This is for my man Wessside, somewhere in Mexico ...
Hug a Zapatista for me.

Thanks for your message! You are always by my side, always be sly, my music career is on the rise, there's heavens galore in the skies, and a meeting of the minds is a definite must - SOON! How's your hide? How's your ride? Remember that time I cried? Do not tire. Random musical thoughts inspire. Nimmt contrafagott, sag' ich nur, wenn es um Mahler geht. (For you non-musical fools who may not know what a "fagott" is, it's simply another word for bassoon, ok. Relax - fucking macho's.) Sittin' here in a northern german town, writing, and Air's song "Universal Traveller" plays somewhere in the background. Hats off to you! "So far ... so far away." But right now, in this moment, you are not far away at all - you are right here. You've saved my ass more than once (viva la Bijon!) and I have every intention of returning the favour. With bells on. In spades. Potentially exponentially ...

I have so many enormo fond memories of you 'n' me in Mexico, in Switzerland, in Schwerin, in Paris, in Prague, in San Diego. Jesus, I could go on and on, and I have NO IDEA where to start, to even come CLOSE to capturing the respect and admiration I have for you. As a person and as a musician. Our "Lost Mexican Highway" story (true-to-life) has shaken and stirred people around the globe. No shit. The "Holy Patron Saint of Drug Runners," another strange character we met during our journies together, makes one sigh with wonder. Ready for the Hotel Costa Rica?? The "Last Great European NOSEBEAR" (in captivity) story has scared children around the world, usually on Halloween. The "Three Legged Cat" sessions, and subsequent electro-fagotti remix. Igor from Moscow (great old-school faggotista) telling us "Happy Birthday!" over a serious series of tequilas. Hondo and the mysterious Who-Tuba noise incident. Krazy Kurt of Green Day / Calico Soul fame. WHERE IS DANDY DAN?? (Directing a jr. high marching band in Bakersfield, last I heard ...) Good gawd, do NOT get me started!!! I could write volumes. (And maybe I should!) We the real deal. I'll try not to get carried away here (yeah, right), let's just say that you amaze me still, and I feel honoured to have you on my records and be your friend. Peace.
Truly Yours, -Todd 007