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Gene,

I have been a huge KISS fan for 25 years now, and have always felt an allegiance to the original four members. When this latest tour was planned, I was disappointed about Ace not being there and had originally decided not to attend. However I changed my mind and went anyway. The show, by the way, was great, and I was glad I changed my mind. If I get the chance I will go again.

When you guys reunited in 95 it was my dream come true!

Given that we all understand your stance on what is best for the band in that it deserves to continue on no matter who plays, were you considerably disappointed that Ace chose not to participate?, or was this just another in a long line of Ace related let downs. And even though this is all business, is it hard for you not to take such a thing personally?

I myself am disappointed that Ace chose not to continue on, knowing (and I think most would agree) that whatever solo projects he might present, they will never be able to live up to the legend he helped to create with the three of you. I don't in anyway mean to question Ace's talent, but I think he would have been better served to remain in the band.

Tommy by the way, is fantastic........

Thank you for inspiring us for 30 plus years.

Matt
Souderton, PA

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Ok, we all know how yoy have a great passion and love for both money and sex. Well today, a question popped in my head. I'm not sure if anybody has asked you but i'm gonna ask anyways. Which of these would you choose. A) Have no penis and trillions of dollars. Or B) have a penis and be really poor. Which would you choose and why? Well, g2g, take care Gene-O!!!

~Adam

Response from Gene:

Penis.

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A Response From Gene:

" Send us a foto."

Dear Gene???

So, it's TRUE, Gene is not the only one reading and responding to this forum. I knew it. We all knew it. I had so many people to debate whether or not the real Gene is posting and responding to this forum. So, who is "US"? We females got one thing to say, Gene: YOU'RE BUSTED!!!! According to "Gene's Spermology" a man ejaculates one billion sperm cells. But, according to my nursing knowledge and college books and quoting from the Taber's Medical Dictionary: A male human species only ejaculates a volume from 2 to 5 MILLION ( NOT BILLION) sperm cells. Would it be amazing if a man would just have the same amount of brain cells just as he WISHES he could have in the so-called sperm cells according to "Gene's Spermology"?

Now, that we females HAVE BUSTED YOU, we wonder: how many sperm cells did you count on the tissue you keep near your computer when you read our letters.

Did you count mentally with your mind or physically with your tongue?

We couldn't help ourselves from laughing. Forgive me my "God of Thunder" , but from all your interviews you look like a dirty ol' man. I wouldn't trust the idea ( or then again maybe welcome it) of bending over in front of you to pick up something. That cod piece of yours looks dangerous. It looks like you can break something up in something. My young flesh couldn't take it. For you, I hang a cross or crucifix to keep you from my "front and back door" ( hint hint). To me and my girl friends, you are very handsome and wickedly irresistible. I am quite sure you are good with your wits to woe a female to your boudoir. But, for a man who ejaculates so much ( 2 to 5 million sperm cells multiply by 4000 specimens = over 8 to 20 billion sperm cells ejaculated and still counting), would you have enough vitality to keep going? You are witty to invite us females in, but are you able to do your part in the "do" once we are in there. Are you able to live up to your infamous reputation? The pillows that talk: are the rumors true? Is the tongue mightier than the sword? Or, are they one in the same? You talk so much on saving for this and that and saving for that rainy day, but intimately do you give as well as you receive. You're not stingy in that department too, now are you?

As we said: YOU'RE BUSTED!!!! Someone else besides you are reading and getting their kicks, too. So, it is great doing business with you "ALL", but as you know nothing is for free. So, for "each" sperm ejaculated ( or vaginal secretion, hmm?) a one $1.00 bill should be made payable to:                                          

Yolanda (Isis),
Amber, Cherry and Bambi
( KISS'S GROUPIES LICK IT UP)

P.S. Remember "Gene's Spermology": a man ejaculates $$$ONE BILLION$$$ SPERM CELLS.

Response from Gene:

Ouch.
As enticing as your letter is, I am told it IS billions.

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It is INDEED deeds and not necessarily beliefs that determine everything. Believe what you want. But acting on it (doing the "deed") determines ALL consequences.

Gene,

We all get that actions determine consequences. That's common sense and the basis of all justice. The original point was that all actions (other than neurological reflexes) are determined by beliefs. That's completely true - and seems to me a no-brainer.

Look, your own example makes the point against your argument, Gene. If I believe someone deserves to die...but I don't kill him...it's because I have an even stronger held belief that I shouldn't do it - for whatever reason (morality, jail time, expended effort, not my job, etc). These are what are called conflicting beliefs. Conflicting beliefs result in inner turmoil (or simply confusion or apathy) but, in the end, the belief we hold most passionately with the highest level of certainty is the one that gives rise to the actions we take.

In your second book Sex Money Kiss (face product to camera) you told the story of how, as a kid, you rounded up some money and gave it to your mom. She overwhelmed you with love and, in your own words, you said that you connected bringing home the money with getting love.

"Bringing home money gets love." That's a belief and - voila - we have a millionaire in the making because anyone who believes with a high level of certainty that bringing home money equals love, respect, girls, security, whatever (and has no conflicting beliefs about it) is going to be out taking massive action to round up the cash.

