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Volume 1: Issue 10 | The B# Newsletter | November, 2000
Publisher/Editor: Kenny Love
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Editor's Blurb

2. B# RoundTable Discussion List

3. Music Career Stuff


4. "Professional Graphics at Any Budget"

By Carolyn Ballen


5. "Planning A Successful CD Release"

By Suzanne Glass


6. "Career Planning" - Part 2 of 3

By Chris Knab


7. "Covering Songs" - Part 3
(registering the Copyright in your cover recording)

By Joy R. Butler, Esq.


8. "Fear of Falling"

By Mark Baxter

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1. Editor's Blurb:

Welcome to the November issue of the "B# Newsletter."
I wish to apologize for not following up with certain
secondary parts to articles presented in our last month's
issue due to a recent system crash before we had the
opportunity to back up our last phase. I hope to get
these out at a later date.

Well, it's that time again...you know the time, where
every 4 years, we are given the opportunity to
exercise our civic duty by going to the voting polls
and, basically, allowing ourselves to be lied to for
another 4 years and sealing our doom by choosing
the best lying candidate who managed to "snow"
us...again.

Now, I don't intend to step into the political arena,
but I believe anyone who has paid any degree of
attention to the mechanics of this particular election,
will readily admit to it being nothing, if not hilarious.

I actually tuned in to the debates just to see the
threatening bodily language, the bumbling answers,
unaccompanied by any real issues addressed,
with even less qualified answers provided.

At times, I couldn't decipher whether it was a
presidential debate, or one of those special events
occasionally sponsored by the World Wrestling
Federation. An entertaining bit of television, to say
the least.

And, our very own Chris Knab, just yesterday, sent
me some even more entertaining media comments
heard from candidate George W. Bush, which I
reviewed with such interest, that I decided to pepper
and sprinkle this issue with throughout.

Now, I really started giving George, in particular, my
undivided earnest attention after hearing him refer
to the New York reporter as an a**hole to his
vice presidential running mate Dick Cheney during
a speaking engagement a couple of months back
while believing the podium microphone was turned
off (they never learn, do they?).

The presidential candidate's quotations, referred to
as "Bushisms," the irony is that while Governor
George "Nuke 'em" Bush and his wife, Laura, have
paraded proactive educational reform here in Texas
during his governorship, through these media sound
clips we now see that the governor too could have
availed himself of much of that educational overhaul
on a more personal level as well.

Actually, upon careful review of the quotations, I
determined a more appropriate label for them would
be "Bullshisms." See how neatly that rolls off the
tongue? If you are still confused, I believe the
hilarious side-splitting quotes contained herein
will clear up any misunderstanding and serve as
self-explanatory.

Just keep in mind that this is 1 of 2 guys running for
the highest office in the land who wants your vote on
November 7...just 6 days away, but will probably do
absolutely nothing to benefit your music career while
in office. In fact, I have not even heard the state of
the music industry addressed on a serious note from
either candidate yet.

Well, after reviewing the quotes, ask yourself, "Is
this the guy whom I want to entrust with his finger on
the red Bat phone?" Pay especially close attention
to Governor Bush's obvious misuse of English
grammar in his quotes during media interviews and
speaking engagements on the old campaign trail.

These idiotic bumblings (oops! did I say that?) can't
even be attributed to Texas Twang...it is, otherwise,
just plain grammatical dumbdownery in its worst
state...and, I mean that both figuratively and literally.

In fact, I don't believe I have ever seen grammar
dumbdowned to this degree by any purported
politician. At the very least, the ability and
wherewithal to orate is, generally, one of any
politician's strongest (and expected) assets.

The only other recent event that remotely compares to
this surprise by the presidential candidate, is Star
Trek's William Shatner AKA Capt. James T. Kirk's
recent "Priceline.com" television commercials. At
least, the captain has the excuse of having spent far
too much time near the dilithium crystal chamber
during warp space flights. What's George's excuse?

Actually, at this point, I am of the opinion that we
would all be better served if Mr. Spock would be as
kind as to simply administer the famous Vulcan neck
pinch to both these guys.

