2002-05-15 | GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR!

Dear Ryan,

I hope you read this. You are going to be so incredible. You are going to be something remembered. Something cherished by so many. You are going to rock the fucking socks off of so many impervious souls. I just know you have the ability to overcome all these obstacles that seem to be temporarily in your way. And believe me, they are just temporary. I read what you've been through recently, and I see alot of what I've been through, and seen, and experienced, and alot of what I still go through sometimes, and alot of what I can just relate to. I'm not trying to be in your shoes, because I know every situation is different, and I would never try and get inside your mind, and try and figure out what you are "really" feeling, or anything like that. I just want you to know that I've been paying attention, and I understand, and I hope everything gets better soon, because you deserve it. I'm not trying to give you a motivational speech or anything. I just want you to know that there are a few of us who have only good intentions in wanting to know you, and we do care. I want to see you have so much, because I see what kind of person you are, and it's too valuable to be wasted. I know it won't end tragically. You're going to do something epic within the next few years. I'm already so proud of what you've accomplished, and I hardly even know you. The record company, the articles, the associations, the great bands who converse with you, and great normal people you've met along the way who see you like i do, as an honest, genuine person, who is just fucking awesome. You have great taste in music, and movies, and people in general. I know life seems like shit right now. I'm sorry about that. But I'm confident that you'll get through it. I hope it's not that hard of an obstacle to get past. You don't deserve to be kept down for that long. You've got too much going for you, and too much in your head to keep you down all the time. When I get the chance, I will do what I can to help. I sound like such an ass. I just want you to know that when I read what you write on the diary, I feel bad, but I am also optimistic that you will become something amazing. I'm not sure what, but I think the world will feel your impact. I definitely know you are going to do great things in the music biz, and who knows what will happen if and when we fully collaborate on the book. Just know I'm out here, and I've been paying attention, and I wish I could do more to help, but I know you have something in you that will get you through all this bullshit, so good luck, and I'll be waiting for you with a high five and a beer, and some cds, and um, other stuff or something, when you come out smiling. I hope that didn't come off too "fruity". I'll send you some supplies when I get a chance. Peace out, hustlah

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