Archive 933

Just to let you know ( I am sure YOU already do ) that Gene Simmons Family Jewels will start airing in Canada on Much More Music starting August 19, 2007.
I was wondering if this is the deal you were making in Toronto a little while back?
I also want to take this time to wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
From Dean, Nanaimo B.C., Canada

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My husbnd has been a fan of yours from birth. We ot married on April 14th of this year. As a surprise to him I had his grrom cake done of you. Just wanted to share it with you and tell you we love your show. I Love Shannon!

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Dear Mr. Simmons,

I have just finished reading "Kiss and Make Up" and found it a very enjoyable read. I was struck by the amount of time you spent on philosophic and ethical themes in the book (my doctorate is in philosophy and the classes I teach are concerned with ethics and critical thinking). Several philosophic themes you touch on seemed to me to be rather Aristotlelian, and your points were right on the mark. Have you ever thought of writing a book in philosophy/ethics? Books that marry philosophy and popular culture are very popular (Open Court Press has a whole line devoted to this), and I think your insights would be of value to the readers.

Best regards,

Frank

Response from Gene:

Philosophy is ethereal. It's often academic. Which is to say, if Existential Philosophers are correct, there is no universal ethic == human beings created it. Nature doesn't care about good or bad. Meat eaters kill or eat their prey alive.
   Pragmatism works better for me. i.e. What actually works, not what someone thinks.
   Coming up is our next book GENE SIMMONS' ART OF WAR.

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My dad pasted away three years ago and when I watch your show I miss him. Your a great dad and no marriage I know is as good as the relationship you have with Shannon. You make your your Mama proud. Enough mushy stuff why o why cant you play even one time on the east coast. Please find it in your hearts to rock us again. We all need a little KISS.

Thanks,Pam

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Gene,

When the Holiday Inn Express ad with the Gene Simmons imposter came out a few years ago , did they have to ask your permission?

Christopher

Response from Gene:

Yes. And, pay.

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Hi Gene;

Do you sign each moneybag shirt personally or is it just a print?
I mean why would anyone pay 250 US dollars for a shirt,even IF you designed it.

Keep rocking,

Gerrit ter Maat
The Netherlands.

Response from Gene:

Yes. I did sign it. But as to the price of things. Capitalism is simple. You want to buy something, you buy it. You don't want to buy something, you don't. Complaining from the peanut gallery doesn't fly.

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Hi Gene,

I was listening to "Asylum" yesterday and thought maybe "Secretly Cruel" could have been about Shannon. Are any of your songs with KISS written about Shannon?

Thanks,
Al Smith

Response from Gene:

Nope.

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Gene we all know this isn't you:

Four married guys go fishing. After an hour, the following conversation took place:

First guy: "You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I would paint every room in the house next weekend."

Second guy: "That is nothing, I had to promise my wife that I would build her a new deck for the pool."

Third guy: "Man, you both have it easy! I had to promise my wife that I would remodel the kitchen for her.

They continue to fish. When they realized that the fourth guy has not said a word, they asked him: "You haven't said anything about what you had to do to be able to come fishing this weekend. What's the deal?"

Fourth guy: "I just set my alarm for 5:30 am. When it went off, I shut off my alarm, gave the wife a slap on her ass and said "Fishing or Sex?" and she said "Wear sun-block."

Party on - Mint Green Girl - Detroit, MI

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Hi, Gene & Shannon!

I am writing to congratulate you on the sucess of your show, and tell you exactly why I watch it and cannot look away when it's on...I myself am a 'happily unmarried' woman, and I think marriage is totally unecessary, and that it does not go hand in hand with commitment. I can relate to your relationship, and commend you on your devotion to your family. When I see Shannon and her sister on the show, laughing and having fun together, it reminds me of the close relationship I have with my sisters. I also love the home video clips which are always entertaining and touching. My favorite one is when you presented little Nick with not one but two kittens, and he was so overcome with emotion, he just cried! That was one of my favorite moments on the show so far. I also love that we have been introduced to Gene's mother, Florence. She seems so lovely. SO, there you have it. I am 39 years old, have been a Kiss fan for 29 of those years, and I am more proud than ever to wear my Kiss Army badge on my sleeve. Thank-you so much for all your work, and for reminding me of the importance of family.
Sincerely, Michelle Fuller, Edmonton, Ab. Canada

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For all those  men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free. Here's an update for you: Now days, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.

  
1. Men are like .. Laxatives ... They irritate the crap out of you.
2. Men are like Weather. Nothing can be done to change them.
3. Men are like .. Blenders You need One, but you're not quite sure why.
4. Men are like ....Chocolate Bars ... Sweet, smooth, & they usually     head right for your hips.
5. Men are like ...Commercials  ... You can't believe a word they say.
6. Men are like Department Stores ... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.
7. Men are like ...Government Bonds  ... They take soooooooo long     to mature.
8. Men are like Mascara. They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
9. Men are like.Popcorn ... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
10. Men are like Lava Lamps ... Fun to look at, but not very bright
11. Men are like Parking Spots All the good ones are taken, the rest are     handicapped.

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hello Mr.Simmons,

Back alot of years ago I took my lady friend to see you and you were very nice and kind and allowed me to take 4 photos of you and her and trust me it was worth waiting in the hot dallas sun when we got home after the meet and greet.

that night i became a big KISS fan.....

Thanks Ray

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