P. S. Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be
*Texas* cowboys who sniffed oil fumes.

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GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:

"The important question is, How many hands have I
shaked?" - Answering a question about why he hasn't
spent more time in New Hampshire - in the New York
Times, Oct. 23, 1999

"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children
learning?" - Florence, S.C., Jan. 11, 2000

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where
wings take dream." - LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 18, 2000

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2. B# RoundTable Discussion List

Check out the "B# RoundTable" discussion list, a
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of the "B# Newsletter."

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"I 've learned a lot from the "B# RoundTable"
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3. Music Career Stuff

* CD STREET

If we had to name just one unique street on which
every musician with a CD to sell should step afoot, it
would be "CDSTREET.COM." And, just why is that?
Well, now, just look at these unbeatable features:

- No need to give up a HUGE chunk of each sale
- CDStreet.com collects ONLY 15% in service fees
- NO set-up fees
- NO waiting for 3 months to get paid from CD sales
- You are paid monthly for your CD sales

But, here's the absolute *best* part for "gigging"
musicians! CDStreet.com now allows you to take
credit card orders for your CD at your very own gigs!
Now, where and when have ya heard of that?

Nope...we didn't think so.

Yep...once again, this is a *lot* better set-up than
those "other guys."

Check out Glenn, Brad, Courtney, and all the rest at
http://www.cdstreet.com and be sure to tell them
you learned about their great service in Kenny Love's
"B# Newsletter."

* Do a fellow musician a wonderful favor today...tell 'em
about the "B# Newsletter," or simply forward this copy
to them.

* Promote your own Music-Related Product, Service,
or Information in this space for only $10 for a whole
month! Deadline is the 25th of each month. We also
reserve the right to reject ads we deem inappropriate
for this publication.

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4. "Professional Graphics at Any Budget"
(a crucial part of effective promotion)

By Carolyn Ballen


Graphics are a crucial part of effective promotion!
Very often you will be judged based on what your
materials look like as much as the content that is
within them. Like it or not, your graphics can be the
difference between getting your materials read or
your CD played.

It's important to realize that virtually any type of
promotion you do will require graphics, and you can
create effective professional design no matter how
much (or how little) you have to spend. The key is to
be consistent and make your $ work!

Don't forget: Make sure that all of your materials
include contact/booking and Web site information!

Your Logo

The very first step to graphical consistency is your
logo. It should be an image that is recognizable,
distinctive and, most importantly, easy to read.
Your logo and band name should be able to stand
out from a distance. This is an element that you will
use on all of the materials that you create.

Consider hiring a professional designer to do your
logo, even if this is the only thing you use a designer
for. You'll then have a great graphical element that
you can use for everything else you do, even if you
don't bring in a designer.

Image

Remember that materials don't have to be "slick" to
get the job done, but they do have to be consistent
and distinctive in a way that say's: Your Band. Your
goal should be that people say,

"Look! It's Band X! Let's see what they're up to!"

This feeling can be based either on the logo, layout,
color scheme, type of artwork, or all of these
combined.

Don't forget: Ideas can come from anywhere, and
at any time. Keep your eyes open to graphical
elements that surround you everywhere you go. Get
inspiration and ideas from what you see.

Working without a designer? No problem!

Without a designer, you will probably be using
text/fonts to create a consistent image. This can be
done with text treatments alone. Most computers
come standard with a font that consists of graphical
images as opposed to letters. The most common
type would be "wingdings" or something of that
nature.

If you use any of these symbols, make sure you don't
make your materials too busy. I'd suggest picking
only one symbol if you decide to use any at all. They
can be used at the beginnings of your paragraphs,
or around your heading. Again, don't let your
materials start to look too busy.

You can create your own logo (even if it's only
temporary) by choosing a font that you like, then
printing it at the top of all your materials. You can
also apply effects to the logo text, for example,
making it "Italic," "Bold," "All Caps," or a number
of other treatments. Many very prominent logos
are simple text such as is used by Sony, MicroSoft,
Xerox, Compaq, FileMaker, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Below your logo, use the same font, or pick
something complimentary for the rest of the text. I
would recommend using one font size (two at the
most) for your text. Again, this is part of the
consistency of your materials.

Another idea to consider is getting letterhead and
business cards made. Without a designer, you can
create something with the help of some online
printing companies that have graphical templates
set up for you to use. One such company is IPrint
at http://www.iprint.com.

