Archive 934

My cubicle at work on my birthday
KISS RULES!!!!!!!!!

Daryl Harmon
Fresno,Ca

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Dear Gene,

No I am not a KISS fan. And as a matter of fact I never liked you very much. I thought you were pompous, obnoxious jerk.  By watching Family Jewels I found out that it is “Gene Simmons” the product that I can’t stand. Gene Simmons the human being, the father, the life partner, the patriot I have grown to appreciate. There is no success in life that can make up for failure in the home. Gene you are your greatest success in your home. You have two of the most level headed kids and the best life partner a person could ask for. It is Gene Simmons the person that will now forever have my respect.

Warm regards,
Karen D. Matin

Response from Gene:

Thanks for the kind words...I think. But, it's the Gene Simmons you don't like, that has made everything possible for the family and the other Gene Simmons, which you seem to like.

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Your question was: If you could only make one rule in Genetopia, what would it be?

My answer is: The only rule is that Gene Simmons makes all the rules!

Chris Homko
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Response from Gene:

Correct.

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Mr. Simmons,

I AM INDY, is a wonderful catchy slogan, but Imagine how many cities, ball teams, or even politicians could adopt the phrase "I AM_____?" and fill there own blank, for example:
I am originally from Edinburg,TX and suppose I bought a shirt that read " I AM EDINBURG"
I am also a Democrat, Thousands of shirts could be sold to Democrats or Republicans during various rallies or conventions READING: "I AM DEMOCRAT" or I AM REPUBLICAN. I dont know if the the phrase "I AM" is copyrighted, but I do know that VIVA is copyrighted by the country of Mexico. And we've seen how popular that phrase is. Well its just an Idea i thought you could Capitalize on.

Jay Regalado

Response from Gene:

Since Simmons Abramson Marketing came up with the I AM INDY campaign for IndyCar, you may have noticed: I AM STARBUCKS (at Starbucks stores), I AM THE NFL (at football stadiums)....etc, etc....We were first.

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Hey GENE,

It really is kiss world out there!

"Betty Ford Galaxy" of the Throttle Rockets cuts a menacing pose while skating onto the track to face Rat City Rollergirls rival and championship finalist Grave Danger in a matchup at Hangar 27 in Magnuson Park. (August 17, 2007)

Credit: David Ryder/Special to the P-I

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Why are you so obsessed with money? You must have enough to support a small country! You have an amazing woman, and wonderful children, and you never know when one or all of them could be gone. Count your blessings and not your money and spend more time with them, or you may end up with more regrets than money.

Please don't take this the wrong way, I have been a fan since the 70's, and now that I watch your show,am a big fan of your family as well. I think you are all awesome! But you obsess too much about money!! I have 5 children and 1 new grandson, live paycheck to paycheck (barely!) but I don't care, I can't take it with me when I die, but my love for my family will live on forever!

Fan for life!!
Ann

Response from Gene:

Tell you what. You live your life your way and enjoy it. I live my life my way, and love it. I stand by everything I say and do. Whether someone else understands it or not, is not an issue for me. Have fun.

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Gene:

I was at the Kentucky Speedway Saturday and had the opportunity to get your autograph. You were standing on the balcony by your suite and people were sending hats, shirts, whatever they could up to you to sign. You were very cordial and took the time to sign anything people sent to you. You signed a shirt for me and I managed to get a picture of you as you were getting on your golf cart. This was a huge moment for me, and want to thank you for being so cordial with everyone. I will get a picture posted as soon as I can get it uploaded.

Rob Kiskaden
Owingsville, KY

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Mr. Simmons,

Thanks for the memories. Would you consider KISS playing the Superbowl halftime show?.
That would be something!

Mark Stevenson
Lock Haven, Pa.

Response from Gene:

Already did it around 2000.

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Hi Gene,

Thought you might like this photo of me, my Gene Simmons friend and our adoring female KISS fans.

Steve

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