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June 5/2004

Kerry dropped by all excited. (I almost saw a pulse!) Apparently some unengaged musicians are coming out in full force to raise money for his campaign. Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, Bette Midler and James Taylor, to name a few. I tried to look excited for the guy, but I finally had to tell him the truth: That yesterday's, bland MOR artists, are only reinforcing the Kerry stereotype. I mean, let's be honest, when the exhilarating pinnacle of the night's entertainment is gonna be Streisand and Diamond performing, You Don't Bring Me Flowers, well, that really sums up the whole problem that is John Kerry. Hey, it's great that these singers have found something to do with all the free time they have on their hands. But as far as excitement goes, well, let's just say that James Taylor belongs in the same category as warm milk. It's nice enough, I guess… If you're looking for something to put you to sleep, but other than that - what's the point?

All I can say is that it makes me think that his previous "Kerry image enhancement concept" of dressing up like a Star Trek Vulcan might be worth revisiting.

Or if you folks out there have any brilliant (or not so brilliant) ideas on what Mr. Kerry can do to enhance his image, why not send them to me, Avery Ant, care of my flunky, "Dances for Nickels" Erskine-Kellie. Hey, he's got nothing better to do (other than dance for nickels). You can reach him at: mug@averyant.com

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