Don't forget: Always proofread your materials and, if
possible, have someone else review them. When you
are working closely on a project, you may overlook a
mistake that fresh eyes would catch.
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Editor's Note: Carolyn Ballen produces The Indie
Music Forum, a traveling seminar for those just
starting out in the music business, or just getting
involved in the business of their music. See the
web site at http://www.IndieMusicForum.com.

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GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:


"Quotas are bad for America. It's not the way
America is all about."

"If affirmative action means what I just described,
what I'm for, then I'm for it."
- St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2000

"Our priorities is our faith."
- Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000

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5. "Planning A Successful CD Release"

By Suzanne Glass


To get the most bang for the buck when releasing a
new CD, you have to do a little advance planning.
I've known plenty of bands who 'jumped the gun', and
ended up throwing their "CD Release Party" without
the CDs, which had yet to be delivered from the
manufacturer. Smarter planning could have
eliminated this problem.

To maximize the benefits of releasing your CD, you
need to coordinate the official release, parties, radio
play, reviews, interviews, concerts, etc. A combined
blitz creates more buzz than several items over time
(It's much more effective to have your reviews come
out the same week as your CD release party than
to have reviews three months later).

But in order for this to happen, you will have to draw
up a timetable and meet all deadlines. Expect the
unexpected, and allow time for each step. Then, you
might want to double your estimate for safety.

Monthly magazines often have lead times (the time
it takes between receiving your CD and the actual
publication of a review) of 1-4 months. Weekly
papers have deadlines as well. Since it's
advantageous to have your review coincide with your
Release party, make sure the magazine has
received your CD early enough to meet your timetable.

You should also be aware of possible delays from
your replication company. Most companies will give
you an approximate delivery date about a month
away. However, delays are very common. Most
have to do with artwork/printing, and are impossible
to foresee in advance.

Sometimes the shipping company makes an error,
and your order ends up in the wrong place. Rarely,
the replicator makes an error and your order is
printed incorrectly. If you have planned in plenty of
extra time, these delays will cause you no problems.

One tried and true method of coordinating, is to
actually receive your CD order 1-3 months in
advance of your "official" release. This gives you
plenty of time to send out to magazines, local
weeklies, radio, etc. Even though it is an exciting
time when a new record is being released, it may
be wise to hold back until you have all the pieces in
place.

If you start planning while your record is being
finished in the studio (usually during the mixing or
mastering stages, once you're done with tracking),
you'll have a good head start. Research graphic
artists to design your cover, or begin the design if
doing it yourself.

Look for an artist who uses industry standard
software (such as Adobe PhotoShop, PageMaker
and Illustrator, and Quark XPress) so that any
replicator will be able to handle the job. At the same
time, or even before, you will want to research
replication companies (see this aspect on our site
at (http://indie-music.com/cdmanufacturing.htm).

Talk to the representative and ask specific
questions. Ask them to send you a packet with
pricing and print samples. Also ask for design
specs and templates, which your artist will need
(each replicator may have slightly different specs,
so use the templates from the company you order
through).

Remember that the lowest price isn't always the best
indicator of a quality company, so base your
decision on both price and your experience with the
personnel (ask for references). Also during this time
period, make sure you have the funds to pay for your
art and replication. Most replicators will require, at
least, 1/2 of the total job amount up front, and won't
deliver your CDs until the balance is paid in full.

To avoid any audio problems during your CD
replication, it is essential that you follow two more
tried and true rules:

1. Make sure you have a backup copy of your master.

2. Listen to the master CD *before* you send it. Now,
Rule 2 sounds obvious, but listen all the way through
carefully so you can catch any glitches or problems
that can creep in when copies are being made.

Send your CD order off with all the required
components, including copious contact information,
packed in a safe and secure box. Use a shipping
method that is trackable (UPS, FedEX, etc.). Let
your replicator know the package is on its way.

If (and when) you receive any proofs from the
replicator, get back to them with approvals or
changes within 24 hours, if possible. Replicators
have schedules, and if it takes you four days to
respond, you may be moved to the back of the list,
causing even more delay. Once the CD order is in
progress, you can move on to other details.

Set a tentative date for your "official" release that is
about 3 months away. Research venues for your CD
release party. Update your promo kit, website, and
photo to include the new CD information. Also, make
a list of magazines and papers you would like to be
reviewed in and find out what their "lead" times are.

