For Fleagle....posted just before the switch over to this thread
Since I have decided to buck all rules and bring the music...FINALLY.....as per my avatar for the moment (until my Andytar comes in), I am prepared for my attempt to relay what you mean to all of us Flea (can't come close to Cato's but here goes)....
You see, just like the diehards here, your heart was so invested in your dream. We initially individually thought it was finally "our" chance. The opportunity to work for the dreammaker. They would see our videos and just know to select us! They would have to KNOW and SEE how perfect we would be......
Then the calls.....as our dreams of being the CMO were ending yours was continuing. You made the cut. You were now able to really believe in the dream. They saw it in you. And you continued to prove you were a kind, funny, creative and sincere force to be reckoned with.
You planned and believed and kept those of us who didn't make Top 20 (and truly believed we would) actually feel a part of the process because "our friend" made it! All of a sudden, our sour grapes were turning. We were excited again! And connected to a process that in any other situation, I am most sure, we would have bagged.
So, my friend, I believe your dream hasn't ended. You have made an impression. You WILL get to the "place where you belong." Maybe not the way we all thought you would.......but you will be a part of the magic of "insert sponsor here." You know how I know? Because you have already brought the magic back to me! And many others here. Diehard fans, who were a bit bruised. YOU REMINDED US of how much we wanted it for ourselves initially and then, wanted it for you!
Thank you for giving of yourself so much over the last few weeks. I have thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to stay around! By the way, it took me WAY MORE than 36 hours of pity party to get past my disappointment (and I had to get smacked around by Haunted a bit), and thanks to you and the others here I was able to vent and share and, ultimately, be able to support the winners in their journey for their dream (bummer we had to have the EXACT SAME DREAM, just sayin')....
There is a song that reminds me of you and your journey. An "insert sponsor here" song from an "insert sponsor here" movie. Here are the lyrics to the song I believe should be your signature song.....You WILL Go the Distance Eric......and, I for one, can't wait to see it all unfold!!!
p.s. I like Roger Bart's version more than Michael Bolton's, and since I am now officially "bringing the music" because it didn't work for me leaving it out.....
ut oh.......there's still of touch of resentment left Flea, I am working on it too, see?!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...66&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
Love and prayers,
Ann an Eric Fan!!!
GO THE DISTANCE
I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be
I will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
to feel like I belong
I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
to find where I belong
I will beat the odds
I can go the distance
I will face the world
Fearless, proud and strong
I will please the gods
I can go the distance
Till I find my hero's welcome
Right where I belong