You post letters from fans frequently who claim they learned some great truth from your books and their life is better in some way for it. What else are they saying except: "I chose to believe what you believe and here's what I then did about it and here's the results I now enjoy."

You've made the point a hundred times in interviews for thirty years...

Your mom made you who you are (belief)...You buy her houses (action)

Girls want rock stars (belief)...You buy a guitar (action)

Gene knew from the beginning that Kiss would succeed (belief)...Gene works incessantly (action)

No one member of the band should stop the ball rolling (belief)...Kiss replaces lost members (action)

Marriage is an institution and I don't want to be institutionalized (belief)...Gene remains single (action)

Somebody wants all this stuff (belief)...Gene creates Kiss auction (action)

Drugs are stupid and a waste of money (belief)...Gene avoids drugs (action)

Some guy on the tour is costing Gene money (belief)...Death by dismemberment (action)


Beliefs determine actions 100% of the time. Beliefs also govern the extent of people's tempers, emotional reactions, and capacity to feel certain emotions.

If there is a stated belief but no action (or a contradictory action), then in reality we have a conflicting belief which enjoys more certainty in the inner life. By the way, many times people's most deeply held beliefs are never consciously clarified and remain unconscious motivators for actions that are never understood. ("I don't know why I did it...I just did it.") Some people's actions are a mystery, even to themselves. The truth is that they themselves have never had the clarity or personal honesty to confront their own oldest and most secret beliefs - beliefs which are still nevertheless hard at work giving rise to actions.

Ask 100 competent psychologists and 100 competent pastors what governs action and they'll all tell you the same thing...beliefs. This is why a man's religion or personal philosophy is of vital importance. His beliefs about God, money, women, work, failure, rejection, acceptance, forgiveness, community, wealth, instruction, criticism, and death will determine the ultimate value of his life, what he does with it, and how much value he creates for the people around him.

John Neumann

Response from Gene:

Nice try. I don't buy it.
Gene believes drugs are stupid. Gene then DECIDES to either get high or stay straight.
Gene believes marriage isn't for him. Gene then decides to either get married or not.

I BELIEVE you're wrong.

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Hi Gene,

I'm Mauricio, your biggest Spanish fan. Just a few lines to let you know something. I was watching TV last night and I saw a movie called "IDLE HANDS". Do you know it? It's a movie about teenagers, evil and drugs. Well, the thing is that in one shot, there are one boy and one girl in a car kissing and doing some foreplay, you know... BUT they are wearing KISS make-up. The boy wears your make-up and the girl's face is painted like Paul's. Besides the boy is wearing a KISS T-Shirt and "NEW YORK GROOVE" is playing during this scene. It's really COOL!!! I was just wondering if you knew about this, and if they asked you for permission to use the KISS make-up and music.

This proves once more what I have always said: KISS is not the best and biggest rock and roll band in the world. They are an institution, especially in USA. KISS is part of its culture, and that's GREAT!!

Thanks for your music, shows, entertainment, and everything.

ALL THE BEST,


MAURICIO VAZQUEZ

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Hey Gene!!!

My friend Carley readed on here that you said all women are yours.I was wounder if you really said that are is she just saying that because she doesnt have a boyfriend and that makes her feel wanted.Thanks a lot.And by the way I think you are the finest guy I have ever seen!!!!

~Shandi~

Response from Gene:

All women are mine. I said that.

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Hi Gene, thanks for the great times during your concert's, and in times when your music picked me up. I just read one of your responses where you stated you believe someone on trial is guilty. Gene, I have alot of respect for you, so don't take this wrong. I am a police officer and a private investigator. I know for a fact there are people on trial who are not guilty and in fact should not be on trial. I made national news with a crime I was involved in as a police investigator which was very political. Then I found myself on the other side of the law trying to be prosecuted for something I did not do. Thank God for honest Judges who saw that the prosecutor was over reacting and wanted to prosecute me for bad mouthing him (honestly) in open public comit. Our Goverment is very politicla and they will wait for the right opportunity to get you if you step on there toes, so to speak. And as a police officer I know that people get set up all the time. I probably won't hear from you on this but wanted to let you know, this is a great place to talk with some who I respect and consider a realy smart person. Come back to Michigan Soon...... Ken

Response from Gene:

You misunderstood. OF COURSE, my inference was "If..."...followed by "I believe someone is guilty." We all believe in the innocent till proven guilty. But, that does not mean that in either case (proven innocent or guilty), we don't have personal BELIEFS. My point was, even if I believed someone was guilty, I would only be committing a crime if a DID something about my beliefs.
DEEDS...not BELIEFS.

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Hello.

I´m just wondering if Eric Carr sings Young and Wasted on the Lick It Up album or if it was just during the Animalize tour? It sounds like you on the album, but it's not easy to tell.

Best regards to everyone!!!

/Mikael
Sweden

Response from Gene:

I sang it on record. Eric started singing it live.

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Dear Gene,

Melodicrock.com (often a source of reliable rumour) has it that Ace could be about to return.

If this is not true could you please go on record - to stop us Ace fans getting our hopes up.

Thanks,
Chris

Response from Gene:

Not true. Not an ounce of it.