Order any new T-shirts or merchandise you'll be using
to promote the new record. Hopefully, your CD order
will be delivered without any hitches. Once they are in
your hands, you need to then do the following:

1. Make sure your tentative release date is still
feasible. If not, move it back another month or two.
Then, make a firm commitment.

2. Send a press release and fan mailing announcing
the official release date (don't do this until you are
absolutely sure you can make the deadline).

3. Book your CD release party venue, coinciding with
your official release date.

4. Mail out your review packages and radio copies.

5. Follow up to insure they were received
(approximately 2 weeks later).

6. Check with local record stores about selling your
CD, and find out how to get it for sale online (see
http://indie-music.com/musicmall.htm).

7. Plan ways to make your release party special and
unique. Offer something different or cool.

8. Copyright the CD using Form SR for sound
recordings.

And, now...for the most important rule there is:

9. Don't plan your release party for the date your
replicator says your discs will be delivered! Your
music deserves more planning than that, and you
don't want to end up in an embarrassing bind.

Just call the CDs you give out before the official
release "pre-release copies" (you can even sell
them to fans as a special bonus during this period,
if you want).

As I said previously...expect the unexpected, and
plan for Murphy's Law. If you put in a little time
planning, you'll have a terrific CD release.
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Editor's Note: Suzanne Glass is Pres./CEO of Indie-
Music.com, where you can save time & promote your
music free! 1000's of contacts for musicians, no cost,
no hassles. Download a FREE College Radio
E-Guide at http://Indie-Music.com/radioguide/.

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GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:


"I mean, there needs to be a wholesale effort against
racial profiling, which is illiterate children."

- Second presidential debate, Oct. 11, 2000

"It's going to require numerous IRA agents."

- On Al Gore's tax plan, Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000

"I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot
easier to answer questions. I can't answer your
question."

-In response to a question about whether he wished
he could take back any of his answers in the first
debate. - Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2000

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6. "Make Your Own CD"

By Chris Knab


At the same time as you start booking your first
shows, you should consider recording a CD, not
only for it to be sold during your shows, but for it to
also be distributed on consignment to local and
regional record stores, along with marketing via mail
orders and through your fan mailing list, and over the
Internet through such sites as the Amazon.com
Advantage program. A self-released CD featuring
approximately 10-14 of your songs would do just fine.

Here are some tips for recording your own CD project.

* Budget

Before you even go and check out studios, be aware
of your budget. Know how much money you can
afford to spend. Also, know which songs you want to
record and have them tightly rehearsed so that when
you get to the studio, you can lay down the tracks
quickly and efficiently. This can (and will) save you
plenty of time in the studio (remember, time = money).

* Studio Walk

Check out the studio in person before you book time.
Make sure you feel comfortable in its environment,
provided you will engineer and produce the CD
yourself. Also, make sure you are familiar with the
equipment.

* Negotiate

There is always room for (rate) negotiations,
especially when you won't need the services of an
in-house engineer. Also, consider lockouts (rent the
studio for fill days) which, in the end, might also save
you money.

For local and regional recording studios, and/or
manufacturing houses, please consult the
appropriate sections in "The Recording Industry
Sourcebook," "The Musicians Atlas," or use the
Internet to locate recording studios in your area. The
good old "Yellow Pages of Rock" is also a place to
start, as are the many free music publications that
exist in every good city around the country.

For the initial phase of getting your product into
stores, consider 'consignment' of your release at
local and regional stores. All you, generally, need to
do is bring a receipt book with you to the stores,
then fill out a receipt in the amount of CD's left and
sell them to the store for about a 40% discount off the
retail list price. (List prices of a 10 song tape should
be around $9.98, and about $5.98 for the CD.

Let me close this section talking briefly about one
more thing: The Tray Card imprint.

Tray Cards:

Tray cards are an aspect that will not take much of
your time and money to design and print. They can be
very simple. A nice design, logo or photo will do just
fine. It can be printed - in black & white - for a limited
amount of money. But, be sure that all your artwork is
up to the high quality standards of the competition by
including the following information:

- Label name
- Band name
- Title of the release
- Names of band members and instruments played
- Copyright information
- Song titles and lengths
- BMI/ASCAP affiliation information
- Contact information (including email address and
website URL)
- Barcode if you plan to do business with any chain
record stores
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Editor's Note: When Chris Knab isn't providing me
with hilarious content for my stand-up comedy routine,
his company, FourFront Media & Music, provides
consultation and education services for independent
musicians and record labels that combines advice
with instructions on how to establish a music related
career. See his web site at http://www.knab.com.

