 513231 and you can also reach him at his site
http://www.flyingsaucer.euHe's putting on the FSR conference 27th/28th June in Filey - if you'd like to see it ( and Russ Throw half the audience out - most likely), I'm sure he'd spring you some freebie tickets.
Best wishes, Win.