The Dangers of Being "Almost Famous"

To recap, I was attacked the other day by someone who was not only a music critic but also a personality critic. (see blog)

I actually found the episode silly and a waste of my time, but I am overwhelmed at the response I received by dozens of my friends on MySpace. Everybody was in agreement that "Ed" probably just needs a hug. I mean, who doesn't get that proclaiming to be "almost famous" was meant to be tongue-in-cheek? Sheesh.

But what took me by surprise was the love and encouragement that I received from so many people. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Or maybe it was just the tequila. Either way, it helped.

Imagine the nerve of the guy telling me that I suck just because I haven't made it big (in spite of also saying in the same sentence that I have a lot of talent). Well here's a news flash: Success isn't measured by appearances on the Tonight Show or Grammy nominations. Success is what you make it. I'm writing songs and that makes me very happy. I'm making music and that makes me feel good! I have friends and people who love me. I completed a CD and people actually like it enough to want to own it! Isn't that success???

Well it is to me. I'm very happy where I'm at in my life right now. I've accomplished a lot, especially in the field of music. I've written music scores to films and commercials, I've been interviewed on the radio in Los Angeles (a major rock radio station), I've even sung on a recording session with Roy Rogers! Suck on that Ed.

I guess it feels easy to attack someone behind the anonymity of the Internet. It would have been one thing to simply attack my music, but to attack me personally??? What a dick.

To all of you who have expressed your thoughts on the matter I thank you. What the guy said to me doesn't bother me as much as simply the fact that he did it. But more than anything I'm blown away at the support from all of you.

peace & love,
Steve