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Hey Ieshwar! Awww wow! You're the greatest!

Hey Mike Aww Thanks! That's really sweet of you to say! Isn't it such a cool song!

Nifty poll! I voted for "he needed a break from writing" or perhaps just the internet in general. I know this happens to me occasionally too. He's probably not particularly aware that it's been that long (perhaps because of the new bf ). So it may indeed be a combination of things! -Kevin

Why not give him all these flaws? Make him more interesting :0 Well I suppose those ideas were original back then. I just meant that I'd find a modern story with the same themes to be a bit tired. Excellent point! I fully agree

Well I've just had the 2nd meal of the day, which I suppose could be considered lunch, although it's also going to be my last meal of the day, so that's more like dinner, but as far as time of day goes it's probably nearest breakfast ...So you tell me The person below me is going to go shopping today.

Not to streak Salt or pepper?

I'm grateful to: -My boss for covering for me with the BIG boss when I accidentally slept through a meeting today -My friends (you guys included ) for being so warm, supportive, helpful, and all around awesome. -My mom because she's the bestest -My kitty because she's really sweet, cute, and affectionate AND low-maintenance

I agree!! Personally I hate being photographed (or having my voice recorded for that matter. I prefer to interact "live" ), but since I'm not going to be there I definitely want to see some photos!

Awesome! Thank you, Greame

WOW! That sounds really awesome! It's sorta like you get a whole trip/vacation just for your birthday Well that's cool! LOL, I wish I knew something about the scene in San Diego, but I really don't Have a great time though! Happy birthday and take care Kevin

WOO HOOOO!!!! Happy Birthday Anna!!! I hope you're enjoying college life and doing fantastic! Take care, have an awesome birthday, a marvelous year, and a super time all around! And come back and visit us when ya get a chance too -Kevin P.S. make your mom buy ya something terrific!

OH my gosh! You are so lucky!! I would LOVE to see it on Broadway! I mean WOW! How cool is that?!? I loved the movie! I definitely hope to see it on stage some day! I didn't know that! Like what? Are they available online? Have an awesome time, Coley! -Kevin

I must say, based on everything I've ever heard by reputation it certainly does seem as though your stories, Eggman, are among the seminal gay classics! I'm very much embarrassed to admit that I've never read your work Wow! Then I really need to check this one out! Have an awesome day and take care all Kevin

Oh my gosh! I didn't know they were responsible for "Macho Man"! Nifty! Say, who did "Kung Fo Fighting"?

I actually thought Hinduism was pretty accepting of homosexuality too. Well actually I just thought they were extremely peaceful and thus unlikely to actively oppose it. I confess my knowledge of Eastern religions isn't as thorough as I'd like. What precisely are the tenants of Sikhism anyway? (feel free to PM me with regards to this if you feel like discussing it but would rather not do so here ) Take care all -Kevin

It definitely sounds like we're on the same page about this! Sorry things are rough for you, Beasty I hope things improve soon in India with regards to acceptance (and I know with you around they will ). I most definitely agree with you here! Take care all and have a great day! Kevin

Congrats!! I hope you get high marks

CONGRATS, Ieshwar!! This is something very important to keep in mind! Thanks CJ Dude! I love your new avatar!! Yuppers! In fact, now that I think about it, I think someone even put her in a poll... Take care and have a great day all! Kevin

I was thinking he might take issue with that as well. After all it thoroughly ticked Tracey off when it happened to him, and there seems to be a lot of parallels between the two.

Welcome Dave It's awesome having you (back)! Well I'm pretty good with remembering people. Give us a try. What was your name back then? Take care and have a great day! Kevin

So Hot - Kidd Rock

While I mostly agree with you, I think it's worth keeping in mind that this is a very complicated situation and it's very difficult to predict how things will go. I read an article recently about a gay Iranian who'd fled to England to escape the oppressive nature of his homeland with regards to sexuality. However, in the article he was explicit that if there was a war with Iran he would return to his motherland and fight to defend them. Anyway, the point is it's a delicate matter and we may very well end up alienating the Iranian gay population themselves. Also, I would be concerned that there will be a deadly backlash involved for many of these people as a result of the increased attention it's getting. Sure it's easy for us to say something like, "well it's for the ultimate good and it's the only way things will change", but we're not the ones who could get beaten or killed. Anyway, I do agree with you. It's just not a black-and-white matter. -Kevin

This is nifty! Appearing on Oprah ought to bring more awareness to the issue. I just hope for his sake he can back up everything he claims happened to him! Great point! I guess we're just lucky

Well reasoned, Vic. That's in line with my impression of each of them as well. ...it's a pity we don't have a forum or something to discuss this stuff in! I agree, he is reminiscent of Eminem. Only cuter I think Personally I tend to like Eminem's music -Kevin

That is awesome, Liddy! Congrats I'm celebrating a quiet, relaxing even in!