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GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:


"I know the human being and fish can coexist
peacefully." - Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 29, 2000

"I will have a foreign-handed foreign policy."
- Redwood, Calif., Sept. 27, 2000

"One of the common denominators I have found is
that expectations rise above that which is expected."
- Los Angeles, Sept. 27, 2000

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7. "Covering Songs" - Part 3
(registering the Copyright in your cover recording)

By Joy Butler


This is the third part of a 3-part article about covering
songs. When you cover a song, you are making a
recording of a song written by, or owned by, someone
else.

In the first and second parts, we talked about
determining whether the song to be covered is in the
public domain, and the licensing rights you need if
the song isn't in the public domain. In this final part,
we'll talk about special copyright registration
considerations for your cover song.

Under current copyright law, you have a valid
copyright as soon as your work is fixed in a tangible
medium of expression. That language comes
directly from the Copyright Act, and simply means
that your work must be written down, or recorded.
In other words, once you record the cover song, you
have a valid copyright in the sound recording.

Note that I refer to your copyright in the sound
recording rather than the song. If the song you
covered is in the public domain and you added new
elements to the song, such as a new musical
arrangement, you can also claim and register a
copyright in the new version of the song.

However, if the song is subject to copyright
protection, you cannot claim the copyright in the
new version without authorization from the original
song's owner.

While registration with the Copyright Office is not
required, there are several benefits to registering your
work. One such benefit is eligibility for certain
monetary compensation and attorneys fees in the
event someone infringes your copyright. You can get
free copyright registration forms, along with detailed
instructions on how to fill them out, from the Copyright
Office. For a quick guide to copyright registration,
see the article
at
http://www.legaljungleguide.com/resourc/musician/articles/register.htm
.
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Editor's Note: Joy R. Butler, Esq., is a principal and
the general counsel of Sashay Communications, LLC,
a publishing and media production company located
in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She is
also author of "The Musician's Guide Through the
Legal Jungle," a 3-hour audiobook offering a faster,
easier way to understand music law. Visit
http://www.legaljungleguide.com/musician.htm for
audio excerpts and a detailed outline of "The
Musician's Guide," and for free music law resources.

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GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:


"It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil.
More and more of our imports come from overseas."

-Beaverton, Ore., Sep. 25, 2000

"We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the
great country called America will be the pacemakers."
-Houston, Texas, Sept. 6, 2000

"As governor of Texas, I have set high standards for
our public schools, and I have met those standards."
--CNN online chat, Aug. 30, 2000

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8. "Power Breathing"

By Mark Baxter


Power lunch. Power walk. Power nap. Hey, as long
as we're making ourselves feel powerful by
renaming natural activities, allow me to introduce
my superturbo, patent-pending breathing technique
for singers. To be honest, there's nothing new about
power breathing. Every baby on the planet has the
technique down.

Power breathing is what allows infants to scream
for hours on end. Obviously, newborns don't have a
lot of muscle strength. So where does all that energy
come from? They instinctively harness two universal
properties: air pressure and recoil. This month's
column focuses on the first.

The air around us is pressurized and self-stabilizing.
When the pressure decreases anywhere, surrounding
air will move in to fill the void. This is the motor which
drives the weather, and is why the weatherman is
always talking about areas of high and low pressure.

On a smaller scale, when you open a new jar of
pickles, you'll hear a suction sound as the seal is
broken. Pickles are vacuum packed, which means
the air pressure inside the jar is much lower than
outside. Unscrew the lid, and air is drawn in.

The same thing occurs when we inhale. When your
lungs are expanded, the air pressure inside drops.
Outside air then rushes in to equalize the imbalance.
What's important to remember is that air doesn't
make your lungs expand -- muscles do.

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle which sits
directly under your lungs. When it descends, the area
inside your lungs increases. There are also muscles
between your ribs, which spread the cage, and
muscles in the neck and shoulders, which can lift your
chest. Any of these muscles can enlarge your lung
space to create an inhale.

