-Hi Dorr,

This is the latest posted to Nik's site a few months ago:

Hi,

Remember me? Sorry it's been so long, and I only popped out
for a pint of milk etc… I know, I know, I've been a bad celebrity (©
Frazier 1998), thanks for being so patient.

Well, I'd like to tell you how tortured and angst ridden I am,
wallowing in self pity, submerged in a dark and fetid swamp of
doubt and worthlessness. I'd like to, but I can't. For the truth is,
dear friends, I'm having a great time with my kids, my tractor
mower (big shiny red one) and my golf clubs.

Were the former true, at least I could squeeze out the odd
Leonard Cohenesque ballad for your edification but no, the most
I can come up with at the moment are jolly and vacuous little
ditties unworthy of the attention of even the most discerning
Tweenies fan. (Unless you want to hear a song about a big red
tractor mower).

However, I'm not panicking. Life being what it is, no doubt Mr
Pain and Mr Trauma are waiting in ambush round the corner,
ready to rescue me from my foolish contentment. Indeed, the
very thought of it stirs my loins (ooer, matron)!

There has been the odd break from domestic bliss. I was
recently in Stockholm, working with Douglas Carr and Nick
Carter (Backstreet Boys) on songs for Nick's solo album. I've
written with Douglas before, one of our songs being recorded by
a Swedish girl called Sita, so it was good to see him again. Nick
was a pleasure to work with and all interested parties seem
happy with the results.

There are some new Drum Talk replies to check out (keep em
coming). Hopefully, it won't be as long before I drop you a line
again.

All together now: "I've got a big red tractor mower……"

Love

Nik

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I guess we can all look forward to Nick Carter's new album (how
sad is that??) to hear undertones of the man himself. Other than
that - I haven't heard a word...

Leah