Folks,

Brian hasn't said much about this but I did want to make a point.

Brian and I were discussing the possibility of a lyric contest in some depth several months ago. Most nights before I went to bed there would be a two or three page email from Brian noting the obstacles to be overcome, the purpose and objectives of such a contest, the possible benefits to be gained, the organizational responsibilities and manpower requirements. I would retire with my mind filled with new thoughts and ideas.

I'd awaken in the morning, stumble to the computer and find two or three more pages from Brian, answering questions, posing others, issuing challenges, etc. All written clearly, succinctly and in a manner that was easy to follow.

He was planning this then, and is pulling it off now while maintaining a hectic travel schedule as well as coordinating and managing the best darn songwriter site on the web...and he is pulling it off on a much broader scale than anything we discussed.

I promise you, no decision he has announced was made without careful deliberation or in a capricious manner. Brian always gives a straightforward answer to a question...it just may not always be the answer that we, as individuals, want to hear.

I am tickled to death to see this contest become a reality and to see so many new names entered. A special thanks to Pete and Blake for their work on this.

dawg

Wisdom does not always accompany age. Sometimes
age just shows up alone.