Of all these options, the diaphragm is best
positioned. We are often too tight in the stomach
area, though, and don't give it room to drop. Infants
are not tight down there and take full advantage of
the diaphragm's ability to pull in air. Notice how
their belly's swell like little Buddhas just before letting
go of a wail. It's a simple principle: the more air you
take in, the more pressure you'll have to cry.

Once expanded, your lungs are like two balloons.
The air pressure inside an inflated balloon is greater
than the air pressure outside the balloon. Everyone
knows that the pressure will come out -- with force --
by simply releasing the balloon, but we fail to apply
this same universal law to singing.

At the beginning of each phrase, we use abdominal
muscles to drive the air out of our lungs. Not only is
this as unnecessary as squeezing a balloon to empty
it, but it causes all kinds of trouble. Singing requires
a specific amount of pressure; too much force
triggers your throat to hold back air like fingers
clamping down on the neck of a balloon. Control is
lost.

I know it feels as if you need to push with your abs
in order to make your voice powerful. The need,
though, is created because your lungs aren't
expanding enough on the inhale. Your balloons are
only half inflated.

Abdominal tension will give you a false sensation
that you are full, so it's easy to get sucked into a
cycle of pushing and shallow breaths. Stretching
your body will help; start your warm-up routine with
some reaches and side-stretches. More importantly,
though, learn to release your abs on every inhale.
Tap into atmospheric pressure and sing as
powerfully as you did when you a baby.
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Editor's Note: Mark Baxter is one of America's
leading professional Voice Coaches to Grammy
Award-winning recording artists. See his
instructional web site at http://www.voicelesson.com.

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And, we round out this issue with, yet, a few more
selective sprinklings and pepperings from my own
profound and linguistically adept governor, whom is
also seeking the presidency of the United States of
America, I actually found myself developing a new
respect for gangster rap. "Say it ain't so, Harry...say
it ain't so..."


GEORGE W. BUSH [Presidential Candidate for the
United States of America] SAID:


"Well, I think if you say you're going to do something
and don't do it, that's trustworthiness."

"I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership
is someone who brings people together."
- Bartlett, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2000

"I think he needs to stand up and say if he thought the
president were wrong on policy and issues, he ought
to say where."
-Interview with the Associated Press, Aug. 11, 2000

"I want you to know that farmers are not going to be
secondary thoughts to a Bush administration. They
will be in the forethought of our thinking."
-Salinas, Calif., Aug. 10, 2000

"States should have the right to enact reasonable
laws and restrictions particularly to end the inhumane
practice of ending a life that otherwise could live."

- Cleveland, June 29, 2000

"The fundamental question is, 'Will I be a successful
president when it comes to foreign policy?' I will be,
but until I'm the president, it's going to be hard for me
to verify that I think I'll be more effective."

-In Wayne, Mich., as quoted by Katharine Q. Seelye
in the New York Times, June 28, 2000

"The only things that I can tell you is that every case I
have reviewed I have been comfortable with the
innocence or guilt of the person that I've looked at. I
do not believe we've put a guilty ... I mean innocent
person to death in the state of Texas."

All Things Considered, NPR, June 16, 2000

"Actually, I-this may sound a little West Texan to you,
but I like it. When I'm talking about-when I'm talking
about myself, and when he's talking about myself,
all of us are talking about me."

"I think we agree, the past is over."
-On his meeting with John McCain, Dallas Morning
News, May 10, 2000

"It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it."
--Reuters, May 5, 2000

"I was raised in the West. The west of Texas. It's
pretty close to California. In more ways than
Washington, D.C., is close to California."
-In Los Angeles as quoted by the Los Angeles Times,
April 8, 2000

"Will the highways on the Internet become more few?"
-Concord, N.H., Jan. 29, 2000

"This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation.
It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta
preserve."

- Speaking during "Perseverance Month" at
Fairgrounds Elementary School in Nashua, N.H.
As quoted in the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 28, 2000

"I know how hard it is for you to put food on your
family."

-Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce,
Jan. 27, 2000

Editor's Final Entry: "Uh-oh! Some men in black
suits are now knocking on the front door. I'll send
you next month's issue from a land far, far away..."

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